Fishing is not the only delightful recreational activity at the 1554-acre reservoir.  Boating, and there is no h.p. or size limitations on the lake, is a bonus which many outdoor enthusiasts enjoy.

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Official East Branch Lake Website 

Click Here to learn about acid mine drainage efforts in the East Branch Watershed

East Branch offers a variety of fishing opportunities including excellent ice fishing.  Fine catches of muskies, walleye, trout, and small mouth bass can be expected!

2006 brought a number of changes at the East Branch Lake Campground.  The Army Corp of Engineers recently  built modern new shower / bath houses, paved the roads, and installed electric to most of the camp sites.

This is surely the place to go escape the everyday urban life!

East Branch Lake is one of the PA Wilds best kept secrets!

Many of the campsites are private and secluded!  

Twin Lakes Campground offers 50 modern family campsites.  Electric is available on many.

The day use area includes a playground, swimming beach with a bathhouse, picnic tables, walking trails and a great fishing pier.  The Marienville ATV / Bike Trail is located nearby.

The Twin Lakes area was developed as a recreational area in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC).

All of the facilities at Twin Lakes are universally accessible.

Click on the above picture to visit the Official U.S. Forest Service website for more information

Fishing in Jones Township

Both the East  and West Branch of the Clarion River dissect  the Township providing excellent fishing opportunities.

2008 

Elk County Trout Stocking Schedule

Straight Creek, located near to the rear of the East Branch Lake near the old "Wildwood Tower"  is a "Class A Wild Trout Stream"

Some sections of the Clarion located in Jones Township are subject to Fish Commission Special Regulations:

Clarion River, East Branch - Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only - 1.15 miles; From 100 meters downstream of the outflow of the East Branch Clarion River Lake downstream.
Clarion River, West Branch - Catch and Release Fly-Fishing Only - 0.5 mile; From wire across stream to intersection of SR 219 and SR 4003.

Pennsylvania State Parks 

Jones Township hosts two wonderful state parks

Bendigo State Park

An old dam that once served as the swimming area at the park, now provides excellent fishing opportunities to the physically disabled.

Bendigo State Park offers a 35' x 105' swimming pool, over 150 picnic areas with stone fireplaces or charcoal grills.  The area also has horseshoe courts, and modern restrooms.

The East Branch of the Clarion River flows through the park and provides excellent fishing opportunities and is stocked by the PA Fish Commission.

Elk State Park and Elk State Forest   offers 3,192-acres of some of the most rugged mountains of northern Pennsylvania and is located adjacent to the East Branch Lake.

 The lake and nearby streams are stocked with warm-water and cold-water fish.

The area provides excellent hunting opportunities as well as several DCNR snowmobile trails.

A picnic area with charcoal grills and restrooms is located next to the boating area at East Branch Lake.

NOTE: Swimming is not permitted at this location!

A boat ramp is also provided at the parking area.

State Game Lands

SGL #25 contains 24,523 acres of long narrow valleys and flat mountain tops. 

 The area boasts of excellent whitetailed deer, bear, and small game hunting opportunities.

The lands can be easily accessed in Glen Hazel area.

These lands were the very first state game lands purchased by the Game Commission in 1920.  A stone marker located in Glen Hazel pays tribute to this event.

      Caribou by "Bogie" Biel

Photos courtesy of Pennsylvania Game Commission