Tobyhanna Creek public access

[SBecker]

Plenty of Keystone Select Waters with big stockers, where potential trespass isn't an issue.

My orthopedic surgeon owes me a trip there after he tore my bicep a few years back. I will remind him Tuesday when he is repairing a tendon in my forearm. lol

 

[dryflyguy]

I don't think anyone was arrested in either the Little Juniata or Lehigh River case.

Police are reluctant to arrest anyone in these cases, because it is not known whether the person is breaking the law or not.

On the Little Juniata River, a few years before the court case, there was a "fish in" below the village of Spruce Creek. Several fishermen fished the posted stretch. A state policeman watched the whole thing but did not arrest anyone. And for good reason. It was not clear whether or not they were breaking the law.

At that point the navigability status of the LIttle Juniata was unknown.

At this point, the navigability of Tobyhanna Creek is unknown.

The Little Juniata river case was kinda unique
The "club" had put a cable across the river.
And were attempting to stop people from even floating through - and basically, stopping passage through the gorge below.
Since you can only access at Spruce Creek, or Baree
Something had to be done about it

PA Fish and Boat, along with Alan Bright from spruce creek outfitters, teamed up to fight it in court
And a lawyer from Pittsburgh - who was a fly fisherman - even volunteered his services to the cause, if I'm recalling correctly.

 

[wildtrout2]

The Little Juniata river case was kinda unique
The "club" had put a cable across the river.

Wouldn't running a cable across the river have been illegal by itself, because of the safety issue it would pose?

 

[dryflyguy]

For sure
I seem to recall them being told to take it down immediately - before the court case proceeded

 

[jmig1]

Can anyone tell me about these, I assume "bridges" in the dream mile club? Could they be navigated under in a kayak? Any insights appreciated. If I can pass through these waters on a boat, which I believe I can, I would hate to have to get out to port around them, thus creating an opportunity for tresspassing.

This thread and discussion intrigued me. I found this (boring) YouTube video of drone footage of the section I believe you are asking about. I think the red bridge you could float a kayak under, the other looks to me like you would have to portage over. Good Luck and I hope this helps.

 

[vealboy]

Can anyone tell me about these, I assume "bridges" in the dream mile club? Could they be navigated under in a kayak? Any insights appreciated. If I can pass through these waters on a boat, which I believe I can, I would hate to have to get out to port around them, thus creating an opportunity for tresspassing.

You could try asking them for info.I found this address and phone number.
PO Box 738,Pocono Lake,Pa,18347 (570)646-8828.Found this on the web not sure how accurate it is.It's worth a try.Good Luck