Jim Neary's Bait & Tackle

is the Official Fishing Headquarters for

 Octoraro Reservoir.  We are located in Southern Lancaster County
just off route 472 on Spruce Grove Road, in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania.
The Reservoir features a public boat launch with picnic area, grills and hiking trails.  We are a fully stocked  tackle shop with over 20 Kinds of LIVE BAIT.  We offer Rowboat & Motorboat Rentals as well as Canoe and Kayak Rentals.   We are pleased to share the Reservoir with you for outdoor recreation.

For more information

please call

Capt. Jim at (717)529-2488



ABOUT OCTORARO RESERVOIR

The reservoir is a 520 square acre impoundment with over 10 miles of shoreline. 

It was impounded in 1952, and is home to a variety of fish including, large and small mouth bass, white crappie, yellow and white perch, walleye, northern pike, catfish and many varieties of the sunfish.  

The Octoraro Reservoir and surrounding properties are owned by the Chester Water Authority.  The purpose of the reservoir is public water supply.  Keeping that in mind we ask that you respect our rules* and do your part to maintain the quality and beauty of the Octoraro Reservoir.

 All boats must be launched
from the ramp at the Fishing Headquarters, located on Spruce Grove Rd.,

Bait, tackle, snacks, PFD's, licenses, boat rentals and launch permits as well as *a list of rules and safety regulations are available for you at the Bait Shop, Fishing Headquarters.  

 NO PETS ALLOWED AS PER CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY RULES.

NEW

FAVORITE

RODS & REELS

 NOW IN STOCK

 at Jim's Bait Shop

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LARGEST 

INDEPENDENT

GAMBLER

DEALER

NORTH

of GEORGIA 

FRESH LIVE BAIT

AT

HIGH'S BEER DIST.

LOCATED IN

QUARRYVILLE PA

OPENING SOON 

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"You may notice that the Octoraro Reservoir water level may, at times, be lower than normal between April through November of this year.  This is a controlled reduction to allow the Chester Water Authority to perform scheduled maintenance on the Pine Grove Dam and is no cause for concern.”