Ausable River, West Branch
Battenkill
Beaverkill
Cattaraugus
Delaware River, East Branch
Delaware River, Main Stem
Delaware River, West Branch
Esopus Creek
Gardiners Bay
Long Island South Shore
Montauk, Eastern Long Island To Rhode Island
Neversink River
New York Harbor
Salmon River
Saranac River
Schoharie Creek
Willowemoc Creek
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| Lodge at Glendorn |
| Alberto Rey |
Water flow:
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 40 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: Afternoons
Best stretch: Rt. 5 Bridge to first impassible point by migrating fish.
Best access point: Rt. 5 Bridge
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
none at this time.
Fish species: Steelhead, Smallmouth Bass
Fishing season: October-April
Nearest airport: Buffalo, NY
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 10' 7 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: PowerTaper WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line
Near Dunkirk Harbor off of Rt. 5 in Western New York.
Swinging streamers during high water conditions. Also, egg patterns under an indicator.
Winter like temps and above average water conditions should bring some fish in to the smaller tribs. Look for fresh fish entering creeks in higher water.
