Lake Redman in York County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Lake Redman sits in York County, out in Pennsylvania. The setting is open valley on every side. At some 253 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Around 5.5 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. Ground here is low by Pennsylvania standards. Jacobus at 0.9 miles is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Baltimore is 42 miles off. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lake Redman

  Recorded depth comes to 40 ft. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open biodiversity records for York County list bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye and black crappie. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Read Lake Redman before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 29°F in January to roughly 74°F in July. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. At Lake Redman the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records put this down as public water. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. There is a toilet block some half a mile out. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Lake Williams at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. For Lake Redman, the notice at the access point is the final word.