Northeast
Esopus Creek
Live Conditions
Esopus Creek — At Coldbrook
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
28.06 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
59° / 33°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
67° / 44°
Tue
☁️Overcast
67° / 51°
Wed
☁️Overcast
66° / 50°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
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What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
8.6
Time of Day
Using: 385 CFS · 53.6°F · Midges and BWOs
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Esopus Creek conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Esopus Creek · November · Late Fall
🟢 Active now at 53.6°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
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Midges and BWOs (size 22). Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Cold freestone slowing for winter.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
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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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The Catskills: Cradle of American Fly Fishing
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