Ashokan Bass Guides

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  "name": "Ashokan Bass Guides",
  "guideName": "Marcus Greene",
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  "bio": "Smallmouth bass specialists on the Ashokan Reservoir and lower Esopus Creek. We fish topwater in summer and jigs in fall. Kayak and boat trips available. A different side of Catskill fishing most people never see.",
  "yearsExperience": 7,
  "city": "Shokan",
  "stateProvince": "NY",
  "countryCode": "US",
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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": "Derek Whitfield",
      "rating": 5,
      "title": "Topwater bass action was insane",
      "body": "Marcus put us on an early morning topwater bite that was nonstop. Smallmouth smashing poppers on the reservoir. Different than typical Catskill trout fishing but incredible.",
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      "authorName": "Jen Castellani",
      "rating": 4,
      "title": "Fun kayak trip",
      "body": "Kayak bass fishing on Ashokan was a blast. Marcus is clearly passionate about warmwater fishing. Caught my first smallmouth on a fly.",
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    {
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      "question": "Is the Ashokan Reservoir open to fishing?",
      "answer": "Yes — the Ashokan Reservoir is open to shore fishing and non-motorized boats (kayaks, canoes) with a free NYC DEP access permit. We provide kayaks and all gear. It's an incredible and underutilized fishery.",
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      "question": "What's the best time for bass on Ashokan?",
      "answer": "Smallmouth bass fishing peaks from late May through October. Early morning topwater action in June-July is the highlight. Fall jig fishing in September-October produces the biggest fish of the year.",
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      "notes": "Topwater and jig fishing"
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      "notes": "Occasional holdovers in tributaries"
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