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East Branch Dam revitalized by Army Corps of Engineers By DANIELLA LANGIANESE
WILCOX — The Kinzua Dam and Allegheny Reservoir get much of the attention in regard to water and outdoor recreation in the region, but the dam and lake on the East Branch of the Clarion River in Elk County is another prime destination for lake life. With a depth of 117 feet deep, dependent entirely upon the weather and rain, the 1,160 acre lake is surrounded by the beauty of Elk State Park and visitors are welcomed to enjoy unlimited horsepower boating and fishing, as well as picnicking and bird watching from the scenic overlook. There is a camping loop at East Branch Lake with four cabins available. The camping loop has a restroom with showers. Campsites and cabins have fire rings, picnic tables, and a lantern hanger. All four cabins have electric and most of the camp sites offer electric hookup unless otherwise stated. Fishing opportunities at Elk State Park in the East Branch Dam are vast. The lake offers anglers the opportunity to catch muskie, smallmouth bass, walleye or trout. After eight years of renovation contracted by the Pittsburgh District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, safety reno-
Pennsylvania DCNR Fishing opportunities at Elk State Park in the East Branch Dam are vast. The lake offers anglers the opportunity to harvest tiger muskellunge, smallmouth bass, walleye or trout.
vations of the dam were completed in 2021. Work began in 2014 to complete the cutoff wall construction and perform dam repairs. In May 2021 normal pool levels were returned per the lake’s water control manual. The Pittsburgh District’s reservoirs reduce the risk of downstream flood damage year-round and provide water flow downstream to improve river water quality during periods of dry weather.\ “Public safety is the
number one priority of Corps of Engineers,” a Defense Visual Information Distribution Service article reads. “The Pittsburgh District conducted a risk assessment in 2008 that resulted in East Branch being recognized as having a high urgency for repair. As a result of this finding, the district implemented risk reduction measures that included lowering the summer and winter pool levels by 20 feet to relieve pressure on the dam.” According to the Army
Corps, the overall goals of the project were flood control, water quality, fish/ wildlife preservation and recreation. Major work consisted of grouting operations and installation of a full-depth seepage cutoff wall, which included 149 concrete panels being placed into the bedrock, meaning the safety classification of the dam has been fully restored. The summer pool level returned to 1,670 feet above sea level for the first time in more than a decade.
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A pontoon boat leaves the dock at Carpies restaurant on Cuba Lake.
anglers is provided at the south end of the dam on South Shore Road. For those out for just a boat ride, the Cuba Lake Yacht Club offers many opportunities. The club, founded in 1950, focuses on sail-only propulsion, offering sailing classes for kids and adults, racing opportunities and events through the summer. They can be reached at www. sailcubalake.com. And for those seeking to grab a bite while relaxing on the water, boat over to Carpie’s Grill on the north side for either a sit-down or a boat-in, dockside meal. Off-lake activities are also available. An on-road portion of the Genesee Valley Greenway Trail runs near the lake at its eastern tip. The trail, the first state park in Allegany County, uses onand off-road trail sections to connect Rochester to Hinsdale. The trail generally follows the course of the Genesee Valley Canal, originally fed by the artificial lake. Officials plan to eventually complete the trail to the canal’s southern terminus at Olean.
A historic bike tour of Cuba Lake can be found online at https://cubany. us/cuba/biketour/ is a map of a historical bike tour of Cuba Lake. There are four stops where you can listen to historical narratives and browse old photos of the boat launch area, the dam and cemetery, the spillway and Oil Spring. To better tell the stories of the community, the Cuba Friends of Architecture announced this summer that the first of 13 high-pressure laminate signs describing historic places in Cuba have been installed thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund for Design and Access, and Allegany County Comprehensive Plan Implementation group to the Cuba Friends of Architecture Trail Town Committee. The first of the 3-by-2.5foot signs were installed at the Liberty Pole, the Palmer Opera House and the Pa Ingalls sign near the Cuba Goddess, and other signs have been set up in the following days. The remaining signs that are up or
ready to be placed include the Cuba Ice Cream Shop, Eldridge Block, McKinney Stable, Hotel Kinney, Olean Bath, St. James Hotel, Greenway Trail, Cuba Cheese Shoppe, Kirkpatrick House Story Block Building and Willow Bank Park. The complete tour is available online at https://cubany.us/tour. Use the QR codes on the signs and a smartphone to access the tour online.
