Fishing
- 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.
- Exceptionally beautiful county park. 345-acre lake, facilities for camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, boating. Small entrance fee.
- Perfect for a walk in the woods day. See uncommon wildflowers at this location in spring. Creek is suitable for kayaking.
- 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.
- Great for hiking and biking. Trail runs parallel to Mauch Chunk Creek, provides easy access for fishing. Shuttle service, bike rental available in Jim Thorpe.
- Great place to bbq, fish, swim, and play. Two trails, picnic tables, BBQ grills, restrooms. Dogs welcome.
- 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.
- Crystal-clear 170-acre lake on 5,440 acres of forested park. Boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, picnicking. Camping, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Take a hike on the 63 acres, see the remains of a historic springhouse and pumphouse. 2 ponds are great for 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.
- 159-acre park, forest, ponds, trails, bird colonies. Fish, camp, swim, hike. The paths are well-marked. Dog-friendly.
- Miles of multi-use trails. Boating, hiking, biking, whitewater rafting. Numerous Class II, III rapids. Open year-round.
- Pure nature, untouched, and wild. The Brodhead Creek, renowned for trout fishing, runs through it. Great for fishing and hiking from October through June.
- 100 scenic acres of forests and open space to explore. Fish in McMichaels Creek. Tube and kayak. Dogs are welcome.
- Popular trout fishing stream near the Catskill Park. Birthplace of American fly fishing, lots of brown trout.
- 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
- 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.
- 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!
- 252-acre non-powerboat lake that has great swimming, boating, and fishing. Beautiful and just north of Lake Wallenpaupack.
- Boat rentals on Lake Wallenpaupack. Plenty of options include fishing boats, speedboats, pleasure boats, pontoons, runabouts, and deck boats.
- 225-acre lake for power boats, jet skis, and wave runners. There is also water skiing, sail boating, and sandy beaches for swimming.
- 73 miles of the Delaware River, the longest undammed river in the eastern U.S. Canoe, hike, fish, and observe Bald Eagles!
- 400 acres of vernal pools, pristine streams, and rhododendron thickets in beautiful Barrett Township. Good for hiking and fishing.
- 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.
- Mauch Chunk Lake is a 354-acre lake on Mauch Chunk Lake Park for swimming, picnicking, great fishing, and boating. Reserve a boat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Motorboat lake with boat dock and marina. Beaches and designated swimming areas. You can access it when you stay in a vacation rental.
- 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.
- 3.2 miles through upland oak/pine forests and open fields along the Kittatinny Ridge, good for hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing.
- 61.5-acres of a section of the Pocono Creek with Class A wild trout waters. Thickets of old-growth rhododendron, colonies of spring wildflowers, and wetland habitats.
- 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.
- 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 .
- Family owned and operated fish and pay pond with roadside stand open Sat/Sun. Oldest fish preserve in NY State. Catch your own, or buy their fresh and smoked trout.
- Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide Service on the Upper Delaware River System. Tackle or fly-fishing gear. Specializing in small bass.
- 595 acre waterfowl propagation lake. 3 boat launches, variety of fish includes largemouth bass and yellow perch. Lots of wildlife.
- 290-acre Prompton Lake, 26 miles of hiking trails, boat launch, picnic areas, mountain biking, fishing. Waterfalls, forest, disc golf.
- Super pretty 1800s lake originally dammed to harvest ice. 223 acres, 5 miles from Pocono Pines. Hiking, boating, fishing. Really great.
- 14,800 acres of Forever Wild Forest Preserve offers fairly gentle hiking trails, solitude, a world-class trout steam, and camping.
- Over 6,000 acres along the Kittatinny Ridge. Hiking, boat launch. RV-Tent and group camping with fire rings and picnic tables.
- Almost 3,000 acres of hiking, biking, fishing, boating around the 950-acre Beltzville Lake. Picnic areas, pavilions, restrooms.
- Spring-fed four-season lake offers boating, water skiing, swimming, water sliding, and lounging in the summer, with good fishing, too.
- 4 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails Invigorating hikes and exciting switchbacks for mountain bikers. Forested cliff that provides mile-long views.
- 16,000-acre natural area. Public beach, campground, 44 miles of hiking trails. Trout fishing, swimming, disc golf, winter sports. Waterfalls, lake.
- 34-acre park on the banks of Brodhead Creek. Fishing, trail walking, picnicking. 2 pavilions are available. Bring Fido!
- 40 miles + 60,000 acres of biking, hiking, fishing, camping, swimming, boating on the Delaware River in this jewel of the National Park System.
- 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.