The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 2 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Hammond
Tioga County, Pennsylvania · about 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
50°F water, level steady, calm tomorrow morning.
About Lake Hammond
In Tioga County, Pennsylvania, Lake Hammond covers about 700 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles with roughly 7 miles of shoreline. At about 1,090 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Mansfield, is about 7 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 700 acres (1.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,090 ft
- County
- Tioga County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Pennsylvania mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 50°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
2 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Hammond
- Mansfieldabout 7 mi southeast
- Lindleyabout 8.8 mi north
- Elklandabout 9 mi northwest
- Wellsboroabout 11 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Hammond
What fish are in Lake Hammond?
Lakes like Lake Hammond usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Hammond?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Hammond?
About 700 acres, with about 7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Hammond?
Mansfield is about 7 miles southeast; Lindley is about 8.8 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Hammond today?
The surface was about 50°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Hammond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
