Curwensville—The American eel, a native species of the Curwensville Lake and the Susquehanna River system was restocked at the Curwensville Lake on Sunday.
Members of the Curwensville Anglers Restocking Program purchased nearly 160 olive and black American eel and returned them to the lake by way of boats on Sunday. The eels range from 8 to 18 inches in length.
It has been nearly 33 years since the American eel has had a presence in our waterways due to man-made obstructions, according to Stacy Bressler, president of the Curwensville Anglers group.
In addition to the American eel approximately 4,500 Walleye were stocked that day ranging from 4 to 18 inches in length.
The eel and walleye were released individually from live wells from boats in approximately 4 to 5 feet of water. All of the fish stocked during the event are certified hatchery fish and free of disease.
The Curwensville Angler’s credit assistance from the Old Town Sportsmans group, Mutton Hollow Outfitters, Zett’s Fish Hatchery of Drifting, and Nellie’s Wholesale of New York, as well as the many community volunteers who turned out to assist with the stocking. The group gives special thanks to Gigi Gearhart, Terry Malloy, Pat Domico and Run Kuntz for their help in organzing the event.
The Curwensville Anglers works extensively with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and the Army Corps of Engineers to improve habitat and rehabilitate the west branch of the Susquehanna River.
For more information on Curwensville Anger’s projects visit this Web site.