Hammond Lake
640-acre US Army Corps of Engineers impoundment in Tioga County. A 2024 PFBC survey found 19 species including white and black crappie, bluegill, walleye, channel catfish, chain pickerel and hybrid striped bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Crappie
White and black crappie
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Chain Pickerel
Weedy coves. Spinners, spoons and live shiners, all year.
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass caught in gill nets
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- USACE boat launchesRampCorps provides boat launches, swimming area, picnic areas and Ives Run CampgroundDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Hammond Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Hammond Lake ↗Local tips
- Crappie lead the 2024 trap-net catch.
- Ives Run Campground gives Corps access with boat launches.
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