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A short drive from Cuba Lake, Rushford Lake offers different challenges for anglers and more opportunities for recreational boaters. The lake covers 585 acres and has a maximum
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depth of 115 feet. It was built by Rochester Gas and Electric in the 1920s to provide water flow control for the Genesee River for hydroelectric generating. It was sold to the Rushford Lake Recreation District in 1981. The Balcom Beach area provides a trailered boat launch, ideal for recreational and fishing boats. Officials also stock the lake with rainbow and brown trout. The lake is subject to heavy recreational boat traffic, so anglers usually head out early or late in the day. Many areas of the lake have steep drop-offs — common areas to find smallmouth bass. Live baits imitating emerald shiners and crayfish are recommended. The deep waters of the lake provide cold, well-oxygenated water to support trout up to 2 feet long. Walleye were introduced in the late 1980s from an unknown source, and reach legal size by age 3. Panfish are not abundant and have slow growth rates, but can still be sought out. Ice fishing is prohibited. Shore fishing is also available, at Balcom Beach and from the north side of the Caneadea Dam.
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Boating on Allegheny Reservoir a way of summer life for many By MANDY COLOSIMO
Boating is a culture all of its own, especially in this region, and the Allegheny Reservoir at the Pennsylvania end offers many places to enjoy nearly any kind of watercraft. It is common to see personal watercraft bouncing on the reservoir, causing a brief wave for the swimmers near docks or on the shoreline. The squeals and laughing seem to only encourage more from these fast water scooters. Along the shoreline, and sometimes a little farther out, can be kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. Riding the wakes of the bigger boats or paddling against the current can get tricky some days.
With a depth in some areas of 48 feet, even the bigger and heavier houseboats take a float. Sailboats of many colors have been seen all over the reservoir. A few of them are large enough to have a cabin included. Anglers use sporting boats of all shapes and sizes to fish for walleye, bass and muskie and pike. Although the reservoir is considered to be flat, there is a slight current. Waves are few, and usually come only from the wake of a boat. Of course, speed and pontoon boats are the more typical sights. These are sometimes accompanied by tubes filled with laughing youngsters or those braver on water skis. Occasionally, the pontoons will get together to form
a makeshift community on the water. This is one of the newest attractions on the reservoir in recent years. Motorized or non-motorized boating, both groups are usually seen on this waterway enjoying their day. The reservoir has over 12,000 acres of surface available and remains rather calm most of the season.
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Unlike many lakes or reservoirs in the Northeast, there are very few water-access campsites — but there are many ways for boaters to access the water. Along with Onoville Marina on the New York end of the Allegheny Reservoir (see related article), Kinzua Wolf Run Marina off Route 59 offers full-ser-
vice docks with seasonal slips as well as put-in access. Also, there are public-access launches at several sites on the Pennsylvania end. Only a few miles outside Bradford, the Willow Bay boat ramp is located inside the Willow Bay Campgrounds. Boating on the water here includes access to the Allegheny River as well as the mouth of Willow Creek. Launch a boat from the trailer and park the truck in one of the numerous spots available near the ramp. The campground offers spaces for tents, RVs, and has rental cabins. There are trails to hike and the campground has row boats, kayaks and canoes for rent. If planning a longer trip to the area, add
File photos These boaters were at the boat launch at Willow Bay on the Allegheny Reservoir.
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Cameron and Potter counties. Nestled between Elk State Forest and Susquehannock State Forest is the Sinnemahoning State Park. At the southern end of the Park sits the 145-acre Stevenson Dam, which reportedly provides excellent fishing and water recreation opportunities, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and National Resources (DCNR.) While the waters of the Stevenson Dam are great for kayaking, canoeing and floating via intertube the staff of Sinnemahoning State Park offer a unique view of the Stevenson shoreline from the deck of
a pontoon boat. Look for wildlife, learn about the history of the dam, and enjoy being out on the lake on a one hour guided tour. In past years, tour participants have seen eagles, turtles and ducks all from the breezy deck of the pontoon boat. Sinnemahoning State Park staff are currently offering three tours per day on Sundays throughout the summer — departure times are 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon. Each tour lasts approximately an hour and can be scheduled for no cost (donations are accepted) by telephoning the park office at (814) 6478401 ext. 0.
