Fishing in Springfield Township
Mark your calendars! Trout season will open statewide on Saturday, April 1st. The Friends of Hillcrest Pond have stocked Hillcrest Pond, located in James A. Cisco Park and Springfield Township has stocked the quarry at Sandy Run Park. The Township asks that you take only what you need, and strongly recommends that you practice catch and release in order to provide opportunities for other anglers. With a license, patrons of all ages are permitted to fish at Sandy Run Quarry. At Hillcrest Pond, fishing is limited to patrons 15 years and younger or 65 year and older.
What you need to fish in Springfield Township?
A valid Pennsylvania fishing license is required of persons age 16 and over to fish or angle for any species of fish. The license must be upon your person and provided upon the request of an officer. A license is also needed to take fishbait or baitfish. Casting and/or retrieving whether by rod, reel and line, or by handline, for oneself or another person, requires a current license unless specifically exempted by law. A valid fishing license can be obtained through the Pennsylvania Fishing and Boat Commission website.
Do I need a fishing license to take my young child fishing?
An adult who assists a child by casting or retrieving a fishing line or fishing rod is not required to possess a valid fishing license provided that the child remains within arms’ reach of the assisting adult and is actively involved in the fishing activity. An adult may assist a child by baiting hooks, removing fish from the line, netting fish, preparing the fishing rod for use and untangling the line without possessing a valid fishing license. There are a number of Pennsylvania waters that are available to fishing exclusively for children 15 years of age and younger and persons who have certain physical or mental impairments.
Catch and Keep vs Catch and Release:
Take only the fish you intend to eat and carefully release the rest. Studies have shown that fish handled with care and released without significant injuries or stress can have good survival rates. Springfield Township recommends a daily limit of two fish per person.
Daily limits are specified by species and size. A guide to seasons, sizes and limits can be found on the Pennsylvania Fishing and Boat Commission website.
