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Take a hike and conquer the trail system at Ohio Pymatuning State Park for 2025! Participants can do it on their own or join one of the many Naturalist led programs held on the trails. Please note, some closed trails are only accessible with the Park Naturalist. Programming opportunities for access to those trails will be posted on the Ohio Pymatuning State Park website and Facebook page. Participants will be awarded a digital badge upon completion of all the trail check-ins, using the OuterSpatial app. A Pymatuning 2025 - Take a Hike: Master Series pin (pictured above) can be redeemed when the digital badge is shown to the Naturalist at the Pymatuning State Park Nature Center. Nature Center hours change seasonally and can be found on the Pymatuning State Park website and Facebook page. Use the OuterSpatial app for self-guided challenge check-ins, trail maps, and hike details. Download the free app at: https://outerspatial.link/i2knRU2MwIb See you on the trails!

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced February 7, 2025, the appointment of Jessica Fischer as the new park manager for Pymatuning State Park in Crawford County. “Jessica brings extensive experience and deep knowledge to this role,” said Secretary Dunn . “We are confident she will continue to uphold the high standards visitors expect at one of our most popular state parks.” Fischer assumed management of the 16,872-acre park in late December. Pymatuning State Park, home to the 17,088-acre Pymatuning Reservoir—Pennsylvania’s largest lake—offers a wide range of recreational activities, including hiking, biking, boating, fishing, swimming, and camping. An Erie native, Fischer is eager to return to the region after a decade away. “This is truly a full-circle moment for me—coming home to lead the park where I’ve built so many memories,” Fischer said. “I’m excited for this opportunity and look forward to connecting with the community around this incredible natural resource.” Fischer previously managed Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County and has held multiple roles within DCNR, beginning as a seasonal resource ranger at Presque Isle State Park. She later became a park manager trainee and has served at Moraine, Point, and Laurel Hill state parks, as well as assistant park manager at Cook Forest and Clear Creek state parks. Before her most recent assignment, she worked in the operations and training section of DCNR’s Bureau of State Parks. Fischer holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in park and resource management from Slippery Rock University. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, boating, biking, paddling, foraging for mushrooms, reading, exploring new restaurants, and singing. She also looks forward to enjoying outdoor adventures with her husband, Henry, son Leopold, and cat, Taylor. Former Pymatuning State Park Manager Dan Bickel has transitioned to a new leadership role overseeing the Western Plateau Division of State Parks , which includes Jennings Environmental Education Center, Pymatuning, M.K. Goddard, Oil Creek, McConnells Mill, and Moraine state parks. “I’m eager to take on this new role and help managers across the division create stronger connections,” Bickel said. “I grew up at Pymatuning and will miss the daily interactions with staff and visitors, who have become like family. But I have full confidence in Jessica’s leadership and her vision for the park.” Bickel holds a bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation resource management and environmental education from Slippery Rock University. With 29 years of experience in Pennsylvania’s state parks, he has served in various roles, including as an environmental education specialist, park manager trainee, assistant manager at Ohiopyle State Park, and manager at Greenwood Furnace, Prince Gallitzin, and Moraine state parks.

Watch for eagles at any of the launches around the lake Catch a walleye or a crappie from one of the many developed shoreline fishing areas Take a kayak or canoe trip on the Shenango River Feed the carp at the Spillway Rent a pontoon boat at Jamestown, Espyville, or Linesville marinas Explore the history of the swamp, reservoir, and dam at the Gatehouse Spend a weekend at the Jamestown, Tuttle, or Linesville campground Visit the Fish and Boat Commission’s Linesville Fish Hatchery Watch the sunset from the Spillway Trail Stay the night in a modern cabin

