Mongaup River
Type: river | Status: minimum | Country: US / New York
Sullivan County tailwater below the Mongaup Falls reservoir system. Known for brown trout and challenging access.
Tags: tailwater, brown-trout, remote
Best Mongaup River Fishing Lodges
| Name | Type | Tags | Guides | Booking | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County Sportsman's Lodge | fishing_lodge | — | Yes | book_direct | — |
| Mongaup River Outpost | outpost | — | Yes | request_quote | — |
Fishing Guides in Mongaup River
| Name | Guide | Experience | Rating | Tags | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan County Bass Fishing | Darnell Washington | 11 yrs | 4 (2) | fly-fishing, spin-fishing, topwater, live-bait, freshwater, beginner, intermediate, summer, autumn, half-day, full-day, wade-trip, gear-provided, shore-only | No |
| Mongaup River Guide Service | Dave Brennan | 16 yrs | 4.7 (3) | fly-fishing, wade-fishing, dry-fly, sight-fishing, freshwater, advanced, spring, summer, autumn, half-day, full-day, wade-trip, catch-and-release, shore-only | Yes |
| Trout Town USA Guides | Pat Sheehan | 27 yrs | 4.7 (3) | fly-fishing, wade-fishing, dry-fly, freshwater, intermediate, advanced, spring, summer, autumn, half-day, full-day, wade-trip, catch-and-release, gear-provided, flies-provided, shore-only | Yes |
Other Fishing Destinations Near Mongaup River
| Name | Type | Distance | Est. Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌊 | Delaware River | river | 4.2 mi | ~8 min |
| 🏛️ | Sullivan County | county | 4.4 mi | ~9 min |
| 🌊 | Neversink River | river | 7.9 mi | ~16 min |
| 🌍 | Catskill Mountains | region colloquial | 11.9 mi | ~24 min |
| 🌊 | Upper Delaware River | river section | 13.5 mi | ~27 min |
| 🌊 | Willowemoc Creek | creek | 13.7 mi | ~27 min |
| 🏘️ | Livingston Manor | city | 14.4 mi | ~29 min |
| 🌊 | Rondout Creek | creek | 16.4 mi | ~33 min |
| 🏘️ | Roscoe | city | 18.4 mi | ~37 min |
| 🌊 | Lower Beaverkill | river section | 18.5 mi | ~37 min |
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