Fishing & Hunting in Dark Skies PA

Stocked lakes, wild water and some of the best public hunting land in Pennsylvania.

Where to Fish

Rainbow Paradise Fishing Park

Coudersport | Trout | No license needed

Stocked ponds for catch-and-keep or catch-and-release fly and bait fishing, with rentals. Seasonal hours.

Allegheny River: Behind Sheetz

Coudersport | Bank, wade or kayak

Easy in-town access for smallmouth bass, walleye and panfish.

Allegheny River: CARP Park

Coudersport | Families, kayak launch

Open shoreline access for casual fishing and paddling.

Lyman Run Lake

Lyman Run State Park | Families

A 45-acre lake stocked with rainbow and palomino trout, plus bass and panfish. Full park details on our Lyman Run guide.

Where to Hunt

Potter County is known for vast public land. Popular options include the State Game Lands in Hebron Township just outside Coudersport and additional State Game Lands across northern Potter County, plus state forest land. For guided upland bird hunts, including pheasant, chukar, Hungarian partridge and quail, visit God's Country Upland Preserve at gcupreserve.com.

Know the Rules

• Pennsylvania fishing and hunting licenses are required, except at Rainbow Paradise ponds.

• Follow PA Fish & Boat Commission and PA Game Commission regulations, seasons and limits.

• Wear blaze orange when required.

• Check official State Game Lands maps for boundaries and access.

Important Property Policy

Hunting is not permitted on any of our properties, including firearm discharge, archery and scouting. For other ways to spend the day, see our Things to Do guide.

Fish the morning, hunt the afternoon, stargaze the night.