When fishermen fought over Susquehanna shad

Shad once were so plentiful in the Susquehanna River that their spring migration upstream to spawn “caused the river to rise several feet in waves.” Hundreds of fishermen sold shad to thousands of nearby residents who made hearty meals of “the poor man’s salmon.”

Source: THE SCRIBBLER: When fishermen fought over Susquehanna shad – LancasterOnline: Opinion

Region needs Susquehanna hydropower provided by York Haven, Safe Harbor, Holtwood and Conowingo Dams

→ Region needs Susquehanna hydropower - Cecil Daily My understanding is that prior to the removal of all four dams the toxic sludge behind them would have to be dredged out. ...

Five things you won’t want to miss at the Great American Outdoor Show

→ Five things you won't want to miss at the Great American Outdoor Show - LancasterOnline Here's the link: greatamericanoutdoorshow.org. There are over 1100 vendors at the show! You can see a ...

Shad wars: A long, violent period in Lancaster County over a fish in the Susquehanna

For hundreds of years in Lancaster County, one of the most anticipated and important times of the year was when shadbush and bloodroots bloomed. That was when millions of migratory American ...

Invasive flathead catfish has become a Susquehanna favorite

→ SNYDER: Invasive flathead catfish has become a Susquehanna favorite - York Dispatch. The article mentions a 40 lb specimen as being the record size catch for the state. But according to ...

Monster catfish stalking Susquehanna River

→ Monster catfish stalking Susquehanna River, monster-stalker tells crowd at Great American Outdoor Show - PennLive.com Will the Susquehanna eventually offer up a 100+ pound Shovelhead Cat to rival the current world ...

Fish bypass helps owner retain historic Heishman’s Mill

→ Fish bypass helps owner retain historic Heishman’s Mill - The Sentinel

10 great places to go fishing in Lancaster County

The Susquehanna River offers plenty of places to fish, but there are plenty of other spots to cast a line. Source: 10 great places to go fishing in Lancaster County - ...

PHOTOS | Conewago Falls Potholes near Falmouth, PA – Susquehanna River Set II

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What to see along the Susquehanna River in Lancaster County

→ The river side of Lancaster County - Bucks County Courier Times Follow the link above for a general overview of places to see along the Susquehanna River's 40 mile frontage in western Lancaster County.

PHOTOS | Conewago Falls Potholes near Falmouth, PA – Susquehanna River Set I

Click here for a map of where to park and how to get to the best area for exploring the potholes and rock formations. The best time to go is ...