July 2008 Archives
Flows and Water Conditions: 1340 CFS- 41.8 (° F)
Hatch Report: nymphs, caddis, spinners, sulphers, olives
Fishing Report:
Unlike the other Catskill streams the Main Stem is running clear. The run off from last week had little effect aside from bringing the river up in terms of volume. Although the river is up it is still in great condition for wading. November is typically the month when waders will find good concentrations of trout in the large riffles. Large nymphs and streamers worked through these areas should produce some good action. As Fall turns to winter fishing on the Main Stem will continue to be good for those willing to make the trip. Tight Lines
River Info:
.The main stem begins at its famous Junction Pool in Hancock, New York. This pool is where the East and the West branches of the Delaware join, forming the main river. The cold water, or cold-water zone, runs some 27 miles down to Callicoon. The main stem is made up of long, slow moving pools that are interrupted by shallow, faster moving riffles. These riffles are valuable to fly fishermen, since they are well aerated and contain many insects for trout to feed on. The riffles are from one to three feet deep and are made of gravel and small stones.
Flows and Water Conditions: 555 CFS 43.7 F
Hatch Report: sulphers, small olives, spinners, caddis, nymphs, light cahill, pontamanthus
Fishing Report:
The Beaverkill is running high and off color. Rain and snow melt from last week have turned the clear creek of weeks past into a swift green torrent. At the current flows wading can be dangerous and fishing unproductive. For anglers up for a challenge, streamers and large nymphs should be the best producers. Focus efforts on eddies or other slack water in close proximity to good current. High flows send trout into holding areas where they can exert minimal energy and still ambush prey that is washed their way. Temperatures this week should warm to the low sixties; so it’s not a bad idea to get out and hit the river before the real cold weather pushes in. Tight Lines
River Info:
The Beaverkill River is located in the South Central part of New York State. One of the most famous rivers in the Northeast, it flows almost 44 miles through the Catskill Mountains until it joins the East Branch of the Delaware. The upper 27 miles of the river are known as the Upper Beaverkill. This part of the river is narrow, steep, and very rocky. The first five miles are from 5 to 25 feet wide. This section consists of small pools and pocket water. The Upper Beaverkill is well shaded and has many cold springs, which keep its deep bedrock pools cold all year round. The next stretch of the upper part is from the Balsam Lake outlet down to Shin Creek at Lew Beach. This 12-mile stretch is from 20 to 60 feet wide. Here, there are more medium-sized pools that are separated by shallow riffle sections. Jones Falls is the most prominent feature in this section of the river. It is located about two miles above Turnwood, where it plunges 30 to 40 feet into a deep pool. Below the Horton no-kill section, the remaining six miles of the river are wide, slow-moving, and are generally shallow.
Key Flies: Clousers, seducers, spoon flies, and poppers
Flats News:
Fishing Report:
This is the time of the year that flats fishermen live for on the middle Texas Coast. The winds are subsiding and the bay waters are generally clear. The bull reds have started their annual migration and there are some real bruisers up on the flats. With the cooler weather it is important to start the mornings close to some deeper water. This can be in the form of channels or bottoms that consist primarily of dark mud. The best action has been on a mix of sand and grass. Good reports are coming out of the back lakes such as Pringle and Contee. Tight Lines
Marine Synopsis:
A weak low will slowly lift northeast from off the New Jersey coast this morning...to the Gulf of Maine by this evening. A strong cold front will slowly approach from the west Friday night and Saturday...then cross the tri-state Saturday night. Weak high pressure will build in from the southwest Sunday and Sunday night. An Alberta clipper system will then approach from the west Monday...and drag its trailing cold front through the region Monday night. Canadian high pressure then builds in for the middle of the week.
Fishing Report:
The National Weather Service has issued a small craft advisory for New York Harbor. Despite the poor weather the fishing is solid. Large schools of bunker abound and there are the occasional schools of herring. Strippers have been caught using both surface and subsurface presentations. Overall the average size is good and there is always the chance for hooking into a real bruiser out there. Don’t forget to key in on the birds. Tight Lines
Flows and Water Conditions: 333 CFS 43.4 (° F)
Hatch Report: nymphs, small olives, caddis, spinners, light cahills, pontamanthus
Report:
The green water color this week is a subtle reminder of the light rains and snow flurries of last week. Whenever the stream is off color the first pattern to try should be a streamer. Afternoon temperatures this week are in the low sixties. If there is some cloud cover, expect isolated olive hatches towards the early evening hours. The scenery along the Willowemoc has changed dramatically in the last week. All the trees have dropped their leaves; there is a sense of urgency to prepare for the real onset of winter. Flyfishermen remember that for the trout this is probably the best time of year. The flows are constant and there is no longer a threat of warm water. The trout will be feeding; the question is whether or not anybody will be out to catch them. Tight Lines
River Info:
The Willowemoc Creek is 26.7 miles long, which can be broken into three distinct sections. The upper section of the Willowemoc runs from Fir Brook down to the Village of Willowemoc. The middle section follows from the Village of Willowemoc to Livingston Manor, and the lower section continues below Livingston Manor to where it meets the Beaverkill at "Junction Pool" in Roscoe. Each section of river has its own charming characteristics and type of fishing. The upper portion of the Willow ranges from 10- to 15-feet wide, with small clear pools and silted bottoms, and is perfect for the small-stream angler. The middle section of river begins to widen from 20 to 50 feet. This part begins in the Village of Willowemoc and ends in Livingston Manor. The base of this portion is made up of small boulders and gravel, with some faster-moving water and larger pools. Brown trout begin to appear in this section of the creek. The lower section of the Willowemoc becomes even wider, opening up to 100 feet in spots. This section has a good mixture of riffles and large pools that resemble the larger Catskill rivers.
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