Originally Posted by Hookmanski (Post 537857)

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.

Originally Posted by Drossi (Post 537866)

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

Originally Posted by Hookmanski (Post 537875)

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

Originally Posted by Hookmanski (Post 537835)

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.

Originally Posted by ALS Mako (Post 537920)

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.

Originally Posted by Hookmanski (Post 537875)

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

Originally Posted by hooks40 (Post 538001)

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!

Originally Posted by Hookmanski (Post 538050)

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.