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Beaverkill River fishing conditions · New York

Today, 11 am–12 amRainbow trout

The bite peaks at 80.

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Right now: 80 for rainbow trout, worth the tripTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Rainbow trout, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 803 am
  2. 80
  3. 80
  4. 806 am
  5. 70
  6. 70
  7. 709 am
  8. 72
  9. 80
  10. 8012 pm
  11. 80
  12. 80
  13. 803 pm
  14. 80
  15. 80
  16. 806 pm
  17. 80
  18. 80
  19. 809 pm
  20. 80
  21. 80
  22. 70Tue
  23. 70
  24. 70
  25. 703 am
  26. 70
  27. 70
  28. 706 am
  29. 70
  30. 70
  31. 709 am
  32. 72
  33. 72
  34. 7212 pm
  35. 72
  36. 72
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
No reading

Rainbow trout range 45–68°

Wind
2 mph

From the west

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:24 am

Sky
Areas Of Fog

No rain expected

Air
36°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are New York regulations for these waters.

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

80Worth the tripToday, 11 am–12 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Rainbow trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Rainbow trout is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Catch and release only today. New York inland trout streams: 5 trout a day, any size, but only 2 longer than 12", Apr 1–Oct 15; catch and release with artificial lures Oct 16–Mar 31. Stocked-extended, wild-quality, wild-premier and catch-and-release reaches are stricter.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New York

Season here: Apr–May, Oct–Nov, from a water-temperature gauge 2 mi away, 2023–2025. More on rainbow trout

Brown Trout

Brown trout

Salmo trutta

72Worth the tripToday, 11 am–12 am

Water

No water reading here right now. Brown trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Brown trout is showing up in this week's state fishing report for the area. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Brown trout feeds less actively under bright moon. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Catch and release only today. New York inland trout streams: 5 trout a day, any size, but only 2 longer than 12", Apr 1–Oct 15; catch and release with artificial lures Oct 16–Mar 31. Stocked-extended, wild-quality, wild-premier and catch-and-release reaches are stricter.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New York

Season here: Apr–Nov, from a water-temperature gauge 2 mi away, 2023–2025. More on brown trout

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.36 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:24 am
  • Sunset today6:02 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:30 am–8:30 am
  • Major solunarToday 11:50 am–1:50 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 5:30 pm–6:30 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

New York DEC report, undated

Names brown trout, rainbow trout, which people fish for here. It covers the whole state, so it may not describe these waters.

Read it at New York DEC

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

The birthplace of American dry-fly fishing in the New York Catskills — a classic freestone of wild and stocked brown and rainbow trout, with the famous no-kill water just downstream of Junction Pool in Roscoe ("Trout Town USA").

New York: from the Sullivan County line 2.5 miles down to the old railroad trestle the Beaver Kill is catch and release with artificial lures all year. Upstream in Roscoe it is 3 trout a day, only 1 over 12", Apr 1–Oct 15.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Upper Delaware River (Callicoon)15 mi · New YorkBest today 11 am to tonight 4 am
92Go
Esopus Creek34 mi · New YorkBest today 1 pm–9 pm
80Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Beaverkill River?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Beaverkill River you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Beaverkill River?

Beaverkill River is listed on this site for 2 commonly-targeted species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Beaverkill River?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Beaverkill River against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Beaverkill River have?

Beaverkill River has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. New York: from the Sullivan County line 2.5 miles down to the old railroad trestle the Beaver Kill is catch and release with artificial lures all year. Upstream in Roscoe it is 3 trout a day, only 1 over 12", Apr 1–Oct 15.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Beaverkill River?

state agency regulations apply at Beaverkill River. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Beaverkill River tidal water?

No. Beaverkill River is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.