PA Lake Fishing Almanac · lakepa.net
Hopewell Lake
Berks County · 68 acres · State park
Latest PFBC survey (June 2023)
- Electrofishing captured 72 Largemouth Bass measuring 4–16 inches. (p. 2)
- Bass longer than 15 inches had a catch rate of 2 fish/hr. (p. 3)
- Among 209 Bluegills captured, 26% measured at least 8 inches. (p. 5)
- Trap nets captured 383 Black Crappies. (p. 4)
PFBC Biologist Report: Hopewell Lake
On PFBC's 2026 trout schedule (as published Oct 4, 2026)
Not on the 2026 schedule.
Fish consumption advice (2026 list)
No lake-specific row.
Statewide: “Pennsylvania has issued a general, statewide health advisory for recreationally caught sport fish: eat no more than one meal (1/2 pound) per week of sport fish caught in the state’s waterways.”
Special regulations (2026 Fishing Summary)
- Big Bass Program: Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass: 15-inch minimum and 4 a day (combined) from Jan. 1 through April 10 and from June 13 through Dec. 31; catch and immediate release only from April 11 through June 12, with no tournaments. Other species follow inland rules. (2026 Fishing Summary, p. 11)
Printed Nov 2, 2026. Data as of Oct 4, 2026. Regulations summarized — official Summary and posted signs govern.