Neversink Gorge Guides

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  "name": "Neversink Gorge Guides",
  "guideName": "Charlie Roth",
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  "bio": "The Neversink River is one of the last truly wild trout streams in the Catskills. We guide wade-only trips through the gorge and into the upper headwaters where native brook trout still thrive. Small groups, minimal impact.",
  "yearsExperience": 14,
  "city": "Claryville",
  "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": "Keith Lawson",
      "rating": 5,
      "title": "Wild brook trout paradise",
      "body": "Charlie took us into the gorge where we caught native brookies all day. Stunning scenery, no other anglers. This is what fishing should be.",
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      "authorName": "Sophie Grant",
      "rating": 4,
      "title": "Beautiful but demanding",
      "body": "The hike in is real — bring good boots. But the fishing is worth it. Caught a dozen brookies on dry flies. Charlie is a genuine conservationist.",
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      "question": "How difficult is the hike into the gorge?",
      "answer": "The hike into the Neversink Gorge is moderate — about 1.5 miles with some steep sections and rocky footing. Good hiking boots or wading boots with felt soles are essential. We take it at your pace and the scenery alone is worth the effort.",
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      "question": "Are the brook trout really native?",
      "answer": "Yes — the upper Neversink holds a genetically distinct population of native eastern brook trout. These fish have been in these streams since the last ice age. We practice strict catch-and-release with barbless hooks to protect them.",
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      "notes": "Native Neversink strain"
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