Lake Marburg
York County, Pennsylvania1,173 acresView mapDirections
PA DEP publishes the water-quality measurements for Lake Marburg. Here is what has been measured.
- Mesotrophic
- 112 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake Marburg in York County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 111.5 ft. Surface area: 1173 acres.
Lake Marburg is a 1,173-acre mesotrophic lake in York County, Pennsylvania with a maximum depth of 112 feet (38-foot average). Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 6 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, PA DEP, last sampled 2021-08-03. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Marburg is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch6 documented ramps
- Deep water111.5 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water1,173 acres
Swimming conditions
Readings onlyLow algae
Based on clarity and algae readings from past sampling — there is no live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Marburg is safe to swim in today is a call for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Marburg
These are the measurements PA DEP publishes for Lake Marburg, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 3.2 µg/L.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 14µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | 3.2µg/L | Good GoodFairPoor |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
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Lake Details
Max depth
111.5 ft
Average depth
38 ft
Surface area
1,173 acres
Shoreline
22.5 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by PA DEP
Recreation & Access
- Codorus State Park Wonder CovePublic
- Codorus State Park MainPublic
- Codorus State Park Mooring CovePublic
- Codorus State Park Marina AreaPublic
- Codorus State Park Hidden CovePublic
- Codorus State Park Smith Station RoadPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Marburg
Where is Lake Marburg?
- Lake Marburg is a lake in York County, Pennsylvania. Its water-quality measurements are published by PA DEP and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Marburg?
- Lake Marburg in York County, Pennsylvania has water-quality measurements published by PA DEP, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 14 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 3.2 µg/L. Maximum depth: 111.5 ft. Surface area: 1173 acres.
Is Lake Marburg safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Marburg?
- Lake Marburg has a maximum depth of 111.5 feet and an average depth of 38 feet. The lake covers 1173 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Marburg?
- Lake Marburg has 6 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Codorus State Park Wonder Cove, Codorus State Park Main, Codorus State Park Mooring Cove, Codorus State Park Marina Area, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Marburg?
- Lake Marburg has 6 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Pennsylvania's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Marburg come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
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Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory