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Trout Town USA Guides

Status: active | Rating: 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Named after Roscoe's famous moniker. We guide all the classic Catskill waters — Beaverkill, Willowemoc, Junction Pool, and the Mongaup. Traditional Catskill dry fly fishing the way it was meant to be. Bamboo rod rentals available.

Details

  • Species: Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout
  • Tags: Fly Fishing, Wade Fishing, Dry Fly, Freshwater, Intermediate, Advanced, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Half Day, Full Day, Wade Trip, Catch & Release, Gear Provided, Flies / Lures Provided, Shore / Wade Only

Waters Serviced (3)

DestinationType
Beaverkill Riverriver
Willowemoc Creekcreek
Mongaup Riverriver

Affiliated Lodges (2)

Reviews (3)

William Crane5/5Old-school Catskill perfection

Pat ties his own Catskill-style dry flies and they work. Fished the Junction Pool on a June evening — rising fish everywhere. Pat's been doing this for 27 years and every bit of it shows.

Dorothy Keane5/5Bamboo rod experience was magical

Rented one of Pat's bamboo rods for the day. Casting a cane rod on the Beaverkill felt like stepping back in time. Caught a beautiful brown on a Quill Gordon. Unforgettable.

Stuart Fields4/5Classic dry fly day

Pat is a dry fly purist and I respect it. We fished only dries for 8 hours. Didn't catch as many as a nymphing trip but every fish was earned. True Catskill tradition.

FAQ — Trout Town USA Guides

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