Spruce Run Closed??

[The Hunter]

Been 3 days at least. No access to water. Some type of harmful algae bloom. Anyone have any more info??

[Mikey topaz]

I was there Saturday, had no problem,

[AndyS]

Heard rumors, that was it ??

[The Hunter]

Saw something online about harmful algae. They have had all parking and access points on Van Sickells rd blocked since Monday. I drive past everyday on way to work.

[Hookmanski]

Where did you see the information online? I went searching for it and couldn't find anything. I feel like if the state had to close it for a harmful algae bloom information should be readily available! It would be a bummer if someone drove a long way to fish there only to find it closed.

[Jigman13]

They closed swimming areas. The access pts on can syckle are closed. Ramp was open though.

[Chrisper4694]

last time this happened on another lake the fishing sucked...

[Mark B.]

Harmful algae bloom,.....avoid contact with the water, therefore swimming area is closed. Boat ramp / cartop kayak launch open to anglers.

I asked them why they closed the access areas at the mouth of Spruce Run Creek & Black Brook Cove. Their answer: "Because people, illegally, swim there."

I told them that illegal swimming at those 2 areas was a Parks & Forest's enforcement issue. That those 2 areas should still be open to anglers, as WMA lakes that have suffered the same harmful algae in the past, have remained open to fishing.

I imagine, less headache for them, if they just close those 2 areas off to all.

[Jedhead]

Yea, actually drove by this morning on my way out to work and all shoreline acces was closed from Charlestown road to Rt 31. Thought maybe a crazy weekend shut it down, guess not!

[logs22]

Any update on this situation? I have Monday off and was planning to take the boat out on spruce run but wondering if I should call an audible and head somewhere else. Do these algae blooms tend to impact fishing? I already get skunked enough as it is a SR so if the fishing is going to be even tougher than normal I think I will just head to the south branch for smallies.

[logs22]

Any update on this situation? I have Monday off and was planning to take the boat out on spruce run but wondering if I should call an audible and head somewhere else. Do these algae blooms tend to impact fishing? I already get skunked enough as it is a SR so if the fishing is going to be even tougher than normal I think I will just head to the south branch for smallies.

[Skunk City]

Boat ramps are open, my girlfriend launched her work boat there earlier in the week. Just swimming is prohibited.

[Hookmanski]

Any update on this situation? I have Monday off and was planning to take the boat out on spruce run but wondering if I should call an audible and head somewhere else. Do these algae blooms tend to impact fishing? I already get skunked enough as it is a SR so if the fishing is going to be even tougher than normal I think I will just head to the south branch for smallies.

I don't have any experience with fishing a harmful bloom, but Chrisper said "last time this happened on another lake the fishing sucked..."

Might be a good idea to call an audible, maybe bring the boat to another nearby lake or reservoir? Or like you said, theres always the smallies in the south branch. Good luck wherever you go!

[Chrisper4694]

I don't have any experience with fishing a harmful bloom, but Chrisper said "last time this happened on another lake the fishing sucked..."

Might be a good idea to call an audible, maybe bring the boat to another nearby lake or reservoir? Or like you said, theres always the smallies in the south branch. Good luck wherever you go!

i mean there are tons of variables that could've effected us that day, but i'd go somewhere else. We know the lake we fished very well and almost never got skunked there, til that day we fished it with the algae bloom fiasco haha

[logs22]

i mean there are tons of variables that could've effected us that day, but i'd go somewhere else. We know the lake we fished very well and almost never got skunked there, til that day we fished it with the algae bloom fiasco haha

That’s all I need to hear. Thanks! I keep my boat at Spruce Run so that is obviously the default but Merrill Creek isn’t far and now seems like a more promising option. If MC fails me I always have the usual pre and post south branch stops.

[Jigman13]

It's fine. Just dont swim in the water or eat the fish until the bloom passes. I've exposed my hands/arms to the water and no ill effects...yet lol