Anybody have any tips? We're new to the area, fishing a ton in NJ. Looking specifically for areas / rivers / places to check out. The harder to get to, the better, want this to be an adventure. If you feel more comfortable with a PM please do. I am happy to share some native trout spots in NJ, that are very productive, as a "trade". I know sometimes people are hesistant to share their spots. We're not meat fishermen and we are only gonna be in Roscoe for one weekend (first weekend in May). Thanks guys!!
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Trip to Roscoe NY for a weekend
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lightenup
A fan of Boobery
Mr. Jesse, I spent a weekend in Roscoe in the fall...don't go to the Roscoe diner...drive east to Livingston Manor..the diner on the right is smaller. authentic and way better.....
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Nirvana
What would YOU know about which diner is better?
lightenup
A fan of Boobery
I have been know to dabble in the culinary arts.....
mob201
Joe's Hopper
I'd probably stick to the Beaverkill - the trout are more obliging and greater in number. The East Branch can put a dent in the ego, which doesn't necessarily make for a fun weekend. It is more scenic though, in my opinion.
As for spots, the Beaverkill will be crowded close to the public access points that time of year. Just pick one and start walking till you find your own spot. There's plenty of nice water - most guys don't like to "explore" as you put it, so use that to your advantage.
As for spots, the Beaverkill will be crowded close to the public access points that time of year. Just pick one and start walking till you find your own spot. There's plenty of nice water - most guys don't like to "explore" as you put it, so use that to your advantage.
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Nirvana
I bet you're one of those guys who pronounce culinary, "kyool in ary".
Thanks for the advice here. The beaverkill is very long on the map. Any specific sections where we could park and hike in? I know that many rivers in NJ look so good on the map, but then large stretches are private, or otherwise posted. Or they look good on the map then they have a bunch of houses and civilization around them. Any thoughts?
lightenup
A fan of Boobery
decker1313
New member
http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/pfrbeaverkill.pdf
Take a look at this. I would also pop into Catskill Flies and ask them for some advice. They have a bunch of maps on their website as well.
Take a look at this. I would also pop into Catskill Flies and ask them for some advice. They have a bunch of maps on their website as well.
That map was a HUGE help. Thank you!
Rusty Spinner
Active member
Within an hour's drive from Roscoe is more trout water than you could fish in ten lifetimes. Don't forget the Willowemoc either. And if you're into fly fishing history, a trip to the Catskills Fly Fishing Museum is in order, especially if you have a bad weather day and the fish aren't cooperating. Most of the tribs to the bigger rivers are full of native brookies if you want some small stream fishing and lower pressured waters. You're going to be there during the Hendrickson hatch and it will be crowded pretty much everywhere, but you'll still find a lot of open water.
http://www.catskillflyfishing.org/
http://www.catskillflyfishing.org/
NJpatbee
Can be found on NJ/NY/PA waters!
If you don't have to go on a weekend you will be better off. The better known pools on the Beaverkill will be crowded on weekends, and I agree with Rusty to check out the Willowemoc. There are plenty of small brook trout feeders as was previously stated, but if you are going got drive the 2 hours I would make the best of the larger waters if they are flowing well. NJ has a good selection of brook trout WTS waters that I spend a lot of time on, and although they are fewer, they areas good as the Catskills, so if the water conditions allow, experience the Beaverkill, Willowemoc, or drive a little to the East or West Branch to get some excellent hatches.
My buddy got a house for the weekend in Monticello for free, so we're looking to take advantage of it. gonna go down midday Fri and stay till Sunday.
How does the fishing in the catskills compare to NJ? We're used to mostly smaller WTS in NJ, but some fishing in the pequest, musky, and SBR.
I am not an expert in the area but have some experience. Don't be afraid to go away from the popular pools on the Beaverkill. There are a lot of really nice runs and riffles that don't get anywhere near the pressure that the pools do. The Willowemoc is smaller and I seem to remember that there was more posted water than the Beaverkill. It's tough to compare the Catskills to NJ, the population densities are so different. Most of the Catskills are pretty rural and a significant part of their economy is tourism of one sort or another. Just standing in the rivers and fishing, the Beaverkill is about the size of the Musky, the Willowemoc is maybe more like the Pequest or South Branch. However there are a lot more wild and holdover fish in the Catskills in my experience due to the better water quality and generally lower summer water temperatures.
Steve
Steve
Rusty Spinner
Active member
Unfortunately, there is no comparison. The insect hatches in the Catskills are unrivaled to here in NJ, hence more and larger trout in NY than here in NJ. The Beaverkill is a bigger river than any trout stream in NJ, including the Musky, but it's much smaller than the East or West Branches or the upper mainstem which are huge by comparison in most places. As others said, this is 9 foot 5 weight water for the most part. The Willow is a bit more like a NJ trout stream in size and flows.
mob201
Joe's Hopper
Whoa, hold the phone. You'll be in Monticello? There's great water way closer than Roscoe or the Upper Delaware area. A couple people on this board take a... shall we say, proprietary interest in said water, so I'll PM you.
Thank you!!
Rusty Spinner
Active member
Yes, what he said. Also for what it's worth, Monticello is a horrible little town. No offense to your friend that has a place there, but you won't want to spend a lot of time there. It's the poster child for Welfare America, unfortunately. It's better days were 100 years ago....but tons of nearby trouty water to explore including what you were PMed about.
I was thinking of trying the N Gorge tomorrow if the flows drop below 500. Has anyone fished it this early? Is it there typically still snow there due to it's protected nature?
Also would appreciate some direction to those tribs or that nice water near Monticello.
Was thinking about Roundout Creek, but have never been there.
I hit the Monocacy Creek in PA last week. Lots of BWOs in the air and plenty of little wild Browns.
Also would appreciate some direction to those tribs or that nice water near Monticello.
Was thinking about Roundout Creek, but have never been there.
I hit the Monocacy Creek in PA last week. Lots of BWOs in the air and plenty of little wild Browns.
mob201
Joe's Hopper
Two years ago this June, I found myself stranded at a strip club in Monticello between the hours of 4am and 5:30am wondering whether my friend had been robbed, murdered and dumped in the woods. True story... but one for another time. (and place)
Anyway, this kind of thing is pretty much par for the course in places like Monticello and Ellensville. But having said that, if your friend has a nice cabin or lake house off the main drag, you can happily spend a weekend there fishing and hiking and barbecuing without finding yourself a pixelated bystander in a Catskills-themed episode of cops. There are parts of Monticello where you can easily forget that Monticello exists. Those are the good parts.
JOE.T
Dry Flies Only
Surfs up on most of the rivers in the the Catskills -check flows before fishing especially if you've never been there before. Catskillflies in Roscoe can advise you.
