Author Archives: Ted Hoover

Esopus Creek Trout Spawning Survey – Spring Edition We need your help! Over the last two years, the Catskill Mountains chapter of TU has organized a trout spawning survey on Esopus Creek to help us better understand and protect spawning … Continue reading →

CMTU March Meeting Wednesday, March 18 Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston 800 Frank Sottile Blvd 6:30-8:30 Micro-streamer  Expert Brian Walencick from Trout Tornado to Speak We have a special event for our March meeting, as we’re all gearing up for … Continue reading →

CMTU February Meeting Wednesday, February 18 Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston 800 Frank Sottile Blvd 6:30-8:30 To access the talk via WebEx CMTU February Meeting Hosted by Catskill Mountains Trout Unlimited https://catskillmountainstu.my.webex.com/catskillmountainstu.my/j.php?MTID=m603c8c2e7adf9d21bb75a3abbb173507 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 6:30 PM | 2 … Continue reading →

CMTU January Meeting Wednesday, January 21 Residence in by Marriott Kingston 800 Frank Sottile Blvd 6:30-8:30 Sarah  Coney from the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership to speak about  Invasive Species in the Esopus Watershed   Sarah Coney, Aquatic Invasive Species … Continue reading →

Fly Tying Sundays at Kenco 1:00-3:00 It’s cold out, and while the rumor is that a few anglers are still hooking into fish, for most of us it’s the season to refill our fly boxes. If you’re a tyer or … Continue reading →

2025 CMTU Conservation Sweepstakes   Congratulations to our Conservation Sweepstakes winners! 1st prize winner Mike Grundfast Custom built, 9ft 5wt Fly Rod by BKD Custom Rod 2nd prize winner  Charlie Murphy 8′ 6″ 2pc 5wt Bamboo Rod  with (2 tips) … Continue reading →

CMTU December Meeting Wednesday, December 3rd Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston 800 Frank Sottile Blvd 6:30-8:30PM Due to the holiday schedule, we’re holding our chapter meeting early this month. And since we’ve been good this year, Santa is bringing us … Continue reading →

CMTU Holiday Party Invitation You’re invited to an evening of celebration with the Catskill Mountains Chapter of Trout Unlimited! Date: Saturday, December 13 Location: The Cornell, 100 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY Time: Festivities begin at 5:00 PM Join us for … Continue reading →

Esopus Creek Trout Spawning Survey Fall 2025 Saturday, November 8th, 2025 Since the new New York State trout stream regulations opened Esopus Creek to year-round fishing, there’s been a lot of talk about the need to educate anglers about trout … Continue reading →

CMTU October Meeting Wednesday, October 15 Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston 800 Frank Sottile Blvd 6:30-8:30   This months presentation and speaker will be speakers will be: Partnerships to Protect Watershed Health: Insights from the Upper Raritan River of New … Continue reading →