GONE FISHING GUIDE SERVICE IS LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC HAMLET OF NARROWSBURG, NEW YORK ON THE SCENIC UPPER DELAWARE RIVER. WE OPERATE SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND OUR SEASON RUNS FROM APRIL THROUGH NOVEMBER.
     THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW PHOTOS OF OUR CLIENTS WITH THEIR "CATCH OF THE DAY."

SHADSHAD!
Ocean-run shad are related to the tarpon and herring. They are born in the Delaware River, spend three or four years in the Atlantic Ocean and return to the place of their birth to spawn. The best time to catch these strong fighters in our region is from mid-May through June. The bucks average three or four pounds and the roe shad will go to seven pounds. Open face spinning gear with four or six pound test line or fly tackle may be used. Lure selection should be shad darts, flutter spoons, spinners and weighted flashy streamers.

TROUT!
The Upper Delaware River system has one of the finest wild trout fisheries in the United States. The Main Stem-which begins in Hancock, NY and runs south-has a wild strain of rainbow trout which goes back to the days of the Erie Railroad at the turn of the century. These hard fighting rainbows can be found in the riffles and at the heads of the eddys.

Trout The Upper Delaware River system has an abundance of caddis, mayflies and stoneflies which hatch from late April through September. Early in the season when the water may be high and off color, spin fishermen using spoons or heavy spinners will have their day. The best time to target trout will be from late April through early July and again from September through November.

Smallmouth Bass SMALLMOUTH BASS!
These hard fighting scrappy fish can be caught from June through November. When the water temps are in the upper 60's and 70's, smallmouth bass will be found in the riffs or near rock structures during the daylight hours and in the weed bed flats at dusk or on overcast days.
 Catches of fifteen to thirty fish are possible using Rapalas®, Tiny Torpedos® and Crawdad Crankbaits®. When the water cools in the fall, jigs and live bait are the way to go since the bronzebacks will be in the deeper pools.

WALLEYE!
The Upper Delaware River has a sleeper of a walleye fishery. The best time to go after "ol' marble eyes" is in October and November when water temps are in the 30's and 40's. They can be found in deep holes throughout the river. Walleyes average between 18 to 24 inches with a few lunkers of six plus pounds caught during the season to make things interesting. They can also be caught using Clouser Minnows® with sink tip lines like this happy fisherman found out.

THE UPPER DELAWARE RIVER IS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE. IN ADDITION TO THE FINE ANGLING, OUR CLIENTS CAN EXPECT TO SEE BALD EAGLES, HERONS, OSPREYS, HAWKS, BEAVER, DEER, WILD TURKEY AND POSSIBLY BLACK BEAR.
NO MATTER WHAT SEASON OF THE YEAR YOU CHOOSE, THE SCENERY IS UNSURPASSED WITH NEW ADVENTURES AROUND EACH BEND. I HOPE I'LL HAVE A CHANCE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO THIS GREAT RIVER.