When was Independence Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 1 to 30, 2024 (brook trout, 500 fish), according to New York agency reports.

Is Independence Lake stocked often?

Number 60 of 73 stocked waters in Herkimer County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Independence Lake?

Brook trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).

Independence Lake trout stocking

Herkimer County, New York · lake · about 1,933 ft elevation

Independence Lake was last stocked 26 months ago (Sep 1 to 30, 2024). We have 1 stocking on record since Sep 1, 2024. Species stocked: brook trout.

Last stocked

26 months ago

Sep 1 to 30, 2024

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

1 stocking

since Sep 1, 2024

Number 60 of 73 stocked waters in Herkimer County by stocking days.
Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record.

Weather at Independence Lake

Today
42°F
Rain Showers
82% rain · wind 9 mph
Tonight
30°F
Cloudy
12% rain · wind 2 to 9 mph
Tuesday
47°F
Rain Showers Likely
60% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Tuesday Night
32°F
Rain Showers Likely
55% rain · wind 5 mph
Veterans Day
46°F
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
37% rain · wind 3 mph
Wednesday Night
30°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
20% rain · wind 1 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brook trout	1	500	500	4.2 in

Stocking history

20241 stocking · 500 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
SeptemberLatest sometime this month	Brook trout	500	4.2 in

From New York fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: New York fishing regulations.

Where is Independence Lake?

Herkimer County, New York. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

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Stocked waters near Independence Lake

Independence Lakelake · 1 mistocked Sep 2023
Gibbs Lakelake · 3 mistocked Oct 2019
West Lake(aka Sis)lake · 3 mistocked Sep 2025
Quiver Pondpond · 6 mistocked Nov 2025
Razorback Pondpond · 6 mistocked Sep 2025
Bubb Lakelake · 6 mistocked Sep 2025
Moss Lakelake · 6 mistocked May 2024
Nicks Lakelake · 7 mistocked May 2025

All stocked waters in Herkimer County Stocked this week in New York

Questions about Independence Lake

When was Independence Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 1 to 30, 2024 (brook trout, 500 fish), according to New York agency reports.
Is Independence Lake stocked often?: Number 60 of 73 stocked waters in Herkimer County by stocking days. Stocked less often than most New York waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Independence Lake?: Brook trout (1 stocking, 500 fish).