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Fishing in the Catskills & Hudson Valley

Explore fishing in the Catskills & Hudson Valley of New York. Beaverkill River, Esopus Creek, Hudson River, Neversink Ri

The Beaverkill River is the birthplace of American fly fishing, offering world-class wild brown and rainbow trout fishing in the Catskill Mountains.

1. Beaverkill River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Beaverkill River, Sullivan County

The Beaverkill River is the birthplace of American fly fishing, offering world-class wild brown and rainbow trout fishing in the Catskill Mountains.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: Beaverkill River →

2. Esopus Creek (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Esopus Creek, Ulster County

Esopus Creek is a legendary Catskill trout stream flowing from Slide Mountain to the Ashokan Reservoir, famous for its large brown trout.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Hudson River (Striped Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Perch, Walleye)

Hudson River, Multiple counties

The Hudson River offers world-class striped bass fishing from New York City to Albany with excellent smallmouth bass in its freshwater reaches.

Striped bass (freshwater) · Limit: 1 per day · 18-28 in slot (varies by water)
Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)
Walleye · Limit: 5 · Min 15 in (some waters 18 in)

Boat Launch: Henry Hudson Park Boat Launch →

4. Neversink River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Neversink River, Sullivan County

The Neversink River is a world-renowned Catskill trout stream originating from the Neversink Reservoir with wild brown and brook trout.

⚠ This water: From the Guymard Tpke crossing upstream to the Sullivan/Orange County Line _(Stocked-Extended)_ | * April 1-October 15, Daily Limit-3 with no more than 1 longer than 12" * October 16-March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial lures only
Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Willowemoc Creek (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

Willowemoc Creek, Sullivan County

Willowemoc Creek is a classic Catskill trout stream famous for its spectacular mayfly hatches.

⚠ This water: From the second Route 17 Quickway Bridge east of Roscoe upstream 3.5 miles to 1200 feet upstream of the confluence with Elm Hollow Brook _(Catch and Release)_ | All year, Catch and Release only, Artificial lures only

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Rondout Creek (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout)

Rondout Creek, Ulster County

Rondout Creek flows through the Shawangunk Mountains offering good trout and smallmouth bass fishing.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Wallkill River (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Carp)

Wallkill River, Orange/Ulster counties

The Wallkill River offers excellent smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing through the Hudson Valley's farming region.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 18 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Schoharie Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Schoharie Creek, Greene/Schoharie counties

Schoharie Creek is a major Catskill trout stream flowing through Prattsville and Lexington with excellent public access.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: Schoharie Creek →

9. Batavia Kill (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

Batavia Kill, Greene County

Batavia Kill is a premier Catskill trout stream in Windham offering excellent fly fishing opportunities.

⚠ This water: From confluence with East Branch Delaware River upstream to source _(Wild Quality)_ | * April 1-October 15, Daily Limit-3 with no more than 1 longer than 12" * October 16-March 31, Catch and Release only, Artificial lures only

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. East Kill (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

East Kill, Greene County

The East Kill is a Catskill trout stream flowing into Schoharie Creek.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. West Kill (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

West Kill, Greene County

The West Kill is a wild trout stream in the Catskills known for challenging wading and excellent fishing.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Bushnellsville Creek (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

Bushnellsville Creek, Ulster County

Bushnellsville Creek offers excellent Catskill trout fishing in the Shandaken area.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Pine Kill (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

Pine Kill, Ulster County

Pine Kill is a remote Catskill trout stream offering excellent wild brook trout fishing.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Stony Clove Creek (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

Stony Clove Creek, Greene/Ulster counties

Stony Clove Creek offers good trout fishing in the scenic Kaaterskill Clove.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Plattekill Creek (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

Plattekill Creek, Greene County

Plattekill Creek is known for its scenic gorge and excellent fly fishing in the Catskills.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Kaaterskill Creek (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

Kaaterskill Creek, Greene County

Kaaterskill Creek flows past Kaaterskill Falls offering good trout fishing in a dramatic setting.

Boat Launch: Lasher Memorial Park Boat Launch →

17. Vernooy Kill (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

Vernooy Kill, Ulster County

Vernooy Kill is a wild trout stream in Sundown Wild Forest offering excellent brook trout.

