Current River Condition

The Willowemoc Creek is 26.7 miles long, which can be broken into three distinct sections. The upper section of the Willowemoc runs from Fir Brook down to the Village of Willowemoc. The middle section follows from the Village of Willowemoc to Livingston Manor, and the lower section continues below Livingston Manor to where it meets the Beaverkill at "Junction Pool" in Roscoe. Each section of river has its own charming characteristics and type of fishing. The upper portion of the Willow ranges from 10- to 15-feet wide, with small clear pools and silted bottoms, and is perfect for the small-stream angler. The middle section of river begins to widen from 20 to 50 feet. This part begins in the Village of Willowemoc and ends in Livingston Manor. The base of this portion is made up of small boulders and gravel, with some faster-moving water and larger pools. Brown trout begin to appear in this section of the creek. The lower section of the Willowemoc becomes even wider, opening up to 100 feet in spots. This section has a good mixture of riffles and large pools that resemble the larger Catskill rivers.

Hatch Report

nymphs, small olives, caddis, spinners, light cahills, pontamanthus

River News

(Season is esentially done for the winter months)

River Fishing Report

Fishermen should be happy with the current conditions in the Catskills. The river flows and temperatures have been ideal for trout spawning. There are already some nice fish holding on spawning beds. The Willowemoc is closed to fishing in all sections not designated "No Kill". Although this restricts the areas that one can fish this time of year that does not mean the Catskill fishing season is over. The open areas have been fishing well for the few anglers bearing the elements. Nymphs and streamers are the best producing patterns for winter trout fishing. There are some midges present this time of year; but numb fingers make it quite the task to tie one of those little guys on. Safe holidays and Tight Lines.