Every year all the biggest fish are caught between Kingston and Catskill. And if you didn't know it Saugerties is right in the middle with the Esopus creek dumping millions of gallons of oxygen rich mountain runoff into the river, which the herring gravitate to. We can usually bank on a large number of stripers to be in our area for most of the season.

With close to twenty years of catching lots of big bass here I've got a few tricks up my sleeve to keep the action going.  By the second week of April I am watching the Esopus creek for signs of herring arriving on a daily basis. When they  show up, ITS TIME! On an average year I'm into fish by the 20th of the month Generally it just gets better as May arrives and is steady through the month. So book a striper trip early to secure the best times. I don't think you'll be disappointed fishin' aboard my boat.

Rates:
6 Hours - $550
8 Hours - $850
$ 90 Per Hour on select weekday mornings or evening trips.
Three hour minimum please.

New York State requires a free Marine Registry for migratory species which can be acquired at your local sporting goods store or Town Hall.

$100-dollar deposit check is required at time of booking made out to:

George Murphy
57 Creek Road
Catskill. N.Y. 12414
845-532-1555
Email the Captain: gate.io logo

Don't forget my "Promise of Conservation" to the River:

10% off the price of your trip if you choose to release a 30lb striped bass.

The river is a fickle place in the spring. It is always a lot colder on the water then it is on land, so dress appropriately. All tackle and bait is provided, but if you have a favorite striper rod bring it!

Things to Bring: Warm clothes, rain gear for the wind and rain, sunscreen and hat. Polarized sunglasses and a camera are a must!