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User input for Springton Reservoir, Delaware County, Pennsylvania:
Mike Faulk:
I could care less about therules they have about fishing at the res now. I caught 9.5 lb small mouth bass there about 1 month ago, which is a state record, and the fishing game commite wouldnt reward me because I caught the bass at the resevoir. Instead of winning money I was fined 17,000 dollars
Tall Guy:
There was a lawsuit back in the late 90' where some guys were drinking and decided to jump in the lake and not check to see if there were any rocks or debris first. One person was paralyzed from this incident, and that is why the fisherman's parking lot is closed! I have been fishing this lake since 1990 and worked there in the summer of 94'&95' as a seasonal security guard/ranger it was a great summer job! I let many of you fish along the banks, in float tubes, and even took some on the boat with me to key spots on the lake! I have a lot of great pics of fish to show all of you, but nothing I can upload. For all of you out there worried about fishing this great place, don't worry about it too much, if you get caught or even fined it's worth it. I still fish this lake and don't even bother bringing my fishing license with me anymore. Has anyone ever seen the structures, houses, barn, or old roads & bridges when the water drops 25 plus feet?
Luke:
Aqua America didn't buy Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, they're the same company. They just changed their name due to the fact that they're buying up water companies across the nation. I wonder how many bodies of water Aqua has closed after purchasing them? Either way, I'm tired of talking about how Springton should be open. I going to get something started.
Chris Kane:
I fished Springton for years as a kid and as an adult. I can remember my buddy's father droppin us off at 2pm and we'd catfish all night and kick butt. Got some huge largemouth out of there too. It's a shame you can't fish in your own backyard. Delaware county is probably the worst managed fishery in the state. Hopefully we can change this one day. plan on getting there this spring for the great crappie fishing.
I plan on seeing that little white truck quite often in 09'
John Thomas:
I crossed the inlet to the lake the other day and the water level appeared to be way down; is there work going on?
Richard:
I live on crum creek and they put up a fence in my backyard so I cant get there to fish anymore....what will the cops do...
Bob:
Can someone tell me where I can park if I want to fish the res? Or is there nowhere to park? In that case where should I get dropped off? Thanks.
Monkee:
I live in Ohio. My grandpa used to always take me to Springton when I was a young buck to fish. I came up there last week and it was a total bummer.
Nick:
Is this true? You can't fish there anymore? What a shame? I fished there for over 20 years and it was always a great place to go.
Nick D:
Ya I live in newtown square. I use to go fishin down there with my dad. Now I have to drive like 30 min to fish somewhere like is
Bill:
I don't think fishing at the resevoir should just be for the rich who can afford to live in the luxery houses. Water and nature should belong to everyone! 911 is just an excuse to not let people around the rich houses.
Kim,also from newtown square:
First of all,I don't know how anyone thinks they're going to be protecting anyone from ''terrorists'' by closing the reservoir an banning fishing,''FISHING!''to everyone and most importantly us locals. That really has to be some kinda joke cause no human being can be that dumb to think banning fishing is going to save the people! And as far as lawsuits go, put up a big sign so everyone can see ''FISH AT YOUR OWN RISK WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE'' And have every individual sign a paper stating just that! There problem solved, and for the people that live on the reservoir, you do not own it, so when you see someone fishing there {and you know who you are} Lets NOT call the guy in the little white truck to REPORT a fisherman. GROW UP! I always fished in the reservoir and still do and I would now love for my kids to enjoy it as much as I did. Maybe half the kids wouldn't be on drugs today if they could go right in there backyards and enjoy ''WATER''. See Ya At The Res.!
Catch'n macker's daily! Go (?) deep you'll get em!
- phisha
jordan kerr:
i think we should be able to fish resrovir because they have the best and biggest fish around and i go with my brother and his friend all the time and not 2 long ago a guy pulled out a huge muskee and and my brother chought a nice size catfish and we catch alot of bass. i think as long as we release the fish when we catch them just put it back.
