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Winter is here in the Catskills. Daytimes anywhere from the Single Digits to Mid 20’s in the forecast means cold days and colder nights. 2025 is upon us and the cold is returning so it’s a perfect time to tie some flies and dream of spring.

If you try to get out and explore an afternoon window please be careful and mindful of spawning areas and low flows. The Upper Tailwaters should be avoided all together as they have a terribly low flow due to NYC Water making late decisions to pause it’s repairs and divert water. Please look carefully at current conditions for any water you may approach and be very careful while wading if you do get out. Do a quick Google Image search of “Trout Redd” and educate yourself on how to spot them and avoid them.

PLEASE be cautious as you walk/wade and avoid typical gravel areas (Redd’s) and any trout you find that are pairing up or have already finished the spawn.

You will find your best options to be nymphing or streamers.