Hoopes Reservoir Delaware

strike king said:

I was looking around on google earth and came upon this reservoir, and i was wondering if you were allowed to fish it or not, because it looked good. Any Info?

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Hoopes is totally off limits to any fishing or trespassing.

so is springton reservoir

strike king said:

so is springton reservoir

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Hoopes is patrolled with a lot more security than Springton. Very few access areas, and no where to park nearby.
The city of Wilmington owns the Reservoir, it is the largest supply of drinking water for New Castle County, Delaware. Wilmington Security patrols, also, private Security from the Homeowners also patrols the area.

Unlike Springton, it is not an easy place to get into unless you are just dropped off along the road and get into the wooded area without being seen

All that being said: I have seen some pictures of huge bass being taken from there!

from where hoopes or springton

Fished Hoopes in my late teens/early 20's. Outstanding fishing but it's just not worth it anymore. The city of Wilmington owns it so Wilmington Cops patrol along with the County police. Then you also have to contend with the fish and game guys.

Hoopes, but there are huge bass in Springton as well.