• print article
    • del.icio.us
    • DIGG
    • facebook
    • Stumbleupon

Top Ten New York Adventures

By Gary Fallesen
Fly-fish the Catskills

Cast a line in the Catskills.

For fly-fishermen, the Catskills are like coming home. After all, the Beaverkill River, which winds through the mountain range, is the birthplace of American fly-fishing. This gorgeous river first attracted attention in the early 1800s, when people uncovered the abundance of brook trout. It quickly grew into a fishing mecca. The Catskills have remained the ultimate fly-fishing pilgrimage, especially at the Junction Pool and where the Upper Beaverkill joins the Willowemoc in downtown Roscoe. Also, a public stretch from Livingston Manor to Roscoe is regarded as a fly-fishing paradise. To avoid the crowds, head up the Willowemoc, the Beaverkill's less-visited twin sister.

Trip Facts

When to go: Year-round

Difficulty rating: Easy




The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.





Compare Rates

Powered by Trip.com

Related Content


advertisement

gear reviews

advertisement

© 1999-2010 Orbitz Away LLC Time Taken: 82 MilliSecs, Stellent Time: 57 MilliSecs, ServerName: egawapp05pp.eg.orbitz.com