There are also pan fish, perch and bass in Laurel Hill Lake if you prefer warm water species. The lake also has a 1,200-foot long beach and swimming areas to cool off on these hot summer days.

Laurel Hill is surrounded by thousands of acres of state park and state. ... The lake is used for boating and fishing as well as swimming. ... Photos from June 10, 2025. TribLive .

The Friends of Laurel Hill will sponsor the 16th annual Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival Saturday and Sunday at Laurel Hill State Park in Somerset. The event will include bluegrass music, ...