Pepacton Reservoir Charters

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  "name": "Pepacton Reservoir Charters",
  "guideName": "Rick Delgado",
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  "bio": "Trolling and spin fishing on Pepacton Reservoir, the largest body of water in the Catskills. We target brown trout, smallmouth bass, and walleye from a 21-foot center console. No fly fishing experience needed — this is boat fishing at its finest.",
  "yearsExperience": 20,
  "city": "Margaretville",
  "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": "Frank DiNapoli",
      "rating": 5,
      "title": "Trophy brown from the reservoir",
      "body": "Rick put us on a 26-inch brown trout trolling a Rapala over a deep point. Biggest trout I've ever caught. The reservoir is an underrated fishery.",
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      "authorName": "Anne Kowalski",
      "rating": 4,
      "title": "Great day on the water",
      "body": "Caught walleye and smallmouth all morning. Rick knows the reservoir structure inside and out. Very family-friendly operation.",
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      "authorName": "Tim Brodsky",
      "rating": 3,
      "title": "Slow fishing but nice boat",
      "body": "Tough day — water was warm and fish were deep. Rick worked hard to find fish. Boat was comfortable and well-equipped. Would try again in cooler weather.",
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      "question": "What kind of boat do you use?",
      "answer": "We run a 21-foot center console rigged for trolling with downriggers, planer boards, and a full electronics suite including side-scan sonar. Comfortable seating for up to 4 anglers. All tackle and bait provided.",
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      "question": "Do I need a boat launch permit?",
      "answer": "Pepacton Reservoir requires a NYC DEP access permit, which is free but must be obtained in advance. We handle the logistics — just let us know if you need help getting your permit before the trip.",
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      "question": "Can I keep fish from the reservoir?",
      "answer": "Yes — Pepacton Reservoir has generous harvest regulations for most species. We'll explain the current size and creel limits for your target species. We do encourage releasing trophy-class brown trout to maintain the fishery.",
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  "species": [
    {
      "slug": "brown-trout",
      "commonName": "Brown Trout",
      "category": "freshwater",
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      "notes": "Trolling for trophy reservoir browns"
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    {
      "slug": "smallmouth-bass",
      "commonName": "Smallmouth Bass",
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      "notes": "Rocky points and drop-offs"
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    {
      "slug": "walleye",
      "commonName": "Walleye",
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      "notes": "Spring and fall trolling"
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