Start your day with a calm, 90-minute guided fishing trip from the dock at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. Perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers alike, this affordable outing puts you on productive current seams the moment you arrive.
Start your day with a calm, 90-minute guided fishing trip from the dock at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. Perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers alike, this affordable outing puts you on productive current seams the moment you arrive.
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Operated by Shawnee Inn · Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania
easy.
1.5 hours.
Minimal fitness required; suitable for most visitors who can stand and move safely on a dock.
Yes—anglers 16 and older must carry a valid Pennsylvania fishing license; purchase online or at local vendors before arrival.
Common targets in this stretch include trout and smallmouth bass, with occasional catfish and panfish depending on season and water conditions.
Guides typically supply rods, basic tackle, and advice; confirm when booking if you want to use your own gear.
The meeting point is The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort; check your booking confirmation for exact check-in details.
Absolutely—this dock-based trip is tailored for novices and families, with patient instruction on casting and landing fish.
Inclement weather may cancel or reschedule outings for safety; contact the operator ahead of time if conditions look poor.
The Delaware River corridor has long been a working and recreational waterway; local lodges like The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort have hosted anglers and travelers along this stretch for generations.
Practice catch-and-release when appropriate, pack out all gear and waste, and follow state fishing regulations to reduce impact on fish populations and river habitat.
Shawnee Inn is a historic resort and activity provider located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, sitting on the banks of the Delaware River within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The property offers a broad mix of outdoor, educational, and family-friendly experiences that launch from the inn and nearby access points. Activities available at Shawnee Inn include guided hikes on sections of the Appalachian Trail, guided canoe trips and open canoeing options (including 3-mile and 13-mile paddles), all-electric historic tram tours with on-site interpretation, archery in the Bamboo Garden, golf cart tours of the championship course, craft hour sessions, candle making workshops, seasonal Fall Harvest Tram Tours, stargazing tram tours, and special holiday programs such as Breakfast with Santa. Programs are led by trained staff who provide safety briefings, interpretive information about local history and river formation, and practical guidance like Leave No Trace hiking ethics and river safety. Seasonal offerings run on set dates, for example the Fall Harvest Tram Tour operates from late September through mid-November. Shawnee Inn’s combination of riverside location, structured programming, and interpretive guides makes it a convenient base for families, couples, and groups seeking curated outdoor experiences in the Poconos.
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