Northeast
Esopus Creek
Live Conditions
Esopus Creek — At Coldbrook
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
27.93 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌫️Foggy
70° / 62°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
71° / 53°
Sat
☁️Overcast
62° / 48°
Sun
🌧️Rain
53° / 49°
0.8"
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
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Time of Day
Using: 317 CFS · 69.3°F · Isonychia continuing. BWOs
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Esopus Creek conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Esopus Creek · September · Early Fall
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
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Isonychia continuing. BWOs (size 18-20) returning. Cooler water reactivates wild trout. Excellent fall fishing as crowds thin.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Esopus Creek
A classic Catskills freestone running through the Phoenicia corridor — one of the most accessible wild trout streams in the region. Wild rainbows and browns mix with stocked fish, and the upper reaches above Big Indian hold native brookies. Strong Hendrickson, Green Drake, and late-season Isonychia hatches.
Regulations
Stocked sections below Coldbrook; catch-and-release stretches above Big Indian. Check NYSDEC for current area-specific regs. Requires NYSDEC license.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Esopus Creek with more confidence.
New York Fishing Regulations for Fly Anglers
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Trout Species of New York
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