Fishing is a popular form of outdoor recreation. Whether you are an avid fisherman or a beginner, there are a variety of fishing trips and vacations that may appeal to you. The state of Pennsylvania is home to many fishing charter services which specialize in these types of fishing vacations in locations such as the Delaware or the Susquehanna Rivers and the Great Lakes Region.
Rip Em' Fishing Guide Services offers fishing trips for species such as trout and bass on the Susquehanna River and Memorial Lake. A variety of packages are available for guided trips from 4 to 8 hours, and specialty packages are also available for children under age 12. Instructions are also provided on all types of fishing such as angling and fly fishing.
Rip Em' Fishing Guide Services
130 Carr Hill Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-253-1979
ripemfishing.com
This fishing service is privately owned and offers guests the opportunity to fish on a private lake in a spacious 18 foot bass boat. Species include bass, crappie, pickerel, perch and pike. All guests over age 16 must have a Pennsylvania fishing license and are encouraged to bring sun glasses, cameras, sunscreen, beverages and rain gear. Trips range from 5 to 8 hours and include a boxed lunch. Military discounts are also available.
Al's Fishing Service
2127 Hulmeville Rd.
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-378-1523
paoutdoorpals.com
Delaware River Fly Fishing Guide Services provide both half day and full day fishing trips on the Delaware River as well as vacation packages. All ages are welcome from beginners to experience fishermen and all rods, tackle and bait are included as well as instructions by a professional guide. Vacation packages include a canoe, camp and cast trip which includes two days of camping and fishing, or the Delaware River Wilderness Adventure Wildlife Survivor Expedition which includes a two week camping and fishing trip on the river.
Delaware River Fly Fishing Guide Service
Warrington, PA 29853
215-343-1720
flyfishingguideservice.com
The Backwoods Angler is a year-round guide service for bass fishing trips on the Delaware River, the Susquehanna River, the Lehigh River and the Schuylkill River. The professional guide, Blaine Mengel is also host of the Backwoods Angler television program. All trips are on a fully equipped custom Odyssey Jet boat, and four-hour kayak fishing floats are also offered on the Lehigh River. Both half day and full day trips are available and equipment such as lures, rods and reels are provided. Guests are encouraged to bring warm clothing, rain gear, food and beverages.
The Backwoods Angler Guide Service
P.O. Box 90376
Allentown, PA 18018
610-868-9349
backwoodsangler.com
