After a five-year hiatus, fishing returned to Newlin Grist Mill Park in Concord Township this past weekend. The return coincided with the opening day of trout season, which was Saturday.
Fishing at the park’s ponds was curtailed when the widening of Conchester Highway led to silt buildup in the ponds fed by Chester Creek. The silting even shut down the millrace that powers the mill. Work to remove the silt was completed in the fall and the ponds were refilled in March.
The park allows pond fishing on weekends only, Saturdays and Sundays. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Nov. 24 this year. No fishing license is needed, but there are fees. For the 2024 season, fees include an $8 registration per person to fish; $5 registration per person to spectate; $7 per fish caught ($6 per fish caught if donated for Tri-State Bird Rescue). Bait is available for $1.
The mill also offers a Stream Fishing membership for fly fishing for those with a state-issued license.
To learn more about Newlin Grist Mill Park fishing opportunities, call the site at 610-459-2359 or visit https://newlingristmill.org/fishing/.
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
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