East Branch Outfitters

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  "name": "East Branch Outfitters",
  "guideName": "Nick Ferrara",
  "slug": "east-branch-outfitters",
  "bio": "Based in Downsville at the headwaters of the East Branch Delaware. We guide the East Branch tailwater below Pepacton Dam and the upper main stem. Drift boat and wade trips. Also offering Pepacton Reservoir trolling trips for trophy browns.",
  "yearsExperience": 13,
  "city": "Downsville",
  "stateProvince": "NY",
  "countryCode": "US",
  "isVerified": true,
  "status": "active",
  "createdAt": "2026-03-23T22:16:17.655Z",
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-29T16:38:42.883Z",
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      "guideId": "3648df22-910c-4c91-b367-0f0f81673b35",
      "authorName": "Steve Morales",
      "rating": 5,
      "title": "East Branch tailwater is underrated",
      "body": "Nick knows the East Branch below Pepacton like the back of his hand. We caught fish all day on tiny midges in January. Most people don't realize this water fishes year-round.",
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      "createdAt": "2026-03-29T16:38:43.447Z",
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      "authorName": "Emily Warren",
      "rating": 4,
      "title": "Reservoir trolling surprise",
      "body": "Booked the Pepacton trolling trip as a change of pace. Caught a beautiful 24-inch brown on a spoon. Nick runs a clean, professional boat operation.",
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      "slug": "freshwater",
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    {
      "slug": "year-round",
      "name": "Year-Round",
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    {
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      "slug": "drift-boat",
      "name": "Drift Boat",
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      "question": "What's the difference between the East and West Branch?",
      "answer": "Both are tailwaters below Catskill reservoirs, but the East Branch (below Pepacton Dam) tends to be warmer and more variable than the West Branch. It fishes differently — more freestone character with great hatch activity. We love it for its underdog quality.",
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      "question": "Do you offer reservoir trolling trips?",
      "answer": "Yes — Pepacton Reservoir trolling is a big part of our operation. We target trophy brown trout, smallmouth bass, and walleye from a fully rigged boat. Trolling is a great option for anglers who want to cover water and target big fish.",
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      "name": "East Branch Delaware River",
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      "name": "Pepacton Reservoir",
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  "species": [
    {
      "slug": "brown-trout",
      "commonName": "Brown Trout",
      "category": "freshwater",
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      "notes": "East Branch tailwater and reservoir trolling"
    },
    {
      "slug": "rainbow-trout",
      "commonName": "Rainbow Trout",
      "category": "freshwater",
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    },
    {
      "slug": "walleye",
      "commonName": "Walleye",
      "category": "freshwater",
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      "notes": "Pepacton spring run"
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  "avgRating": 4.5,
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