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Photos from Tour Chautauqua The Chautauqua Belle is a steamship adventure cruise between Mayville in the northwest and Celoron in the southeast of Chautauqua Lake.
A lake full of possibilities at Chautauqua By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY
As the largest lake in the interior of Western New York, Chautauqua Lake has been a destination for lake recreation enthusiasts for decades with a variety of boating, fishing, kayaking and other water fun for generations. From enjoying live music at the floating stage to cruising the lake’s full length for the numerous public docking points, not to mention the beautiful Long Point State Park, Chautauqua Lake has everything one could want from a seaside adventure on a smaller, personal scale. At 17 miles long and
up to two miles across at its widest point, Chautauqua Lake offers public boat launches located at Prendergast Point, Bemus Point, Long Point State Park, Lucille Ball Memorial Park, Mayville Lakeside Park and Lakewood. Just north of Jamestown, the village of Celoron is home to the Lucille Ball Memorial Park and the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel — all at the mouth of the Chadakoin River. Visit the Rocks at Chautauqua Lake and the Celoron Lighthouse before renting a boat and hitting the lake. Located halfway up the shore, the village of Bemus Point is a small but hot spot for places to eat and enjoy live entertainment with the lake as your
backdrop. Take the short trip across the lake on the Bemus Point Stow Ferry to head up the west short. Farther up the eastern shore, two state parks — Midway and Long Point — are perfect spots for the whole family. Long Point offers everything from pavilions, playgrounds and hiking/biking trails as well as docks and boat launches. Meanwhile, Midway is home to one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the nation. Midway patrons can take a nostalgic ride on the vintage carousel, play a game of mini-golf, take a spin on the tilt-a-whirl and ride the go-karts or watch their children enjoy themselves on the many kiddie rides. And, while some
may prefer to relax while enjoying cotton candy, others can test their skills at classic midway games. On the west side of the lake, visit Chautauqua Institution, a not-for-profit, 750-acre community on Chautauqua Lake where 7,500 persons are in residence and more than 100,000 attend scheduled public events. Founded in 1874 as the Chautauqua Lake Sunday School Assembly, the Institution now offers a nine-week season with an array of programs including fine and performing arts, lectures, worship services and religious programs as well as recreational activities. Points of interest include Chautauqua Amphitheater, Athenaeum Hotel, Palestine Park, Elizabeth S.
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Lenna Hall and the Miller Bell Tower. At the north end of the lake sits the Chautauqua County seat, the village of Mayville. Visit Lakeside Park for some relaxing waterside comfort or hop onto the Chautauqua Belle, a steamship adventure from the 1800s and the largest vessel on the lake. Looking for some onthe-water recreation but don’t have your own boat? Not to worry — several marinas offer both speed and power boat rentals, kayak rentals and standup paddle board rentals. Anglers travel from all over the country to participate in Chautauqua’s walleye, bass and muskellunge fishing tournaments. Guided fishing trips are also available. Bassmaster Magazine named Chautauqua Lake the 25th Best Bass Lake in the Northeast
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The Miller Bell Tower is a highlight destination of Chautauqua Institution on the lake’s western shore.
in a July 2021 issue. Coming from a now-extinct Erie language, historians speculate that “Chautauqua” means “bag tied in the middle,” “place where fish are taken out” or “two moccasins tied together.” The local lore favors “bag tied in the middle” as a reference to the unique shape of the lake — an 8-mile south basin and a 9-mile north basin nearly together at the halfway point. Where the village of Bemus Point is located just north of the Interstate 86 Chautauqua The Bemus Point Stow Ferry cruises a County Vetervehicle across the narrowest point of an’s Memorial Chautauqua Lake. Bridge, the mid-
point gap between shores is less than 1,000 feet. Sometimes Chautauqua Lake is referred to as the “Thumb of the Finger Lakes,” due to its close proximity and perpendicular position. However, it’s important to note Chautauqua was formed by separate glacial activity that is not associated with the Finger Lakes. Chautauqua Lake sits at an elevation of 1,308 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest navigable lakes in North America.
