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High Point Lake

Somerset County · 338 acres · PFBC-owned

Latest PFBC survey (April 2015)

  • Trap nets captured 133 Black Crappie, with 47% greater than 9 inches. (p. 1)
  • Electrofishing in 2015 captured 291 Largemouth Bass measuring 5 to 19 inches. (p. 2)
  • Electrofishing in 2015 caught 18 Smallmouth Bass measuring 4 to 10 inches. (p. 2)
  • Electrofishing in March 2016 caught 6 Walleye measuring 20 to 22 inches. (p. 4)

PFBC Biologist Report: High Point Lake

On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)

Not on the 2026 schedule.

Fish consumption advice (2026 list)

No lake-specific row.

Statewide: “Pennsylvania has issued a general, statewide health advisory for recreationally caught sport fish: eat no more than one meal (1/2 pound) per week of sport fish caught in the state’s waterways.”

Special regulations (2026 Fishing Summary)

  • Panfish Enhancement Special Regulations: PFBC's special-regulation data (Mar 2026) lists this lake under Panfish Enhancement, but the 2026 Summary's table (p. 15) does not name it. Check the posted signs and PFBC before you keep panfish. (PFBC special-regulation data (Mar 2026))
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Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.

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