Willowemoc River: November 14th
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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