This nature preserve and outdoor recreation area includes the 165 acre Lake Chillisquaque. Offering something for all seasons, the Montour Preserve provides blinds to observe migrating birds, nature study and environmental education, cross country skiing, ice fishing, annual maple syrup gathering, sail boating, canoes and special events. Stocked by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission, Lake Chillisquaque is known for it's northern pike, walleye, ager muskellunge, large mouth bass and numerous pan fish. Boats with electric motors are permitted on the lake. Hunting is prohibited in the preserve.
Maps are available at the Preserve office.
This Columbia County owned park between Orangeville and Berwick on Route 93 offers excellent fishing and recreational opportunities. Developed and maintained by the Columbia County Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Briar Creek Lake Park includes the 50 acre lake, picnic area and the restored Fowlersville Covered Bridge which was moved to the park in 1986. The lake is included in the Fish Commission's late winter, extended trout fishing program. Other species found in the lake include bass, muskellunge, pan fish, pickerel and walleye. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations apply to all waterways in the two county area.