Fulton County · reservoir · 43 acres
Cowans Gap Lake
Stocked 6× on record · PFBC
Cowans Gap Lake is a reservoir in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Brook Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 5, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from PFBC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
82°
64°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
86°
66°
14 mph
14%
Sun
Rain
76°
66°
11 mph
54%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Nov 4, 2026 — Rainbow Trout
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 5 | Brook Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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All Pennsylvania waters with brook trout → · All Pennsylvania waters with golden rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Township Run3.8 mi
- Tenmile Run4.7 mi
- South Branch Little Aughwick Creek6.0 mistocked May 16, 2026
- North Branch Little Aughwick Creek6.0 mistocked May 16, 2026
- Plum Run6.7 mi
- Camp Sinoquipe Lake7.0 mi
- Mountain Lake6.8 mi
- Fortune Teller Creek6.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official PA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Cowans Gap Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cowans Gap Lake?+
Cowans Gap Lake is stocked with Brook Trout, Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 5, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cowans Gap Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Cowans Gap Lake peaks in March. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cowans Gap Lake?+
Yes — Pennsylvania requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Cowans Gap Lake?+
Cowans Gap Lake is a reservoir in Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 5, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.