Catskill Flies Lodge
Type: fishing_lodge | Status: published | Tier: standard | Fishiness: 5/5
Purpose-built fly fishing lodge in Livingston Manor with tying benches, casting pond, and Willowemoc access.
Catskill Flies Lodge is a purpose-built fly fishing lodge in Livingston Manor, designed from the ground up by anglers who wanted to create the ultimate Catskills fishing base camp. The lodge features a professional tying room with Renzetti vises and full material stations, a stocked casting pond for practicing your double haul, and an on-site fly shop carrying local patterns and premium gear. The Willowemoc Creek is a short walk away, and the Beaverkill is a quick drive over the ridge. The lodge runs a structured guide program, daily fishing reports, and evening programs including tying demonstrations and local entomology talks.
Details
- Tags: Fly Fishing, Wade Fishing, Freshwater, Riverside, Boutique, Mountains, Temperate, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Seasoned Vet, Spring, Summer, Autumn, First-Time Anglers, Solo Travelers, Tackle Shop / Fly Shop, Wifi, Parking
- Has Guides: Yes
- Booking: book_direct (https://www.catskillflies.com/reservations)
- Address: 55 Fly Fisher Lane, Livingston Manor, US-NY 12758
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Logistics: Nearest airport: Stewart International Airport (SWF). Drive from NYC: 2 hours
- Provides Gear: Yes — Included: Tying materials and vises, Casting pond rods, Practice flies. Rentals: Fly rods, Reels, Waders, Boots
Photos (4)
- catskill-flies-lodge hero image — /images/accommodations/catskill-flies-lodge/hero.jpg
- Lodge exterior with casting pond — /images/accommodations/catskill-flies-lodge/lodge.jpg
- Professional tying room with Renzetti vises — /images/accommodations/catskill-flies-lodge/tying-room.jpg
- Practice casting pond at sunset — /images/accommodations/catskill-flies-lodge/casting-pond.jpg
FAQ — Catskill Flies Lodge
Linked Destinations (3)
| Name | Type | Relationship | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverkill River | river | nearby | 4.4 mi |
| Livingston Manor | city | nearby | 0.2 mi |
| Willowemoc Creek | creek | nearby | 0.2 mi |
Species (2)
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | Salmo trutta | freshwater |
| Brook Trout | Salvelinus fontinalis | freshwater |
Rooms (5)
| Name | Sleeps | Bed Config | Bathrooms | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Room | 2 | 1 King | 1.0 | No |
| Dry Fly Room | 2 | 1 Queen | 1.0 | No |
| Nymph Room | 2 | 1 Queen | 1.0 | Yes |
| Streamer Suite | 3 | 1 King + 1 Twin | 1.5 | No |
| Emerger Bunk | 4 | 2 Bunks (4 twins) | 1.0 | No |
Reviews (4)
From the casting pond to the tying room to the evening entomology talks — every detail is designed for fly anglers. I improved my casting, learned to tie two new patterns, and caught fish on the Willowemoc every day. The Hatch Room is worth the upgrade for the creek view and built-in tying desk.
I'm a beginner fly fisher and was nervous about coming to a 'serious' lodge. The staff were incredibly welcoming and the casting pond was a game-changer for building my confidence before hitting the creek. The daily fishing reports helped me know where to go and what to use.
Professional-grade tying setup with Renzetti vises and every material you could want. I spent rainy afternoons tying patterns suggested by the guides, then went out and caught fish on them. That feedback loop is addictive. Meals were hearty and well-timed around fishing windows.
The morning fishing report is invaluable — conditions, hatch predictions, and where to fish. The evening programs ranged from entomology talks to a local historian discussing the Catskill fly fishing tradition. It felt like a fishing retreat, not just a lodge. Minor gripe: the Emerger Bunk is fine but the shared bathroom situation isn't ideal.
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