Miscellaneous

Where can I fish in the East Branch Delaware River?

Where can I fish in the East Branch Delaware River?

Trout fishing season on the East Branch is split into river sections.

  • From Pepacton Dam downstream to the Shinhopple Bridge April 1 to October 15.
  • From the Shinhopple Bridge downstream to the mouth at Hancock April 1 to November 30.
  • Creel Limits- 2 Trout per day 12” minimum.

    • Is there trout in the Delaware River?

    The Delaware River is known for freshwater populations of striped bass, muskellunge, brown trout, yellow perch, and American shad. When you visit New Jersey, be sure to plan a Delaware River fishing trip.

    How do you fish the Pepacton Reservoir?

    Access to shoreline fishing is excellent because Route 30 just about runs its entire length. From mid-June through September, the Pepacton is best fished from a boat (no motors allowed) and trolling a sawbelly anywhere from 25 to 35 feet is a favorite and effective tactic.

    Is there good fishing in the Delaware River?

    The Upper Delaware River is home to the best wild trout fishing east of the Rockies, as well as the best dry fly fishing on the East Coast. Centrally located on the West Branch, the Delaware River Club is the optimal base of operations to fish this amazing river system.

    What fish are in the Upper Delaware River?

    The Upper Delaware is recognized by anglers and fishery biologists as one of the finest fishing rivers in the northeastern United States. Smallmouth bass, walleye, and a growing number of striped bass are present in the warmwater section below Callicoon.

    Where does the East Branch of the Delaware River start?

    Delaware CountyEast Branch Delaware River / Source

    What is the biggest fish in the Delaware River?

    Saltwater Fishing Records

    Fish Species Record Holder Length (In)
    Largemouth Bass Andre Klein New Castle, DE 27″
    Muskellunge (Muskie) Thomas Sutton Dover, DE 42.25″
    Redear Sunfish Marty Messick Milford, DE 15″
    Smallmouth Bass Jerry Proffitt Newark, DE Not recorded

    Can you swim in the Pepacton Reservoir?

    The biggest brown trout in the Catskills, and perhaps the east, swim in the Pepacton. The reservoir is part of the New York City water supply system, and requires a permit to access.