Fish & Boat Commission Hosts June 3 Shad Fry, Fish Stocking In Clinton County

On June 3 the public is invited to the Sixth Annual Fish and Boat Commission American Shad Fry and Fish Stocking event along the banks of the Bald Eagle Creek in Castanea Township, Clinton County.

 

Since 2004 this annual event has released over 1 million shad fry and the management plan envisions achieving a goal of 2 million American shad spawning above Susquehanna River main-stem hydrodams by 2025.

 

Highlighting the shad fry stocking event PA F&B Fisheries biologists Michael Hendricks and Joshua Tryninewski will present an informative short program on American shad history, life cycle, and current and future restoration efforts on the West Branch Susquehanna River.

 

At the closing of the 30 minute presentation adventurous adults and youth will have an historical opportunity to step into the Bald Eagle Creek to lend a hand in releasing the shad fry.

 

From the earliest colonial times to the advent of 20th century dams, American shad (Alosa sapidissima) were the most important freshwater commercial and sport fish in the eastern U.S. It is estimated that once the large game fish is fully restored and self-sustaining in the West Branch Susquehanna River, activities related to the their annual spring migration could generate an estimated $50 million a year.

 

This open air event is rain or shine and will begin at 1 p.m. at the Castanea boat access and Park area adjacent to Bald Eagle Creek. From Lock Haven travel south on Paul Mack Blvd., travel over the bridge and just before you drive over Bald Eagle Creek, bare right onto the off ramp that connects to Upper Creek Road and turn right into the Castanea Park.

 

For additional information contact Elisabeth L. Lynch McCoy at 570-726-3511 or send email to: clintoncountycleanscapes@yahoo.com.