Tioga County · reservoir · 40 acres
Hamilton Lake
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
Hamilton Lake is a reservoir in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 21, 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
73°
63°
11 mph
8%
Fri
Overcast
82°
58°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
84°
62°
13 mph
17%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 7, 2026 — Rainbow Trout
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 21 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 14 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 14 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Mar 4 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
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Nearby waters
- Lake Nessmuk1.6 mi
- Charleston Creek2.1 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
- Kelsey Creek Lake2.7 mi
- Baldwin Run5.1 mi
- Hills Creek Lake6.0 mi
- Wolf Run5.3 mi
- Sand Run6.3 mi
- Tauscher Pond6.4 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.
Hamilton Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hamilton Lake?+
Hamilton Lake is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, most recently on Apr 21, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hamilton Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Hamilton Lake peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hamilton 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 Hamilton Lake?+
Hamilton Lake is a reservoir in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated Apr 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.