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Redbreast Sunfish
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Striped Bass
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Chain Pickerel
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Lake Redman Fishing
A 290-acre Pennsylvania lake in York County.
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York County
What to expect at Lake Redman
Lake Redman covers 290 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside York County. Jacobus is the nearest place on the Census list, under a mile away. The outlet feeds Lake Williams. It is a Southcentral Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish here. PFBC data show 1 access area with a ramp. It carries Big Bass Program rules. Best Fishing Waters, per PFBC.
290acres
1ramp access areas
12species listed
1scheduled stockings
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Species PFBC lists for Lake Redman
Fish below are tied to Lake Redman by PFBC listings, the record book or 2026 stocking.
Bluegill and pumpkinseed Channel catfish Crappie Largemouth bass Redbreast sunfish Redear sunfish Smallmouth bass Striped bass Striped bass hybrid Walleye White perch Yellow perch
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Where boats go in at Lake Redman
- Lake Redman Accesspaved ramp, 32 trailer spaces, dock, electric motors only; owner York County Parks
Where else to launch near Lake Redman
- Lake Williams – Lake under AccessLake Williams, 1 mile west
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
The limits anglers follow at Lake Redman
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
Statewide inland limits are the baseline on Lake Redman.
Program limits at Lake Redman
| Program | Rule | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Program | Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass: 4 (combined species), minimum 15 inches, harvest Jan. 1 through April 10 and June 13 through Dec. 31; April 11 through June 12, catch and immediate release only, no tournaments. | p. 11 |
Special regulations naming Lake Redman
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking
Hatchery trucks at Lake Redman
Lake Redman gets 1 scheduled stockings in 2026 (striped bass most often); PFBC gives dates, not counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Striped Bass (fingerling) | warmwater/coolwater |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
Surveys
What PFBC biologists wrote about Lake Redman
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Lake Redman beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Redman | 290 | 1 | 12 | ||
| Lake Williams | 1 mile west | 220 | 1 | 8 | |
| Lake Marburg | 13 miles southwest | 1,274 | 7 | 9 | |
| Pinchot Lake | 17 miles northwest | 340 | 4 | 8 | |
| Sheppard-myers Reservoir | 17 miles southwest | 49 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Long Arm Dam | 18 miles southwest | 225 | 1 | 6 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Places near Lake Redman
Other lakes within a drive of Lake Redman
- Lake Williams1 mile west
- Lake Marburg13 miles southwest
- Pinchot Lake17 miles northwest
- Sheppard-myers Reservoir17 miles southwest
- Long Arm Dam18 miles southwest
Shops supplying Lake Redman anglers
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 2801 E Market St Unit 24sporting goods store, York, 6 miles
- Sierra, 1221 Carlisle Rdbait and tackle shop, York, 6 miles
- Carbon & Steel Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, York, 7 miles
- D2 Luresbait and tackle shop, York, 8 miles
- GRT Jigsbait and tackle shop, York, 8 miles
- Lake Clarke Marinamarina, Wrightsville, 13 miles
Booking a guided trip on Lake Redman
- Fishin' Fools Guide Svccharter, Harrisburg, (717) 652-3033
- Hooked On Catfishingcharter, Highspire, (717) 304-9843
- North Muddy Fish & Game Associatescharter, Felton, (717) 927-6324
- Flathead Fever Guide Servicefishing guide, Enola, (717) 422-0614
Where to spend the night near Lake Redman
- Jacobusunder a mile
- Spry2 miles
- Loganville2 miles
County pages that cover Lake Redman
- York Countyseat: York
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Fish ID
Pictures of the species at Lake Redman
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Answers
Lake Redman fishing, question by question
How far is Lake Redman from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in York County, PFBC Southcentral Region, under a mile from Jacobus.
How many acres does PFBC give Lake Redman?
PFBC lists 290 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Lake Redman?
Try Lake Redman Access, one of 1 ramp access area.
Which species does PFBC list for Lake Redman?
The Commission names bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish and smallmouth bass.
Which minimum lengths apply on Lake Redman?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30. Program rules apply too: Big Bass Program.
Do I need a trout permit at Lake Redman?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
What has PFBC planned to stock in Lake Redman?
Yes: 1 2026 entries, starting 2026.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Lake Redman?
Closest on our list: Academy Sports + Outdoors, 6 miles.
Add Lake Redman to the Pennsylvania trip list
Buy the license and any permit before you drive.