Beaverkill River
river in New York
Runs through Roscoe and Lew Beach with long wadeable pools, pocket water and abundant public fishing easements; excellent for dry-fly and nymphing during spring and fall.
What's working on Beaverkill River
- 01Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are a prime dry fly opportunity, particularly on overcast days.
- 02Mahogany Dun emergences also provide consistent dry fly action.
- 03Subsurface presentations with midge larvae and general mayfly nymphs remain highly effective.
- 04Egg patterns are crucial as trout begin their pre-spawn behaviors.
- 05Streamers, such as olive Woolly Buggers, are excellent for prospecting for larger, aggressive Brown and Rainbow Trout.
Past reports week by week
12 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Mahogany Dun
Mahogany Duns (Paraleptophlebia) are a significant fall mayfly hatch, providing excellent dry fly opportunities for rising trout during their emergence.
Buy at AmazonMidge Larva
Midges are a consistent food source year-round in colder waters, and become increasingly important in the fall as other hatches wane, providing a steady subsurface meal for trout.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Fall is egg season as trout begin their spawning activities. Opportunistic trout will key in on eggs drifting in the current, making this a highly effective pattern.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
Streamers are excellent in the fall for targeting aggressive trout, imitating leeches or baitfish that are active in cooler water. Olive is a versatile color.
Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
This is a versatile general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects and particularly effective for active BWO nymphs, which are prevalent in the fall.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are a key fall hatch on the Beaverkill, especially on overcast days, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Where to fish and who to ask
Beaverkill State Forest Access (Parksville)
Good downstream runs and long wadeable pools favored in low water.
Boresville / Lew Beach Access
Upper Beaverkill reaches with quieter pocket water and wild trout sections.
Roscoe (Trout Town USA) Access
Primary angler hub with multiple public accesses along Main Street in Roscoe.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Trout Town Flies
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What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Beaverkill River.
What flies work best on Beaverkill River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Beaverkill River right now are Mahogany Dun (80% confidence), Midge Larva (80% confidence), Blood Dot Egg (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Beaverkill River?
Beaverkill River holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Beaverkill River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Beaverkill River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.