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Paddlers can launch canoes or kayaks
at the following locations on the
Stonycreek River: Greenhouse Park
off Rt. 403 in Tire Hill; at Michigan
Ave. in Riverside; near the Hickory St.
Bridge (Johnstown); below the Inclined
Plane bridge off Rt. 56 in downtown
Johnstown. Conemaugh River launch
is at 6th Ave. & Power St., Johnstown in
the Cambria City section of Johnstown.
Beware of low head dams and other
river hazards. Be sure to obtain a water
trail map. For more information about
paddling on the Stonycreek, go to
thestonycreek.com/index.shtml.
Glendale Lake
CANOE/KAYAK LAUNCHES
Hinkston Run Water
fall
BENSCREEK CANOE &
KAYAK CLUB
The club is involved with issues
including stream access, whitewater
conservation, dam releases and the
remediation of environmental threats.
BCKC hosts the annual Stonycreek
Rendezvous, the Stony-KiskiConemaugh River Sojourn, and other
events. For information on local rivers
and streams, or for event information,
visit www.benscreekcanoeclub.com.
LAKES & RESERVOIRS
GLENDALE LAKE
Located about 35 miles north of
Johnstown, Prince Gallitzin State Park’s
1,635-acre Glendale Lake is a popular
destination for sailboats, canoes and
kayaks & powered boats up to 20HP.
It features nine public boat launching
areas; three public mooring facilities
and two marinas for sailboats, pontoon
boats & motorboats. Winter activities
include ice fishing, snowmobiling, and
ice skating. Concessions, fuel sales,
rentals, repairs, and other services are
available. 814-674-1000 | www.dcnr.pa.gov.
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Fly Fishing
GET CONNECTED! AREA CLUB
BOATERS CAN ALSO ENJOY:
DUMAN LAKE
HINCKSTON RUN RESERVOIR
BEAVERDALE RESERVOIR
QUEMAHONING RESERVOIR
All are restricted to manually powered
craft or electric motors.
FISHING
Cambria County offers varied fishing
opportunities with 15 stocked trout
streams and three stocked lakes. Chest
Creek features a delayed harvest,
artificial lures only section. Glendale
Lake is known for bass, muskellunge,
and panfish, especially spring crappies.
Lake Rowena, Wilmore and Hinckston
Run reservoirs, and Duman Dam offer
additional fishing opportunities. For
details and maps, visit: www.fish.state.pa.us.
ADVENTURES ON WATER
