The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Van Sciver Lake
Bucks County, Pennsylvania · about 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
57°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Van Sciver Lake
Van Sciver Lake is a lake in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, covering about 850 acres.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end with roughly 9.5 miles of shoreline. At about 10 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Tullytown is on the shore.
- Size
- About 850 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 10 ft
- County
- Bucks County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Pennsylvania, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 57°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Van Sciver Lake
- Tullytownon the shore
- Levittownabout 1.2 mi west
- Florenceabout 1.7 mi south
- Morrisvilleabout 2.1 mi north
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Questions about Van Sciver Lake
What fish are in Van Sciver Lake?
Lakes like Van Sciver Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Van Sciver Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Van Sciver Lake?
About 850 acres, with about 9.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Van Sciver Lake?
Tullytown is on the shore; Levittown is about 1.2 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Van Sciver Lake today?
The surface was about 57°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Van Sciver Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