Boat Launch: Boat Storage Area →

18. Fishkill Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)

Fishkill Creek, Dutchess County

Fishkill Creek flows through the Hudson Highlands offering good trout and bass fishing.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Sprout Creek (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

Sprout Creek, Dutchess County

Sprout Creek offers good trout fishing in the Hughsonville area of Dutchess County.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Wappinger Creek (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout)

Wappinger Creek, Dutchess County

Wappinger Creek is the largest stream in Dutchess County with diverse fishing opportunities.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 18 in

Boat Launch: Hyde Park Marina →

21. Moodna Creek (Striped Bass, White Perch, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout)

Moodna Creek, Orange County

Moodna Creek is Orange County's largest stream, offering striped bass in spring.

Striped bass (freshwater) · Limit: 1 per day · 18-28 in slot (varies by water)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Catskill Creek (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout)

Catskill Creek, Greene County

Catskill Creek offers excellent smallmouth bass and walleye fishing.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)
Walleye · Limit: 5 · Min 15 in (some waters 18 in)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Roeliff Jansen Kill (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout)

Roeliff Jansen Kill, Columbia County

The Roeliff Jansen Kill is a large Columbia County stream offering diverse fishing.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)
Northern pike · Limit: 5 · Min 18 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Kinderhook Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)

Kinderhook Creek, Columbia County

Kinderhook Creek offers good trout and warmwater fishing in Columbia County.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Claverack Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Claverack Creek, Columbia County

Claverack Creek offers good trout fishing in the Hudson Valley of Columbia County.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: Murderers Creek Boat Launch →

26. Taghkanic Creek (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Taghkanic Creek, Columbia County

Taghkanic Creek offers good trout and bass fishing in Columbia County.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: Murderers Creek Boat Launch →

27. Hannacrois Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)

Hannacrois Creek, Greene/Albany counties

Hannacrois Creek offers good fishing in the Greene County Hudson Valley area.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: Coeymans Landing Park Boat Launch →

28. Normans Kill (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout)

Normans Kill, Albany County

Normans Kill is Albany County's largest stream, offering diverse warmwater and trout fishing.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)
Walleye · Limit: 5 · Min 15 in (some waters 18 in)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Basic Creek (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout)

Basic Creek, Albany County

Basic Creek offers good trout fishing in the Albany County hilltowns.

Boat Launch: Murderers Creek Boat Launch →

30. Tenmile Creek (Columbia)

Tenmile Creek, Columbia County

Tenmile Creek offers good trout fishing in Columbia County.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Agen Kill (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

Agen Kill, Columbia County

Agen Kill offers good trout fishing in the Taconic Mountains of Columbia County.

32. Shekomeko Creek (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Shekomeko Creek, Dutchess County

Shekomeko Creek offers good trout fishing in eastern Dutchess County.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Wassaic Creek (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout)

Wassaic Creek, Dutchess County

Wassaic Creek offers good trout fishing in the Wassaic area of Dutchess County.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Webatuck Creek (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)

Webatuck Creek, Dutchess County

Webatuck Creek offers good fishing in the southern Dutchess County area.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Croton River (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Walleye)

Croton River, Westchester County

The Croton River is a major Westchester County stream offering excellent bass and trout fishing.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)
Walleye · Limit: 5 · Min 15 in (some waters 18 in)

Boat Launch: Croton Yacht Club →

36. Muscoot River (Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Muscoot River, Westchester County

The Muscoot River offers good warmwater fishing in the Croton River watershed.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)
Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 50 combined
Panfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed, crappie, yellow perch, sunfish) · Limit: 50 combined

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Cross River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)

Cross River, Westchester County

The Cross River offers good trout and bass fishing in the New York City watershed.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Titicus River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)

Titicus River, Westchester County

The Titicus River offers good fishing in the Croton River watershed.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Pocantico River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Pocantico River, Westchester County

The Pocantico River offers good trout fishing estate in Sleepy Hollow.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Saw Mill River (Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Carp)

Saw Mill River, Westchester County

The Saw Mill River flows through Westchester County offering urban and suburban fishing.

Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 5 combined · Min 12 in (some waters different)

Boat Launch: East Launch →