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Esopus Creek Lodge

Type: fishing_lodge | Status: published | Tier: standard | Fishiness: 4/5

Modern fishing lodge with direct access to the upper Esopus Creek.

Esopus Creek Lodge is a modern, purpose-built fishing lodge with direct walk-in access to the upper Esopus Creek — one of the Catskills' most productive and scenic trout streams. The lodge blends contemporary mountain architecture with serious angler amenities: a gear room with individual wader cubbies, a rod-building bench, and a heated boot dryer. After a day on the water, guests unwind in the outdoor hot tub overlooking the creek or gather around the stone firepit. The lodge sits at the gateway to Phoenicia, with easy access to both the famous Portal Pool and the wild upper reaches of the Esopus. Winter guests can ski at nearby Hunter or Belleayre mountains.

Details

  • Tags: Fly Fishing, Wade Fishing, Freshwater, Riverside, Boutique, Mountains, Temperate, Intermediate, Advanced, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Year-Round, Couples / Honeymoons, Hiking, Hot Tub, Wifi, Parking, Gear Rental
  • Has Guides: Yes
  • Booking: request_quote (https://www.esopuscreeklodge.com/reservations)
  • Address: 45 Creek Road, Phoenicia, US-NY 12464
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Logistics: Nearest airport: Stewart International Airport (SWF). Drive from NYC: 2 hours
  • Provides Gear: Yes — Included: Waders, Boots. Rentals: Fly rods, Reels

Photos (4)

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  • Modern lodge exterior with creek in foreground/images/accommodations/esopus-creek-lodge/exterior.jpg
  • Outdoor hot tub overlooking the creek/images/accommodations/esopus-creek-lodge/hot-tub.jpg
  • Gear room with wader cubbies and boot dryer/images/accommodations/esopus-creek-lodge/gear-room.jpg

FAQ — Esopus Creek Lodge

Linked Destinations (3)

NameTypeRelationshipDistance
Ashokan Reservoirreservoirnearby6.2 mi
Phoeniciacitynearby0.6 mi
Esopus Creekcreeknearby0.1 mi

Species (3)

Common NameScientific NameCategory
Brown TroutSalmo truttafreshwater
Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykissfreshwater
Brook TroutSalvelinus fontinalisfreshwater

Rooms (5)

NameSleepsBed ConfigBathroomsAccessible
Creek View King21 King1.0No
Mountain View Queen21 Queen1.0No
Angler's Loft41 King + 2 Twins (loft)1.5No
Accessible Garden Room21 King1.0Yes
Premium Suite21 King1.5No

Reviews (4)

Jennifer T.5/5Modern lodge done right

Finally, a fishing lodge that doesn't feel like a time capsule. The Creek View King room is gorgeous — heated floors were a godsend after a cold April morning on the Esopus. The gear room is thoughtfully designed with individual cubbies and a real boot dryer. Best of all, I walked out the door and was fishing in 30 seconds.

Brian M.5/5Hot tub + cold creek = perfect combo

October weekend on the Esopus. The fall colors were peak, the browns were feeding aggressively, and ending each day in the hot tub overlooking the creek was the cherry on top. The lodge breakfast fueled long days of fishing. Already planning a return trip for spring.

Lisa R.4/5Excellent for a ski-and-fish weekend

Came for skiing at Hunter but ended up spending half the trip fishing the Esopus. The lodge is perfectly positioned for both. Only ding is that breakfast was continental rather than cooked — for the price, I expected more.

Paul N.4/5Great lodge, tricky creek

The Esopus is no joke — the portal releases can change conditions in an hour. The lodge staff were incredibly helpful with timing advice and which sections to hit. Wish I'd booked a guide through them. The lodge itself is fantastic though. Will be back better prepared.

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