Fishing at Maurice K. Goddard State Park

The 1,680-acre Lake Wilhelm is a warmwater fishery.

Common species are:

Largemouth bass
Walleye
Crappie
Muskellunge
Bluegill
Catfish
Perch
Sunfish

This activity or structure is ADA accessible. An area called the “Rounded Point,” near the marina parking lot, has an ADA accessible fishing pier.

Launch #4 also has a fishing pier.

A bait and fishing tackle concession is available at the marina.

Ice Fishing

Ice fishing accounts for many of the larger fish caught in Lake Wilhelm. Ice thickness is not monitored.

Be Safe on the Ice

Test ice thickness with an auger before recreating. Four inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for a single person. Seven inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for small group.
Always carry safety equipment and know how to use it.
Spread out. Crowds can put too much weight onto one area.
Be aware of changes in ice thickness across a body of water. Perimeter ice is weaker due to shifting, expansion and sunlight reflecting off of the bottom.
Avoid areas with protruding logs, brush, plants, and docks. These structures absorb heat, weakening the surrounding ice.
Avoid areas with multiple or intersecting cracks, and standing water over ice.
Venturing out on ice alone is not advisable. Take a friend along for fun and for safety.
Wear a PFD (life jacket).
Check the weather and plan accordingly. Several days with temperatures above freezing will weaken the ice.

Fishing Resources

Lake Wilhelm Large Lake Water Depth Map (PDF)

Lake Wilhelm Multiple Lake Water Depth Maps (PDF)

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations and laws apply.