Out of state recs?

[Hookmanski]

I have a completely free weekend during mid October and as much as I love fishing in NJ I have not explored surrounding states much at all and I’d like to change that. I think I’d like to drive out somewhere and do some trout (or maybe even salmon?) fishing, maybe grab a hotel room or Airbnb overnight and just fish hard all weekend. Looking for genera areas to check out! PA or NY, either are on the table, just looking for a completely new experience! Thanks in advance, tight lines :D

[AndyS]

New York ! Stay at Smiths Colonial Motel (remember those BEFORE Airbnb)

Easy Access to the East and West branches of the Delaware river as well as the main stem and Beaverkill. The branches CLOSE October 15th for spawning and reopen in April, as well as the Beaverkill I think also. The main stem up there is soooo much fun, hire a drift boat for the day if you can.

[Adrenalinerush]

If you can squeeze in a Friday or Monday go west young man! If you want to catch big fish mid October is the tail end of salmon season and the early stage of steelhead season. You can do it for just a weekend but its pretty far so three days is a little more relaxing. Don't get me wrong you could do it for two days. I have done plenty of suicide missions where we drove all night, got there at daybreak, fished and came home the same day. But those days are over for me. Once you do it you will be hooked for life. I would hire a guide for at least one day. If you need details PM me and I can send you info on reputable guides and places to stay .

[Hookmanski]

New York ! Stay at Smiths Colonial Motel (remember those BEFORE Airbnb)

Easy Access to the East and West branches of the Delaware river as well as the main stem and Beaverkill. The branches CLOSE October 15th for spawning and reopen in April, as well as the Beaverkill I think also. The main stem up there is soooo much fun, hire a drift boat for the day if you can.

Of course, the weekend I have free is the weekend of the 19th! Would it even be worth it to go then if everything is closed?

If you can squeeze in a Friday or Monday go west young man! If you want to catch big fish mid October is the tail end of salmon season and the early stage of steelhead season. You can do it for just a weekend but its pretty far so three days is a little more relaxing. Don't get me wrong you could do it for two days. I have done plenty of suicide missions where we drove all night, got there at daybreak, fished and came home the same day. But those days are over for me. Once you do it you will be hooked for life. I would hire a guide for at least one day. If you need details PM me and I can send you info on reputable guides and places to stay .

Just got Monday confirmed off!! I was trying to do that and just got that done. So the plan is drive out early Saturday am and fish that day, stay over that night, fish all day Sunday, probably drive home late Sunday and have Monday to recover. Reason for only one night stay is I’m trying not to spend as much money as possible. Other option is possibly a camping situation Sunday into Monday as that would save the most money. I’ll have to see how I feel! Haha. I would love to hire a guide, but it’s really not in the budget at this point (planning a wedding:D) and none of my buddies are free/interested so I think I’m flying solo. Big fish or small fish doesn’t matter, just want to catch some!

[AndyS]

I can tell you all the access spots on the main stem of the Delaware river up there.

[thmyorke1]

A float with sweet water guide service. Lard Almighty has good videos on that river.

[Hookmanski]

Any opinions on Esopus Creek in NY? Found a sweet campsite there and read a few enticing articles. Looks like a cool area and an awesome place to get away, not too far but not too close either.

[AndyS]

I heard the Esopus Creek is good for Rainbows, never fished it.

[akoop]

Any opinions on Esopus Creek in NY? Found a sweet campsite there and read a few enticing articles. Looks like a cool area and an awesome place to get away, not too far but not too close either.

Check out http://www.esopuscreel.com/, I have talked to the guide and he just opened a fly shop on the river this year. He seems like a great guide, very knowledgeable and willing to share info. I have inquired about the river and a bunch of its tributaries and he was sharing info freely, I would definitely recommend his service. His Instagram is @esopuscreel.

Also check your private messages.

[Hookmanski]

Check out http://www.esopuscreel.com/, I have talked to the guide and he just opened a fly shop on the river this year. He seems like a great guide, very knowledgeable and willing to share info. I have inquired about the river and a bunch of its tributaries and he was sharing info freely, I would definitely recommend his service. His Instagram is @esopuscreel.

Also check your private messages.

I responded to you! I think I'm going to plan on giving Esopus and the surrounding area a shot. Any idea what the regulations are like? Seems like the focus in the area is fly fishing, but I have also found some articles where the author is using spinning gear. I don't have any fly fishing experience so I would hate to get there and then find out I can't use my spinning gear.

[Drossi]

I responded to you! I think I'm going to plan on giving Esopus and the surrounding area a shot. Any idea what the regulations are like? Seems like the focus in the area is fly fishing, but I have also found some articles where the author is using spinning gear. I don't have any fly fishing experience so I would hate to get there and then find out I can't use my spinning gear.

Check the NYDEC regulations cause the Esopus might fall under the same Oct 15th closures as the Beaverkill and branches of the Delaware.

[Hookmanski]

Check the NYDEC regulations cause the Esopus might fall under the same Oct 15th closures as the Beaverkill and branches of the Delaware.

Good point. I just searched high and low and couldn’t find any info on a closure of the Esopus so I sent them an email to make sure.

[Hookmanski]

spoke to NYDEC on the phone and they confirmed the Esopus stays open until Nov. 30th. Officially booked the campsite and will be hitting the creek all weekend. Can't wait to explore!!! :D

If anyone wanted to meet up that weekend theres tons of places to stay. I'll be somewhat roughing it, but who cares! :D

[thmyorke1]

spoke to NYDEC on the phone and they confirmed the Esopus stays open until Nov. 30th. Officially booked the campsite and will be hitting the creek all weekend. Can't wait to explore!!! :D

If anyone wanted to meet up that weekend theres tons of places to stay. I'll be somewhat roughing it, but who cares! :D

Check ya PM

[ALS Mako]

Any opinions on Esopus Creek in NY? Found a sweet campsite there and read a few enticing articles. Looks like a cool area and an awesome place to get away, not too far but not too close either.

It's a nice long river with lots of fisherman access points. Good rainbows and browns. Water levels are key. If we get alot of rain up there you are better off staying home. Just a thought. Will be up in that area next weekend camping.

[Hookmanski]

It's a nice long river with lots of fisherman access points. Good rainbows and browns. Water levels are key. If we get alot of rain up there you are better off staying home. Just a thought. Will be up in that area next weekend camping.

Gotcha! Thanks for the info. At this point my buddy just let me know he can make it so we’re gonna go no matter what. If the water levels are crazy high there’s still lots of hiking in the area, but hopefully they won’t get too high! Just applied for the NYDEC permit too which is needed to access some spots. If you haven’t done that definitely do!

[Drossi]

spoke to NYDEC on the phone and they confirmed the Esopus stays open until Nov. 30th.

Thanks. Good to know.

[hooks40]

Esopus has quite a nice population of Browns which can be caught on fly or gear. There are rainbows as well, but the larger ones come up from the lake in the spring. Very pretty water and relatively little pressure. Good luck!

[Hookmanski]

Esopus has quite a nice population of Browns which can be caught on fly or gear. There are rainbows as well, but the larger ones come up from the lake in the spring. Very pretty water and relatively little pressure. Good luck!

I've heard its great for both, spoke to a guy named Todd who i got in contact through akoop, told me I'm coming at a great time as the browns will be coming upstream to spawn. Pretty cool! Can't wait.

[akoop]

I've heard its great for both, spoke to a guy named Todd who i got in contact through akoop, told me I'm coming at a great time as the browns will be coming upstream to spawn. Pretty cool! Can't wait.

That's great, Todd is a great guy.