State Game Lands #180 beaver pond?

[wildtrout2]

I'm wondering if anyone remembers the little beaver pond that was located on SGL 180 in Pike county back in the 70's? Going North on Rt 739 you would make a right turn into the game lands on a dirt road and it was on the right side, just before the shooting range that was there at the time. I believe that range is no longer, and I'm sure this pond is gone as well. The pond was fed by a small trickle of stream, who's name I don't recall. I don't know that I ever knew it's name.

Anyway, this little pond was LOADED with natives, mostly on the smaller side, which you might expect, with the occasional 9" fish. I do recall seeing the beaver that called this pond home once in a while, which was very cool. This pond is where I actually first got interested in fishing for native brookies, which prompted me to buy the book Squaretail, one of my first trout fishing books. I'm hoping there's a slim chance of someone remembering this little gem that I have fond memories of.

 

[moodyblues]

I'm wondering if anyone remembers the little beaver pond that was located on SGL 180 in Pike county back in the 70's? Going North on Rt 739 you would make a right turn into the game lands on a dirt road and it was on the right side, just before the shooting range that was there at the time. I believe that range is no longer, and I'm sure this pond is gone as well. The pond was fed by a small trickle of stream, who's name I don't recall. I don't know that I ever knew it's name.

Anyway, this little pond was LOADED with natives, mostly on the smaller side, which you might expect, with the occasional 9" fish. I do recall seeing the beaver that called this pond home once in a while, which was very cool. This pond is where I actually first got interested in fishing for native brookies, which prompted me to buy the book Squaretail, one of my first trout fishing books. I'm hoping there's a slim chance of someone remembering this little gem that I have fond memories of.

I'm gonna guess that anyone on here who's old enough to remember as far back as the 70's is too senile to remember much of anything.

 

[wildtrout2]

Yeah, I was thinking there would be a very slim chance of any member knowing about it, but thought I'd give it a shot anyway.

 

[PennKev]

Gamelands are definitely a source of fishing opportunities. Many have ponds maintained to attract waterfowl that offer good fishing. Maybe not for trout, but often enough panfish and bass.

 

[wildtrout2]

You're right. Shohola Lake/Shohola Marsh Resevoir is a good example. Also, on SGL 180.

 

[rrt]

Re. Post #2 -- You must be right. I can remember some things from the '60s and'70's, but my wife tells me I'm senile because I don't remember the important things from way back when.

And, hey, you'll get old someday, too! 🙂