East Branch Delaware River
Type: river_section | Status: complete | Country: US / New York
Tailwater below Pepacton Reservoir with wild brown and rainbow trout.
Tags: tailwater, wild-trout
Fishable Species in East Branch Delaware River
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Category | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | Salvelinus fontinalis | freshwater | JFMAMJJASOND |
| Brown Trout | Salmo trutta | freshwater | JFMAMJJASOND |
| Rainbow Trout | Oncorhynchus mykiss | freshwater | JFMAMJJASOND |
Best East Branch Delaware River Fishing Lodges
| Name | Type | Tags | Guides | Booking | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock House Inn | historic_property | — | No | book_direct | — |
| East Branch Hideaway | cabin | — | No | external_link | — |
| West Branch Angler & Resort | resort | fly-fishing, wade-fishing, spin-fishing, freshwater, riverside, family-friendly, mountains, temperate, beginner, intermediate, advanced, seasoned-vet, spring, summer, autumn, winter, year-round, couples, families-with-kids, big-groups, canoeing-kayaking, restaurant, fly-shop, gear-rental, wifi, parking | Yes | book_direct | 7 mi |
| Margaretville Mountain Inn | resort | spin-fishing, lake-fishing, freshwater, family-friendly, mountains, temperate, beginner, intermediate, spring, summer, autumn, winter, year-round, families-with-kids, non-fishing-partners, hiking, swimming, restaurant, pool, hot-tub, wifi, parking | No | book_direct | 12.4 mi |
| Al's Wild Trout | fishing_lodge | fly-fishing, wade-fishing, freshwater, riverside, rustic, independent, mountains, temperate, intermediate, advanced, seasoned-vet, spring, summer, autumn, solo-travelers, first-time-anglers, fly-shop, parking | Yes | book_direct | 0.1 mi |
Fishing Guides in East Branch Delaware River
| Name | Guide | Experience | Rating | Tags | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Outfitters | Nick Ferrara | 13 yrs | 4.5 (2) | float-trip, gear-provided, freshwater, intermediate, half-day, full-day, center-console, trolling, spin-fishing, drift-boat, advanced, nymphing, year-round, fly-fishing | Yes |
| Deposit Fly Shop & Guide Service | Steve Harmon | 30 yrs | 4.7 (3) | float-trip, flies-provided, wade-trip, gear-provided, freshwater, streamer, intermediate, half-day, full-day, beginner, drift-boat, dry-fly, advanced, nymphing, wade-fishing, year-round, fly-fishing | Yes |
| Delaware River Drift Trips | Mike Castellano | 15 yrs | 4.5 (2) | first-time-anglers, lunch-included, float-trip, flies-provided, gear-provided, freshwater, instructional, intermediate, full-day, multi-day, family-friendly, beginner, drift-boat, fly-fishing | Yes |
| Pepacton Reservoir Charters | Rick Delgado | 20 yrs | 4 (3) | autumn, gear-provided, freshwater, intermediate, half-day, spring, full-day, center-console, trolling, spin-fishing, family-friendly, beginner, summer | Yes |
| Delaware River Kayak Fishing | Alexis Hammond | 5 yrs | 4.5 (2) | transportation, autumn, gear-provided, freshwater, intermediate, half-day, spring, full-day, spin-fishing, beginner, fly-fishing, summer, kayak | No |
| West Branch Anglers | Jeff Dugan | 25 yrs | 4.7 (3) | catch-and-release, lunch-included, float-trip, gear-provided, freshwater, streamer, intermediate, full-day, drift-boat, dry-fly, advanced, nymphing, year-round, fly-fishing | Yes |
| Margaretville Fly Fishing | Ed Sweeney | 21 yrs | 4.7 (3) | float-trip, wade-trip, gear-provided, freshwater, winter, streamer, intermediate, half-day, full-day, drift-boat, dry-fly, advanced, nymphing, year-round, fly-fishing | Yes |
Other Fishing Destinations Near East Branch Delaware River
| Name | Type | Distance | Est. Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💧 | Pepacton Reservoir | reservoir | — | — |
| 🌍 | Catskill Mountains | region colloquial | — | — |
| 🌊 | West Branch Delaware River | river section | — | — |
| 🌊 | Delaware River | river | < 1 mi | ~1 min |
| 🌊 | Upper Delaware River | river section | < 1 mi | ~1 min |
| 🌊 | Lower Beaverkill | river section | < 1 mi | ~1 min |
| 🌊 | Beaverkill River | river | < 1 mi | ~1 min |
| 🏘️ | Hancock | city | < 1 mi | ~1 min |
| 🌊 | Upper Beaverkill | river section | 7.5 mi | ~15 min |
| 🏛️ | Delaware County | county | 8.1 mi | ~16 min |
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