Fly Fishing Report for the Upper Delaware and Catskill Rivers
WEEKEND OUTLOOK! With July 4 Th. falling on a Tuesday many anglers will have some extra time to chase fish with fly rods. In the Upper Delaware anglers now have some options with both Trout and Smallmouth Bass. Over the last week summer has slowly been getting a grip on our local water. With every passing day our freestone rivers are getting a bit warmer and the Trout are falling into a more laid back summer way of going about their business. At the same time the warmer water
Fly Fishing Report for the Upper Delaware and Catskill Rivers
GOOD HATCHES! Over the last few days the hatches have picked up a bit. The big change I have been noticing is with the Isonychia and Cahills. These bigger insects have been emerging in growing numbers each day. Yesterday there was a really heavy hatch of both insects and they were on the water for a good amount of time. The action with these specific insects is best on the free stone rivers. We have seen the best activity on the Beaverkill and Main Stem. This action has been
Fly Fishing Report for the Upper Delaware and Catskill Rivers
WEEKEND OUTLOOK! Guide Zach and Jen with a Scrappy Brown during yesterday's group outing This weekend looks like it may start with changing conditions. There is heavy rainfall forecast for later today. The forecast is predicting heavy thunder storms which could put our rivers back on the rise. This has been the pattern recently and each time it seems to effect a different section of the region. Overall about 1/2" to 3/4" of rain is forecast with more possible in the areas dir
Fly Fishing Report for the Upper Delaware and Catskill Rivers
Late June Action Over the last few days our local rivers has risen quite a bit from thunder storms passing through the region. This morning many of our river sections have water far higher in flow than what is normal for the date. Most notably are the Main Stem and Beamoc System. The Beaverkill always rises up quickly due to the large amount of tributaries. It also falls very quickly. The Main Delaware is up simply due to the fact that all water in the system ends up there. B
Fly Fishing Report for the Upper Delaware and Catskill Rivers
A Brown and A Rainbow from this weekend. Lots of action on Nymphs! As we head into summer the Trout fishing in the Upper Delaware normally falls into a steady reliable routine. Most days there is some surface activity during the early morning hours. The majority of the activity occurs in late afternoon and evening. Sulfurs and Blue WIng Olives will be the main food items now. Isonychia and Cahills will be the larger insects that will be available at times. Overall however c
Fly Fishing Report for the Upper Delaware and Catskill RIvers
WEEKEND OUTLOOK! Anglers planning to fish this coming weekend should have good fishing conditions. The current forecast is a bit vague but it appears that overcast skies with a chance of showers is the prediction. If this holds true the trout should remain active for a longer portion of the day. We are also expecting some cooler air temps. which should limit temperature swings in the rivers. Anglers can expect to find every bit of the Upper Delaware system to be accessible by
Fly Fishing Report for the Upper Delaware and Catskill Rivers
COFFIN FLIES AND HUGE BROWNS! Another Beast from the East! The big bug action continues around the system. Green and Brown Drakes and their respective spinners are the Main Attraction! Last night the Drake emergence continued to slow as the main hatching period is now past it's prime. The Coffinfly and Brown Drake Spinner action was simply amazing with the water totally covering over with these insects just before dark. Surface feeding during the spinner fall was intense and
Fly Fishing Report for the Upper Delaware and Catskill Rivers
BUG WEEK RECAP AND FORWARD LOOK! This past week was a whirlwind at Baxter House. Every year this week is our most booked and requested time as everyone wants to get their crack at the largest insects of the year. We had an incredible number of fly fishermen out this week which included old friends and some new faces that were just getting started with the fly rod. Overall the river conditions, insects and Trout gave us full cooperation for a change. This post will be photo h
Fly Fishing Report for the Upper Delaware and Catskill Rivers
WEEKEND OUTLOOK This weekend is set to be the a great one for DRY FLY fishermen. The big bugs are on the water and the action is pretty reliable from mid afternoon on. The action right around dark has been exceptional! Higher than normal water continues to be present around the system. The Beaverkill, Willowemoc and Upper East Branch will have wading options at this time. Be careful, Wade shallow and don't make any river crossings at this time. With the large insects you can
Fly Fishing Report for the Upper Delaware and Catskill Rivers
BUG WEEK ACTION! Adopt-A-Soldier Outings The action continues to remain hot around the system. The river flows are dropping to a range where wade anglers can get back into the water. Drift boat anglers have the run of the system and good hatches about everywhere. Green and Brown Drakes are still what everyone is chasing. They are emerging well in multiple river sections and with the high water the trout are pounding them. A few areas are far enough along in the hatch that th
