Fishing in
Potter County
Potter County, Pennsylvania has 197 named fishable waters, 14 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
69 waters
Waters in Potter County
- Lyman Run Reservoirreservoir6× stocked
- East Branch Cowley Runstream6× stocked
- West Branch Cowley Runstream6× stocked
- Elevenmile Creekstream5× stocked
- Lyman Runstream5× stocked
- South Branch Oswayo Creekstream5× stocked
- Cross Forkstream4× stocked
- East Fork Sinnemahoning Creekstream4× stocked
- Little Kettle Creekstream4× stocked
- West Branch Pine Creekstream4× stocked
- East Branch Fishing Creekstream2× stocked
- Freeman Runstream2× stocked
- South Woods Branchstream2× stocked
- Bailey Runstream1× stocked
- Rose Lakelake7 ac
- Ayers Shanty Runstream
- Babylon Runstream
- Baker Creekstream
- Baker Runstream
- Barn Brookstream
- Bear Creekstream
- Beech Flats Runstream
- Beech Runstream
- Bell Branchstream
- Berge Runstream
- Big Moores Runstream
- Big Nelson Runstream
- Big Runstream
- Big Spring Branchstream
- Big Trestle Runstream
167 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Rainbow Trout14 waters
- Golden Rainbow Trout10 waters
- Brown Trout3 waters
Latest stockings
- Elevenmile CreekRainbow TroutMay 11, 2026
- South Branch Oswayo CreekBrown TroutMay 11, 2026
- South Branch Oswayo CreekRainbow TroutMay 11, 2026
- Elevenmile CreekBrown TroutMay 11, 2026
- Cross ForkRainbow TroutMay 5, 2026
- Cross ForkGolden Rainbow TroutMay 5, 2026
- Lyman RunRainbow TroutMay 1, 2026
- Lyman Run ReservoirRainbow TroutMay 1, 2026
- Little Kettle CreekRainbow TroutApr 29, 2026
- Little Kettle CreekGolden Rainbow TroutApr 29, 2026
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Potter County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Potter County, Pennsylvania?+
Potter County has 197 named fishable waters, 14 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Potter County?+
Waters in Potter County hold rainbow trout, golden rainbow trout and brown trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Potter County?+
Yes — Pennsylvania requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.