Fishing Lake Frederic in York County, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Set in York County, Lake Frederic is a Pennsylvania water. It sits at 269 feet above sea level. Ground here is low by Pennsylvania standards. Nearest town is Bainbridge, 2.9 miles off. Baltimore sits 57 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Others worth noting: Lisa Lake just 6.8 miles, Silver Lake sits 8.6 miles out, Pinchot Lake just 10 miles, Kiwanis Lake sits 10 miles out and Kehms Lake just 13 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Lake Frederic

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Across York County, recorded fish include bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye and black crappie. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Lake Frederic the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 75°F, while January sits near 30°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect Lake Frederic to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Launching is at York Haven Dam Portage Takeout, about half a mile away. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. A pier or jetty stands 90 yards away, which helps on a crowded bank. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Lisa Lake is 6.8 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Lake Frederic.