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Tannery Access

Tannery Fishing Access Site provides parking and river access near the Lehigh Tannery Bridge in the scenic Lehigh Gorge, serving as an unofficial starting point for the gorge section.

From this location, anglers can fish downstream to Maple Island or Hayes Creek, with the site offering a convenient entry point for both wading and exploring the deeper gorge waters upstream.

Note that boat launching is prohibited at this access point, though very limited parking is available.


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