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Delaware River Club

Type: fishing_lodge | Status: published | Tier: standard | Fishiness: 5/5

Members-only fly fishing club on the West Branch Delaware with cabins and drift boat access.

The Delaware River Club is an exclusive, members-only fly fishing retreat on the West Branch of the Delaware River. Membership grants access to private cabins, drift boats, and some of the most productive trout water in the Delaware system. The club maintains several miles of riverfront, a boat launch, and a staff of full-time guides who know every rock, seam, and holding lie on the West Branch. The atmosphere is unhurried and focused — this is a place for anglers who want to fish hard by day and compare notes over drinks by night. Limited membership keeps pressure low and the experience personal.

Details

  • Tags: Fly Fishing, Wade Fishing, Freshwater, Riverside, Independent, Mountains, Temperate, Advanced, Seasoned Vet, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Big Groups, Canoeing / Kayaking, Boat Launch / Dock, Wifi, Parking
  • Has Guides: Yes
  • Booking: request_quote (https://www.delawareriverclub.com/members/reserve)
  • Address: 200 Club Road, Deposit, US-NY 13754
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Logistics: Nearest airport: Binghamton Regional Airport (BGM). Drive from NYC: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Provides Gear: Yes — Included: Drift boats, Canoes. Rentals: Fly rods, Reels, Waders

Photos (4)

  • delaware-river-club hero image/images/accommodations/delaware-river-club/hero.jpg
  • Streamside member cabin/images/accommodations/delaware-river-club/cabin.jpg
  • Drift boat on the West Branch at dawn/images/accommodations/delaware-river-club/drift.jpg
  • Club boat launch area/images/accommodations/delaware-river-club/launch.jpg

FAQ — Delaware River Club

Linked Destinations (3)

NameTypeRelationshipDistance
Delaware Riverrivernearby6.7 mi
Depositcitynearby4.8 mi
West Branch Delaware Riverriver_sectionnearby0.2 mi

Species (2)

Common NameScientific NameCategory
Brown TroutSalmo truttafreshwater
Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykissfreshwater

Rooms (4)

NameSleepsBed ConfigBathroomsAccessible
River Cabin A41 King + 1 Sleeper Sofa1.0No
River Cabin B42 Queens1.0No
Bluff Cabin61 King + 2 Queens2.0No
Bunkhouse63 Bunks (6 twins)2.0No

Reviews (3)

Frank M.5/5Worth the membership for serious anglers

Year three as a member. The private water access and drift boats alone justify the dues. During peak season when every public access point is shoulder-to-shoulder, I've got a half-mile of West Branch to myself. The Bluff Cabin is my favorite spot on earth.

Margaret A.4/5Excellent but exclusive

Visited as a guest of a member. The club is well-run, the water is pristine, and the cabins are comfortable. Dinged a star because the guest experience felt slightly second-class compared to full members. Still applied for membership — it's that good.

Edward T.5/5The drift boat experience is world-class

Floated the West Branch with one of the club guides in their drift boat. In six hours I landed more quality browns than I usually catch in a week. The guide knew every seam and feeding lane. Back at the cabin, I grilled dinner on the porch watching the sunset. Perfect day.

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