Orvis Info

Additional Information:
Local Airports: Buffalo International Airport, Buffalo, NY or Jamestown Airport,
Jamestown, NY (smaller) or Dunkirk Airport, Dunkirk, NY (even smaller)

Pickup: Rental car is needed and is available at airport or pick up available for $120 roundtrip from Buffalo Airport (45 minute drive each way and includes tolls)

Season (open/closed): October 1-May 1

Water Fished: Cattaraugus Creek, 18 Mile, Chautauqua, and a few secret streams

Type of Fishing Available: Wading streams ; Fly- Fishing; Catch and Release only

Equipment Provided: rod and reel outfits are provided along with flies

Gamefish Available: Steelhead, Brown Trout and sometimes Salmon

Average Seasonal fishing conditions: September- October; 50-70 degrees, November-December; 30-50 degrees, January- February; 30-45 degrees,
March- April; 30-50 degrees

Major Hatches: small stoneflies, caddis, midge and hex; most common flies used are streamers, egg and nymphs patterns
Prices: $300 per half day (4 hours) and $100 per additional fisherman/woman - $400 for full day (8 hours) and $200 per additional fisherman/woman. Included in price: guide service, use of equipment, flies and lunch for full day clients only.

Deposit Policy: Nonrefundable 50% deposit due at time of reservation. Deposit will only be returned if conditions are unfishable as determined by guide.

Daily Fishing Hours: varies depends on available daylight during season.

Where client is met: At guide's residence/studio located on creek ( 211 Chestnut Street, Fredonia, NY) or at client's hotel, inn, etc.

Client's Concerns
: We would like to make your trip as memorable and as fulfilling as possible. If you have any concerns or preferences, please let us know. We would like to try to accommodate your needs and desires.