Only 2 HOURS or 120 miles from the GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE, Roscoe is nestled in the western foothills of the CATSKILL MOUNTAINS, in the northwest corner of Sullivan County.  A small, quiet hamlet, we're a haven for ANGLERS, HUNTERS, GOLFERS, NATURE LOVERS and ANTIQUE COLLECTORS.  We sit at the gateway to the CATSKILL PARK, just a stone’s throw from the confluence of the world-renowned BEAVERKILL and WILLOWEMOC RIVERS.  

Come see for yourself why people visit for a weekend and stay for a lifetime.

 

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Welcome to Roscoe

With a downtown that is just one block long but home to three fishing supply stores, you could get the idea that the only attraction to Roscoe is trout fishing, after all our community does call itself Trout Town U.S.A. Located just two hours from N.Y. City in the beautiful Catskill Mountains on the banks of the Willowemoc and Beaverkill Rivers there is more than meets the eye. Located on 26 square miles, and surrounded by over 20,000 acres of State Forest Preserve, Roscoe is home to approximately 1500 year round residents. If you’re looking for the N.Y.City night life there isn't any, just a casual relaxed atmosphere and the traffic isn't unbearable. The attraction to Roscoe is its natural beauty, history, small town feeling and land. The past few years Roscoe has seen a strong demand for weekend homes. Besides fishing, Roscoe is home to two Museums, the Catskill Fly Fishing Center and the O&W Railway Museum. Located less than 30 minutes drive is the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, a hundred million dollar outdoor performing arts venue and the newly opened Woodstock Museum at Bethel Woods located on the site of the original 1969 Woodstock Music Festival. The museum explores the legacy of the sixties, "the decade that changed the world". There are no Home Depots, Wal-Mart's and Taco Bells. We have the "Little Store" featured in last April’s issue of Field and Stream. The Catskill Grocers has all the provisions you will need. We have more than our fair share of fine restaurants; the famous Roscoe Dinner and the Rockland House have been around for quite some time. Spiro's Country Side Restaurant, Buffalo Zach’s, Live Bait Bar and Grill, The Fairway Inn, The Riverside Cafe, Lanza's Country Inn and Raimindo's bring visitors from outside Roscoe to dine. Located around Roscoe are miles of well marked hiking trails in the state parks and hundreds of miles of biking trails. There are 2 golf courses, Twin Village located within the town and Tennanah Lake Golf and Tennis Club which is a championship course boasting some of the most spectacular views in the Catskills. If camping is your pleasure, Roscoe is home to three campsites. Miller Hollow Campground, Russell Brook Campsites, and the Roscoe Campsites offer everything to provide a pleasurable camping experience. Accommodations while staying in Roscoe include The Reynolds House a 1920 Victorian Bed and Breakfast with an adjoining motel. The Rockland house with 23 fully equipped rooms and the Roscoe Motel located on the famous Junction Pool. Lanza's Country Inn features 9 antique furnished guest rooms and the Baxter House the destination for visiting trout fishermen. If you really want to get away try the rustic simplicity of Creek side Cabins located on the Willowemoc River. No phones, no TV just peace and quiet yet all are heated, have air conditioning, covered porch, efficiency kitchens and outdoor grills. Roscoe has many fine shops. If you like pottery, visit Duke Pottery and Earth Girl Pottery. My Favorite Place. The Fisherman's Wife and Annie's Place for antiques and accessories for your home. Right To The Moon Alice features vintage clothing. Morningstar Creations Art and Craft Studio offers original water colors, limited edition lithographs and open prints by local artists Pat and Jack Yelle along with very affordable crafts and gifts. If you miss your daily workout at the gym you can go to Body and Soul Fitness Center, a fully equipped gym owned by a former Olympic Decathlon Medal Holder. You can visit Cottage Lot for all your flowers and landscaping needs or browse our Farmers Market every Sunday. Roscoe is not just a paradise for the outdoor enthusiasts, it's a place people come for a visit and stay a lifetime.

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The New York Times

Travel Section

With gasoline prices near historic highs and airlines out of sight, you can plan a weekend getaway that won't require more than one trip to the gas station.

A drive from Manhattan to the Catskill Mountains, about 100 miles apart is a passage from the concrete jungle into the wild, with bucolic stops in the 1960's counter culture along the way.

Situated west of the Hudson Valley, the Catskill Park, nearly 700,000 acres of public and private land that surround the mountains, has been a popular retreat from New York City for the last 100 years, including the old Borscht Belt resorts and the sleep-away camps with names like Camp Ma-Ho-Ge.

The Catskill town with the most name recognition is, of course Woodstock, for which the 1969 concert was named. The Museum at Bethel Woods opened in June, is a tie-dyed time machine that puts those iconic three days of peace, love and music into historical context.

An Alternative immersion into nature is offered in Roscoe a.k.a. Trout Town U.S.A.,  a pilgrimage site for anglers. 

Roscoe is a town that offers more than Trout Fishing, there is always something to do or visit. Museums, Shops, Covered Bridges, Hiking, Golf etc. experience why people of this beautiful town claim" people come for a visit and stay for a lifetime". You will get your money's worth on a tank of gas to Roscoe. 

 

 

 

 Weekly Fishing Report

Summertime is quickly approaching and this time period is one of plenty for visiting fishermen.

In the coming days Trout fishermen will see a shift in the Trout activity as our rivers warm. Trout will be most active both early and late in the day. This is the time of year where our big insect hatches will start to thin out and be replaced by the abundant small insects of summer.  The main hatches in the near future will be Sulfurs, Cahill’s, Blue Wing Olives and Midges. We will also see terrestrial insects such as Ants, Beetles and Caterpillars become more important.

The recent warm weather has heated up the still water fishing. Right now the fishing in our Reservoirs, Lakes and Ponds is improving daily.  The bright sun has warmed the water of Pepacton and some huge Browns have been caught in recent days! The Trout fishing here should continue to be good right through the month of July.

Our Smallmouth Bass fishing is on now good both in our Lakes and Rivers. Pepacton Reservoir has been producing some big Smallies recently. The next 2 months will also bring the best river fishing for smallmouth Bass. Right now both the Lower East Branch and the Main Stem Delaware are in the proper temperature range for this exciting game fish to be active.

For more info on the fishing opportunities in our area please contact the Fly and Tackle shops listed on our fishing page.

 

 

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