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Chain Pickerel
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Crappie
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Striped Bass
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American Shad
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Pennsylvania lakes and reservoirs
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Hopewell Lake Fishing
A 68-acre Pennsylvania lake in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
A short guide to Hopewell Lake
The Fish and Boat Commission lists Hopewell Lake at 68 acres; it sits in Pennsylvania. PFBC records list the owner as French Creek State Park. Elverson, about 4 miles out, makes the nearest town. It falls in the PFBC Southcentral Region.
PFBC names bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch for it. Trailers go in at 1 access area with a ramp.
68acres
1ramp access areas
6species listed
0counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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What anglers catch at Hopewell Lake
Each chip marks a fish PFBC connects with Hopewell Lake.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Ramps that put boats on Hopewell Lake
- Hopewell Lake-French Creek State Parkpaved ramp, 30 trailer spaces, fishing pier, electric motors only; owner Bureau of State Parks
Other access areas near Hopewell Lake
- Scott's Run Lake-French Creek State ParkScotts Run Lake, under a mile north
- Struble Lake AccessStruble Lake, 7 miles southwest
- Reeser's Landing Boat LaunchSchuylkill River, 7 miles northwest
- South Pottstown Access on Schuylkill RiverSchuylkill River, 8 miles east
- Tow Path ParkSchuylkill River, 9 miles east
- West Side-Lyndell Access on Marsh Creek LakeMarsh Creek Lake, 10 miles south
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Creel counts and minimum sizes at Hopewell Lake
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
Hopewell Lake follows the inland table of the Summary, plus any program rule listed here.
Rules unique to Hopewell Lake
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Surveys
Management reports on Hopewell Lake
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Compare
Nearby lakes and Hopewell Lake, side by side
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Lake | 68 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Scotts Run Lake | 1 mile northwest | 22 | 1 | 4 | yes |
| Struble Lake | 8 miles southwest | 146 | 1 | 6 | |
| Marsh Creek Lake | 10 miles south | 535 | 2 | 7 | |
| Trout Run Reservoir | 10 miles northeast | 42 | 0 | 6 | |
| Carsonia Lake | 10 miles northwest | 7 | 0 | 3 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Around Hopewell Lake
Reservoirs and lakes close to Hopewell Lake
- Scotts Run Lake1 mile northwest
- Struble Lake8 miles southwest
- Marsh Creek Lake10 miles south
- Trout Run Reservoir10 miles northeast
- Carsonia Lake10 miles northwest
Where Hopewell Lake anglers stock up
- Kurtz Fish Farmbait and tackle shop, Elverson, 6 miles
- Sportsmans Liquidation – Pottstownbait and tackle shop, Pottstown, 7 miles
- Haggerty Luresbait and tackle shop, Reading, 9 miles
- Terenchin's Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Reading, 10 miles
- Nu Wave Tacklebait and tackle shop, Pottstown, 11 miles
- Wyomissing Creek Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Reading, 11 miles
Hire a guide for Hopewell Lake
- Blue Mountain Fishing Lakescharter, Schuylkill Haven, (570) 754-7934
Overnight bases around Hopewell Lake
- Elverson4 miles
- Birdsboro4 miles
- Amity Gardens5 miles
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Fish ID
A photo guide to fish at Hopewell Lake
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Answers
Before you go to Hopewell Lake: common questions
Where in Pennsylvania is Hopewell Lake?
You will find it in Pennsylvania, PFBC Southcentral Region, about 4 miles from Elverson.
How large is Hopewell Lake by PFBC count?
Roughly 68 acres.
Which access area serves Hopewell Lake?
There are 1 ramp access area; Hopewell Lake-French Creek State Park is the largest.
Does Hopewell Lake hold bass and panfish?
PFBC lists bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike and yellow perch.
Does Hopewell Lake have special regulations?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
Which Pennsylvania license and permit fit Hopewell Lake?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
When does PFBC stock Hopewell Lake?
Not on the 2026 schedule.
Who sells minnows on the way to Hopewell Lake?
Drive about 6 miles to Kurtz Fish Farm.
Spend an evening casting Hopewell Lake
Check the Summary rows before a fish goes on the stringer.