Construction of Blue Marsh Lake was completed by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1979. The dam was authorized by Congress for flood control, water supply, water quality and recreation.

The annual algae blooms at Blue Marsh Lake in Bern Township are something to be aware of, but a recent report linking bad-tasting and bad-smelling drinking water in the Philadelphia region to the ...

BERN TWP., Pa. – Nothing spoils lake season like algal blooms in the water, which is why park rangers are trying out new floating, buoy-like devices on Blue Marsh Lake. "They help improve water ...

Over at Blue Marsh Lake, visitors can still enjoy a swim but for less time and with big changes. This Memorial Day Weekend, visitors to Blue Marsh Lake should be aware of certain closures and ...

Blue Marsh Lake receives approximately 1 million visitors a year. It has more than 36 miles of trails, 1,147 acres of water surface, picnic areas, a beach and three boat launches.

Polymer fragments smaller than a grain of rice, called microplastics, have been found in water samples from 53 waterways in Pennsylvania including anglers’ beloved Tulpehocken Creek and Blue … ...

Blue Marsh Lake is not monitored for ice conditions. For the latest info, contact Rick's Bait and Tackle Shop (8061 Allentown Pike; 610-926-8888).

Parts of Blue Marsh Lake Recreation will be temporarily closed to the public due to paving and construction projects. The work is set to begin May 1, and may impact access to some areas of the ...

Some areas at Blue Marsh Lake will be closed to public access from April 11 to May 18 due to paving and construction work along park roadways, the Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District ...

The annual algae blooms at Blue Marsh Lake in Bern Township are something to be aware of, but a recent report linking bad-tasting and bad-smelling drinking water in the Philadelphia region to the ...

PENNSYLVANIA (January 2006): Iffy start to icefishing at Blue Marsh Lake. 19y Vic Attardo. Pistons maintain 'poise,' snap record playoffs skid ...

The annual algae blooms at Blue Marsh Lake in Bern Township are something to be aware of, but a recent report linking bad-tasting and bad-smelling drinking water in the Philadelphia region to the ...