Post by tbass on Jan 30, 2009 13:54:50 GMT -4
It sits about 4 miles south of I-80 in western Centre County, and it's part of the Moshannon State Forest. It has a shallow lake with lots of panfish, largemouth bass, pickerel, and pike. There are other fish as well but not many of them. I have caught some pretty big bowfin and heard of muskies being caught. The park denied musky were in the lake until recently when proof was given.
Below the lake is the creek. It is stocked with trout and all but about a half mile of it is Special Regulations artificial lures only. I have caught some very nicely colored browns in the fall using streamers and other flies.
There are plenty of Canada geese in the summer to watch. They nest on an island by the 4th boat launch. You can swim in the summer, walk on over a dozen trails including two very well maintained ones through the swamp, or have cookouts using the mountain stoves provided all over the park.
The park also has designated trails for snowmobiles in winter and horseback riding.
I try to take the kids there at least once a week through the summer months.
And to top it off, within 20 minutes of the park there are more trout streams. To the west 3 or 4 miles is Six Mile Run which is stocked with browns and brookies. Past that is Black Bear Run which is a native fishery with great fun if you are willing to walk. It is a mile from Six Mile on the bottom end and 4 miles apart on SR504. Going west out of the park on Winburne/Munson road you can turn onto Huckleberry Road and follow it to Gordon where another nice stocked stream runs. It also has a decent native population. Also to the north of the park is Benner Run, another popular native fishery. I have seen guys pull out 9 and 10 inch natives in the past. Go south on Beaver Road and you come to route 220. Across the road is Bald Eagle Creek, another stocked and popular trout stream. Ask permission from the land owners to get to the stream. Most of them have set up designated areas for you to park and paths for you to follow. Remember to always respect their wishes to maintain our access to the waterways.
Below the lake is the creek. It is stocked with trout and all but about a half mile of it is Special Regulations artificial lures only. I have caught some very nicely colored browns in the fall using streamers and other flies.
There are plenty of Canada geese in the summer to watch. They nest on an island by the 4th boat launch. You can swim in the summer, walk on over a dozen trails including two very well maintained ones through the swamp, or have cookouts using the mountain stoves provided all over the park.
The park also has designated trails for snowmobiles in winter and horseback riding.
I try to take the kids there at least once a week through the summer months.
And to top it off, within 20 minutes of the park there are more trout streams. To the west 3 or 4 miles is Six Mile Run which is stocked with browns and brookies. Past that is Black Bear Run which is a native fishery with great fun if you are willing to walk. It is a mile from Six Mile on the bottom end and 4 miles apart on SR504. Going west out of the park on Winburne/Munson road you can turn onto Huckleberry Road and follow it to Gordon where another nice stocked stream runs. It also has a decent native population. Also to the north of the park is Benner Run, another popular native fishery. I have seen guys pull out 9 and 10 inch natives in the past. Go south on Beaver Road and you come to route 220. Across the road is Bald Eagle Creek, another stocked and popular trout stream. Ask permission from the land owners to get to the stream. Most of them have set up designated areas for you to park and paths for you to follow. Remember to always respect their wishes to maintain our access to the waterways.