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Phoenicia Wade Fishing

Status: active | Rating: 4/5 (2 reviews)

Walk-and-wade trips on the Esopus Creek and Schoharie Creek. We keep it simple — small groups, public water, no boats. Perfect for anglers who want to learn to read water and find fish on their own.

Details

  • Species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
  • Tags: Fly Fishing, Spin Fishing, Wade Fishing, Nymphing, Freshwater, Beginner, Intermediate, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Half Day, Full Day, Wade Trip, Gear Provided, Shore / Wade Only

Waters Serviced (2)

DestinationType
Esopus Creekcreek
Schoharie Creekcreek

Affiliated Lodges (1)

Reviews (2)

Alex Russo4/5Simple and effective

Lucas kept it simple — just us wading the Esopus. No boat, no frills. He taught me to read water and I caught fish in spots I would have walked past. Good value.

Haley Peterson4/5Solid beginner trip

First guided trip ever. Lucas was patient and put me on fish quickly. Caught 5 browns on nymphs. Left feeling confident to fish on my own.

FAQ — Phoenicia Wade Fishing

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