The Birthplace of American Fly Fishing
The Beaverkill River in the Catskills is hallowed ground for fly anglers. Known as the birthplace of American dry fly fishing, this beautiful river has drawn anglers for over a century. The Beaverkill offers diverse water types — from fast riffles to deep pools — providing habitat for wild brown and brook trout.
The upper section above Roscoe offers smaller, more intimate water with plenty of pocket water and undercut banks. Below Roscoe, the river widens and presents classic pool-and-riffle structure that’s perfect for swinging wet flies or dead-drifting nymphs. The Junction Pool, where the Willowemoc meets the Beaverkill, is legendary.
Hatch Chart Highlights
- April: Hendricksons and Blue Quills
- May: March Browns and Green Drakes
- June: Sulphurs and Isonychia
- July-August: Tricos and Terrestrials
Stop by the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum in Livingston Manor to learn more about the rich history of this iconic river.