04/08/2026
🎣Welcome Back, Fishers!
While we know you’re itching to get your lines in the water, the recent heavy rains have made our creeks high, swift, and potentially dangerous. The water is currently moving much faster than usual, and visibility is low. For your safety, we recommend keeping a close eye on water levels before heading out. If the current looks too aggressive or the banks look unstable, don't risk it. Those trout will still be there when the water recedes!
🗺️ Not Fishing? Explore These Local Favorites!
If the high water has put a damper on your fishing plans, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the other gems in our community. Here are a few of our favorite "dry land" alternatives:
Sweets & Treats: Allegheny Baking Co., Aroma Cafe
Brews, Tunes, Food: Driftwood Saloon & Grill, Sinnemahoning Tavern, Benezette Hotel, Medix Hotel, The Willows Bar and Restaurant, Tubby’s Tavern, Sinnemahoning Tavern, Sinnemahoning Sportsmen’s Club
Grub: Uptown Girls Grille, Driftwood Senior Center, Buttonwood Motel & Restaurant, Pizza Palace Plus
Winery: Benezette Wines, Rich Valley Wines
Beer: Emporium Beverage Center
Ice Cream: Lakeview Store, Soft Serve Emporium
Caffeine Fix: Cameron County Nutrition
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Stay safe out there, and let us know - where is your favorite local spot to hang out when the water is too high to fish?
