Fly Fishing the Upper Delaware River

08/25/2026

Not all chubs are created equal.

08/25/2026

Are guided fly fishing trips worth it? See what a guide adds - from local water knowledge and better instruction to a more productive day on the water.

08/14/2026

Learn how to choose a fly rod outfit for Delaware trout, bass, and beyond, with clear guidance on rod weight, length, action, reels, line, and budget.

07/20/2026

Tuesday’s forecast isn’t looking too good either.

The NWS confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in upstate New York during Saturday's severe storms, with winds up to 95 mph and widespread tree damage.

07/16/2026

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding the public that launching boats from the Stilesville Fishing Access site along the West Branch of the Delaware River in the Town of Deposit is prohibited. The site, located on Laurel Bank Road, is designated for wade fish...

07/07/2026

Upper Delaware fly fishing trips offer wild trout, expert guides, and true hatch-driven fishing. Here's how to choose the right day.

04/19/2026

Everyone left a better caster after sharing time with Orvis casting instructor Pete Kutzer here at the shop yesterday. Stay tuned for our next casting clinic with Pete this summer with a focus on presentation casts and achieving spot on technical dry fly presentations.

04/05/2026

03/31/2026

Please advise the weather gods that it’s time to go fly fishing.

Check out the balminess forecast to waft in by the weekend. Early stoneflies are out in force, could some early season caddis and mayflies be far behind. Water levels are too high to wade on the West Branch and Main Stem, but the East Branch, Beaverkill, and Willowemoc should be in the game. Check the flow levels on our website to be sure no errant downpour jumped the levels up. We’re open full time for the season, 7 days a week, starting this Friday.

03/29/2026

Opportunity is knocking for you to improve your fly casting skills. From beginners to experts, there’s always something to be learned.

April 18, 2026: Improve your casting skills with Orvis casting guru, Pete Kutzer here at Cross Current Outfitters. 10:00 AM to noon, Pete will be giving a casting demo for both one handed casting and two handed spey casting, applicable to both trout Spey casting and salmon/steelhead fishing. Immediately following a brief break, Pete will be giving more detailed and personalized group casting lessons, for either one handed casting, and/or two handed casting. The fee for the group lessons is $125 per person with pre registration required. Email us at [email protected] if you’d like to sign up for this opportunity to be coached by a master fly caster.

Pete Kutzer has been a fly fishing and casting instructor at the Orvis Fly Fishing School since 2002. His many instructional videos have been featured on the Orvis Learning Center and other venues. Register today for this early season opportunity to improve your skills with a fly rod. Pete has a unique ability to meet you where you’re at and bring you up to higher levels in a relaxed reassuring fashion. I hope you can make it to this special opportunity. Complimentary lunch and soft drinks will be served.