Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum

The Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum is located in the birthplace of American dry fly fishing.

They’re dedicated to preserving the heritage of fly fishing in the Catskills and educating the next generation of anglers and conservationists. Situated in the birthplace of American dry fly fishing, their multifaceted museum and 50 acres of grounds on the banks of the famed Willowemoc provide a vibrant cultural hub with a global reach.

The CFFCM is a place for the luminaries of fly fishing to engage anglers and naturalists of all ages and levels of experience, to enrich the future of fishing, and to ensure the sustainability of the delicate ecosystem on which it depends.

The center operates a museum, an education center, and an environmental research center. They collect, care for, interpret, and display angling equipment, art, and artifacts in a way that explains the traditions and techniques of the fly fishing sport. The center conducts educational programs in river ecology, angling history, stream craft, fishing etiquette, fly tying, fly casting, aquatic entomology, and stream improvement to increase public awareness of the values of fly fishing. Prime among them all is respect for the natural environment and the habitats of fly-responsive fishes.

They’ve got trails that are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

There’s a $10 admission fee, and kids 12 & under are admitted for free.

“Awesome find. The displays and artifacts are remarkable. They vividly tell the story of fly fishing in the Catskills. The staff are friendly and have great advice on local rivers and fish. They also have a small gift shop with great ideas for the angler in your world. :) The museum is small but has so many great things to see. Pull off the highway and go in. It’s totally worth it.”