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Baxter House River Outfitters

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Ken Tutalo operates Baxter House River Outfitters from Roscoe, NY, splitting his guiding year between two distinct fisheries. From April through November, he specializes in fly and spin fishing across the Upper Delaware River system and its tributaries—the Beaverkill, Willowemoc, East and West branches, and the Neversink—targeting Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Common Carp. His freshwater approach ranges from early-season streamer fishing and spring hatches to technical summer dry-fly work and autumn Blue Wing Olive season. From November through April, Tutalo relocates to Tampa Bay, where he guides sight-casting trips for Snook, Redfish, Spotted Trout, and Tarpon across the shallow estuaries and mangrove backcountry. This seasonal migration allows him to offer year-round premium angling in two of North America's most rewarding fisheries.

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  • Species: Red Snapper, Redfish, Grouper, Snook, Common Carp, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Tarpon, Pompano, Crevalle Jack, Sheepshead, Walleye, Spanish Mackerel, Striped Bass, Cobia, Brown Trout
  • Tags: Advanced, Intermediate, Fly Fishing, Spin Fishing, Wade Fishing, Year-Round, Dry Fly, Nymphing, Streamer, Sight Fishing, Topwater, Instructional, Catch & Release, Gear Provided, Flies / Lures Provided, Freshwater, Saltwater, Drift Boat, Shore / Wade Only, Center Console, Poling Skiff / Flats Boat, Float Trip, Wade Trip, Charter, Full Day

Waters Serviced (11)

DestinationType
Willowemoc Creekriver
Floridacity
Beaverkill Riverriver
Pepacton Reservoirreservoir
Pennsylvaniastate
Neversink Riverriver
Catskillcity
East Branch Delaware Riverriver
West Branch Delaware Riverriver
Roscoecity
New Yorkstate

FAQ — Baxter House River Outfitters

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