Fishing Lake Nockamixon

AKA: Nockamixon Reservoir

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Lake Nockamixon, PA

Popular Fish Species Lake Nockamixon, PA

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Considered by many as the premiere bass fishing lake in the state, Lake Nockamixon offers exceptionally good fishing for largemouth bass. Many big bass roam the waters of Lake Nockamixon, thanks to healthy schools of gizzard shad and alewives, and excellent fisheries management by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, as well as the availability of extensive cover for both baitfish and bass. When the bite is good, bass typically move shallow and are quite aggressive. If you find them shallow and they are not tempted to bite, slow down and use smaller, lighter baits. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time fishing Lake Nockamixon on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are also caught in fewer numbers at Lake Nockamixon, but they still put on a spectacular show when hooked. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime they are shallow - in spring, during high water, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons.

Channel Catfish Fishing

Again this year a healthy population of channel cats roam the waters of Lake Nockamixon, and can be found all around the lake. In Spring channel cats migrate toward incoming water, so stay up river away from the main lake. Night fishing for channel catfish often delivers better results than fishing during the day. In early summer look for rocky banks, the bigger the rocks the better. In summer and winter deeper structure is where to look. The river end of the lake is often the area where the bigger catfish are caught. Fishing for channel catfish is often productive around any kind of structure in the area. Road beds, creek channels and rocky points are all good places to begin. Use a slip sinker or Carolina rig with popular catfish baits. Flathead catfish and blue catfish also reside in the lake and fishing for them is often good as well.

Lake Nockamixon Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, white catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, white perch, yellow perch, hybrid striped bass, chain pickerel and tiger muskie at Lake Nockamixon in Pennsylvania.

Located one hour north of Philadelphia, Lake Nockamixon is a 1,450-acre impoundment with a nice variety of fish species. Perch, crappie, bass, catfish, walleye, chain pickerel, sunfish and muskie all thrive here. The lake had a 20-hp limit for boat motors which keeps boat traffic in check for those who prefer peaceful serenity while fishing. There are areas of the lake accessible for shoreline fishing - some via hiking trails around the lake. Ice fishing in winter is allowed when safe ice conditions permit.

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Primary fish species residing in Lake Nockamixon

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Lake Nockamixon Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: NEARBY
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