| Rainbow, brown, golden and brook trout, walleye and muskellunge, small mouth, large mouth, and striped bass, and pickerel and panfish are regularly pulled from area lakes and streams by many successful fishermen. In addition to freshwater fishing, fly-fishing and ice fishing are also popular in the Greater Scranton area.
While there are many great places to fish, such as Lake Wallenpaupack and the area's many state parks, it's the Lackawanna River that has made the biggest splash in recent years. That's because after a long but successful cleanup, the river has become a haven for trout fishermen. In fact, part of the river has been designated a Class A Wild Brown Trout Stream.
For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission and click on Fishing and then on Frequently Asked Questions for excellent info about obtaining a fishing license.
Hunting is a popular sport in the area too. The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Northeast Region includes 13 counties bordered on the north by New York and on the east by New Jersey. This part of the state offers many recreational activities, including the popular Pocono resorts, but it's the fall and winter hunting seasons that attract thousands of sportsmen. This diversified habitat produces an abundance of wildlife and offers sportsmen excellent hunting opportunities for big and small game and trapping for furbearers. The Northeast is home to bears, deer, turkeys and snowshoe hares. It has cottontails, grouse, woodcock, squirrels, waterfowl, and stocked pheasants. |