PLA Business Members The Pymatuning Region small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and help make Pymatuning Lake the special place it is. Please consider supporting these small businesses who have taken the time and effort to support us and the greater Pymatuning Region. Andover Eagles Aerie #4035 Aubuchon Photography Bay Shore Campground Charlies Auto Parts Cleon Livingston Agency, Inc. Drytech Basement Waterproofing, LLC Duck and Drake, LLC Gatehouse Winery Henegan Financial Services Holiday Camplands Associates, Inc. Howard Hanna Bainbridge Kaufman Jamestown Fireman's Club Jeffco Lakes Campgrounds Livingston's Packing Company Loutzenhiser Funeral Home Maggie's Doughnuts Market Square & DeliDine MFG Tray Company Mortals Key Brewing Company Muskie, Inc. - Cleveland Chapter 23 Paul McClimans Auto Pauline Olesnanik Insurance Agency Poff's Place Prosek's Inspection Pymatuning Area Chamber Pymatuning Sportsmen's Club Ray's Marketplace Richter's Cottages RoMar Homes, Inc. Shady Acres Campground Visit Crawford Walberg Family Pharmacies Wester Farm B&B

Since 1945, Pymatuning Lake Association has supported the Pymatuning Lake Region and Pymatuning State Park. Welcome to the Pymatuning Lake Association What's New Latest news from the Pymatuning Lake Area. Walleye Tournament Applications Open Crappie Tournament is May 3rd! Still time to register your team. Eagle Pontoon Tour Scheduled for Saturday, May 10th! Join the Park Education Staff for a boat tour of eagle nests. Pennsylvania Songbirds Educator Workshop Educators of all types are welcome to join park staff on June 7, 2025, for this hands on workshop around PA songbirds! BioBlitz 2025 is coming this June! Help us raise funds for birds at Pymatuning! Register a team or donate to the PA Ornithological Society's Breeding Bird Blitz for Conservation. PLA is one of the beneficiaries of this years funds. Upcoming Events Multiple Dates Pymatuning Lake Association Meeting Thu, May 08 Pymatuning State Park Education Center Learn more Multiple Dates Eagle Tour by Boat Sat, May 10 Pymatuning State Park (PA) RSVP Multiple Dates Creature Care Sat, May 10 Ohio Pymatuning State Park Learn more Multiple Dates Eagle Tour by Boat Sat, May 10 Pymatuning State Park (PA) RSVP Weeds & Wildflower Walk - PA Native Day Fri, May 16 Pymatuning State Park (PA) RSVP 2025 Walleye Tournament Sat, May 17 Espyville Boat Launch Learn more Multiple Dates Creature Care Sat, May 17 Ohio Pymatuning State Park Learn more Blackjack Swamp Paddle Sat, May 24 Pymatuning State Park (PA) RSVP Multiple Dates Creature Care Sat, May 24 Ohio Pymatuning State Park Learn more Load More

Each year, we host three fishing tournaments: Crappie, Walleye, and Kid's fishing Derby. Pymatuning Lake Association’s Crappie Tournament Results! Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 FIVE FISH TOTAL WEIGHT 1st Place Rob Brown & Brock Smith - 8 lb. 10.6 oz. 2nd Place Curt Reep & Rick Newell - 6 lb. 15.6 oz. 3rd Place Neil Carpenter & Frank Carpenter - 6 lb. 15.4 oz. 4th Place Robert Wilhite & Luke Wilhite - 6 lb. 1.8 oz. 5th Place Devin Corini & Andy Finzel - 6 lb. 1.3 oz. BIG FISH Ryan Stephenson & Nick Divito - 2 lb. 5.0 oz. Entry Form Rules Pymatuning Lake Association’s Walleye Tournament! Saturday May 17th, 2025 THREE FISH TOTAL WEIGHT 1st Place $250 2nd Place $200 3rd Place $150 4th Place $100 5th Place $75 **Payouts are based on 50 teams. Payouts will be reduced or increased proportionately if there are more or less than 50teams. Weigh-in and Late Registration Pymatuning Lake Association’s Pavilion at the Espyville Boat Launch. Late registration 6 AM to 8 AM on Saturday, May 17th, 2024. Weigh-in Noon - 3:30 PM (ALL TEAMS MUST BE IN LINE BY 3:30) Results will be posted to our Facebook page Entry Form Rules