Fishing Trips & Outings...
Each year the Art Flick TU Chapter organizes destination fishing trips so chapter members can sample together the diverse waters beyond the home waters of the Carmans River, and share in a camaraderie beyond the bonds of Cold Water Fisheries Conservation & Preservation. Past trips have taken groups to many of the rivers & streams of the nearby Southern Catskill Mountain region, and as far North as the upper Adirondack Mountain region.
The Chapter welcomes ideas for future trips of interest. If you have an idea for a group trip for the upcoming year, please contact a member of your Chapter Leadership team about it. So, check back for news of new adventures...
LAST EDITED: 09-09-2025
2026 WEST BRANCH ANGLER & RESORT- Hancock, New York ( 02/04/2026 Trip Fully Booked)
... What more can we say...the West Branch Angler & Resort fishing trip has become an annual event and favorite amongst Art Flick TU Chapter members.
The trip draws nearly two dozen participants each year to the hallowed waters of the Southern Catskill Mountains. The Delaware River system is an exceptional fishery, one of the finest in the Northeast, with plenty of wild fish to challenge and satisfy all angling skill levels & styles. The time of year selected provides some of the river's peak insect activity, with plenty of masked hatches to keep anglers busy searching for that magic fly pattern of the day. The start of June is when some of the largest mayflies, i.e. Green Drakes, Brown Drakes, etc., of the season make their appearance on the area rivers. To experience a legendary spinner fall of the "Coffin Fly", which draws out some of a season's largest Trout, is a fly fisher's dream!
For 2026, the confirmed trip dates are the weekend of Friday, June 12th thru Sunday June 14th. As in past years, the trip plans again call for use of several of the three anglers/cabin units with grand views of the West Branch Delaware River. Cabins are equipped with full kitchen, A/C, Satellite T.V. & Wifi and nearby BBQ grill. Trip cost per AFTU member is $(TBA by Doug Ernst) which includes two nights lodging (Friday & Saturday) with full breakfast each morning. Rates are based on three members per cabin. Space is limited, so reserve your space early. For questions or trip reservations contact Trip Coordinator Doug Ernst. Email: dougsbugs2[at]gmail.com / Phone: (631)678-7301 or speak with him during one of the monthly chapter meetings. (Replace [at] with @ in email add.)
