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 many others! The Upper Delaware River is considered the birthplace of American fly fishing.
Anglers visiting the area can enjoy wade and drift boat fishing on five of America's top trout waters and smallmouth bass fishing 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 insects. This abundance of insects however, is the reason that fly fisherman from around the world have held the Upper Delaware in such high esteem for nearly two centuries.
The river has over 75 miles of trout fishing. It is comprised of the East Branch, West Branch and Main Stem. Each section differs in character, flow and when they are best fished. The river and it's branches contain a significant number of Rainbow Trout and a very healthy population of Brown Trout. The main Stem has a larger ratio of Rainbow to Brown Trout. The reverse is true for it's branches. Fish in the 15 to 18 inch range are commonly taken with flies and with a little patience, perseverance and favorable conditions a trophy fish over 20 inches can be caught!
