Nockamixon Lake Fishing
A 1,450-acre Pennsylvania lake in Bucks County.
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Getting to know Nockamixon Lake
Nockamixon Lake spans 1,450 acres according to PFBC, located in Bucks County. Its land and shoreline belong to Nockamixon State Park. Richlandtown lies roughly 5 miles from the PFBC point. PFBC region: Southeast.
Fish on the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and muskellunge and tiger muskellunge. 4 access areas with ramps serve boats. PFBC program: Big Bass Program. PFBC picks it as a Best Fishing Water.
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Linked chips open the Pennsylvania species page for each fish listed at Nockamixon Lake.
PFBC WWCW species listing by water and PFBC stocking schedules, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Boat access around Nockamixon Lake
- Haycock Accessboat ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Main Marina on Nockamixon Lakeboat ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Three Mile Run Accessboat ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
- Tohickon Accessboat ramp, parking 10 spaces or more, dock, 20 hp; owner Bureau of State Parks
Launch points around Nockamixon Lake
- Tinicum ParkDelaware River, 9 miles east
- Peace Valley Park- Sailor's PointLake Galena, 9 miles south
- Peace Valley ParkLake Galena, 10 miles south
- Upper Black Eddy Access on Delaware RiverDelaware River, 10 miles northeast
- Peace Valley Park- (24 Hour)Lake Galena, 10 miles south
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Keeping fish from Nockamixon 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 |
The table repeats the statewide inland limits that govern Nockamixon Lake.
Nockamixon Lake and PFBC programs
| Program | Rule | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Big Bass Program | Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass: 4 (combined species), minimum 15 inches, harvest Jan. 1 through April 10 and June 13 through Dec. 31; April 11 through June 12, catch and immediate release only, no tournaments. | p. 11 |
Extra rules posted for Nockamixon Lake
- Big Bass Special Regulation (Summary page)
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Stocking schedule for Nockamixon Lake
PFBC schedules 1 stocking visits to Nockamixon Lake in 2026, most often striped bass; the Commission prints dates and meeting places, not fish counts.
| Date | Species | Program | Section | Meeting place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Striped Bass (fingerling) | warmwater/coolwater |
PFBC Adult Trout Stocking Schedule, Fingerling Trout Schedule and Warmwater/Coolwater stockings (2026), retrieved October 23, 2026. Pennsylvania stocking.
PFBC biologist reports on Nockamixon Lake
- 2016 Musky Surveys2016
- 2015 Musky Survey2015
- 2013 Tiger Muskellunge and Walleye Survey2013
- 2012 Tiger Muskellunge Survey2012
- Late Spring 2010 Trap Net Survey2010
- Trap Netting June 19-21, 20072007
PFBC Biologist Report Listing layer, retrieved October 23, 2026; older reports are history, not a current survey.
Lakes near Nockamixon Lake compared
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nockamixon Lake | 1,450 | 4 | 11 | ||
| Lake Towhee | 3 miles northwest | 37 | 0 | 4 | |
| Lake Warren Dam | 7 miles northeast | 17 | 0 | 2 | |
| The Giving Pond | 9 miles northeast | 62 | 0 | 6 | |
| Lake Galena | 9 miles south | 365 | 3 | 5 | |
| Deep Creek Dam | 16 miles southwest | 25 | 0 | 4 | yes |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Within reach of Nockamixon Lake
Still water worth the drive from Nockamixon Lake
- Lake Towhee3 miles northwest
- Lake Warren Dam7 miles northeast
- The Giving Pond9 miles northeast
- Lake Galena9 miles south
- Deep Creek Dam16 miles southwest
Tackle counters within reach of Nockamixon Lake
- Kulps Bait And Tackle LLCbait and tackle shop, Ottsville, 3 miles
- Highway Marinemarina, Quakertown, 8 miles
- Dave's Sports Center Incbait and tackle shop, Doylestown, 8 miles
- Mainstream Outfitters Incbait and tackle shop, Doylestown, 8 miles
- J B Kemmel & Cobait and tackle shop, Sellersville, 8 miles
- Skvirsky, Marinamarina, Doylestown, 11 miles
Charter and guide options at Nockamixon Lake
- 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
Lodging bases for Nockamixon Lake
- Richlandtown5 miles
- Dublin6 miles
- Quakertown7 miles
County guides along Nockamixon Lake
- Bucks Countyseat: Doylestown
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Species of Nockamixon Lake in photographs
Photo: Hellion102792, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain-Prairie, Public domain
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Photo: Tim Van Vliet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
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Planning a Nockamixon Lake trip: the questions
How do I find Nockamixon Lake on a Pennsylvania map?
PFBC places it in Bucks County, PFBC Southeast Region, about 5 miles from Richlandtown.
How much surface does Nockamixon Lake cover on the PFBC list?
1,450 acres, by the PFBC lake layer.
Where is the boat launch at Nockamixon Lake?
4 ramp access areas, including Haycock Access.
Which fish has PFBC listed at Nockamixon Lake?
On the PFBC roster: bluegill and pumpkinseed, chain pickerel, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge and smallmouth bass.
What may I keep from Nockamixon Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30. It doubles as a Big Bass Program.
Is a Pennsylvania license required at Nockamixon 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.
Which hatchery fish does PFBC send to Nockamixon Lake?
Yes, 1 times in 2026 (first: 2026).
Where do Nockamixon Lake anglers buy worms?
Kulps Bait And Tackle LLC, about 3 miles away.
Mark Nockamixon Lake on the calendar
License fees, permits and every Summary table sit on the license page.