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Catskill Flies Lodge

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

Purpose-built fly fishing lodge in Livingston Manor with tying benches, casting pond, and Willowemoc access.

Catskill Flies Lodge is a purpose-built fly fishing lodge in Livingston Manor, designed from the ground up by anglers who wanted to create the ultimate Catskills fishing base camp. The lodge features a professional tying room with Renzetti vises and full material stations, a stocked casting pond for practicing your double haul, and an on-site fly shop carrying local patterns and premium gear. The Willowemoc Creek is a short walk away, and the Beaverkill is a quick drive over the ridge. The lodge runs a structured guide program, daily fishing reports, and evening programs including tying demonstrations and local entomology talks.

Details

  • Tags: Fly Fishing, Wade Fishing, Freshwater, Riverside, Boutique, Mountains, Temperate, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Seasoned Vet, Spring, Summer, Autumn, First-Time Anglers, Solo Travelers, Tackle Shop / Fly Shop, Wifi, Parking
  • Has Guides: Yes
  • Booking: book_direct (https://www.catskillflies.com/reservations)
  • Address: 55 Fly Fisher Lane, Livingston Manor, US-NY 12758
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Logistics: Nearest airport: Stewart International Airport (SWF). Drive from NYC: 2 hours
  • Provides Gear: Yes — Included: Tying materials and vises, Casting pond rods, Practice flies. Rentals: Fly rods, Reels, Waders, Boots

Photos (4)

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  • Lodge exterior with casting pond/images/accommodations/catskill-flies-lodge/lodge.jpg
  • Professional tying room with Renzetti vises/images/accommodations/catskill-flies-lodge/tying-room.jpg
  • Practice casting pond at sunset/images/accommodations/catskill-flies-lodge/casting-pond.jpg

FAQ — Catskill Flies Lodge

Linked Destinations (3)

NameTypeRelationshipDistance
Beaverkill Riverrivernearby4.4 mi
Livingston Manorcitynearby0.2 mi
Willowemoc Creekcreeknearby0.2 mi

Species (2)

Common NameScientific NameCategory
Brown TroutSalmo truttafreshwater
Brook TroutSalvelinus fontinalisfreshwater

Rooms (5)

NameSleepsBed ConfigBathroomsAccessible
Hatch Room21 King1.0No
Dry Fly Room21 Queen1.0No
Nymph Room21 Queen1.0Yes
Streamer Suite31 King + 1 Twin1.5No
Emerger Bunk42 Bunks (4 twins)1.0No

Reviews (4)

Peter W.5/5A fly fisher's paradise

From the casting pond to the tying room to the evening entomology talks — every detail is designed for fly anglers. I improved my casting, learned to tie two new patterns, and caught fish on the Willowemoc every day. The Hatch Room is worth the upgrade for the creek view and built-in tying desk.

Maria C.4/5Great for beginners and experts alike

I'm a beginner fly fisher and was nervous about coming to a 'serious' lodge. The staff were incredibly welcoming and the casting pond was a game-changer for building my confidence before hitting the creek. The daily fishing reports helped me know where to go and what to use.

Jeff R.5/5The tying room is reason enough

Professional-grade tying setup with Renzetti vises and every material you could want. I spent rainy afternoons tying patterns suggested by the guides, then went out and caught fish on them. That feedback loop is addictive. Meals were hearty and well-timed around fishing windows.

Sandra N.4/5Daily reports and evening programs set this apart

The morning fishing report is invaluable — conditions, hatch predictions, and where to fish. The evening programs ranged from entomology talks to a local historian discussing the Catskill fly fishing tradition. It felt like a fishing retreat, not just a lodge. Minor gripe: the Emerger Bunk is fine but the shared bathroom situation isn't ideal.

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