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

• Overview

  Lake Williams is one of the York County waters in Pennsylvania. The country round it is rolling hill from end to end. Around 168 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Some 3.6 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It lies lower than most water we list in Pennsylvania. The town to know is Jacobus, 0.9 miles out. Beyond it, Spry at 2.6 miles and Loganville at 2.7 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lake Williams

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for York County list bluegill, largemouth bass and walleye. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Lake Williams a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 74°F at the top of summer and 29°F at the bottom of winter. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Lake Williams more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. A toilet block sits half a mile away. This sits inside Richard M. Nixon County Park, so read the reserve notices first. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Should this one be busy, Lake Redman is 0.9 miles off. Check the position at Lake Williams before loading the car.