🐟 What fish can you catch in New Hope?

Most commonly caught species around New Hope , PA : Largemouth bass - 44,611 reported catches Bluegill - 8,422 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,561 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,356 reported catches Rainbow trout - 4,954 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New Hope fishing reports?

The latest New Hope , PA fishing reports are: @Fishybasstard reported a nice Largemouth bass at Columbia Lake Park . @Fishybasstard reported a nice Largemouth bass . @GabbyW2006 reported a nice Green sunfish at Pennypack Creek . @Fishybasstard reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Fishybasstard reported a nice Largemouth bass at Columbia Lake Park . .

Fishing in New Hope, PA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in New Hope, Pennsylvania?

Anglers in New Hope , PA recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River , Lake Nockamixon , Neshaminy Creek , Delaware and Raritan Canal , Pennypack Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in New Hope?

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Top fish species in New Hope

Latest New Hope fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Columbia Lake Park

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Largemouth bass

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Green sunfish

Pennypack Creek

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Columbia Lake Park

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Largemouth bass

Columbia Lake Park

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Striped bass

Delaware River

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Whale shark

Neshaminy Creek

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Bullseye snakehead

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Largemouth bass

Delaware River

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Fishing regulations in New Hope

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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Closed

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15"

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Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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40°21′41.4″N 74°57′26.6″W

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FAQ about New Hope fishing

Anglers in New Hope, PA recommend these top fishing spots: Delaware River, Lake Nockamixon, Neshaminy Creek, Delaware and Raritan Canal, and Pennypack Creek.

Most commonly caught species around New Hope, PA:

Largemouth bass - 44,611 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,422 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,561 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,356 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 4,954 reported catches

The latest New Hope, PA fishing reports are:

@Fishybasstard reported a nice Largemouth bass at Columbia Lake Park.
@Fishybasstard reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@GabbyW2006 reported a nice Green sunfish at Pennypack Creek.
@Fishybasstard reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Fishybasstard reported a nice Largemouth bass at Columbia Lake Park.

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