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With 102 miles of the West Branch Susquehanna winding through the county, plus lakes, creeks and mountain streams, there’s plenty of water to explore. Paddle it. Fish it. Cruise it. Or find a quiet spot and let the current do the rest.
Outdoor Adventures
Water
Pick your favorite body of water. Then pick your adventure.
Boating & Jet Skiing
Go full throttle or take it slow. There’s plenty of water for both.
Make a day of it at 790-acre Curwensville Lake, where there are no horsepower restrictions for motorboats. Launch your boat or jet ski, then come ashore for a swim, picnic or overnight stay at the campground.
Canoeing & Kayaking
See Clearfield County from a whole different point of view—water level.
Paddle an easy 9-mile stretch of the West Branch from Curwensville to Clearfield, explore the more remote 11 miles from Clearfield to Shawville, or tackle the 20-mile run from Mahaffey to Curwensville Lake. Prefer calmer waters? Curwensville Lake and Parker Dam offer plenty of room for a more leisurely paddle.
Fishing
Big lakes. Wild streams. Miles of river. Something wild is always biting.
Fish 102 miles of the West Branch Susquehanna, cast for trout in cold-water streams throughout Moshannon State Forest, or head to Curwensville Lake for bass, northern pike, walleye, pickerel and panfish. From moving water to quiet coves, there’s plenty here to keep anglers casting.
Paddleboarding
Grab your board, paddle out and let everything else drift away.
The calm waters of Curwensville Lake and Parker Dam are perfect for exploring by paddleboard. Cruise the shoreline, find a quiet cove or keep an eye overhead for bald eagles that frequent the area.
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Clearfield CRC Fall Festival
Spend the day in downtown Clearfield enjoying family activities, local vendors, seasonal fun & the annual Pumpkin Run.
October 10 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMDowntown Clearfield -
Curwensville Lake’s Fall Festival
Food Trucks, Vendors, Trunk-or-Treat, Hayrides & So much more!
October 17 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMCurwensville Lake Curwensville -
Shop Small Business Saturday
Every purchase helps support local entrepreneurs, strengthens our community, & keeps downtown thriving.
November 28 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMDowntown Clearfield
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