Somerset County · reservoir · 5 acres
Kooser Lake
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
Kooser Lake is a reservoir in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 1, 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
72°
57°
12 mph
2%
Fri
Overcast
76°
59°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
81°
61°
10 mph
23%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 11 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 24 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Feb 24 | Golden Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Kooser Run1.6 mistocked May 1, 2026
- Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir1.5 mi
- Clear Run2.9 mi
- Jones Mill Run3.9 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
- Laurel Hill Lake4.0 mistocked Apr 18, 2026
- Crab Run3.4 mi
- Chippewa Lake5.1 mi
- Allen Creek5.3 mistocked Mar 6, 2026
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.
Kooser Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Kooser Lake?+
Kooser Lake is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 1, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Kooser Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Kooser Lake peaks in February and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Kooser 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 Kooser Lake?+
Kooser Lake is a reservoir in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.