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What a difference a day makes! Water levels on area rivers and streams had been dropping slowly but steadily for days and weeks – on Saturday afternoon the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls was flowing … more
Last week’s unseasonable 80+ degree weather was an unexpected taste of mid-summer, but thankfully should revert to more spring-like moderate temperatures this week. Stream levels are low … more
The first full week of the trout fishing season here in the Catskills saw a mixed bag of weather – from the rainy-day season opener, through a few days of unseasonable mid-70s, back to chilly … more
Saturday morning, the opening of the new trout fishing season, dawned under foggy, overcast and rainy skies – we were awakened at 4:00 am by torrential downpours pounding on the metal roof … more
April 1- a date many look forward to during the long, cold winter, that for generations has brought with it the promises of spring and the hope of catching trout. From as far back as I can remember, … more
This past weekend brought the first frost to our garden - not a killing frost, but the first harbinger of more to come. Autumn is beginning to show a bit more this week, with muted orange, yellow and … more
Autumn has arrived right on schedule with a chill in the air and light frosts in the higher elevations; in many houses wisps of smoke from chimneys and furnaces were visible in the early dawning … more
An exciting event, the Catskill Fly-Tyers’ Roundtable, was hosted by the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum on Saturday, September 24, 2022 . Sponsored by the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild, … more
On Saturday September 18, 2022 the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum held its 5th annual Emerging Anglers Dinner at the Beaverkill Valley Inn. With more than 100 attendees filling the tent, … more
After receiving a summer’s worth of rain in just a couple of days, trout fishers are out on the rivers again. Many old-timers looked forward to a rising river to try their luck, knowing that … more
Continuing from last week - the discussion of dry fly fishing as we know it today originated in England in the mid-1880s, but it wasn’t until the early 1900s that American fishermen really … more
When most people think of fly fishing, it is dry fly-fishing that comes to mind.   Despite the three other methods of fly-fishing, namely wet fly, nymph and streamer fishing, for which no … more
On Friday we enjoyed a pleasant day at the “Little World’s Fair” in Grahamsville, watching the 4-H horse show, walking through the barns and seeing the animals and agricultural … more
We who reside in the Catskills relish the cool, clean air, green mountainsides and sparkling clear water. We should never become complacent, believing these lovely vistas that attracted us will … more
Over the first weekend of August, the place to be was at the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum, situated along the banks of the Willowemoc at 1031 Old Route 17, Livingston Manor, which hosted … more
Thanks to intermittent rain showers, we have managed to stay above drought conditions, with last Tuesday’s flows registering above average. By Sunday afternoon, however, the Beaverkill at Cooks … more
Despite the heavy deluges of rain that fell over the last week or two, our rivers and streams continue to be at a lower flow. On Sunday afternoon, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls registered 98.1 cubic … more
It has been a wonderful summer weekend here in the Catskills – warm and sunny with no rain after the deluges of last week – enough dry days to make hay and catch up on all those outdoor … more
This past weekend, the second weekend in July, had to be the best weekend of the year! The weather was just perfect for outdoor activities – warm sun with cooling breezes and no rainstorms to … more
Recently, members of the New York State Outdoor Writers Association (NYSOWA) traveled to the Roscoe/Livingston Manor area for its four-day annual Spring Safari. Founded in 1967, the NYSOWA is a … more
It’s Summertime! Graduations have taken place, school is out, and life in the Catskills settles into a new mode. We certainly have been on a roller-coaster as far as weather and temperatures … more
This past week in an attempt to access a pool on the Willowemoc, it was very surprising to find that it was almost impossible to walk to the river on paths that are normally well-worn by this time of … more
Fishing conditions have improved, as our area rivers and streams received a welcome addition of water thanks to heavy rainfalls over the past several days. Previously, water levels had been below … more
It’s been a lovely month of May to be outdoors, with peaceful green vistas, the fragrance of the blooming flowers and the sweet sounds of the songbirds. Memorial Day weekend kicks off the … more
The Festival of the Founding Fish was celebrated this weekend in lively manner in the Delaware River communities of Port Jervis, Barryville, Narrowsburg, Cochecton, Callicoon and Hancock, with music, … more
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