West Branch: Trout Camp
It was an amazing two days at Old Souls Trout Camp on the West Branch of the Delaware river! Anything that could happen, happened – waiting out a heavy thunderstorm for two hours at camp, catching beautiful rainbows down deep on size 20 nymphs, and of course great times with a good buddy! There were a few lost fish and one broken hook (I’ll be…
Colder Waters
Well, it’s safe to say that we are in the heat of summer and trout fishing gets tougher here in the Catskills! Water temperature rises and some waters are only fishable early morning, if at all. Don’t be afraid to explore some new territory – head to the West Branch of the Delaware, bass fish a pond, or head to small water and find some…
Esopus Update
A quick update on the Esopus… As I write this, the Esopus at Coldbrook is running at 418cfs and hit 66 degrees. Thankfully some cooler rain and lower air temperature is helping us out, but please be mindful of water temperature midday into evening. Carry a thermometer and when waters are nearing 68 degrees, head upstream or find cooler water. The portal is currently releasing…