Nicks Lake Fish Stocking
Herkimer County, New York · 2011–2026 on record
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Nicks Lake was last stocked May 2026 with Brown Trout. Nicks Lake has 15 stocking records on file, spanning 2011–2026, with about 25,630 fish stocked over that period.
When Nicks Lake is stocked
Nicks Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May — 10 stocking events in that peak month.
Nearby stocked waters
Other stocked waters near Nicks Lake, freshest activity first.
Quiver Pond
8 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked April 2026
Twin Pond
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Last stocked March 2026
Horseshoe Pond
6 miSt Lawrence County · 2 species · 51 records
Last stocked September 2025
Middle Branch Lake
6 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked September 2025
Brewer Lake
7 miHerkimer County · 1 species · 14 records
Last stocked September 2025
Moose Pond
8 miFranklin County · 3 species · 108 records
Last stocked September 2025
By species
Stocking history
Most recent stockings first. Dates shown at the precision the agency reported.
| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Brown Trout | 1,800 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2025 | Brown Trout | 1,780 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2024 | Brown Trout | 1,820 | 9.2" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2023 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 9.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2022 | Brown Trout | 1,700 | 10" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2021 | Brown Trout | 1,860 | 8.7" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2020 | Brown Trout | 1,470 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2019 | Brown Trout | 1,770 | 7.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
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| Date | Species | Number | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Brown Trout | 1,740 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2017 | Brown Trout | 1,650 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| May 2015 | Brown Trout | 1,710 | 8" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2014 | Brown Trout | 1,720 | 8.1" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2013 | Brown Trout | 1,450 | 7.9" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2012 | Brown Trout | 1,770 | 8.4" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
| April 2011 | Brown Trout | 1,690 | 8.3" | New York fish & wildlife agency |
Frequently asked
When was Nicks Lake last stocked?
According to New York fish & wildlife agency, Nicks Lake was last stocked May 2026 with Brown Trout.
What fish species are stocked in Nicks Lake?
Nicks Lake is stocked with Brown Trout.
What time of year is Nicks Lake stocked?
Nicks Lake is typically stocked in spring, most often in May.
How often is Nicks Lake stocked?
Nicks Lake is stocked intermittently — 15 recorded stockings between 2011 and 2026.
How many fish have been stocked in Nicks Lake?
About 25,630 fish have been stocked in Nicks Lake across 15 recorded events since 2011, per New York fish & wildlife agency.
What size are the fish stocked in Nicks Lake?
Fish stocked in Nicks Lake average about 8.4 inches, based on the sizes the agency reported.