The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Stillwater Reservoir
Herkimer County, New York · about 5,340 acres (8.3 sq mi)
35°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Stillwater Reservoir
In Herkimer County, New York, Stillwater Reservoir covers about 5,340 acres.
From end to end it runs about 8.8 miles with roughly 46 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,680 ft above sea level. Lowville lies about 23 miles to the west. The closest city is Utica, about 53 miles away.
- Size
- About 5,340 acres (8.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 46 miles
- End to end
- About 8.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,680 ft
- County
- Herkimer County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 7:00 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 3 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Stillwater Reservoir in New York usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 35°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- FairWalleye
Cold. Slow jigs on deep structure.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:52 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Stillwater Reservoir
- Lowvilleabout 23 mi west
- Carthageabout 28 mi west
- West Carthageabout 29 mi west
- Tupper Lakeabout 29 mi northeast
- Uticanearest city, about 53 mi south
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Questions about Stillwater Reservoir
What fish are in Stillwater Reservoir?
Lakes like Stillwater Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Stillwater Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Stillwater Reservoir?
About 5,340 acres, with about 46 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Stillwater Reservoir?
Lowville is about 23 miles west; Carthage is about 28 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Stillwater Reservoir today?
The surface was about 35°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Stillwater Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
