Fishing
4 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails Invigorating hikes and exciting switchbacks for mountain bikers. Forested cliff that provides mile-long views.
Lackawanna Lake, boating, camping, fishing, mountain biking, and swimming. Open all year, sunrise to sunset.
595 acre waterfowl propagation lake. 3 boat launches, variety of fish includes largemouth bass and yellow perch. Lots of wildlife.
Fly fishing instruction in the birthplace of American dry-fly fishing on 100 acres on the Beaverkill River. Trout fishing and fly casting, private lessons available.
Perfect for a walk in the woods day. See uncommon wildflowers at this location in spring. Creek is suitable for kayaking.
Beautiful little 65-acre non-motorized boating lake. 10 minutes from Trout Town USA Roscoe center, close to Livingston Manor.
The Nothstein Preserve in Cresco spans 150 acres of pristine Pocono forests, crystal-clear streams, and a plunging gorge with 3.4 miles of trails
400 acres of vernal pools, pristine streams, and rhododendron thickets in beautiful Barrett Township. Good for hiking and fishing.
Super pretty 1800s lake originally dammed to harvest ice. 223 acres, 5 miles from Pocono Pines. Hiking, boating, fishing. Really great.
Canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes and sports equipment for rent at reasonable prices. Great for fishing and on-the-water fun. Open 7 days.
40 miles + 60,000 acres of biking, hiking, fishing, camping, swimming, boating on the Delaware River in this jewel of the National Park System.
Lake Wallenpaupack has been named one of the top spots for ice fishing in the state and features plenty of bass, trout, perch, and varieties of panfish. February’s your best month!
Prime trout fishing lake in a 65-acre preserve. Small manmade lake where you can walk over 1.5 miles of wilderness trail. Picnic tables and benches.
Gentle, really fun little trail along the stream. hopping from rock to rock. 2.7 miles, features a lake, good for all skill levels. Bring Fido, great for kids.
Crystal-clear 170-acre lake on 5,440 acres of forested park. Boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking. Camping, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing.
Canoe, kayak, and raft the Delaware River. Fishing and guided river trips. Slow-moving, calm water. Equipment rentals, helpful staff and guides.
The preserve is home to 3.4 miles of trails. The single-track hiking trails form four different loops, which offer a challenging, yet rewarding trek along the ravine.
Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service on the Upper Delaware River System. Tackle or fly-fishing gear. Specializing in small bass.
From the time he could hold a rod, Ray has been passionate about the sport of fishing. For over 20 years he has fished beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack.
3 miles long and offers 5,700 acres and 52 miles of shoreline. Fish, swim, boat, camp, and hike at the 2nd largest lake contained in Pennsylvania.
300-acre piece of land located right on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack. This slice of natural Poconos paradise is one of the last areas on the lake that hasn’t been developed.
Over 6,000 acres along the Kittatinny Ridge. Hiking, boat launch. RV-Tent and group camping with fire rings and picnic tables.
3.2 miles through upland oak/pine forests and open fields along the Kittatinny Ridge, good for hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing.
Guide services for all ages and skill levels. Avid angler and fly-tyer Joe is your guide. Very informative and personable. It’s a great time.
Popular trout fishing stream near the Catskill Park. Birthplace of American fly fishing, lots of brown trout.
Great for camping, fishing, hiking, and boating. 165-acre horseshoe shaped lake, boat launch, and it’s got a campground.
Hiking, picnicking, fishing in season (with license). Popular spot for fly-fishing. Covered pavilion with picnic tables and BBQs.
34-acre park on the banks of Brodhead Creek. Fishing, trail walking, picnicking. 2 pavilions are available. Bring Fido!
Boat rentals on Lake Wallenpaupack. Plenty of options include fishing boats, speedboats, pleasure boats, pontoons, runabouts, and deck boats.
Fish the Delaware River for trout, bass, shad, or walleye. Sweetwater is a father and son operated business that welcome both fly and spin fisherman.
Motorboat lake with boat dock and marina. Beaches and designated swimming areas. You can access it when you stay in a vacation rental.
225-acre lake for power boats, jet skis, and wave runners. There is also water skiing, sail boating, and sandy beaches for swimming.
Impressive waterfall that is roughly 75 feet wide and 50 feet tall. Trails lead down the side of the falls as well as along the top of both sides of the ravine.
73 miles of the Delaware River, the longest undammed river in the eastern U.S. Canoe, hike, fish, and observe Bald Eagles!
Fly fishing resort on the banks of the West Branch of the Upper Delaware River. They offer lodging, guide services, and a fly shop.
159-acre park, forest, ponds, trails, bird colonies. Fish, camp, swim, hike. The paths are well-marked. Dog-friendly.
High-Quality Coldwater Fishery and Class A Wild Trout Fishery. 511 acres, great hiking, crystal clear waterfalls.
Miles of multi-use trails. Boating, hiking, biking, whitewater rafting. Numerous Class II, III rapids. Open year-round.
ESPN calls this 169-acre natural glacier lake one of the best places to fish in the Pocono Mountains. Boating, motorboats permitted. Stocked with trout.
2,800 acres of glorious state forest wrapped around the 250-acre Gouldsboro Lake. Hiking, boating, swimming, fishing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and picnicking.
State park. Three miles of trails cross forests, wetlands, and fields. 420 acres of land. Fishing, hiking, birding, wildlife watching.
It’s all about the view. Just north of the town of Delaware Water Gap. Great for picnicking. For swimming, good for a quick dip. Pavilion, restrooms, boat launch. Access to McDade Trail.
Follow the trail loop that circumnavigates the lake and passes by bogs, evergreen forests, and a plethora of plant and animal life.
Owned and operated by fly-fishing and boating experts, brothers Ryan and Erik Munro. Casting clinics, fly fishing basics classes. Floats and guided fishing trips.
Owns 10 nature preserves and 2 conservation easements in Monroe County Fishing, hiking, wildlife. Open to the public from dawn ’til dusk, 365 days/year.
Spring-fed four-season lake offers boating, water skiing, swimming, water sliding, and lounging in the summer, with good fishing, too.
Exceptionally beautiful county park. 345-acre lake, facilities for camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, boating. Small entrance fee.
250-acre man-made lake is a favorite destination for boating, swimming, fishing, and ice fishing. Pickerel, yellow perch, bass, walleye, sunfish, muskellunge, and catfish.
14,800 acres of Forever Wild Forest Preserve offers fairly gentle hiking trails, solitude, a world-class trout steam, and camping.
252-acre non-powerboat lake that has great swimming, boating, and fishing. Beautiful and just north of Lake Wallenpaupack.
