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Spring 2008 Newsletter

 

STONY CREEK ANGLER NEWS

 

                   - Chas Wood, President, Stony Creek Angers

  1. Great Swamp Fish and Game is holding the 3rd Annual Pre-Season Trout Derby (rain or shine) on Sat., March 15 and Sun., March 16 from 8 AM to 4 PM on both days.  The gate opens at 6 AM.  Adults 16 and over: $15 each day and Children 15 and under: $7 each day.  Directions: Take Allentown Rd. to Schukraft Rd and Camp Rockhill Rd.  For info and directions, contact Dan Reilly (610-495-5235).  Bait, breakfast and lunch available.

 

  1. Sportfishin’ Outlet Annual Flea Market will take place on Sat., March 22 and Sun., March 23 (Easter) from sunrise to 4 PM each day.  Located in East Norriton on Germantown Pike next to 7-11 store.  Come on out and haggle!!!  Sportfishin’ Outlet is open 24 hr on March 28 for the trout opener.

 

  1. The 22nd Annual Stony Creek Memorial Cleanup in memory of Mary B. Wood will be held on Sat., March 22 from 8 AM to 12 noon, rain or shine.  Meet at the Fire Chiefs Memorial in Elmwood Park, Norristown.  Gloves and bags are provided.  Coffee & Donut starter plus lunch are served to all volunteers, who must sign a hold harmless form.  There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at noon.

 

  1. Opening Day of Trout Season (License and Trout Stamp are necessary) is Sat., March 29, 8 AM in 17 counties only (see No. 7 below).  The creek limit for trout is 5 daily.  Stony Creek and Kepner Creek in the Norristown Farm Park are fully stocked and ready!  Don’t litter our streams!

 

  1. Trout Unlimited Annual Trout Show Fund Raiser takes place on Thursday, March 27 from 7 PM to 10 PM. at the Valley Forge Middle School.  $2 admission and lots of door prizes, bucket raffles, new member raffle.  Flies for sale.  Directions: Take 202 South to Rt. 252 Devon Exit.  At traffic light, turn right.  School is on the left about 500 yards from light.

 

  1. Norristown History Day – A Look Back will be held on Sat., April 5 from 12 noon to 4 PM at St. John’s Church on Airy St in Norristown across from the Post Office.  Free to all.

 

  1. Opening Day of Trout Season for the rest of the State (50 counties) west, north and central is Sat, April 12 starting at 8 AM  Creek limit is 5 daily.  PA fish license and trout stamp required.

 

  1. 11th Annual Stony Creek Trout Tournament  will be held rain or shine on Sat., April 26 from 8 AM to 5 PM and on Sun., April 27 from 7 AM to 4 PM.  There will be trophies and raffles.  Adults 16 and up: $15 each day.  Teens 12 to 16: $10 each day.  Children under 12: $5 each day.  Breakfast, lunch and drinks are available.  Enter Gate #5 on Stanbridge St. and follow signs.  For tickets and information, call Ray Duff (610-291-1361), Joe Dunyan (610-256-3231) or Kelly Allenbach (610-539-2526).  *Special Pond for children 6 years and younger.  Bait, lures and tackle available.

 

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