West Branch Anglers

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  "name": "West Branch Anglers",
  "guideName": "Jeff Dugan",
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  "bio": "Tailwater specialists on the West Branch Delaware below Cannonsville Dam. Cold-water releases create year-round trout fishing unmatched in the Northeast. We run drift boats daily from April through November and offer winter nymphing clinics.",
  "yearsExperience": 25,
  "city": "Deposit",
  "stateProvince": "NY",
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  "status": "active",
  "createdAt": "2026-03-23T22:16:17.655Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-29T16:38:42.883Z",
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      "authorName": "Robert Kim",
      "rating": 5,
      "title": "Master of the West Branch",
      "body": "Jeff has been guiding this water for 25 years and it shows. He read every seam perfectly. We landed over 20 fish including a gorgeous 22-inch brown.",
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      "authorName": "Dan Mitchell",
      "rating": 5,
      "title": "Best tailwater guide in the region",
      "body": "Booked a winter nymphing trip. Cold but incredible fishing. Jeff knew exactly where the fish were holding. Would book again in a heartbeat.",
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      "authorName": "Alison Porter",
      "rating": 4,
      "title": "Great drift boat experience",
      "body": "Smooth float, great instruction. Water was a bit high but Jeff adjusted and we still caught fish. Lunch on the river was a nice touch.",
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      "question": "Why is the West Branch so special?",
      "answer": "The West Branch Delaware below Cannonsville Dam is a cold-water tailwater — dam releases keep water temperatures in the 40s-50s even in summer. This creates year-round trout habitat and prolific insect hatches. It's the closest thing to a Western tailwater in the Northeast.",
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      "question": "Do you guide in winter?",
      "answer": "Yes — the West Branch fishes year-round thanks to the cold dam releases. Winter nymphing can be excellent on warmer days when midges hatch. We run clinics from December through March for anglers who want to extend their season.",
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      "question": "How far in advance should I book?",
      "answer": "Peak season (May-June) books 2-3 months out. Weekends fill fastest. Weekdays are easier to get, especially in July-August and fall. Winter trips are usually available on short notice.",
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      "name": "West Branch Delaware River",
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      "slug": "brown-trout",
      "commonName": "Brown Trout",
      "category": "freshwater",
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      "notes": "Trophy tailwater browns to 24 inches"
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      "commonName": "Rainbow Trout",
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      "notes": "Year-round in cold releases"
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