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Fort Hunter Susquehanna River Fishing Access

A PFBC-maintained public access with boat ramp on the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg offering shad, channel catfish, walleye, and carp. This guide uses current public-access research and links to the operating agency for trip-day verification.

5-DAY FORECAST

Tue, Sep 15

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Clear sky

78° / 49°

💨 7 mph

Wed, Sep 16

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Overcast

88° / 59°

💨 6 mph

Thu, Sep 17

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Heavy rain

88° / 68°

💧 0.67"

💨 10 mph

Fri, Sep 18

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Overcast

82° / 60°

💨 12 mph

Sat, Sep 19

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Overcast

65° / 58°

💨 11 mph

Address: Fort Hunter Susquehanna River Fishing Access, Harrisburg, PA 17111

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Common species: American Shad, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Common Carp

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1. Getting there and parking

Directions

From I-81 near Harrisburg, take Exit 67 toward Middle Paxton. Follow signs to Fort Hunter Access parking. GPS: 40.343518, -76.911304.

Parking

Free parking at the public access area.

Source: PA Fish & Boat Commission – Fort Hunter