Spring Fish Stocking Makes A Splash At Doylestown Borough Dam

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA — A bucket brigade of youngsters spent a fun and memorable Wednesday morning stocking fish at the Borough Dam.

From start to finish, the youngsters, with help from a team of volunteers, managed to transfer more than 1,000 fish from a truck to the waters of the Borough Dam in preparation for the town’s big fishing derby coming up on April 4.

Organizers deemed the spring stocking a huge success drawing young families from the community and school students from the nearby Linden Elementary School and from Mt. Carmel.

After the stocking, the youngsters, parents and event volunteers enjoyed a free pizza lunch provided by Weis Markets, Delizia Pizza, Nat’s Pizza, and Domino’s Pizza.

(Larry Browne)

(Larry Browne)

(Larry Browne)

(Larry Browne)

The Doylestown Fishing Derby is completely self-funded and relies on donations from the community and from local businesses to keep it running.

This year’s derby casts off April 4 at 8 a.m. with a Youth Fishing Derby. The derby is free for children ages 16 and under. Burgers, hot dogs, soda, sports drinks and water will be provided.

A Seniors, Handicapped Persons and Disabled Veterans Fishing Derby takes place Saturday, May 2 beginning at 8 a.m. if you don’t have a rod or bait, they will be provided. Free burgers, hot dogs, soda, sports drinks and water will be provided.

The Doylestown Borough Youth Fishing Program is sponsored by the Borough, Doylestown Rotary, Dave's Sporting Goods, and The Friends of the Borough Dam.

Donations are needed to keep the tradition going. Tax deductible donations may be sent to the Friends of the Borough Dam, Doylestown Borough Hall, 10 Doyle Street, Doylestown 18901.

Old and used fishing rods and reels are also needed for use during the derbies. They can be dropped off at Dave’s Sports Center, 1127 North Easton Road, Doylestown or at Mt. Lake Pool & Patio, 4140 Skyrim Drive, Doylestown. The rods will be retrofitted for use by those in need.