The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Marburg
York County, Pennsylvania · 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
59°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Lake Marburg
Lake Marburg is a reservoir in York County, Pennsylvania, covering 1,280 acres. It sits on the Codorus Creek. Lake Marburg is the centerpiece of Codorus State Park in York County, formed by damming Codorus Creek.
It stretches about 3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 14.4 miles. At about 610 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 110 ft. Parkville is about 1.5 miles west.
- Size
- 1,280 acres (2 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 110 ft
- Shoreline
- About 14.4 miles
- End to end
- About 3 miles
- Elevation
- About 610 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Codorus Creek
- County
- York County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 9 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 13 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Marburg
Lake Marburg holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, trout, bluegill and sunfish, yellow perch, muskie and northern pike. At 59°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
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 6:50 am · sunset 4:53 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Marburg
- Parkvilleabout 1.5 mi west
- Hanoverabout 3 mi west
- Pennvilleabout 3.4 mi west
- Midwayabout 4.2 mi west
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Questions about Lake Marburg
What fish are in Lake Marburg?
Lake Marburg holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, trout, bluegill and sunfish, yellow perch, muskie and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Marburg?
About 110 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Marburg?
1,280 acres, with about 14.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Marburg?
Parkville is about 1.5 miles west; Hanover is about 3 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Lake Marburg today?
The surface was about 59°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Marburg on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
