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 fish can you catch in New Hope?

Most commonly caught species around New Hope , PA : Largemouth bass - 46,009 reported catches Bluegill - 8,874 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,780 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,514 reported catches Rainbow trout - 5,210 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest New Hope fishing reports?

The latest New Hope , PA fishing reports are: @trigimil reported a nice Largemouth bass at Northern Community Park Pond . @earlybirdworm reported a nice Bluegill at Millstone River . @Davids_expeditions reported a nice Striped bass at Delaware River . @OgDanMann reported a nice Lake char at Round Valley Reservoir . @OgDanMann reported a nice Lake char at Round Valley Reservoir . .

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

Northern Community Park Pond

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Bluegill

Millstone River

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Striped bass

Delaware River

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Lake char

Round Valley Reservoir

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Lake char

Round Valley Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

Round Valley Reservoir

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Lake char

Round Valley Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Furnace Dam Park

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Largemouth bass

Tippin's Pond

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Largemouth bass

Tippin's Pond

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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 June 16th, 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

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°21′41.4″N 74°57′26.6″W

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FAQ about New Hope fishing

🎣 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, and Pennypack Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in New Hope?

Most commonly caught species around New Hope, PA:

Largemouth bass - 46,009 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,874 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,780 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,514 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 5,210 reported catches

📢 What are the latest New Hope fishing reports?

The latest New Hope, PA fishing reports are:

@trigimil reported a nice Largemouth bass at Northern Community Park Pond.
@earlybirdworm reported a nice Bluegill at Millstone River.
@Davids_expeditions reported a nice Striped bass at Delaware River.
@OgDanMann reported a nice Lake char at Round Valley Reservoir.
@OgDanMann reported a nice Lake char at Round Valley Reservoir.

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

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