Fishing
- 400 acres of vernal pools, pristine streams, and rhododendron thickets in beautiful Barrett Township. Good for hiking and fishing.
- 300 acres, including 8 waterfalls and more than 2 miles of hiking trails, bridges, and walkways. Picnicking and grilling area, paddle boats, mini-golf, fishing.
- Exceptionally beautiful county park. 345-acre lake, facilities for camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, boating. Small entrance fee.
- Beautiful Pocono Mountain fish hatchery. Fish and pay for what you catch, all equipment provided, no license necessary. Picnic tables and snack bar. Inexpensive. Great for kids.
- 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
- Fly fishing resort on the banks of the West Branch of the Upper Delaware River. They offer lodging, guide services, and a fly shop.
- 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.
- 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.
- 100 scenic acres of forests and open space to explore. Fish in McMichaels Creek. Tube and kayak. Dogs are welcome.
- Motorboat lake with boat dock and marina. Beaches and designated swimming areas. You can access it when you stay in a vacation rental.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- An old golf course that’s now a natural hub of community life that connects people, water, and land. Great for fishing, birding, or a peaceful walk .
- 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.
- 14,800 acres of Forever Wild Forest Preserve offers fairly gentle hiking trails, solitude, a world-class trout steam, and camping.
- Super pretty 1800s lake originally dammed to harvest ice. 223 acres, 5 miles from Pocono Pines. Hiking, boating, fishing. Really great.
- 40 miles + 60,000 acres of biking, hiking, fishing, camping, swimming, boating on the Delaware River in this jewel of the National Park System.
- Over 6,000 acres along the Kittatinny Ridge. Hiking, boat launch. RV-Tent and group camping with fire rings and picnic tables.
- Spring-fed four-season lake offers boating, water skiing, swimming, water sliding, and lounging in the summer, with good fishing, too.
- 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.
- 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.
- 315 acres with 564 acres of adjoining wetlands, Pecks Pond is one of the largest glacial bogs in the state.
- 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.
- Take a hike on the 63 acres, see the remains of a historic springhouse and pumphouse. 2 ponds are great for fishing.
- Great place to bbq, fish, swim, and play. Two trails, picnic tables, BBQ grills, restrooms. Dogs welcome.
- Beautiful little 65-acre non-motorized boating lake. 10 minutes from Trout Town USA Roscoe center, close to Livingston Manor.
- Pure nature, untouched, and wild. The Brodhead Creek, renowned for trout fishing, runs through it. Great for fishing and hiking from October through June.
- 252-acre non-powerboat lake that has great swimming, boating, and fishing. Beautiful and just north of Lake Wallenpaupack.
- Almost 3,000 acres of hiking, biking, fishing, boating around the 950-acre Beltzville Lake. Picnic areas, pavilions, restrooms.
- 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.
- Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service on the Upper Delaware River System. Tackle or fly-fishing gear. Specializing in small bass.
- Year-round hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, biking, picnicking, camping, ice skating. 2 lakes on 3,000 acres of forested land. Cabins, tent sites.
- State park. Three miles of trails cross forests, wetlands, and fields. 420 acres of land. Fishing, hiking, birding, wildlife watching.
- 159-acre park, forest, ponds, trails, bird colonies. Fish, camp, swim, hike. The paths are well-marked. Dog-friendly.
- 34-acre park on the banks of Brodhead Creek. Fishing, trail walking, picnicking. 2 pavilions are available. Bring Fido!
- 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.
- Miles of multi-use trails. Boating, hiking, biking, whitewater rafting. Numerous Class II, III rapids. Open year-round.
- 3 fishing ponds, 2 stocked with trout,1 with largemouth bass. No fishing license is required, and it’s great for a day out with the little ones.
- Devil’s Hole Trail is a 3.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail that features beautiful wildflowers. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Best used from April until October.
- Mauch Chunk Lake is a 354-acre lake on Mauch Chunk Lake Park for swimming, picnicking, great fishing, and boating. Reserve a boat.
- Great for camping, fishing, hiking, and boating. 165-acre horseshoe shaped lake, boat launch, and it’s got a campground.
- 22 waterfalls, hiking trails, boat rentals, fishing, swimming, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing. This park has it all!
- 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.
- 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.
- Canoe, kayak, and raft the Delaware River. Fishing and guided river trips. Slow-moving, calm water. Equipment rentals, helpful staff and guides.
- 225-acre lake for power boats, jet skis, and wave runners. There is also water skiing, sail boating, and sandy beaches for swimming.