Fly Fishing Waters in New York

6 locations

We've assembled this list of New York waters — from our favorites over the years to recommendations from the community. Each location includes fish species present, real-time USGS water conditions, seasonal restrictions, stream reports where available, and a direct link to the hatch forecast — everything you need before you hit the water, curated by the IdentaFly team.

Showing 6 of 6 locations

Beaverkill River preview photo

Beaverkill River

Upper Delaware

Stream Report
River

Easy Access

Top 3 Fish Types:

brook troutbrown troutrainbow trout
Delaware River - West Branch preview photo

Delaware River - West Branch

Upper Delaware

Stream Report
River

Easy Access

Top 3 Fish Types:

troutbrown troutrainbow trout
Grasse River preview photo

Grasse River

St. Lawrence

River

Easy Access

Top 3 Fish Types:

brown troutbrook troutwalleye
Neversink River preview photo

Neversink River

Upper Delaware

Stream Report
River

Easy Access

Top 3 Fish Types:

rainbow troutbrown troutbrook trout

Salmon River (Franklin)

St. Lawrence

River

Easy Access

Top 3 Fish Types:

brown troutrainbow troutbrook trout
Salmon River (Pulaski) preview photo

Salmon River (Pulaski)

Southeastern Lake Ontario

Stream Report
River

Easy Access

Top 3 Fish Types:

chinook salmoncoho salmonsteelhead