Surrounding Chautauqua Lake is several smaller bodies of interest including Findley Lake to the southwest and Bear and Cassadaga Lakes to the north. There isn’t a part of the Chautauqua Region that is more than 20 minutes from open water. Whether you’re fishing, boating, enjoying a family day on the beach or at a lakeside park or restaurant, Chautauqua County’s quintet of lakes features all you’re looking for and more.
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It’s not just paddling and fishing on the river. Here, Robert Evans of Allegany uses a telephoto lens to photograph a bald eagle along the Allegheny River as he paddled his kayak from Allegany to Seneca Junction.
part of the Genesee River becoming part of a Genesee River Blueway Map, which is now available. By looking for the Genesee Blueway map on the Genesee RiverWatch website, enthusiasts can find a downloadable map which displays current river access locations from Pennsylvania through Allegany County, all the way to Lake Ontario. A web-based Interactive Map gives users detailed information about each access point, including photos of the sites. Genesee RiverWatch partnered with the Genesee Valley Conservancy and Genesee River Wilds to update the Genesee River Blueway Trail Map. The project was funded by a $25,000 New York Sea
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cially first-time fishermen on a large body of water. We were running the standard set up for walleyes. Two planer boards on each side ran crank baits 50 and 100 feet to either side of the boat. An additional rod on either side of the boat and at right angles to it ran dipsy divers with lead core line and lastly two downriggers ran two additional lures, small spoons today. Once set up we had eight lines and lures in the water. A beautiful red sun had just peeked above the horizon when the starboard Dipsy Diver went off. Ron shouted and I grabbed the rod, which bent deeply. Soon a long, silverside broke the surface and Ron scooped in a beautiful 27-inch steelhead. I was thrilled. Then a planer board released and Gene grabbed the rod, fighting in an 18-inch walleye. Anoth-
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er planer released and suddenly the boat was a bee hive of activity. Ron couldn’t keep up so Steve and I begged to be shown the setups. It wasn’t long until we had the planer boards, Dipsy Divers and downriggers figured out and were getting the lures back into the water as quickly as possible. Ron smiled a huge smile. “Hey, you guys learn fast! I think I’ll just drive the boat and relax.” Another planer board fired off and it was Leon’s turn. His fish was heavy and as we watched expectantly a large walleye rolled. Ron scooped in the fish — a dandy, weighing well over 6 pounds. Between strikes Ron showed us his electronics. We were trolling 1.9 to 2.1 mph in water running from 75 to 95 feet deep. You could see baitfish, single fish and schools of walleyes clearly.
In one location we passed over a dark mass on the bottom. Ron grinned and said, “I think those are perch.” Wow, how many were there? Thousands, for sure. We stopped fishing at 11 a.m.; in our short time on the water we’d landed 20 legal walleyes from 16 to 27 inches and had a wonderful time talking, laughing, re-rigging the rods and, of course, fighting and landing walleyes. We all thanked Ron profusely for a great morning and then drove to the conservation club for lunch. The thriving Great Lakes fishery we experienced is the result of years of hard work. But I was shocked to find 24 billion tons of raw sewage are dumped into the Great Lakes, the biggest problem being the greater Chicago area. What’s dumped into any of the three largest lakes eventually flows into
Lake Erie and then Lake Ontario. The fight to stop this pollution is ongoing and cannot be ignored. Contamination must be fought and fish populations monitored with meaningful size and bag limits set. New York legislation has recently been passed that allows the state Department of Environmental Conservation to change size and limits without going through the legislative body. This means the regulation changes can take place before it’s too late. I was impressed with the dedicated men present who work so hard to make Lake Erie and Chautauqua Lake the wonderful places to fish that they are. But, to truly appreciate what we have on Lake Erie, charter a walleye trip at www. fishingbooker.com/NewYork/Dunkirk-Fishing and have the time of your life.
