Pinchot Lake, Pennsylvania: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  This water sits in York County, Pennsylvania. What surrounds it is mixed woodland. At some 358 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Around 6.5 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. On our York County list it sits near the top for size. Nearest town is Dover, 5.3 miles off. Baltimore is the closest city, 56 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Pinchot Lake

  Depth on file is 25 ft. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged across York County include bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye, black crappie and pumpkinseed. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Read Pinchot Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 74°F and January near 29°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Anyone fishing Pinchot Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public land surrounds it, and access follows the standard rules. A slipway is marked about half a mile from here. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. A marked angling spot sits within half a mile. Toilets show in mapping about half a mile away. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. If the gate is shut, Silver Lake at 4.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Pinchot Lake for certain.