The Upper Delaware River is truly a fly fisherman's paradise, the local waters have been among America's favorite trout fishing streams since the early 19th century. The number of famous anglers and fly tyers connected with the region are numerous and include Theodore Gordon, Rube Cross, Joan and Lee Wulff, art Flick, Elsie Darbee, Walt and Winnie Dette and others. These waters they fished are considered the birthplace of American Fly Fishing.
Anglers visiting this area can enjoy wade and drift boat fishing on 5 of America's Top Trout Waters and small mouth bass fishing in the Delaware which was recently ranked in the top 5 smallmouth bass rivers in the country The pristine waters of the region are home to a vast array of aquatic insects. Throughout the fishing season anglers are treated to profuse hatches of mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies. The sheer abundance of insects is overwhelming at times and newcomers are sometimes awestruck as they stand in the midst of a snowstorm like flight of caddisflies. This abundance of insects however is the reason that fly fisherman have held our rivers in such high esteem for nearly two centuries.
The River fishing always seems to get the most attention, there are over 75 miles of trout fishing on the Upper Delaware River system. It is comprised of the East Branch, West Branch and Main Stem of the Delaware. each section differs in character, flow and when they are best fished. The river and its branches contain a significant number of rainbow trout and a healthy population of brown trout. the Main Stem has a larger ratio of rainbow to brown trout. The reverse is true for its branches. Fish of 15 to 18 inches are commonly taken with flies and with a little patience and favorable conditions fish of 20 inches or larger can be caught!.
Our Upper Delaware River Cast & Blast Adventure is a mixed bag of hunting for Ruffed Grouse & Pheasant, a round of sporting clays and a spectacular float trip on the East or West Branch of the Upper Delaware. Below is a Sample itinerary for The Upper Delaware Cast & Blast:
Friday
6:30pm to 7:00pm - Friday evening check in and dinner
8:00pm - Discussion about weekend activities
Saturday
6:00am - Breakfast
7:00am - Grouse hunting
12:00am - Lunch
12:30pm - Afternoon float trip on the Upper Delaware
7:30 - Dinner
Sunday
7:00am - Breakfast
9:00am - Sporting Clays at local range
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Afternoon Pheasant Hunt at local preserve
4:00pm - Departure for home
Midweek dates are available, contact us for more information!
Season: October 1 to October 26
Price: $695.00 per person, double occupancy
Package Includes:
All accommodation, all meals (including Friday night dinner), guided fly fishing and hunting, ground transportation, one round of sporting clays
Not Included:
Transportation to the lodge and return, hunting and fishing licenses, shells and shotguns
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