About the Catskill Mountains Chapter  

  The chapter was formed in 1964 as the first Trout Unlimited Chapter in New York State. Today the Chapter is the oldest continuously operating in NY State. Our membership includes and has included some of the most renown individuals in the fly fishing sport.

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Catskill Mts. Trout Unlimited

7/17 Recreational Water release canceled

FYI - Since "the tubing industry" blasted NYS DEC for canceling this weekend's (7/17-7/18) tentatively scheduled 2nd Recreational Water Release Weekend, I believe Emails of THANKS for DEC taking the necessary and appropriate actions to protect the Esopus Creek wild trout fishery, by preserving the little remaining cold water are in order.... It's nuts to try and create spring-like white water conditions in mid-July, especially during a (current) prolonged dry spell like we have been going through the last couple months...

 

Please take the time to send DEC a short, quick Email of THANKS. As you can see below, the tubers, etc. are doing their part to blast the DEC.

 

BTW - the final two Esopus Creek Recreational Water Release weekends are tentatively scheduled for the first weekend in September and the first weekend in October, when hopefully will have cold water and it should not be an issue.... Ron

 

This is from the Town Tinkers web site.

*ATTENTION*

On Saturday July 10th, 2010 we were notified that the July 17th & 18th Recreational Water Release has been CANCELLED.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), under the regulations of NYS Part 670, has cancelled the July 17th & 18th recreational water release due to the lack of cold water reserve in the Schoharie Reservoir.

“The permit that governs operations of the Shandaken Tunnel calls for a survey of the cold water available in the Schoharie Reservoir, then the gradual release of that water during the summer months to promote the fishery in the Esopus Creek. A recreational release in late July will significantly reduce the amount of time when this fish habitat release is made.”

For more information, or to voice your concerns regarding the elimination of this scheduled recreational opportunity, contact:

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
ATTN: Brenan Tarrier, Environmental Engineer
Bureau of Water Resource Management
625 Broadway, 4th Floor
Albany NY 12233-3505
(518) 402-8157
bctarrie@gw.dec.state.ny.us

 

Big Brothers -Big Sister Youth Day

On June 12th at 9:30 am we will meet at Onteora Lake off route 28 at the DEC recreation site for a day of fishing with kids from Big Brothers and Big Sisters. We have all the gear and bait but will need a few extra hands to assist baiting hooks and removing fish where needed. But most of all to lend compassion and a caring to these less fortunate kids. It will make you have a Feel Good Feeling knowing you gave yourself this day. Contact Pat Mulligan at: pmulligan@hvc.rr.com or Ron Urban at: Ronsgonefishing@aol.com or call at 845-339-5938 and offer your time this day. Lunch will be served by Frank Baker as he cooks up some burgers and dogs on his grill. If someone wants to donate pasta salad, baked beans or potato salad also let us know. The chapter will have burgers, dogs, rolls, condiments, paper supplies, drinks and other necessary materials. If we don't hear back we will pick up the foods. But a few extra caring people would be appreciated. 9:30 am until about 3 pm. There will be about 15 to 20 people of kids and helpers.

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