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HUNTING & FISHING

in the Poconos

Hunting in the Poconos, there are a variety of small and big game to hunt including squirrel, turkey, deer, elk, beer and more. For more information on the seasons please click here for the Pennsylvania Game Commission information. 

 

If you enjoy fishing then you will love having the many options of fishing in the Poconos. Enjoy casting into thousands of acres of lakes and hundreds of miles of streams in the Poconos. 

 

Whether you are planning a hunting or fishing getaway, our bed and breakfast offers the best accommodations for your perfect trip.

hunting

A Pennsylvania hunting license is required for anyone 12 years old and older. For ages 12 and older there is a requirement to take an approved Hunter-Education course. For more FAQ’s please click here. Licenses can be purchased online, in person or by mail. Find out how through the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Below is a list of places to hunt.

where to hunt

  • Delaware State Forest 

    • 21.6 miles (34 miles)

  • Promised Land State Park

    • 28.8 miles (34 minutes)

  • Tobyhanna State Park

    • 33.1 miles (38 minutes)

  • Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

    • 30.8 miles (50 minutes)

  • Beltzville State Park 

    • 35.3 miles (50 minutes)

  • Gouldsboro State Park

    • 37.4 miles (42 minutes)

  • Hickory Run State Park

    • 46.7 miles (52 minutes)

  • Lehigh Gorge State Park

    • 50.7 miles (55 minutes)

  • Mauch Chunk Lake Park 

    • 56.1 miles (1 hour, 10 minutes)

Hunters And Dog

fishing

Fun fact about fishing in the Poconos. An angler can visit the Poconos region for an entire month and never fish the same water twice. A Pennsylvania fishing license is required for anyone 16 years old and older ( if not fishing at a designated pay lake). Different types of permits can be purchased online, in person or by mail. Find out how through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Licenses can also be obtained at any Pennsylvania sporting goods, outdoor or similar store that is a Licensing Agent of the Commission, County Treasurer offices or Fish and Boat Commission offices. Below is a list of places to hunt.

Family Fishing

where to fish

  • Shawnee River Trips

    • 6.5 miles (12 minutes)

  • Paradise Trout Preserve

    • 15 miles (24 minutes)

  • Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes

    • 24.9 miles (34 minutes)

  • Promised Land State Park

    • 28.8 miles (34 minutes)

  • Captain Joe's Fishing & Waterman Services

    • 37.8 miles (44 minutes)

  • Mauch Chunk Lake Park

    • 56.1 miles (1 hour, 10 minutes)

  • Ray's Charter Guide Service

    • 60.7 miles (1 hour, 2 minutes)

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