This is our second full year. Thank god for new ownership. great place for a seasonal. great…read morelocation. reasonable. would recommend!

If I could give this zero stars i would! Improvements were made since the last owner, however there…read moreare cameras EVERYWHERE leaving no personal privacy. New owner is inappropriate with his vulgarity, threats and down right out of line comments to adults AND minors! I would NEVER suggest this place to anyone including my worst enemy.

The Pequest River is a 36 mile tributary of the Delaware River in northwestern NJ, it's name…read moremeaning comes from the Native American term for "Open Land". The Pequest Trout Hatchery owns over 4000 acres on which they raise trout. Founded and established in 1982 the Hatchery is presently responsible for the stocking of over 600,000 brook, brown, and rainbow trout annually. The Pequest River Trout Conservation fishing areas and trails are open daily, dawn till dusk and can be fished as long as all NJ State fish and game regulations are met. And you will definitely need a valid fishing license as well as a valid trout stamp which help funds the stocking program. The Pequest Trout Hatchery and Interpretive Center is open Monday through Friday 9am to 4pm. This is an excellent tour especially anyone who is interested in seeing how trout are raised, housed, and released into NJ freshwater streams and rivers. Get your kid out of the house and take them Fishing, you'll both be glad that you did.

Pequest Trout Hatchery is a state owned and operated trout hatchery. It began i'ts operation in…read more1981 and produces 700.000 trout annually on 5,000 acres of WMA land. The hatchery tour is self-guided which is clearly marked by a green trout on the sidewalk that takes you to two different hatchery areas. The nursery building and the egg room. There are pictures on the windows which describe the operation from fertilizing the egg to final release of the trout into streams and rivers. You are not permitted in the rooms themselves. Brown, rainbow, etc. trout are all raised here. The best time to visit is between mid-September to early October but the facility is open year round. The second sidewalk trail leads to the Observation Platform. The platform gives you an overlook of the raceway (pools of trout) held year around for size development. If you are an avid fisherman, biologist or just interested in science this is a worthwhile experience with much to learn. The visitor's center has loads of taxidermy and I especially liked the black bear. Dioramas, a small pond with trout, and information boards add to your knowledge of the natural world. Aside from the hatchery there are a number of other activities available like hiking, hunting, bird watching and fishing in nearby Pequest river. The red trail has interpretive signs and leads you to the yellow and blue trails. Special events include their Open House (April 2/3) which is free, fly casting for beginners, family fishing basics and hunter's education which require a two week pre-registration. There are a lot of outdoor activities offered at Pequest.

Great for swimming and hiking. The water has a high algae level so can look mucky but is fine to…read moreswim in. The two main trails, Old 611 and Frank Gantz trail are nice. Neighter are loops they both go towards Tobyhanna SP.

I've only been here a few times even though it's just a few miles down the road from my house…read more Although it's a beautiful state park the amenities are pretty old. The lake is stocked every year with trout and there are plenty of bass, crappies, and pan fish as well. I think boat rentals are about $20/hr. There are plenty of trails but they aren't maintained that well which is actually how I like it. Gives you somewhat of a challenge. Alcohol isn't allowed in PA state parks but if you need to wet your whistle, The Dutchman Tavern is right on Rt. 507 of you go north and Hammerjax Bar and Grill is on the end of Phillps Road about 1 mile from the park.

Had a great day with the kids and granddaughter. 7 ponds…read moreand very helpful gentlemen at the bait shop and restrooms are close to lakes,not the best but available.

Don't let the other reviews fool you, this place is horrible. Me and a couple of my buddies went…read morefor a new spot to fish and it was very highly recommended. We fished for about 5 hours and caught 3 Sunny's. Our local pond we caught the same for free and in less time. For the money and the ride definitely not worth it at all, will be sticking to the local town ponds for free from now on.

Great fishing. You'll get hooked !!! Take a child they will catch a fish. Great time perfect family…read moreexperience.

They are exceptionally rude and overpriced. They cheated us and cost us over $200 in fees, and that…read morewas WITHOUT cleaning the fish. Stay away

PROS: This place was very clean and had nice landscape. Lake is big and you can kayak on it. The…read morepaths are very clear and easy to hike through CONS: There's no parking available as they closed the car bridge that leads to the parking lot for no reason. There's also no out house OVERALL: It's an easy hike and the lake is a nice area to kayak on, just plan where you're going to hike cause the lot is closed

Nice little town preserve! Kayak/Paddle Board rentals. Family friendly. Great for dog walkers!read more

Big fish and a great experience I highly recommend coming…read morehere by yourself or with kids

Be careful for the chickens but caught tons of fish!! The staff is very nice and the poles they…read moregive you to rent are very nice quality

I have taken the 3 hour trip from upstate Schenectady NY to Sheepshead Bay many times. This is by…read morefar my favorite charter! I have brought my wife, children, in-laws, & friends on multiple occasions with absolute confidence everyone will have a great time. The captain makes sure everyone has the best chance to find fish while the deckhands seem to enjoy some unspoken battle amongst themselves to see who can be the most helpful! You will never go without bait. Rods & reels provided for the whole family. Even if you bring your own gear, they have it so dialed in from the rod size to the reel capacity to the line diameter to the oz & hook sizes! Respectfully leave your gear home. It's worth the $5-$10 to let them do it. Then after you fill your cooler, they gladly clean your catch to your liking (dressed or filleted)

Very helpful crew and knowledgable captain. I had my own tackle, so I cannot comment on the quality…read moreof the boat's gear. All in all, a very fun day on the water.

I came here with my best friend for our weekly park finds and I think we fell in love with the…read moretrails and the outside space that it had. The waterfall was so amazing!!

This park is great for those for beginning hikers, the outdoorsy type and anyone who loves nature…read more They have about 4 long hiking trails, some even have stone steps and wooden bridges. They also have plenty of gardens, with beautiful flowers, and in the summer season, they even have a butterfly house! The decorations are beautiful that they set up. It is definitely worth the trip.