Step inside Catskill Outfitters and the shuffle of boots, the scent of fresh fly line, and maps laid out over the counter set the tone. Mornings often start with fishing stories and local recommendations carry the weight of real time on the water.
What to Expect:
🎣 Region-anchored fly selection and fly tying materials
🧑🏫 Patient, skilled staff able to fit all levels for waders, boots and gear
🚙 Guide trips focusing on Esopus Creek and local streams (all experience levels)
🛠 Quick fittings and repairs; rental gear for hiking and snow season
🗺 Genuinely helpful in-depth local river and hiking info
Important Information:
✔ Walk-ins welcome; guided trips by advance booking preferred
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, aisles ok for most mobility devices
✔ Call ahead if you need specific gear after-hour—often someone’s around or on guide trips
✔ Contact: (845) 853-5810 for daily updates and gear checks
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🐟 Key Hatches: Esopus caddis start mid-late April; sulfurs, isos, and stoneflies follow—ask for the day’s top pattern at the counter.
🕰 Early Bird Tip: Pre-10:00 AM shop visits are best for gear fitting before guides head out; afternoons for long hangs and deeper river talk.
🥾 Wader Sizing: Staff will double check boot fit — try on with your own socks. They keep backup sizes in the back if racks look light late season.
🧾 License Reminder: NYS Fishing License required for all trips; get digital or printed before check-in—ask if you need local printer help.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Customers regularly praise the personal touch, sharp knowledge of hatches, and easy conversation about local waters. The staff are known for detailed fittings, good gear stock, and hands-on help—even giving casting tips in the parking lot. Guides get high marks for both teaching and putting anglers on fish, with communication staying strong before and after the trip. The shop is described as friendly and generous with advice, never pushy, and a regional go-to for both regulars and travelers. Some mention the team may be out guiding during the day—call ahead if you’re on a tight schedule.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
