Lake Marburg

York County, Pennsylvania

The heart of Codorus State Park near Hanover. It's a Big Bass lake with muskie, northern pike, and good panfish, plus seven public ramps and a full marina.

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Current air temperature at Lake Marburg (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area1,275 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motors20 hp limit

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Big Bass rules. Coves, weed beds, and wood.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Also tiger muskie. Weed edges and points in fall.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weedy coves. Tip-ups through the ice.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush and bridge areas in spring.

Yellow Perch●●●○○

Schools on flats. Good ice fishing.

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

1Main Boat LaunchPublic
Near the marinaDirections ↗
Codorus MarinaMarina
Slips up to 26 ft, rentals (canoes, kayaks, motorboats, pontoons)Directions ↗
7 public ramps in totalPublic
One more ramp is for registered campers onlyDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted) - Big Bass Program Jan 1-Apr 11 and Jun 14-Dec 31; Apr 12-Jun 13 no harvest, catch and release	15 in	4 / day combined

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

AOS MarinaNearby
Marina Drive, Hanover(717) 632-0473 Directions ↗
W.E. Sell Sporting GoodsNearby
401 York Street, Hanover(717) 632-1293 Directions ↗
Susquehanna Fishing Tackle27.9 mi
3992 Locust Grove Road, Columbia · closest to Main Boat Launch(717) 397-1399 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Bowfishing is allowed in the shallow coves.
An accessible fishing pier is near 1st Bridge.
East Branch Codorus Creek outside the park is stocked with trout.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.