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Fishing spots around Pike County, PA

| 16 Jun 2026 | 11:33

    Lower Lake and Promised Land Lake

    100 Lower Lake Rd., Greentown, PA 18426

    Adjacent to Promised Land State Park, part of Delaware State Forest. The state park offers opportunities for trout, bass, bluegills, yellow perch. There are also small ponds set aside for children and ADA accessible fishing only.

    Delaware River Upper Section (Matamoras to Milford)

    Access points at Milford Boat Launch, Milford Beach, and pull-off points along Route 209.

    Smallmouth bass fishing from May through October. The river also holds bass, walleye, and channel catfish.

    Pickerel Lake, Bushkill Creek

    Silver Lake Rd./PA 402, Dingmans Ferry, PA

    Popular fishing spot for largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and yellow perch.

    Sawkill Creek

    River Rd., Milford, PA

    Cold water stream home to smallmouth bass, brown trout, brook trout, and rock bass.

    Do you have your fishing license?
    Anyone over 16 must have a Pennsylvania fishing license to fish. Licenses can be obtained through HuntFish.pa.gov or at a Pennsylvania licensing retail agent.
    Here are local places you can purchase a fishing license in person:
    - Blooming Grove Hunting and Fishing: 123 Old Field Rd. Hawley, PA
    - Flair Home Center: 1484 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry PA
    - Pickerel Inn: 1524 Route 402 Rd. Dingmans Ferry, PA
    - Pike County Outfitters: 106 ROUTE 6, Milford PA