Trip brief · Neversink River
How to go fish the Neversink River
The months we list for the Neversink River are April, May, June, September, October. August is outside that window, so this brief is written for September, the next month we list.
September
No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.
Flies to tie — September
Isonychia#12-14
Slate Drake
Blue-winged Olive#18-22
Parachute BWO
Access
Neversink Gorge Trailhead — Bridgeville
41.701, -74.612parking
Upper Gorge Access — Cuddebackville
41.468, -74.583parking
Five Mile Meadows Access
41.765, -74.643
Claryville Bridge
41.832, -74.588parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
New York State fishing license required. The Neversink Gorge Unique Area (NYS DEC) is catch-and-release only with artificial lures only — strictly enforced. The gorge is accessible by trail; high water makes it impassable and dangerous. Standard New York trout regulations apply outside the gorge. Season opens April 1 on most sections. Native brook trout in upper reaches are particularly sensitive; handle carefully and minimize handling time.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Neversink River page →