Fishing
With its many rivers, reservoirs, streams, brooks, and lakes, this area affords
a wide variety of fishing and is the birthplace of American fly fishing. World
class fishing streams have been drawing anglers to Delaware County for years.
The legendary waters of the Beaverkill and the Delaware provide incredible
trout fishing and the reservoir system ensures premium fishing conditions all
season long. Start with information about licensing and basics on the New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) web site and the Delaware
County Chamber of Commerce website.
dec.state.ny.us/website/dfwmr/fish/index.html
delawarecounty.org/fishing/
gonefishingguideservice.com/
American Fly fishing was born in the Catskill Mountains. Check out the Catskill
Fly Fishing Center and Museum or the Catskill Fly Fishing websites for more
information.
cffcm.org/
catskillflyfishing.com/
Reservoirs
To fish or boat on the reservoirs, you’ll need a special reservoir
permit in addition to a regular fishing license. Permits and boating information
can be obtained by applying in person between March 15 and October 15 at one
of 6 New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) offices. The
closest one to Roxbury is: Rte. 30, Downsville NY 13755, (607) 363-7009
or 7010. For more information:
nyc.gov/html/dep/watershed/html/wsrecreation.html#fishboat
