The Delaware River is over 410 miles long and constitutes in part the boundary between New York and Pennsylvania.  The Delaware River is also the only major undammed river east of the Mississippi.  The East and West branches of the Delaware River meet at Hancock, N.Y. From there the river extends about 330 miles till it reaches the mouth of Delaware Bay.

The pristine water of the Delaware River provides ideal habitat for a great variety of fish species and is well known for it's abundant fishing opportunities.  The Delaware River features great fishing for american shad, brown trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, and striped bass.  A valid New York or Pennsylvania fishing license is required for all anglers, age 16 and older, on the Delaware River between NY and PA when fishing from a boat or from either shore.