The Quemahoning Reservoir is a beautiful scenic body of water located off route 601 between Hollsopple and Jerome, Pa.  It was originally built as a water supply for Somerset and Cambria County areas and owned by The Manufacturers Water Company of Johnstown (TMWC). 

    The lake opened for public fishing in 2000 and could become the best big bass lake in the state. There is a boat ramp with a per day access fee. Boats are restricted to less than 17' and no gas or gasoline motors are permitted on the lake; electric motors only. There are several carry-in accesses around the lake that can be used without paying a fee by using a canoe or small carry-in boat. 

     
         		 The Stonycreek-Conemaugh River Improvement Project (SCRIP)

    Presents the 3rd Annual Quemahoning Classic Fishing Tournament for 2008

    ( Click Here For Directions )
    The tournament event was the brainchild of this group and its leaders to showcase the recreational opportunities available at the Quemahoning Reservoir and to demonstrate how the Quemahoning Creek watershed has recovered from historic abandoned mine drainage (AMD) pollution. It is has now become a destination point for fishing and other recreational pursuits. 

    The Quemahoning Reservoir has changed in recent years thanks to the hard work and efforts of many groups who have pulled their resources together so that the public can now enjoy more quality family outdoor recreational benefits that we had not been able to experience in the past. Now there are picnic area's, camp area's, a well kept boat launch with restroom facilities, along with pavilions for meetings, reunions, or just a family gathering area.

    After the original Que Classic took place in 2006, it was met with such great enthusiasm from the public, that it is now an annual event to look forward to during the latter part of the month of June or July

    We would like to invite you to be a part of this annual event and volunteer to help with its planning as well as being a volunteer at the Reservoir the day of the tournament. Volunteers for judges that can canoe or kayak are also needed. In addition,  sponsorships are available for businesses or individuals.  Sponsorships cover the costs of the tournament and the tournament also serves as a fund raiser for SCRIP so this is an excellent opportunity to support SCRIP and its projects.    
Location: Quemahoning Reservoir, between Hollsopple and Jerome, Somerset County
Launch Site: Quemahoning Public Recreation Area
Date:  Saturday, June 28th 2008
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Check-in begins at 6:00 a.m.)
Donation:  $25 for SCRIP members until June 18th, 2008
                 $35 for non-members (includes 1 year membership to SCRIP) until June 18th, 2008
                 $10 per youth (15 years or younger)
                 $45 after June18th, 2008 
Registration:   Call (814) 532-5049 (ALL Participants must pre-register!)
Prizes:   Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers (Youth, Women, Men) in each category.  The grand prize winner will be the fisherman that catches the most species and will be  awarded the Cameron Rozier Memorial Best Angler Award. 
The species categories are: 
Largemouth Bass Trout (All species) Carp
Smallmouth Bass Pike / Muskellunge Walleye

All winners will be determined by total inches in each species.  The grand prize winner will be determined by total species caught and released, with any tie-breakers decided by total inches.

!!ONLY 49 BOATS!! (No Shore fishing)
RULES & REGULATIONS
• NEW!  Live bait and artificial lures may be used, but all must have barbless hooks!  • All fish that are entered in the tournament measuring must be immediately released following documentation
• Contestants will signal a judge (flag and whistle provided) while fish is being played or landed • Contestants may choose to keep any fish during the tournament within the PA Fish & Boat Commission regulations for the reservoir; however, any fish killed will not be permitted to be scored for the tournament 
• Fish should be kept in the water in a landing net until judge arrives • Absolutely no gasoline engines will be permitted in accordance with reservoir regulations
• Judge will measure and record length (and photograph fish if possible) • SCRIP reserves the right to make all decisions regarding the measurement and calculations of the winners, which will be determined by total length for each fish category. SCRIP reserves the right to disqualify any contestant. No appeals will be accepted
• All competitors must launch and return at the designated launch site location. Fishing will cease at Noon, and all participants must be back at the launch site by 1:00 p.m. for prize eligibility • All competitors must be in boats and no more than four contestants may be in a boat
• Please no orange shirts, as this interferes with judges and flagging 
We need sponsors and donations. Please note that donations may be used as a tax-deduction if checks are made out to the Greater Johnstown Watershed Association.  Sponsors will be promoted in all related materials and listed on the event T-Shirt.If you would like to make a donation or be a sponsor, please download this form and fill it out. Return to us as soon as possible. Remember to retain the bottom portion for your records for your tax related deduction. Mail to:
SCRIP 
PO Box 153 
Johnstown PA 15907-0153 

Click here to download the form which is in Adobe pdf format.
 
SCRIP Contact List:
SCRIP
PO Box 153
Johnstown PA 15907-0153

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