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Bluestone National Scenic River
Nature & Science
Eastern Box Turtle

Eastern Box Turtle

The Bluestone River and its gorge support an abundance of aquatic life, a variety of birds and mammals, and a diverse mix of forest types.

Learn more about the fishes of the Bluestone River by reading the Bluestone Fishes - 2006 fisheries report (3 MB Adobe Acrobat File).

Drawing of Smallmouth Bass  

Did You Know?
The Bluestone River is a popular warm water fishery. Smallmouth bass, rock bass and catfish are popular game fish found here.

Last Updated: June 12, 2007 at 07:18 EST