Fayette County · reservoir · 3 acres
Lake Donegal
Stocked 5× on record · PFBC
Lake Donegal is a reservoir in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 4, 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°
56°
10 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
77°
59°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
81°
63°
10 mph
23%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 14, 2026 — Rainbow Trout
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 4 | 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
- Acme Lake2.0 mi
- Little Champion Creek2.5 mi
- Forest Lake2.6 mi
- Champion Creek3.8 mi
- Roaring Run3.5 mi
- Back Creek5.2 mistocked Apr 8, 2026
- Poplar Run6.0 mi
- Green Lick Reservoir4.8 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.
Lake Donegal fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Donegal?+
Lake Donegal is stocked with Golden Rainbow Trout and Rainbow Trout in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, most recently on May 4, 2026 by PFBC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Donegal get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Lake Donegal peaks in February and April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Donegal?+
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 Lake Donegal?+
Lake Donegal is a reservoir in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: PFBC · updated May 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.