In comparison, a large channel catfish - a species native to the Susquehanna - might come close to 36 inches in length, and the "large class" begins as a fish tops 20 inches. Monster catfish, bigger than most of us imagine, are cruising the waters of the Susquehanna River. Below Safe Harbor for eight miles extends Lake Aldred, formed by the backwater behind the half-mile dam of the Pennsylvania Water & Power Company at Holt­wood, Pa. Although larger flathead catfish likely live in the river, the largest recorded to date was a 56.5-pound, 44-inch fish pulled from a hoop net by a fisheries survey crew from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on August 30 in the Susquehanna less than a mile downriver of the Pennsylvania-Maryland state line. Partial operation began in 1934. Multiple launches exist on the Lancaster county shore. Joined: Feb 6, 2015 ... Of all the catfish baits we have tried, nothing has come close to a bag of frozen shrimp from walmarts. The flathead grows to more than a hundred pounds in some southern and western waters, but 20-30 pounds is more common in Pennsylvania. Fishing for catfish and striped bass from shore. Since the early 1950s, a partnership of electric utilities, government agencies and environmental and sporting groups have worked together to restore American shad to the Susquehanna River. Since 1997, flatheads have also been caught in the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, and in the Blue Marsh Reservoir, all in eastern Pennsylvania. In these waters you will find largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, both in large quantities, plus you will probably come across some walleye, carp, crappie, and catfish too. Please access the website using one of the following supported browsers: To access this group, please Log In . Has to be easy access due to me wanting to bring my kids along. The United States Catfish Association Forum and Community. FORUMS. He said other men fishing in the area caught similar fish. The area we now call Safe Harbor was important to the Indians and traders of the 1600s, and to the European settlers that arrived in the early 1700s. During two days of operations, 21 shad passed the Holtwood Dam and one was observed passing the Safe Harbor Dam fish lift. Long Description: "SAFE HARBOR, 11.9m (192 alt., 82 pop. Tricks for bank fishing big rivers. We also brought 9 other flatheads, ranging from 7 to 11 pounds, to the boat. A flathead caught at the Dock Street Dam at Harrisburg in 2009 was the first confirmed catch of the species that far upriver. Conowingo, Holtwood and Safe Harbor Dams, the first three moving upriver, have fish lifts or elevators. That was a muskellunge weighing 54 pounds 3 ounces caught in 1924 in Conneaut Lake in Crawford County by Lewis Walker Jr., of Meadville. According to the commissions, in 2002 several small flatheads were reported down river of Safe Harbor Dam, upriver of Pequea, Lancaster County. In July 2002, a number of small flathead catfish were caught downstream of Safe Harbor Dam. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. All rights reserved (About Us). Walleyes take spinnerbaits in the center, and smallmouths are caught with everything from jigs to red wigglers in the many eddies and holes in the banks. Discussion in 'Central Pennsylvania Fishing' started by streaker69, Feb 22, 2015. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. From this access you can boat or paddle over to the Conejohela Flats which serve as vital habitat for … JavaScript is disabled. A forum community dedicated to catfishers and enthusiasts. Conowingo was not sampled. A dam at the Safe Harbor hydroelectric plant impounds the lake, and you’ll find some of the best fishing in the tailrace area where the turbine generators discharge. Pa Fishing Friends. Lock 2 features an upper and lower Boat Ramp and Access area and is located along the part of the river known as Lake Clarke, the ten-mile lake formed behind Safe Harbor Dam. Flathead and channel cats abound at the bottom of this part of the river, which is near Conestoga. But one of the largest concentrations of petroglyphs in the Northeast is located on the islands of the Susquehanna River just south of the Safe Harbor Dam between York and Lancaster counties. The long concrete dam has created a wide lake (fishing); below the dam is a watery bog. An agreement was established in 2018 between the Conowingo Dam’s owner, Exelon, and the Susquehanna River Anadromous Fish Restoration Cooperative (SRAFRC) to implement voluntary, adaptive best management practices that reduce the spread of northern snakeheads while still allowing migratory fish passage. The fish began showing up in the Susquehanna River around the year 2000. Bates has been chasing the flatheads on the Susquehanna and guiding others to exciting adventures with the monsters about as long as anyone. The 417 MW Safe Harbor Dam in Pennsylvania sits on the Susquehanna River. - Duration: 7:52. This lake also provides rare scenery, fine fishing, and boating. The electrofishing results near Marietta indicated, however, that potentially good smallmouth bass fishing was available in fall 2006, in particular stretches of the river. Suite 500, Troy, Michigan 48084 USA. The fish began showing up in the Susquehanna River around the year 2000. The park is located 3 miles west of Conestoga on River Road and features a … While the average strength of monofilament line used by anglers on the Susquehanna likely averages 6-12 pound-test, Bates spools his flathead reels with 65 pound-test line, tipped with 80 pound-test leader, because “that’s the thing that’s down in the rocks” being dragged and scuffed along every bit of underwater obstruction. John Horgan. York Haven Dam, the fourth dam, has a vertical slot fish ladder. Misenko said he caught a 15-inch flathead July 13, near the Safe Harbor Dam. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Safe Harbor Dam is a dam located just 5.7 miles from Millersville, in Lancaster County, in the state of Pennsylvania, United States, near Lockport, PA. Join us as we discuss the Pennsylvania Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Also, since I now have 2 babies, 18mon and 5mon, I am always looking for good spots for fishing with my boys. Flathead catfish, which are native in waters from western Pennsylvania south, began showing up in the Susquehanna River around the year 2000. Menu & Reservations Make Reservations . Flathead catfish, including several young, have been caught below the Safe Harbor Dam on the lower Susquehanna River this summer. Pound for pound the strongest freshwater fish I’ve caught and the scenery along the Susquehanna River is amazing .

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