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Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
I checked it out this week with my boy. Anyone ever fish this or know if it can be fished? Looks big enough, but I didn't see any signs that it is fished much. Just looking for a little bluegill hole to take him in the spring.
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/27 12:41:37
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Not sure where you are talking about, I looked at google earth and did not see any pond off of boyce road? Anyway a good spot to take your boy would be Peter lake park. Two entrances one off of waterdam and the other up behind PTHS. Check out google earth. Lots of pan fish and a bunch of spots to walk around the entire lake and fish safely with small children. Also there is a pond behind the Shop and Save at the top of boyce road that is private property. You can catch lots of pan fish there as well just be aware it is private. Most people will not question you if you are there with your boy. Good luck!
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/27 13:50:40
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Thanks for response, the pond in question is at: 40°19'24.26" N 80°06'27.87" W
I'll check out your other areas as well. Thanks again.
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/27 14:39:02
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That's pretty cool. Google your coordinates and #1 listing is Fishusa, #2 is CIA.gov... It is in Boyce Park, so imagine if there aren't any signs, it is legal. It is fed by Chartiers Creek, so definitely has fish in it. Not sure what kind, or if it would be a pond to keep fish from. My Brother lives about a mile from there (only about 1 1/2 years). I'll see if he knows anything about it. http://www.twpusc.org/rec/parks/boycemay/index.htm
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/27 14:50:52
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It has been a while since I've been in that area. But I know some ponds in that park system are acid mine drainage treatment ponds for Chartiers Creek. I think it's off of Mayview Road, but not positive, there is a gated road that goes down to the fields and creek below. At the gate there is a big sign board and a box of pamphlets that explains the treatment process.
post edited by D-nymph - 2011/12/27 14:51:24
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/27 14:55:35
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ORIGINAL: D-nymph
It has been a while since I've been in that area. But I know some ponds in that park system are acid mine drainage treatment ponds for Chartiers Creek. I think it's off of Mayview Road, but not positive, there is a gated road that goes down to the fields and creek below. At the gate there is a big sign board and a box of pamphlets that explains the treatment process.
If you catch any brown trout in Chartiers Creek, make sure you toss them in the settling pond 
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/27 15:02:12
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ORIGINAL: RhnstnCowboy
If you catch any brown trout in Chartiers Creek, make sure you toss them in the settling pond
I quit fishing. I only go to fishing shows now, I'm in a learning phase of life.
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/27 15:47:54
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I quit fishing. I only go to fishing shows now, I'm in a learning phase of life. I would die of boredom at a fishing show. I'd rather be in the woods.
"Part of being a Leftist is the smug conviction that you and people like you are smart, while everyone else is stupid and/or evil" - T. Fleming
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/27 16:43:41
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Here's a pretty cool link, although I think this about a mile down stream, at the Lynch Ponds. I wouldn't doubt that these ponds do similar, as they are pretty close. That's kind of a bummer. I was eyeballing these when he moved to the area for the same, kid friendly worm drowning puddle. Although, if it makes the creek cleaner, that serves a lot more anglers intrests. He did say that there were some spots on the creek that seemed to be pretty kid friendly, when the water isn't raging of course... It would be nice to have a "North Park" type of lake, south of town. http://www.alleghenylandtrust.org/properties/wingfield/highlights/index.html
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/27 17:00:37
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lynchs pond has some of the biggest bass i have ever seen in a small pond. easiest access is from charties park. lots of bluegill small crappy large bass and cats.
REMEMBER HOW MUCH FUN YOUR FIRST BIG ONE WAS. TAKE A KID FISHING
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/27 17:23:47
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Someone else told me Lynch used to be good in the day, but that is was all grown over now in poison ivy and wasn't worth looking at - maybe he's a frequent visitor!
Thanks for the all the advice.
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/28 10:28:56
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it is a little grown in but there are trails that go the whole way around. it is a nice close place to take a kid. bring lots of bait
REMEMBER HOW MUCH FUN YOUR FIRST BIG ONE WAS. TAKE A KID FISHING
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/29 15:15:37
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ORIGINAL: eyeassassin
lynchs pond has some of the biggest bass i have ever seen in a small pond. easiest access is from charties park. lots of bluegill small crappy large bass and cats.
There are monster bass in the pond. I have thrown everything their way and only caught one, off of a bluegill. The trail goes around the entire pond. I have taken my five year old there quite a few times without any issues.
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RE: Upper St. Clair pond off Boyce Road
2011/12/29 19:38:26
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I tried to check it out today with my son for a walk, but the park is closed for the winter it looks like.
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