The Beaver Kill river flows through New York before entering the East Branch of the Delaware River. It is also commonly called the Beaverkill River by locals. The river is really well known as a productive fishery and it also has some great paddling on fairly non-technical water.
Flows And Weather
Rapids and Float Notes
Most of the river runs at Class II, making it perfect for canoes, kayaks and rafts. Some Class III water is also found in the mix and you should be alert, looking for rocks, shallow bars and downed trees. The entire river is 32 miles long and it runs through a lush valley surrounded by mountains and farms.
Shuttle Services
Roscoe acts as a hub for the areas waters and there are plenty of guides and rental services with kayaks and canoes. Most services here are working the Delaware River and you might need to ask for a special shuttle on the Beaverkill River.
Gateway Shuttle Service – Give them a try for the Beaver Kill. They have some range and run daily. 607-237-3078
Fishing Notes
The Beaverkill is a great fishery, steeped in fly fishing history. Many call this the birthplace of fly fishing in North America and it remains a clean, cold water trout fishery. A good chunk of the upper river is spring fed, keeping the water cool for wild trout.
Upper section has pocket water and dense banks. Make accurate casts and you can find some great rewards here.
Several tributaries enter the river, including the Willowemoc. This creates the lower river which is much larger. It has numerous famous pools that are loaded with trout. Many are labeled as no-kill sections to protect the fish. Hatches of sedges, drakes and numerous different mayflies call for matching the hatch with local fly patterns.