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Photos by Rick Miller A speedboat towing a large tube with swimmers goes past cottages along the shoreline of Lime Lake in the town of Machias — a popular recreation spot since before the Civil War.
‘Lake life’ at Lime Lake revolve around family, memories By Rick Miller
LIME LAKE — “Lake life is a different speed,” said Jennifer Kless, a yearround resident of Lime Lake. “It’s something you have to prioritize,” she said. “If you don’t, you lose out on the most important season of the calendar year.” With time stretched thin between work, family events and sports, lake life provides a means to be together. “If you don’t plan on having lake life as a core mission for your family, you will lose out,” Kless said. “When it’s a family priority, it’s a beautiful
way to create memories with your family and children to be together.” Her husband Mark’s family have lived at Lime Lake since 1980. His mom and dad had a cottage at the Odosagih Bible Conference at the south end of the lake. They later purchased a cottage at Lakeview Boulevard. They had a home in Sandusky, but from May to September, they lived at the lake. It’s where her husband learned to water ski. The lake is also where he taught their children how to water ski and wakeboard behind a boat. “It’s being able to share with our children a life that involves appreciating the gifts that summer
gives us,” Kless said. “Winter, too.” Their oldest son has grown to appreciate the quietness that comes with fishing, she said. “It’s a lovely community,” she said of Lime Lake. Independence Day is a special time at the lake. The Kless family provide the fireworks program at the lake. It brings not only lake residents together, but residents from Machias and Yorkshire as well. “It’s important to find ways to give people a chance to remember their love of country,” Kless said. “It’s a celebration on the lake with the community. It brings the whole lake together.” After Labor Day, there
are only a handful of year-round residents left at the lake, Kless said.The census found 815 residents in 2020, down from 867 in 2010. Situated along Route 16 between Machias and Delevan Lime Lake has been drawing summer visitors since before the Civil War. It continues to be Cattaraugus County’s premier residential/recreation area. The 154-acre lake is a mile long and a half mile wide. Its 3.6 miles of shoreline is lined with more than 400 homes — seasonal and well as yearround. The lake’s crystal clear water comes from springs. There is no inlet, only an
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vania and all that water ended up in the Allegheny Reservoir. There’s a sign on a telephone pole at the Onoville entrance that’s 15 feet off the ground, noting the high-water mark. Abers has been seeking grants to help fund improvements at Onoville, which is an enterprise fund, meaning it’s separate from the county and is expected to pay its own way. The marina’s infrastructure is mostly more than 50 years old. “It is in need of updating,” Abers said. Water, sewer and electric need updating and the marina hopes to have high-speed internet as well. Abers said that in-
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creasing the number of campsites at the marina will allow more seasonal spaces for rent, which increases revenue. The transient campsites are not as popular on a rainy weekend. Marina officials have tried to make the reservation process easier for not only the seasonal campsites, but for the transient ones as well. Reservations for campsites and docks can now be made online at www.onovillemarina.com. Two more things that are in the works are renovations to the existing restrooms or their possible replacement. “This is the largest inland marina in New York,” Bragg said. “There are 91
miles of shoreline.” The reservoir occupies 13 miles in New York state and 14 miles in Pennsylvania to the Kinzua Dam. The marina sits about a mile north of the Pennsylvania line. It’s about 12 miles to the northern reaches of the reservoir where it becomes the Allegheny River. County officials pushed for the extension of the fall camping season last year. This year, camping will go until Oct. 10, for the Columbus Day weekend. County officials are also looking for a state grant to repave the parking lots at the marina, Abers said. “This place is like a little village,” said Bragg, who noted as many as
Onoville Marina Park, on the Allegheny Reservoir, has 73 campsites, 48 of which are seasonal.
1,000 people could be at Onoville on a busy weekend. It really is a lifestyle that has grown up around Onoville. Stores, restaurants and an ice cream stand across the road cater to Onoville campers and boaters. You’ll also notice something new along the road to the marina this summer — cannabis shops on the Seneca Nation’s Allegany . “It will be like a village” on July 23, when the annual Onofest will bring music, vendors and fireworks to the marina, Bragg said. Onofest kicks off with music at 2:30 p.m. and the fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m.
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