Within Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, a valid New York or Pennsylvania fishing license is required for all anglers, age 16 and older, on the sections of the Delaware River between New York and Pennsylvania when fishing from a boat or from either shore. In addition, specific number and size limits and designated seasons apply to some species to ensure healthy fisheries popluations. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's Gallery of Fishes or Cornell University's Selected Fishes of New York State to see illustrations of these species. Best fishing in early summer, good in fall.
Rainbows spawn in spring.
Browns and brookies spawn in fall. May above Callicoon. Narrowsburg to Barryville provides excellent locations for smallmouth. Spring and fall are best seasons. Found in colder deep holes and eddies, where they eat other fish.