Fish and Boat Commission access areas on the Susquehanna River in Dauphin County include City Island, Fort Hunter, Halifax, Middletown and Millersburg. The river near Harrisburg is shallow and free-flowing, suitable for jet drives and low-horsepower prop drives outfitted with a prop protector.

SCHUYLKILL RIVER
The portion of the Schuylkill River that flows through Valley Forge National Park contains an outstanding catfish population. When the Fish and Boat Commission surveyed the river last fall, it found good numbers of channel cats and flathead catfish.

During the commission survey, which included two electro-shocking sessions, 82 channel cats ranging in size from 19 to 30 inches were collected. Another 16 flatheads ranging in length from 12 to 36 inches were also revealed, with most of the shovelheads being in the 20- to 25- inch slot.

The Schuylkill River includes long, deep pools and little current, providing perfect habitat for catfish.

Shore-fishing and boat-fishing are possible within Valley Forge National Park. According to the PFBC, shore-anglers may gain access to good habitat along the west bank from a parking area near Valley Creek in Valley Forge National Historic Park. Boat anglers may use the National Park Service access area on the north side of the Betzwood bridge. Foot access is also available adjacent to the Pawlings Road bridge.

You can obtain more information on Pennsylvania's 2006 catfishing opportunities on the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's Web site at www.fish.state.pa.us. Go to www.visitpa.com/visitpa/home.pa for more information about travel in the Keystone State.