Peace Valley Reservoir near New Britain: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Peace Valley Reservoir falls in Bucks County, part of Pennsylvania. It sits 23 miles in from the sea. At some 359 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. Shoreline length is close to 4.4 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. It ranks among the bigger water on our Pennsylvania list. Nearest place of any size is New Britain, 1.9 miles away. The nearest city of size is Allentown, 25 miles away. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Peace Valley Reservoir

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged across Bucks County include bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye, pumpkinseed and channel catfish. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Peace Valley Reservoir the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 29°F to 74°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Peace Valley Reservoir that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. Parking is at Hike and Bike Path Parking, some half a mile off. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Bradford Reservoir is 6.8 miles distant.