West Branch Susquehanna Shad Fish Fry Stocking Event June 11

The Fish and Boat Commission and Clinton County will host the 7th annual American shad fry stocking event on June 11 on the banks of Bald Eagle Creek in Castanea Township, Clinton County.
Reintroducing American shad to the West Branch Susquehanna River is a long-term effort that has had surprising results. 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.
Since 2004 this annual event has released over 1.3 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, 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 20 minute presentation adventurous adults and youth can wade into the Bald Eagle Creek and lend a hand in releasing the shad fry. This open air event is rain or shine and will begin at 1 PM at the Castanea boat access and Park area adjacent to Bald Eagle Creek.
Directions: 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.