Guide To Fishing At Octoraro Lake

AKA: Lake Octoraro

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, white catfish, white crappie, bluegill, white perch and yellow perch at Octoraro Lake in Pennsylvania.

Home to numerous bass tournaments, Octoraro Lake is a 620-acre lake near the southern border of the state. Much of the 10 miles of shoreline is accessible for bank fishing. Two boat launch ramps serve boaters. The lake is restricted to electric motors only, and is popular for kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and in winter ice boating. Bass, catfish, crappie, muskie and sunfish are popular species, most of which can also be caught in winter - ice fishing.

Primary fish species residing in Octoraro Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Octoraro Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES, two
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Jim Neary's Bait & Tackle
Rentals: Motorboats, rowboats, canoes and kayaks
717 529-2488

Marinas

Jim Neary's Bait & Tackle
212 Spruce Grove Rd
Kirkwood, PA 17536
717 529-2488

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Octoraro Lake Boat Launch
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Spruce Cove Road, this is a two-lane, gravel ramp with docks and gravel parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Oma's Family Campground - 717 529-2020

Octoraro Lake PA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Lake Video

Contact Information

Octoraro Lake
Jim Neary's Bait & Tackle
212 Spruce Grove Road
Kirkwood, PA 17536
717 529-2488

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