Marsh Creek Lake, PA

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There are a number of good spots in Marsh Creek State Park that consistently produce quality bass, but covering this 535 acre Marsh Creek Lake to find the good spots takes time and experience. Along with its size, Marsh Creek State Park’s water levels fluctuate, making it tricky to know what to use.

Your professional fishing guide will take all the guessing out of it. Your guide’s goal is to help you learn the spots and make you a better angler for the next time you fish on your own. You will see the creek’s natural beauty and wildlife during your fishing charter, learn about the local area, and hook some nice PA fish. Be sure, before doing so, in all locations to get your Pennsylvania fishing license.

Marsh Creek Fishing Spots

Chambers Lake

Chambers is located around Hibernia Road, in Hibernia County Park. It has size restrictions, especially on perch, bluegills, and crappie. There are spots to fish from shore and a wading section. You are most likely to catch panfish, bass, or pickerel here.

Struble Lake

The Struble is one of the most fun fishing spots in Marsh Creek State Park. It is situated in Honey Brook Township, off Chestnut Tree Road. It is just about 90 acres and allows for shore fishing. The County owns the Struble, and the fish commission handles its maintenance. You are likely to catch catfish, grass carp, musky, bass, panfish, and walleye here.

Scotts Run Lake

Scotts Run is a 21-acre cold water fishery at French Creek Park, Pennsylvania. It is stocked with Trout and allows for boat launching (just electric motors) and shore fishing. You will likely catch smallmouth, panfish, and bass at Scotts Run. To get here, from route 100, take 23 West and go towards route 345 north 8 miles. You will find signs directing you to the French creek park as you go.

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Chester County Things To Do

Marsh Creek State Park and nearby areas such as Downingtown, PA, offers plenty to do for visitors and families. Some of the most popular things to do in this part of Pennsylvania for travelers are The Struble Trail, Dowlin Forge Park, the American Helicopter Museum, and French Creek Park.

Marsh Creek State Park contains about 12 miles of trails for exploring and biking around the water. The park has picnic tables, a pool, plenty of activities to experience. There is no camping in Marsh Creek State Park, but about 20 miles north is the French Creek State Park, which offers year-round camping. Winter near Marsh Creek State Park means ice fishing and seven acres of sled slopes available for visitors.

Marsh Creek State Park Boating

Boaters in Marsh Creek State Park are restricted to electric motors only; no gasoline-powered motors are permitted. This area is especially popular among sailboaters and paddlers.

There are sailboats, canoes, rowboats, kayaks, and paddleboards available to rent all throughout the summer season. During spring and autumn, rentals may be available on weekends if the weather permits. Marsh Creek State Park has a 24-hour boat launch access area on the west side.

Swimming at Marsh Creek

Swimming is not permitted in Marsh Creek Lake; however, there is a swimming pool shaped like an “L” at Marsh Creek State Park that is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day Weekend. There is also a shallow wading pool, a bathhouse, splash park, snack bar, BBQs, and sunning area. This Marsh Creek State Park area is an excellent spot for families to experience and stay entertained.

Downingtown PA

Downingtown, PA is a town in Chester County, about 12 minutes from Marsh Creek State Park with visitor centers for local information and many activities near park road. Popular attractions here are Breweries, Wineries, Gardens, Historic Sites, Museums, and Tours. There are local state parks such as Lloyd Park, which has excellent fishing and a dog park.

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