Trout · Northeast

Upper Delaware

Hancock, New York / Pennsylvania · USA

Cold reservoir releases support wild rainbows and browns that rise to dry flies and are notoriously picky. A drift boat covers the most water.

Apr–Jun for the major hatches, Sep–Oct

Target species
Wild brown and rainbow trout
Guide day rate
$425–600Full day, float or wade, 1–2 anglersSource: westbranchresort.comChecked October 2026
Trip style
Guide recommended
Access
Wade & float
Public access
Moderate
Crowding
Medium
Difficulty
Advanced
Fly into
EWR Newark2.5 hr (BGM Binghamton about 1 hr)

Getting there

Fly into EWR Newark, then 2.5 hr (BGM Binghamton about 1 hr). About 145 miles (234 km) by road.

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