Fishing at Pioneer |
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Pioneer Scout Reservation offers good fishing both during and after camp. All three lakes have good populations of Blue Gill and Large Mouth Bass. White Carp are used to remove some of the weeds, although individuals fishing in Lake MacNichol might dispute this.
Spinning rods are available from the quartermaster for $1.00 per week. For tiger cub and cub groups cane poles are available. |
| Pioneer Fishing Regulations |
| Fishing is permitted in Pioneer Scout Reservation in Lake MacNichol, Lake Teagarden, Lake Speiker and the St. Joseph River. Scouts should always have the permission of their Scoutmaster before going fishing. Scouts fishing in Lake Teagarden and the St. Joseph River must be accompanied by an adult leader. No fishing is permitted in the swimming area or from the boat dock in Lake Speaker at any time. Scouts may fish from boats in Lake MacNichol during those times when the Ecology Area is open and only with the express written permission of their Scoutmaster. Permission forms may be obtained at the Ecology area. |
| Bait: |
| Minnows are prohibited as bait to prevent the introduction of foreign species. Seining for minnows is prohibited to prevent destruction of spawning beds. The catching of frogs for bait is prohibited. |
| Length and Creel Limits: |
| Large mouth bass must be over 14 inches in length to be kept. No more than two such bass per person per day. Bluegill may be any length. Limit 10 per day. Catch and release is encouraged. |
| Fish Cleaning: |
| Fish are only to be cleaned in the campsite where the Scout who caught the fish is camping. Cleaning debris is to be disposed of in the garbage so as not to attach Raccoon and Skunk. |
| Please Keep Pioneer Clean |
| Please deposit bait containers, broken bobbers, old line and other debris in a proper waste container. |
