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, Crooked Brook, and a few secret streams

Type of Fishing Available: Wading streams ; Fly- Fishing

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

Gamefish Available: Steelhead, Brown Trout and 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: $250 per half day (4 hours) and $50 per additional fisherman/woman - $325 for full day (8 hours) and $75 per additional fisherman/woman. Included in price: guide service, use of equipment, flies and lunch (full day clients only).

Deposit Policy: Nonrefundable 30% 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 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.