Wetlands Nature Area

Susquehanna River

There is something majestic and powerful about a flowing river.

Susquehanna is, of course, an Indian word. It has many translations, including "mud river," "river that flows to the south," "long, crooked river," "river that rubs against its sides," and "river of the winding shore." You may pick the one you like best.

With its source in New York State and its mouth at the Chesapeake Bay, the Susquehanna runs a 400-mile course. The river basin is the largest on the Atlantic seaboard.

There are 50 different species of fish in the Susquehanna, with the spotfin shiner being the most numerous. Other species include white suckers, carp, large- and small-mouthed bass, muskellunge, walleye and catfish.

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