Fly fishing inNew York
The Catskills cradle of American dry fly tradition. Legendary waters like the Delaware and Beaverkill.
New York waters
7 rivers, lakes and creeks with fly picks and reports.
Ausable River
Classic Adirondack trout river—upper freestone sections hold wild brook and brown trout; lower sections offer strong hatches and technical dry-fly fishing.
Flows, flies & reports→riverBattenkill River
A freestone river on the NY–VT border famed for large wild browns and an energetic dry-fly fishery; also good for smallmouth later in season.
Flows, flies & reports→riverBeaverkill River
One of the birthplace rivers of American fly fishing—classic Catskills freestone with large stocked and wild trout and extensive public access.
Flows, flies & reports→riverSalmon River (Lake Ontario Tributary)
Premier Lake Ontario tributary for Atlantic salmon, Chinook, coho and steelhead during seasonal runs; also produces resident brown trout in tributaries.
Flows, flies & reports→spring creekSpring Creek (Ithaca)
Small spring-fed creek running through Ithaca with consistent water and good brown trout fishing, especially in urban-accessible reaches.
Flows, flies & reports→riverWest Branch Delaware River
World-class tailwater-style trout fishery below NYC reservoir releases with large browns, rainbows and strong hatches—technical nymphing and dry-fly opportunities.
Flows, flies & reports→creekWillowemoc Creek
Historic Catskills trout creek with productive runs near Livingston Manor and multiple easy-access holes for dry-fly anglers.
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