Beaver-Del

Beaver-Del sits directly on the East Branch Delaware River in East Branch, New York, a legendary trout stream in the Catskills. The operation offers both waterfront tent sites (from $40/night) and hotel rooms with private baths, plus a full bathhouse and communal lounge with fly-tying bench. Guided trips target rainbow and brown trout year-round via dry fly and wade fishing, with peak seasons in spring and fall when hatches are heaviest; summer shifts focus to smallmouth bass in warmer…

The Beaver-Del offers a year-round fishing experience, with the prime season for trout angling centered around the spring and fall hatches. During spring, the Delaware River system comes alive with insect activity, providing excellent opportunities for dry fly fishing for Rainbow and Brown Trout. As summer progresses, the focus shifts to Smallmouth Bass, which are aggressive and plentiful in the warmer waters, offering exciting action on various fly patterns. Fall brings another surge in trout fishing, with cooler temperatures and migrating fish, making it a prime time for anglers seeking larger specimens before the winter sets in. The lodge also mentions the presence of other species, though specific seasonal peaks for them are not detailed.