Hamlin Lake trout stocking
McKean County, Pennsylvania · lake · 1,474 ft elevation
Hamlin Lake was last stocked 5 months ago (May 4, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since Feb 27, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in February and April to May. Species stocked: rainbow trout, golden trout.
- The third most stocked of 23 waters in McKean County.
- Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record.
Weather at Hamlin Lake
- Tonight52°FCloudy then Areas Of Fog3% rain · wind 2 mph
- Tuesday70°FAreas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy6% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
- Tuesday Night51°FAreas Of Fog6% rain · wind 1 mph
- Wednesday73°FAreas Of Fog then Partly Sunnywind 0 to 5 mph
- Wednesday Night56°FPartly Cloudy2% rain · wind 5 mph
- Thursday77°FPartly Sunny6% rain · wind 5 to 9 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Hamlin Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in February and April to May. Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Mondays, about every 38 days.
By month, all years
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings |
|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 3 |
| Golden trout | 2 |
Stocking history
20263 stockings
| Date | Species | Since previous | Section and meeting place | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 4Latest Monday | Rainbow trout | 4 weeks | Meet: Smethport P.O., 10:15 AM | Oswayo State Fish Hatchery |
Apr 6 Monday | Golden troutRainbow trout | 38 days | Meet: Smethport P.O., 10:15 AM | Oswayo State Fish Hatchery |
Feb 27 Friday | Golden troutRainbow trout | Meet: Smethport P.O., 10:15 AM | Oswayo 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 Hamlin Lake?
McKean County, Pennsylvania. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Hamlin Lake
- Marvin Creekstream · 1 mistocked Feb 24, 2026
- Skinner Creekstream · 7 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Red Mill Brookstream · 7 mistocked Mar 14, 2026
- Combs Creekstream · 9 mistocked Feb 19, 2026
- West Branch Potato Creekstream · 11 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Potato Creekstream · 11 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
- Havens Runstream · 13 mistocked Apr 24, 2026
- Kinzua Creekstream · 13 mistocked May 15, 2026
All stocked waters in McKean CountyStocked this week in Pennsylvania
Questions about Hamlin Lake
- When was Hamlin Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026 (rainbow trout), according to Pennsylvania agency reports.
- How often is Hamlin Lake stocked?
- Stocked 3 times in 2026, usually on Mondays, about every 38 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in February and April to May.
- Is Hamlin Lake stocked often?
- The third most stocked of 23 waters in McKean County. Stocked more often than 70% of Pennsylvania waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Hamlin Lake?
- Rainbow trout (3 stockings); Golden trout (2 stockings).
Stocking schedule from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Dates, sections and meeting places are shown as the Commission publishes them.