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Buhl Lake trout stocking

Mercer County, Pennsylvania · lake · 1,040 ft elevation

Buhl Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 7, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since Mar 23, 2026, 2 in the last 12 months. Species stocked: golden trout, rainbow trout.

Last stocked
6 months ago
Apr 7, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
2 stockings
Water temperature
68°F
Warm for trout
  • The third most stocked of 12 waters in Mercer County.
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: Shenango River at Sharpsville, PA (2 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
68°F
Flow
283 cfs
about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height
2.66 ft

Warm for trout. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.

476482Aug 15Sep 27
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 69 °F on Sep 27. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
1051,0351,965Aug 15Sep 27
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 378 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Buhl Lake

  • Overnight
    55°F
    Areas Of Fog
    1% rain · wind 0 mph
  • Tuesday
    75°F
    Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
    2% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    53°F
    Areas Of Fog
    2% rain · wind 2 mph
  • Wednesday
    76°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    wind 2 to 6 mph
  • Wednesday Night
    61°F
    Mostly Cloudy
    3% rain · wind 6 mph
  • Thursday
    81°F
    Partly Sunny
    4% rain · wind 6 to 12 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Buhl Lake stocked?

Stockings are spread across the year.

By month, all years

JanFebMar: 1 stockings1MarApr: 1 stockings1AprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stockings of Buhl Lake by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

What is stocked

SpeciesStockings
Golden trout2
Rainbow trout2

Stocking history

20262 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previousSection and meeting placeHatchery
Apr 7Latest
Tuesday
Golden troutRainbow trout
15 days
Meet: Buhl Lake Parking Area, 10:45 AM
Corry State Fish Hatchery
Mar 23
Monday
Golden troutRainbow trout
Meet: Buhl Lake Parking Area, 11:15 AM
Tionesta State Fish Hatchery

From Pennsylvania fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Pennsylvania fishing regulations.

Where is Buhl Lake?

Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

DirectionsLarger mapPennsylvania fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Buhl Lake

All stocked waters in Mercer CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania

Questions about Buhl Lake

When was Buhl Lake last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Apr 7, 2026 (golden trout and rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
How often is Buhl Lake stocked?
It was stocked 2 times in the last 12 months.
Is Buhl Lake stocked often?
The third most stocked of 12 waters in Mercer County. Stocked about as often as a typical Pennsylvania water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Buhl Lake?
Golden trout (2 stockings); Rainbow trout (2 stockings).
How warm is the water near Buhl Lake?
The nearest USGS gage read 68°F on Sep 29. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.

Stocking schedule from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Dates, sections and meeting places are shown as the Commission publishes them.