Fishing in Lancaster County, PA

Susquehanna River

Bainbridge
Spend the day outdoors at the White Cliffs of Conoy and fishing on the Susquehanna River. Huge potential catches surround this hot spot, so be ready to reel in a large smallmouth bass or walleye.

Holtwood
A variety of fish can be found such as smallmouth, walleye, and catfish in the faster waters of the Susquehanna River at Holtwood.

East Drumore

Conowingo Creek
Head over to East Drumore on a cool Spring day to fish for trout. The slow-moving water is a quiet place to relax and enjoy nature.

Fishing Creek
This fast-running creek is the perfect place to catch trout. Local anglers use corn, worms, and artificial lures. Although the trout are smaller, there are typically more swimming around.

Around Lancaster County

Lake Aldred
Head out to deep waters of Lake Aldred in Pequea to fish for Flathead catfish. Local anglers like to mix bacon grease and homemade dough bait in hopes of catching some larger fish.

Muddy Run Lake
Visit Southern Lancaster County’s Muddy Run Lake. Panfishing is your best bet in these waters but you’re also likely to find smallmouth bass and walleye.

Lake Grubb
Reel in some panfish along the banks for Lake Grubb. For largemouth bass fishing, you’ll have to fish in deeper parts of the lake.

Hammer Creek
Lititz is known for a lot things but one of it’s best kept secrets is trout fishing at Hammer Creek. Be sure to catch-and-release and keep the waters plentiful for your fellow fishermen and women.