Phil from newtown sq.:
The reason fishing has been banned in the resivore is because of the BS after 9-11. the water company is affraid of terrorists putting stuff in the water. which pisses me off cause why would somone pose as a fisherman to do that?? wouldnt they think they would sneak in at night n do it? my uncles best friend works for the water comapany so he found this out for me. i go wherever n fish wherever, right out in the open right off of the main roads atleast twice a week. only once so far ive been kicked out, and thats all they do is tell you to leave. ive been fishing there since i was 3. the 44 inch tiger muskee on my wall came from that body of water and im never gonna stop fishing there.
ps: the bass have been nailing the rattle traps underneath the bridges lately. Beleive it or not though, the biggest large mouth ive ever caught was in the willows pond in july and ive only been fishing there for about 2 years..
joe ward:
i fish the res every day, i will never stop. and when the guy comes in his little white truck and tells me to leave i go to the other side lol. the reason they closed it is when aqua bought it off of philadelphia suburban water company it was right around 9/11. so then they had a big idea that someone was going to try and kill off all of delco and poision the water. so thatd why were not allowed there, but you can find me there every single day after work. i was there earlier today, cought 6 huge bass, the water level is so low you can see 2 foundations of old stone homes that once stood where the water usually is now
snappablue@yahoo.com:
hey please drop me an e-mail, if you want your name to be on a list to send to whoever we need to, to get (legal)access to fish here again, Like everyone I just have had a ball at the rez all my life-so we dont need to deal with this-this is america
Jason:
I totally agree i live in delaware county and after the middle of may and the temperature starts to get warm the small creeks are no good for fishing, and fishing liscences are so expensive and unless your willing to drive long distances its becomming pointless. i as well spent years fishing the resevior, it was a beautiful place to spend the day.... please reconsider whatever stupid reason is for not letting people fish. if you drive 45 minutes down route 1 to the octarora resevoir they let you fish there so there is no logical reason for not allowing people to enjoy something that should belong to everyone.
Michael Cook:
Stopping fishing at the resevoir is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. The reason they banned fishing is because all these high priced a**holes who live around there complained about the people. I think we all should complain to be able to fish again because it is the best fishing spot in this area.
Rich Tiriris:
John,
Recently I took my daughter age 11 out to Springton Reservior for a day of fishing, nature, etc.. Now it's been over 20 years since I have fished there. Man has the surrounding landscape changed. Big mansions surround the lake and everyone around is driving a big mercedes or lexus looking down their noses at us in our recently restored '65 VW camper bus. I live in Delaware county and this was always a nice place to go. I guess the water co. is afraid of lawsuits. That's my guess.
Best regards!!!
Rich
hal kline:
i have been fishing springton lake resevoir since i was 11 yrs. old. i have not heard or understand why this resevoir is closed to fishing when the same water supply on beatty rd. is open.(crum creek.)
john e seng:
I would really like the lake to be open to fishing again
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Why not stop by Springton Reservoir if you're passing through these parts. For the period of the warmest time of the year here at Springton Reservoir, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Springton Reservoir are in the 20's. Broomalls Lake is a nearby lake that you could have a look at, and there's some flowing water nearby, Dismal
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Springton Reservoir is a wet place that gets a great deal of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is July; the driest of the months is February. This lake is so wonderful. A tour to Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is recommended. If you need a site to stay Rodeway Inn Springfield is | |
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a wonderful choice, and you can stay the night at Sport Camps.
This lake is so wonderful. The wonderful folks of Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington like to hang out nearby, and Brandywine Creek has a splendid whitewater paddling spot
close by. This is no place for people who don’t like to have fun. A lake close by is Crum Creek Reservoir. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Springton Reservoir has to offer, you can camp at JKST Camps. For you golfers we recommend nearby Paxon Hollow Country Club; Spring Mountain is a wonderful local ski area.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.95139
Longitude: -75.39444
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