Neshaminy Creek Fishing
Bucks County.
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A short guide to the Neshaminy Creek
The Neshaminy Creek cuts its stream bed through Bucks County. The PFBC sections measure close to 45.2 miles. Census points make Croydon the nearest, about 1 mile.
1 section follow special regulation rules. 3 active gauges report from it.
PFBC Fisheries_AllSections and trout layers, Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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| Section | Limits | Miles | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Head Of Tide At Turnpike Bridge (I-276) to Mouth | 4.49 | Delaware River, Delaware Estuary, and Delaware Estuary tidal Tributary Regulations / App. Trout Waters |
The statewide trout rows give way to these programs on the listed Neshaminy Creek sections.
PFBC Special Regulations layer and 2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 22-24, retrieved October 23, 2026.
How the Neshaminy Creek is flowing
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Neshaminy Creek Near Rushland, Pa | 202 cfs, 4.01 ft gage height | Nov 13 8:15 am |
| Neshaminy Creek Near Penns Park, Pa | 292 cfs, 5.97 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:30 am |
| Neshaminy Creek Near Langhorne, Pa | 300 cfs, 1.67 ft gage height | Nov 13 7:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 8:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS instantaneous values, provisional; Neshaminy Creek near Rushland, PA, Neshaminy Creek near Penns Park, PA and Neshaminy Creek near Langhorne, PA.
Ramps along the Neshaminy Creek
Reach the Neshaminy Creek on foot from road crossings and state land.
- Dark Hollow Parkshore or carry-in access, unlimited horsepower
- Periwinkle Park Accessshore or carry-in access, unpowered boats only
PFBC access areas and USGS gauges, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Harvest limits on the Neshaminy Creek
| 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 |
For the Neshaminy Creek, the table shows the statewide inland rows.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-14, retrieved October 23, 2026. All Pennsylvania limits.
Neighbors of the Neshaminy Creek
Pennsylvania lakes near the Neshaminy Creek
- Levittown Lake7 miles
- Falls Township Park Lake8 miles
- Lake Luxembourg9 miles
- Loch Alsh Reservoir17 miles
Minnows, worms and line near the Neshaminy Creek
- Neshaminy State Marinamarina, Croydon, under a mile
- Snug Harbour Marinamarina, Croydon, 1 mile
- Wharf Debroahmarina, Bensalem, 5 miles
- Brinkmans Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Philadelphia, 5 miles
- H L Live Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Tullytown, 5 miles
Permitted guides near the Neshaminy Creek
- 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
Keystone towns within reach of the Neshaminy Creek
- Croydon1 mile
- Bristol4 miles
- Penndel6 miles
- Levittown6 miles
Other streams within a drive of the Neshaminy Creek
- Poquessing Creek4 miles
- Pennypack Creek6 miles
- Frankford Creek11 miles
- Delaware River12 miles
The counties the Neshaminy Creek touches
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Ridges, rivers and lakes around Neshaminy Creek, pictured
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The Neshaminy Creek, question by question
Which Pennsylvania counties does the Neshaminy Creek cross?
PFBC sections put it in Bucks County.
Is the Neshaminy Creek trout water?
No trout designation is on file.
Where are live cfs readings for the Neshaminy Creek posted?
It has 3 USGS gauges, shown in the flow band.
Can I float and fish the Neshaminy Creek?
None mapped.
Which Summary rows apply along the Neshaminy Creek?
1 section carry special regulations: Delaware River, Delaware Estuary, and Delaware Estuary tidal Tributary Regulations.
What does a nonresident pay for the Neshaminy Creek?
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 bait counter on our list sits closest to the Neshaminy Creek?
Nearest listing: Neshaminy State Marina, under a mile off.
Which fish bite for Keystone anglers on the Neshaminy Creek?
Its fish are not listed.
Which Census place lies closest to the PFBC point on the Neshaminy Creek?
The closest place is Croydon, 1 mile out.
Drive out to the Neshaminy Creek
Check flow and regulations before the trip.