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Esopus Creek
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Esopus Creek is a premier Catskill trout stream fed by cold releases from Schoharie Reservoir through the Shandaken Tunnel, creating a productive tailwater fishery. The creek is famous for its wild brown trout and is a go-to destination for Catskill fly fishing, particularly in the Phoenicia area. The milky 'portal water' from tunnel releases can affect clarity, so timing visits around release schedules is key.
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