Where to fish this time of year?

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mark2741

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I've fished area streams for trout in the past, during the cooler months, but haven't flyfished (or any type of fishing) for a number of years and was wondering where would be a good place to get reacquainted to the sport during these hot days?

I live in King of Prussia. I'm not against driving within a 50 mile radius.

I would prefer spots that are easy for casting (I haven't casted my fly rod in years) and wading, since I'm just now getting back into this. Ideally I'd love a spot that has easy parking.

Any recommendations for spots this time of year?
 
The Tulpehocken, near Reading probably fits the bill. The temps are okay now for fishing (
 
Thanks! I fished the Tulpehocken many years ago for trout. I will definitely check it out.

One thing I forgot to make clear in my original post - I'm open to any kind of fish - bass, sunfish, etc.

Thanks again!
 
mark2741 wrote:
Thanks! I fished the Tulpehocken many years ago for trout. I will definitely check it out.

One thing I forgot to make clear in my original post - I'm open to any kind of fish - bass, sunfish, etc.

Thanks again!


If that's the case, Marsh Creek Reservoir is close by and the sunnies love flies. Panfishing is a great way to introduce, or in your case, reintroduce yourself to FFing. There's also some nice bass in there.

Here the PFBC map. Zoom in on Chester County and there's a big blue dot on Marsh Creek Reservoir.

http://www.fish.state.pa.us/lakes.htm

Good luck.
 
Thanks!

I recall taking my kids on a canoe ride around Marsh Creek Reservoir many years ago, and seeing some bait/bobber fisherman on the shore. I take it it's best to grab a boat to fish that water, eh?
 
mark2741 wrote:
Thanks!

I recall taking my kids on a canoe ride around Marsh Creek Reservoir many years ago, and seeing some bait/bobber fisherman on the shore. I take it it's best to grab a boat to fish that water, eh?


You can Fly fish fro, shore or wade in along the shore, but if you have a boat or kayak, so much the better. They do rent boats at the State park launch (there is is second launch at Lyndell)


http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/marshcreek.aspx

http://www.marshcreeklake.com/boat-rental/

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/marshcreek/marshcreek_mini.pdf



Good luck and good fishing.
 
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