The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recently approved the acquisition of an easement on 1,600 linear feet along Conneaut Creek as it flows across property owned by the Borough of Conneautville, Crawford County.
The easement will be for public fishing, boating and riparian and fishery management. The PFBC will also acquire easements for parking and a footpath to provide access to the creek.
The easement area is located north of Route 198. Conneaut Creek provides significant steelhead fishing opportunities in the area.
source: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
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Thursday, July 16, 2015
PFBC Kayak Fishing Programs
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has scheduled two programs to provide an opportunity for anglers or kayak enthusiasts to learn about the basics of in kayak fishing.
PFBC Kayak Fishing Programs will be held at these locations:
July 18, Bald Eagle State Park – Hunter Run East launch, Centre County, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (For more information or to register)
August 1, Moraine State Park – Bear Run launch, Butler County, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (For more information or to register)
“During each program, participants will learn about basic kayak skills and safety, how to rig or outfit a kayak for fishing, and learn about black bass and panfish fishing techniques,” said Carl Richardson, PFBC Education Section Manager. “Commission staff and local kayak fishing experts will lead the instruction. Participants will then have an opportunity to make use of what they learned during an open fishing session.”
Jeff Woleslagle will be the guest instructor at the July 18 program. He is a freelance writer for the Pennsylvania Angler and Boater magazine with an expertise in kayak fishing.
Noah Heck will be the guest instructor at the August 1 program. He is an avid kayak angler who is the co-founder of the Kayak Anglers of Western PA tournament series.
Participants must be 16 years of age or older and have a valid Pennsylvania fishing license. This program is limited to 40 participants and pre-registration is required. There will be no registrations accepted the day of the event.
source: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
PFBC Kayak Fishing Programs will be held at these locations:
July 18, Bald Eagle State Park – Hunter Run East launch, Centre County, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (For more information or to register)
August 1, Moraine State Park – Bear Run launch, Butler County, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (For more information or to register)
“During each program, participants will learn about basic kayak skills and safety, how to rig or outfit a kayak for fishing, and learn about black bass and panfish fishing techniques,” said Carl Richardson, PFBC Education Section Manager. “Commission staff and local kayak fishing experts will lead the instruction. Participants will then have an opportunity to make use of what they learned during an open fishing session.”
Jeff Woleslagle will be the guest instructor at the July 18 program. He is a freelance writer for the Pennsylvania Angler and Boater magazine with an expertise in kayak fishing.
Noah Heck will be the guest instructor at the August 1 program. He is an avid kayak angler who is the co-founder of the Kayak Anglers of Western PA tournament series.
Participants must be 16 years of age or older and have a valid Pennsylvania fishing license. This program is limited to 40 participants and pre-registration is required. There will be no registrations accepted the day of the event.
source: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Pennsylvania Mandatory Life Jacket Requirement
During cold weather, boaters in the Mid Atlantic states experience elevated risks related to sudden cold water immersion.
Almost 80 percent of all boating fatalities happen to boaters not wearing a life jacket, according to Pennsylvania’s boating accident reports. A large number of fatalities occur during the months of November through April.
To highten awareness, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recently issued a reminder to boaters concerning one of the state's boating safety regulations.
From November 1 through April 30, boaters in the state are required to wear a life jacket (PFD) while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length or on any canoe or kayak. Pennsylvania's cold season PFD requirement applies to all waters within the state.
For more information, visit www.fishandboat.com
source: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Almost 80 percent of all boating fatalities happen to boaters not wearing a life jacket, according to Pennsylvania’s boating accident reports. A large number of fatalities occur during the months of November through April.
To highten awareness, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recently issued a reminder to boaters concerning one of the state's boating safety regulations.
From November 1 through April 30, boaters in the state are required to wear a life jacket (PFD) while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length or on any canoe or kayak. Pennsylvania's cold season PFD requirement applies to all waters within the state.
For more information, visit www.fishandboat.com
source: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Chesapeake Bay Public Access
A recent National Park Service study highlights the demand for public access to the Chesapeake Bay for kayak launching and other uses.
According to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Public Access Plan, the following areas received the highest numbers of site suggestions:
1. Dundalk/Edgemere area (Baltimore County, Maryland)
2. Annapolis (Maryland)
3. Sassafras River and main stem of the Chesapeake Bay south of the Sassafras River (Maryland)
4. Nanticoke River (Delaware and Maryland)
5. Anacostia and Potomac Rivers (Washington DC, and Arlington, Virginia)
6. Fort Monroe (Hampton, Virginia)
7. Colonial National Historic Park (Virginia)
8. Nansemond River (Virginia)
9. Harrisburg (Pennsylvania)
10. Raystown Branch of the Juniata River (Pennsylvania)
11. Altoona (Pennsylvania)
source: National Park Service
According to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Public Access Plan, the following areas received the highest numbers of site suggestions:
1. Dundalk/Edgemere area (Baltimore County, Maryland)
2. Annapolis (Maryland)
3. Sassafras River and main stem of the Chesapeake Bay south of the Sassafras River (Maryland)
4. Nanticoke River (Delaware and Maryland)
5. Anacostia and Potomac Rivers (Washington DC, and Arlington, Virginia)
6. Fort Monroe (Hampton, Virginia)
7. Colonial National Historic Park (Virginia)
8. Nansemond River (Virginia)
9. Harrisburg (Pennsylvania)
10. Raystown Branch of the Juniata River (Pennsylvania)
11. Altoona (Pennsylvania)
source: National Park Service
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Pennsylvania Water Trails Programs
Water trails in Pennsylvania are being promoted by partnership of DCNR, the Fish and Boat Commission, Pennsylvania Environmental Council, and the National Park Service.
The Pennsylvania Water Trails Program was created to expand, connect, and promote Pennsylvania's water trails system.
Pennsylvania water trails include access points, boat launches, day use sites and some overnight camping sites on or along waterways.
A recent study focused on visitors to four Pennsylvania water trails during the summer of 2012. According to the study, the trips generated almost three-quarters of a million dollars in economic activity and supported 11 full-time jobs in the state.
For Pennsylvania water trail information, visit fishandboat.com
source: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
The Pennsylvania Water Trails Program was created to expand, connect, and promote Pennsylvania's water trails system.
Pennsylvania water trails include access points, boat launches, day use sites and some overnight camping sites on or along waterways.
A recent study focused on visitors to four Pennsylvania water trails during the summer of 2012. According to the study, the trips generated almost three-quarters of a million dollars in economic activity and supported 11 full-time jobs in the state.
For Pennsylvania water trail information, visit fishandboat.com
source: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
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