LIFR Fishing Reports
This page is for members to learn where the fish might be biting. It's not for members photos of fish, send those to our Instagram page!
The Mission of The Long Island Flyrodders Club :
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To stimulate interest in fly fishing as a major sport;
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To improve our skills as fly fishers;
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To enjoy the fellowship of other fly fishers;
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To exchange techniques and ideas;
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To encourage our youth in the love of this great recreation, and
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To encourage conservation and preservation of our waterways.
5/7/24 Members have reported good fishing at the East branch Croton and the Mianus river. As of the last report, there were only sporadic hatches, but the fish were eager to take euro-style nymphs. A couple of members made it over to the Farmington river and managed to catch some very nice fish on streamers. The saltwater bite has been hit or miss, the water is still a little cold, but should bust out at any moment.
9/12 Members had good fishing on a recent trip to the Beaverkill river. The hatches were sporadic, but the fish responded to sulphur nymphs during the day, and sulphur parachutes at night. It must have gotten warm up there because several smallmouths, and even a carp were caught. Some of the members took a guided trip down the West Branch Delaware for an excellent day of fishing. On the saltwater side, members have reported catching Bonito and many Fluke in the inlets, with occasional appearances of Spanish Mackerel.