Lake Nockamixon
The largest lake in southeastern Pennsylvania, in Nockamixon State Park about an hour north of Philadelphia. It's a Big Bass lake with walleye, muskie, and hybrid striped bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Hybrid Striped Bass
Open-water schools. Watch for surface feeding at dawn.
Largemouth Bass
Big Bass rules. Coves, docks, and wood.
Smallmouth Bass
Rocky points on the main lake.
Walleye
Low-light bite on points and humps.
Muskellunge
Weed edges and points in fall.
Channel Catfish
Evenings on flats.
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Nockamixon MarinaMarinaUp to 648 boats (24 ft max), short-term slipsDirections ↗
- 2Tohickon LaunchPublicPopular with sailboatsDirections ↗
- 3Haycock LaunchPublicGood for motorboats and kayaksDirections ↗
- Three Mile Run LaunchPublicGood for motorboats and kayaksDirections ↗
- 5 public launching areas in totalPublicAll open 24 hoursDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted) - Big Bass Program Jan 1-Apr 11 and Jun 14-Dec 31; Apr 12-Jun 13 no harvest, catch and release | 15 in | 4 / day combined |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- The Shad Den Bait & Tackle14.5 mi142 Bushkill Drive, Easton · closest to Haycock LaunchDirections ↗
- Little Lehigh Fly Shop16.8 miclosest to Tohickon LaunchDirections ↗
- Sportsman's Warehouse19.1 mi970 West Street Road, Warminster · closest to Tohickon Launch(215) 867-7200Directions ↗
Local tips
- No fishing within 100 ft of docks, launches, and mooring areas, or from bridges.
- Loaner rods are available at the park office with a photo ID.
- Habitat structure and depth maps are available at the park and marina offices.
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Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.