GSFG is dedicated to sportsmen and women while creating learning opportunities for our youth.
Founded in 1932 by a small group of local outdoor sportsmen, Great Swamp Fish, Game, & Forestry Association is a non-profit organization located in Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Fishing Rules Change
From now on, in order to help prevent the introduction of invasive species into our ponds, minnows will not be allowed to be used as bait at all.
Fishing is Closed until PA Opening Day
All ponds are now closed until 8am on April 6th. This is the statewide opening of trout season. All fishermen must display their PA fishing license and trout stamp along with their membership badge. The limit is 3 trout/day and minnows are not allowed to be used in our ponds.
The snack stand will also be open on this day.
Kids Day
Kids day is Saturday, April 13th from 8am – 12pm. All junior members must sign in as the arrive and there will be prizes available. The snack stand will also be open for Kids Day.
Adult members are prohibited from fishing, or even having their fishing equipment at the pond before 1pm on this day.
Annual Trout Derby
Thank you to everyone that supported our Annual Trout Derby. We greatly appreciate all that donated and braved the weather this weekend.
Great Swamp Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Great Swamp Fish and Game kids Easter Egg hunt will be on Sunday, April 7th. All children 12 and under are welcome to “Hunt” for eggs. Doors open at noon and the hunt will start AT 1pm.
General Membership Meeting
Our next General Membership Meeting is next Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:30pm.
Great Swamp Fish and Game apparel will be available for purchase at the membership meeting.
New Boating Regulations for 2024
As of Jan 1, 2024, boaters must clean all watercraft before entering or leaving a waterway in Commonwealth waters. Bilges and live wells are to be emptied. All Anglers are advised Baitfish purchased at local Bait shop or collected from local waters are prohibited from being released into waterways. All to stop progress of invasives in Pa. waters. Michael will be able to answer your questions or concerns.
2024 3D Archery Shoot Schedule
The 2024 Great Swamp Archery Shoot schedule has been posted. Click here for additional details.
Volunteers Are Needed
Great Swamp Fish and Game is doing quite well, overall. Our only downside is getting volunteers to come out and help. We are in need of volunteers for the kitchen, bingo, and mowing the grass/ trimming. Please contact Tony Kulp for the kitchen, Jim Leberknight for bingo and Earl for mowing the grass. Without volunteers to help the club, the board will be forced to contract outside help which, in return, will force us to raise your dues.
Click here for contact information to reach out and volunteer!
Update from the National Deer Association
The Pennsylvania Senate recently amended and passed Pennsylvania House Bill 1300 (HB 1300) – the state’s annual budget bill that determines spending for all state programs. When amending and passing HB 1300, the Senate included a line-item that would transfer $150 million from the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s (PGC) Game Fund to another fund used for Chesapeake Bay restoration. This transfer not only undercuts the PGC’s budget – funded by hunters and excise taxes on hunting and shooting equipment – but it also puts at risk the agency’s eligibility for federal funding in the future.
Click here for additional information to see what you can do
Cut Firewood!
If there is anyone interested in purchasing cut firewood from the club, please contact Walt Sinnwell at 215-939-1381 to make arrangements.