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Redbreast Sunfish
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Striped Bass
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Chain Pickerel
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American Shad
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Lake Williams Fishing
A 220-acre Pennsylvania lake in York County.
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York County
What to expect at Lake Williams
Lake Williams covers 220 acres, the PFBC lake layer shows, inside York County. Jacobus is the nearest place on the Census list, under a mile away. It is a Southcentral Region water for PFBC.
The Commission manages bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish and striped bass here. PFBC data show 1 access area with a ramp. It carries Big Bass Program rules.
220acres
1ramp access areas
8species listed
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Species PFBC lists for Lake Williams
Fish below are tied to Lake Williams by PFBC listings, the record book or 2026 stocking.
Bluegill and pumpkinseed Channel catfish Crappie Largemouth bass Redbreast sunfish Striped bass Walleye Yellow perch
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Where boats go in at Lake Williams
- Lake Williams – Lake under Accesspaved ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, electric motors only; owner York County Parks
Where else to launch near Lake Williams
- Lake Redman AccessLake Redman, 1 mile east
- Codorus State Park Main LaunchLake Marburg, 11 miles southwest
- Codorus State Park Mooring CoveLake Marburg, 12 miles southwest
- Marina Area, Codorus State ParkLake Marburg, 12 miles southwest
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
The limits anglers follow at Lake Williams
| 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 Williams.
Program limits at Lake Williams
| 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 Williams
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Compare
Lake Williams beside nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Williams | 220 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Lake Redman | 1 mile east | 290 | 1 | 12 | |
| Lake Marburg | 12 miles southwest | 1,274 | 7 | 9 | |
| Pinchot Lake | 16 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 Williams
Other lakes within a drive of Lake Williams
- Lake Redman1 mile east
- Lake Marburg12 miles southwest
- Pinchot Lake16 miles northwest
- Sheppard-myers Reservoir17 miles southwest
- Long Arm Dam18 miles southwest
Shops supplying Lake Williams anglers
- Sierra, 1221 Carlisle Rdbait and tackle shop, York, 6 miles
- Carbon & Steel Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, York, 6 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 2801 E Market St Unit 24sporting goods store, York, 6 miles
- D2 Luresbait and tackle shop, York, 8 miles
- GRT Jigsbait and tackle shop, York, 8 miles
- Lake Clarke Marinamarina, Wrightsville, 14 miles
Booking a guided trip on Lake Williams
- 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 Williams
- Jacobusunder a mile
- Spry2 miles
- Loganville3 miles
County pages that cover Lake Williams
- York Countyseat: York
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Fish ID
Pictures of the species at Lake Williams
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Photo: Virginia State Parks staff, CC BY 2.0
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Answers
Lake Williams fishing, question by question
How far is Lake Williams from a Pennsylvania town?
It sits in York County, PFBC Southcentral Region, under a mile from Jacobus.
How many acres does PFBC give Lake Williams?
PFBC lists 220 acres.
Which ramp suits a trailer at Lake Williams?
Try Lake Williams – Lake under Access, one of 1 ramp access area.
Which species does PFBC list for Lake Williams?
The Commission names bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, striped bass and walleye.
Which minimum lengths apply on Lake Williams?
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 Williams?
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 Williams?
No 2026 stocking is scheduled for it.
Which bait counter on our list sits closest to Lake Williams?
Closest on our list: Sierra, 6 miles.
Add Lake Williams to the Pennsylvania trip list
Buy the license and any permit before you drive.