Nineteen participants catch more than 300 fish and a new zeal for kayaking, fishing at June 25 HERYN

​“I fished some and kayaked once before, but now I know about both and want to do them both more,” said 11-year-old Jack Scerbo, of Bloomsburg, in his exit survey after attending the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association’s June 25, 2024, HERYN (Helping Engage our River’s Youth with Nature) program.

“And I learned to make sure I pick up my fishing line if I go fishing,” he added.

Nineteen students, ages 9-11, attended the program day, the largest number of participants for one day in the four years the program has been offered. They are taught the fundamentals of fishing and kayaking, building confidence and skills so they can teach others and hopefully continued these hobbies while serving as stewards for our natural resources.

“I’ve fished a lot but never kayaked before,” said 11-year-old Ronan McCabe, of Selinsgrove. “I definitely want to do these things again.”
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The participants caught a total of 308 fish during the day, mostly bluegills and other panfish and a few largemouth bass. Check out photos from the experience here: