Daybreak brings mist off the water and boots in the gravel. Hackett Fly Fishing is where the Delaware feels wide, the air clear, and stories start early over the sound of a backing reel.
What to Expect:
🎣 Full-day guided wade & float trips on the Upper Delaware and West Branch
🦗 Hatch-matching and advanced dry fly instruction for all levels
🏞 Secret spots and real-time river insights from decades fishing these banks
🛶 Drift boat options for two, wading tailored to current flows
🙌 Patient teaching for beginners and tactical help for experts
Important Information:
✔ Bookings fill quickly in May and June—reach out early for prime dates
✔ Licensed, insured guide with deep knowledge of water levels, local regs, and hatches
✔ Wheelchair accessible parking lot at the meet location
✔ Text or call for trip rates and detailed gear needs before arrival
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
🐣 Early Bird Bookings: Spring PMD and Hendrickson hatches bring the heaviest guide demand—reach out by February for May–June weekends.
💧 Optimum Flows: West Branch fishes best 400–600 cfs. Matt tracks conditions daily—ask for his honest take before you head out.
🌙 Mousing Nights: Experienced? Try Matt’s summer night floats for big browns—these after-dark trips are a local rite.
🪪 Bring Your License: NYS fishing license required; save time by buying online the night before your trip.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Anglers rave about Matt Hackett’s skill, patience, and genuine passion for teaching. Reviews consistently mention his ability to put both beginners and veterans onto wild browns and rainbows, even in tough conditions. Clients trust his knowledge of local hatches and river flows, affirm his knack for coaching beginners without ego, and appreciate the personal touch on every outing. There are almost no negative remarks—just a heads up that prime dates book months in advance, especially through spring hatches.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
