New Study shows key behavioral, physical impacts of increasing water temps on sculpin

Our friend John Zaktansky, the Middle Susquehanna River Keeper, recently published the above article in his blog, Riverkeeper Reflections. Please click the link below to be taken to the article. It is a good read.

New study shows key behavioral, physical impacts of increasing water temps on sculpin, headwaters

Help Needed for Intro to Family Fishing Program

An Introduction to Family Fishing Program will be held at Rose Valley Lake, south boat ramp, on June 30, 2024. At this time, there are approximately 50 people who have signed up. With this large a number of people, we are in need of additional individuals who can help.

Our chapter has helped in the past and it generally involves showing kids and parents how to rig a fishing pole, rigging bait, practicing casting at dry land targets, and then helping them fish for bluegills, etc., helping them land the fish and getting them off the hook..

We should get there early at 7:30 am and it lasts until about noon. Please consider giving your time to help with this introductory class and introduce others to the great sport that we love.

If you have any questions or would like to help, please let us know at susquehannatu@gmail.com. Sorry for the late notice but please let us know by Friday June 7 so we know if we have enough people to help or if we will have to reschedule / cancel the class.

Thank you

Michael Kinney to raise awareness, collect data along West Branch of Susquehanna River on sojurn

Michael Kinney, the great outdoor photographer that we have had the pleasure to follow and meet at our Chapter meeting earlier this year, is on a 228 mile solo journey of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Below is a link to more information about his journey, his blog, pictures, and other information. We can not wait to see and hear about his experience and to follow him as he navigates the river through the month of May. Click the picture below to be taken to the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper page “West Branch Adventure” to follow Michael.

Tim Palmer to Speak at Lycoming College on May 17th 


Tim Palmer was the Lycoming County Planning Commission Environmental Planner from 1971-1980. He would use his summer vacations to canoe many rivers and hike trails and then write books about those natural assets.  He has now written 33 books!!!  He lives in Port Orford, OR and is coming here to give several talks on his latest book: SEEK HIGHER GROUND (see announcement below). That book reports Lycoming County’s comprehensive response to the June 1972 Agnes Flood.  Our planning and flood recovery and flood protection work was so comprehensive and forward-looking that it got national attention.  

5/16/24 – Tim will speak to the Lycoming County Planning Commission at their Public Meeting at 6:00 pm.
5/17/24 – Tim will do book signing at Otto’s Book Store from 10:00 – noon.
5/17/24 – Tim will speak at Lycoming College  Barclay Lecture Hall / Heim Building G-11 at 2:00 pm (also open to public).

Slate Run Tackle Shop’s first Customer Appreciation Day!

Please join us for Slate Run Tackle Shop’s first Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday May 4 starting at 10 am.

You will be able to try out the new Orvis Helios 4’s and Pro LT waders. By doing so you will be entered to win a new pair of Pro LT waders ($498.00 Retail). You can enter in our drawing to win Wolfe’s General Store gift certificates and Fulling Mill products.

Vendors and groups include:
The Hughesville High School Fly Fishing Club will be demonstrating how to tie flies.
DCNR will have a tent with displays and outdoor recreation information for the area.
Slate Run Sportsmen members will be available.
Cassel Vineyards will have wine tasting.
PA Wilds booth with PA Wilds information will be available.

Old owners Tom and Deb Finkbiner will be here along with fly fishing legend Joe Humphreys who will be stopping by to have lunch and say hi to everyone. It’s going to be a great day in Slate Run!