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Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, yellow perch, hybrid striped bass and muskie at Pinchot Lake in Pennsylvania.

Pinchot Lake, PA

Situated half way between York and Harrisburg, Pinchot Lake is a 340-acre fishing lake with a mixed bag of fish species. Anglers who frequent the lake tend to favor targeting bass and stripers. However, crappie, muskie, perch, sunfish, walleye and catfish also roam these waters. The lake is open to sail boats and pleasure boats, as well as all types of fishing boats - including bass boats, canoes, kayaks, pontoons and others.

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Primary fish species residing in Pinchot Lake

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Largemouth bass Channel catfish Black crappie Walleye Bluegill Yellow Perch Striped bass Hybrid Striped Bass Muskie

Pinchot Lake Amenities

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

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Boat Mooring No. 1
Located just west of the Rosstown Road bridge, in the southwest corner of the lake, this is a single-lane, gravel ramp with docks and limited parking.

Boat Ramp
Located in the Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground, in the southeast corner of the lake, this is a single-lane, gravel ramp with a dock and limited, gravel parking.

Gifford Pinchot Boat Mooring No. 3
Located on the northeast sector of the lake, this is a single-lane, gravel ramp with docks and limited parking.

Public Boat Launch
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Gifford Pinchot State Park Campground - 717 292-4112

Quaker Race Campground - 717 432-1181

Pinchot Lake PA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

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Contact Information

Pinchot Lake
Gifford Pinchot State Park
800 E Camping Area Rd
Wellsville, PA 17365
717 292-4112

 

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Pinchot Lake in Pennsylvania.

Striped bass, walleye, muskie and catfish fishing in south-central PA.

Fishing at Pinchot Lake, in Pennsylvania.