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poisonivory · 06-17-2008, 08:02 AM

to take kids....?

My son is 6 and mildly autistic...I just want a local place where I don't have to worry about him getting overwhelmed/scared or hurt (no cliffs, jetties, bridges, etc).

I live in far Northeast Philly. The only local place I can think of besides the dirty ass delaware river is Tyler Park in Newtown. Does anyone on here know of any other parks, or creeks/streams within a reasonable distance? I don't like doing the bridges and such for obvious reasons. Or even if I took him to Tyler, would he catch anything? That's most important, i want him to actually enjoy it and pull a few. My friend has a house up the mountains in Lake Harmony, but I'm talking local Saturday or Sunday morning outings.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I've only ever gone fishing on boats and such, so I'm not at all familiar with smaller local spots.

C'DALERIDER · 06-17-2008, 09:02 AM

at rt 363 and rt 73 (actually on 363, aka valley forge road near center square---next main road up from 202 - 73) there is a trout pond. It is a paying pond though. No barbed hooks allowed, can rent fishing polls and all necc stuff, can keep or put back fish...etc. It is good for little kids or maybe you purpose. Last time I was there with my daughter I turned around to see this kid next to me with a fish hook through his freaking lip! FTW! My daughter still talks about it...lol. Thank goodness for him...the hooks ard NOT barbed. But anyway, I did not pull it out, cut the line, called his mother over and told them to go to the hospital to get it removed cause I didnt know when his last tetnus shot was.

poisonivory · 06-17-2008, 09:08 AM

awesome!! i hooked my pop in his ass when i was a youngin..haha

thanks for the info. i dont mind paying for entry, and I have a few poles. That spot sounds perfect for a little weekend excursion. I'm not familiar with that area so I'll look it up, but thanks for the suggestion.

den9 · 06-17-2008, 11:18 AM

tyler park isnt too bad, i seen some decent bass, a 80 pound snapper, and a beaver in the creek, just fish before the damn

poisonivory · 06-17-2008, 11:46 AM

Thanks Den....just curious..is that a pay spot also?

SvicksTc · 06-17-2008, 11:48 AM

Nockamixon State Park is a great spot to fish, plenty of piers to go dow onto and beautiful park area, boat launch, beach....Its a little further north than newtown right Near Quakertown, you should check that out

Edit: do not have to pay public state park, as goes for Tyler Park i believe

sleepersatty99 · 06-18-2008, 02:16 PM

go down to linden ave they have little ponds for kids to fish in. its at linden and state rd's

Kerplunk105 · 06-18-2008, 02:28 PM

Tyler is free and you may catch some stuff there.

Core Creek is also free, never caught anything there.

Along the Delaware Canal is nice too.

poisonivory · 06-18-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepersatty99

go down to linden ave they have little ponds for kids to fish in. its at linden and state rd's

haha Linden Ave I know all about...thats what i was referring to when I said "dirty ass delaware"...

I'll look into all of these places, thanks for all the suggestions!

Side note: I have regular rods, but my dad bought my son that damn rocket rod thing because he saw it on TV wanted it. I am curious to see how that damn thing works...or IF it works. lol

06-17-2008, 08:02 AM	#1
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	Can anyone recommend a good local fishing spot to take kids....? My son is 6 and mildly autistic...I just want a local place where I don't have to worry about him getting overwhelmed/scared or hurt (no cliffs, jetties, bridges, etc). I live in far Northeast Philly. The only local place I can think of besides the dirty ass delaware river is Tyler Park in Newtown. Does anyone on here know of any other parks, or creeks/streams within a reasonable distance? I don't like doing the bridges and such for obvious reasons. Or even if I took him to Tyler, would he catch anything? That's most important, i want him to actually enjoy it and pull a few. My friend has a house up the mountains in Lake Harmony, but I'm talking local Saturday or Sunday morning outings. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I've only ever gone fishing on boats and such, so I'm not at all familiar with smaller local spots. __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-17-2008, 09:02 AM	#2
C'DALERIDER Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: PHOENIXVILLE Member #1064 My Ride: '04WRX,'06STI;WRBX2,850awhp iTrader: (0)	at rt 363 and rt 73 (actually on 363, aka valley forge road near center square---next main road up from 202 - 73) there is a trout pond. It is a paying pond though. No barbed hooks allowed, can rent fishing polls and all necc stuff, can keep or put back fish...etc. It is good for little kids or maybe you purpose. Last time I was there with my daughter I turned around to see this kid next to me with a fish hook through his freaking lip! FTW! My daughter still talks about it...lol. Thank goodness for him...the hooks ard NOT barbed. But anyway, I did not pull it out, cut the line, called his mother over and told them to go to the hospital to get it removed cause I didnt know when his last tetnus shot was. __________________ The wheel in front of me twitches and pulses with enormous energy as it tries desperately to pull away from my gasping breaths. My legs ache, the pain beginning deep, unbelievably deep, slowly creeping up through the layers of my consciousness, finally reaching the threshold where my struggle to ignore it is overcome and it comes gushing out in great spasms.

06-17-2008, 09:08 AM	#3
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	awesome!! i hooked my pop in his ass when i was a youngin..haha thanks for the info. i dont mind paying for entry, and I have a few poles. That spot sounds perfect for a little weekend excursion. I'm not familiar with that area so I'll look it up, but thanks for the suggestion. __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-17-2008, 11:46 AM	#5
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	Thanks Den....just curious..is that a pay spot also? __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-17-2008, 11:48 AM	#6
SvicksTc Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spoolin a Snail Member #7395 My Ride: Nike 6.0 iTrader: (1)	Nockamixon State Park is a great spot to fish, plenty of piers to go dow onto and beautiful park area, boat launch, beach....Its a little further north than newtown right Near Quakertown, you should check that out Edit: do not have to pay public state park, as goes for Tyler Park i believe __________________ Why V-tec When there is To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ? \|Nikon\| Twitter: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by SvicksTc; 06-17-2008 at 11:50 AM. Reason: more info added

06-17-2008, 11:18 AM	#4
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	tyler park isnt too bad, i seen some decent bass, a 80 pound snapper, and a beaver in the creek, just fish before the damn

06-18-2008, 02:16 PM	#7
sleepersatty99 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mayfair Member #4142 My Ride: 99 saturn sl2 iTrader: (0)	go down to linden ave they have little ponds for kids to fish in. its at linden and state rd's __________________ Im like a rubber band i always bounce back To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. your suffering will be legendary even in HELL!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-18-2008, 02:28 PM	#8
Kerplunk105 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Langhorne, PA Member #1967 My Ride: 2007 Subaru Impreza iTrader: (2)	Tyler is free and you may catch some stuff there. Core Creek is also free, never caught anything there. Along the Delaware Canal is nice too. __________________ ~Elizabeth~

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