Wayne County · lake · 40 acres
Hempstead Lake
Hempstead Lake is a lake in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Pennsylvania's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
80°
60°
9 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
84°
62°
9 mph
11%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
62°
10 mph
62%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Starlight Lake0.7 mi
- Perch Pond1.8 mi
- Randall Lake1.8 mi
- Mud Pond2.7 mi
- Hiawatha Lake2.1 mi
- Shehawken Creek2.7 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- Sands Creek3.1 mi
- Balls Creek3.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official PA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Hempstead Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hempstead Lake?+
Yes — Pennsylvania requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Hempstead Lake?+
Hempstead Lake is a lake in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.