Lake Luxembourg Fishing
A 166-acre Pennsylvania lake in Bucks County, year-round stocked trout water.
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A short guide to Lake Luxembourg
The Fish and Boat Commission lists Lake Luxembourg at 166 acres; it sits in Bucks County. Newtown, about 2 miles out, makes the nearest town. It falls in the PFBC Southeast Region.
PFBC names bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, white perch and trout for it. Trailers go in at 2 access areas with ramps. For trout it counts as year-round stocked trout water.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Each chip marks a fish PFBC connects with Lake Luxembourg.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Trout at Lake Luxembourg
For trout, Lake Luxembourg uses stocked trout water rules; check the opener and extended season rows below. It is one of the waters PFBC keeps open to trout fishing all year.
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
PFBC Stocked Trout Waters layer and 2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), p. 10, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Ramps that put boats on Lake Luxembourg
- Core Creek Parkpaved ramp, 9 trailer spaces, fishing pier, electric motors only, fee; owner Bucks County
- Core Creek Park- (24 Hour)boat ramp, 5 trailer spaces, fishing pier, electric motors only, fee; owner Bucks County
Other access areas near Lake Luxembourg
- Yardley AccessDelaware River, 5 miles northeast
- Levittown Lake AccessLevittown Lake, 6 miles southeast
- Morrisville AccessDelaware River, 7 miles east
- Neshaminy State Park – RiverDelaware River, 9 miles south
- Pennsbury Manor AccessDelaware Estuary, 9 miles southeast
- Neshaminy State Park – MarinaDelaware River, 9 miles south
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Creel counts and minimum sizes at Lake Luxembourg
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout (regular season) | 5 (combined species), streams, lakes and ponds; minimum 7 inches | Regular season: April 4 at 8 a.m. through Sept. 7 (statewide opening day) |
| Trout (extended season, stocked waters) | 3 (combined species); minimum 7 inches | Jan. 1 through Feb. 15 and Sept. 8 through Dec. 31 |
| 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 |
Lake Luxembourg follows the inland table of the Summary, plus any program rule listed here.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby lakes and Lake Luxembourg, side by side
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Luxembourg | 166 | 2 | 6 | yes | |
| Falls Township Park Lake | 6 miles southeast | 67 | 0 | 4 | |
| Levittown Lake | 6 miles southeast | 20 | 1 | 0 | yes |
| Loch Alsh Reservoir | 16 miles west | 5 | 0 | 0 | yes |
| Lake Galena | 17 miles northwest | 365 | 3 | 5 | |
| Nockamixon Lake | 24 miles northwest | 1,450 | 4 | 11 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Around Lake Luxembourg
Reservoirs and lakes close to Lake Luxembourg
- Falls Township Park Lake6 miles southeast
- Levittown Lake6 miles southeast
- Loch Alsh Reservoir16 miles west
- Lake Galena17 miles northwest
- Nockamixon Lake24 miles northwest
Where Lake Luxembourg anglers stock up
- Tackle Nowbait and tackle shop, Yardley, 3 miles
- Wharf Debroahmarina, Bensalem, 4 miles
- Fisherman D R Donaldbait and tackle shop, Yardley, 6 miles
- Mike's Gun Shopbait and tackle shop, Levittown, 6 miles
- Bart's Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Tullytown, 7 miles
- D & S Boat Sales Incmarina, Tullytown, 7 miles
Hire a guide for Lake Luxembourg
- J Fletcher Outdoorsfishing guide, Chalfont, (267) 614-2185
- Mainstream Outfittersfishing guide, Doylestown, (215) 766-1244
- Trutta Goodsfishing guide, Doylestown, (267) 918-6229
- Busy Beaver Guide Servicefishing guide, East Branch, (201) 218-5776
- Freedom Outfittersfishing guide, Perkasie, (215) 859-1662
- Awgul Fishing Guide Servicefishing guide, Quakertown, (267) 730-3203
Overnight bases around Lake Luxembourg
- Woodbourne1 mile
- Newtown2 miles
- Langhorne2 miles
Lake Luxembourg by county
- Bucks Countyseat: Doylestown
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A photo guide to fish at Lake Luxembourg

Photo: Cephas, CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0

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Before you go to Lake Luxembourg: common questions
Where in Pennsylvania is Lake Luxembourg?
You will find it in Bucks County, PFBC Southeast Region, about 2 miles from Newtown.
How large is Lake Luxembourg by PFBC count?
Roughly 166 acres.
Which access area serves Lake Luxembourg?
There are 2 ramp access areas; Core Creek Park is the largest.
Does Lake Luxembourg hold bass and panfish?
PFBC lists bluegill and pumpkinseed, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, white perch and trout.
Does Lake Luxembourg 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 Lake Luxembourg?
Fishing for trout here needs a trout permit ($14.97) on top of the license ($27.97 resident, $60.97 nonresident).
When does PFBC stock Lake Luxembourg?
Not on the 2026 schedule.
Who sells minnows on the way to Lake Luxembourg?
Drive about 3 miles to Tackle Now.
Spend an evening casting Lake Luxembourg
Check the Summary rows before a fish goes on the stringer.

