Fishing at Laurel Hill State Park

The 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake has warmwater and coldwater fish. Laurel Hill Creek and Jones Mill Run are excellent trout streams.

Common species are:

This activity or structure is ADA accessible. A fishing pier for people with disabilities is near the bridge over Laurel Hill Creek.

A fishing license, not available at the park office, is required for people ages 16 and older.

Ice Fishing

The natural ice of the 63-acre Laurel Hill Lake is open to ice fishing. Common species caught through the ice are:

Ice thickness is not monitored.

Test ice thickness with an auger before recreating. Four inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for a single person. Seven inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for small group.
Always carry safety equipment and know how to use it.
Spread out. Crowds can put too much weight onto one area.
Be aware of changes in ice thickness across a body of water. Perimeter ice is weaker due to shifting, expansion and sunlight reflecting off of the bottom.
Avoid areas with protruding logs, brush, plants, and docks. These structures absorb heat, weakening the surrounding ice.
Avoid areas with multiple or intersecting cracks, and standing water over ice.
Venturing out on ice alone is not advisable. Take a friend along for fun and for safety.
Wear a PFD (life jacket).
Check the weather and plan accordingly. Several days with temperatures above freezing will weaken the ice.