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Laurel Hill Lake

Somerset County · 63 acres · State park

Latest PFBC survey (May 2023)

  • Trap nets captured 19 Yellow Perch measuring 5 to 11 inches. (p. 1)
  • The catch included 9 Black Crappie, with 78% at least 9 inches long. (p. 1)
  • Electrofishing captured 27 Largemouth Bass measuring 10 to 20 inches. (p. 2)
  • The mean Largemouth Bass catch rate was 22.02 fish/hr. (p. 3)

PFBC Biologist Report: Laurel Hill Lake May 2023 Night Boat Electrofishing and Trap Net Survey

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

  • Was scheduled for Feb 18, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 11, 2026 · Rainbow, Golden Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Apr 18, 2026 · Rainbow
  • Was scheduled for Oct 19, 2026 · Rainbow

PFBC: “All stocking events are subject to change without notice.”

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)

Commonwealth inland waters rules apply.

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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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