Fly Fishing the Salmon River with Les Resseguie, NY State Department of Environmental Conservation

Our designation is the Salmon River in upstate New York with Les Resseguie, Biologist and expert fly angler for New York State, Department of Environmental Conservation.  Managed as a trophy fishery, the Salmon River is a top destination for Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead.  With two world records, this river provides tremendous opportunities for anglers looking to ty into that fish of a lifetime.  Les breaks down the river with where to fish, how to fish, and even his own fly patterns.  Bonus: why spey casting is a great way to target these fish.     

With host, Steve Haigh

Les Resseguie, Biologist, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation:

• Les’ picks: top flies for the Salmon River:  Facebook or Instagram:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast
• General email for all things Fisheries - [email protected]

• Facebook – NYS Department of Environmental Conservation https://www.facebook.com/NYSDEC
• Instagram – @NYSDEC
• Twitter - NYSDEC

Resources from NY State Department of Environmental Conservation:

• DEC Delivers newsletter - https://www.dec.ny.gov/public/65855.html
• Fishing - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html
• Places to Fish - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7749.html
• Salmon River - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/37926.html
• Salmon River Fisheries Management Plan - https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/r7srmp2017.pdf
• Fishing Regulations - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7917.html
• Sporting Licenses - https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/365.html

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We welcome your comments: contact host, Steve Haigh, email [email protected]

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Recorded Oct 28, 2020.  Episode 26.

Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.   

Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/