Lake Somerset is managed under the Commission's Big Bass program. Statewide regulations for Commonwealth Inland Waters apply for all other species of fish.

The Commission stocks the lake with juvenile channel catfish, muskellunge, redear sunfish and walleye.

Fish habitat structures have been placed in the lake over the years as part of the Commission's Cooperative Fish Habitat Improvement Program.

A fishing pier is available for persons with disabilities

BOATING

Boating is limited to boats powered by electric motors and un-powered boats. There are 2 access points and associated parking facilities, 1 has a surfaced launch ramp.

Un-powered boats may be moored at the lake in accordance with Commission property regulations. To be used at the lake, boats must be registered or have a valid launch permit (permits are issued by the Commission or PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources).