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Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Fishing and Motorboating
 
 

Fishing and Licensing

The Delaware River and its tributaries provide a variety of fishing. The "shad run" up the Delaware passes through this park in May and June.

A state fishing license is required from New Jersey or Pennsylvania. Both New Jersey and Pennsylvania offer on line licensing, or licenses may be obtained from many local agents.

 

Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages are permitted only on some stretches of the river. Please review the park's
alcohol policy.

 

Motorboating
A 10 m.p.h. speed limit is enforced on the entire length of the river within the recreation area (Milford PA to the Water Gap) from April 1 to September 30. To allow for water-skiing, in the summer a 35 m.p.h. speed limit is allowed at Smithfield Pool and Price's Landing Pool.

River Guide & Maps (pdf file) 
Page 1: River Safety; Canoe Liveries
Page 2: River map - north section (Milford to Walpack Bend)
Same map in color
Page 3: River map - south section (Dingmans to the Water Gap)
Same map in color
Page 4: Distances; overnighting on the river

 
 

Fish Consumption Advisories
Eating the Fish Advisories (safety page on this website)
Fish Advisories from PA Dept of Environmental Protection 
Fish Advisories from NJ Dept of Environmental Protection

Sketch of a shiny, silvery fish tinged with greenish-yellow on top
Park Bulletin:
Fishing in the Park
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Canoes and a life-saving ring on a beach along a river
Park Bulletin:
River Guide & Maps (B&W)
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A low long steamboat passing  a riverbank with canoes on it  

Did You Know?
... that a century before this recreation area was formed, the Delaware Water Gap was touted as a Wonder of the World, and drew vacationers via rail lines from Philadelphia and New York City. There were trails to stroll, verandas for viewing the gap, and a steamboat for moonlight cruises.
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Last Updated: March 18, 2008 at 10:19 EST