Pymatuning Lake Association

05/19/2026

FISH-FOR-FREE-DAY is Sunday, May 24th in Pennsylvania.
Both residents and non-residents can fish PA public waterways without a license or trout/salmon permits.
All other state fishing regulations, including seasons, size, and creel limits, still apply. Please protect the resource by keeping only what you will eat and by practicing catch and release. You can download or request a free copy of our Fishing & Kayaking Guide at VisitPAGO.com/free-information
Photo by Stephanie Rice.

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05/16/2026

2026 Walleye Tournament Hosted by Pymatuning Lake Association. Appreciation is extended to all participants and supporting businesses, including bait shops, DuckNDrake Gateway, Gilette, Poffs, Richter, and Pymatuning Outdoors, for their assistance with applications. A total of 28 teams competed, with 9 submitting impressive Walleye catches.

05/14/2026

Red-headed Woodpecker Talk
May 9, 2026 10 am to 11 am
Recently, nesting and overwintering populations of the Red-headed Woodpecker have been discovered at two golf courses in Crawford County, and Pymatuning State Park. Join guest speaker, Mark Ritke, local bluebird and Redheaded Woodpecker researcher and enthusiast, as he discusses the nesting biology of this bird and how it prepares for and survives the winter. Because we need to learn more about the habitat requirements of the Red-headed Woodpecker in Pennsylvania, we need to know more about where
this species nests and overwinters. Mark’s presentation will also inform you of how you can become involved in Citizen Science by volunteering to help document nesting and wintering locations in our area.
Meet at: Jamestown Classroom, 2547 Marina Drive, Jamestown PA.
Photo credit: Mark Ritke

05/13/2026

04/29/2026

Pymatuning Lake Association annual Walleye tournament May 16,2026

04/28/2026

Spring is well underway, the kids are restless, and Crawford County is ready. Whether you're planning a day trip or a whole weekend, there's a lot to work with, and some of the best stuff is either open right now or just around the corner.

Here's what to put on the family calendar:
🐟 Linesville Spillway at Pymatuning State Park — Linesville (Free and open year-round! This is one of those experiences kids genuinely never forget. Watch thousands of carp swarm the surface so thick that ducks literally walk across their backs. Bring bread and prepare for chaos in the best possible way.)
🛢️ Drake Well Museum and Park — Titusville (Open Wednesday through Sunday—indoor and outdoor exhibits, operating oil field machinery, a working replica of the world's first commercial oil well, hiking and biking trails, and a picnic pavilion. History doesn't get more hands-on than this.)
🎨 The Kilted Kiln — Meadville (Open Wednesday through Sunday — pick a piece, paint it your way, and take home something you actually made. Kids love it. No experience needed. Studio fees are $4 for kids and $6 for adults—flat rate, not per hour.)
🌿 Ernst Trail — Meadville (Over 5 miles of flat, paved trail through the French Creek Valley—perfect for a family bike ride, a walk with a stroller, or just getting some fresh air without anyone complaining it's too hard.)
🖼️ French Creek Arts Collective — Meadville (A cooperative arts studio and gallery at Cussewago Square offering workshops, open studio time, rotating exhibitions, and community events. They offer programming for all ages—including younger kids and child-parent workshops—making it a great stop for creative families. Check their events calendar for upcoming classes and hands-on workshops.)

And coming up soon — worth putting on the calendar now:
🦌 Pymatuning Deer Park — Jamestown (Opens weekends in May, then daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A family-owned animal park since 1953! Hand-feed deer and exotic animals, ride the miniature train, enjoy the pony rides and Budgie Barn. Free parking.)
🚂 Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad — Titusville (The regular excursion season opens in June, but the railroad runs special themed trips throughout the year, so there may already be something worth booking before then. Kids ride for $14 on regular runs, and the nation's only working railway post office is on board. Check the schedule and buy tickets early—popular rides sell out.)

Crawford County has a lot going on for families this spring. Start planning now and make a weekend of it.
🔗 visitcrawford.org/discover-crawford/kids-family-fun/