New York state is filled with plenty of locations for fishing. Fishing enthusiasts can visit streams, lakes, rivers and more within New York state.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation shared that New York state has more than "7,500 lakes and ponds and 70,000 miles of rivers and streams".

Have You Been To Trout Town USA In Sullivan County, NY?


Trout Town USA can be found in Sullivan County, NY. This area is known for its fishing including fly and trout fishing.

The New York Post included that Babe Ruth used to spend time on the Esopus Creek and catch trout in Phoenicia, NY which is approximately one hour from Trout Town USA.

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Roscoe, NY Is Known For Being A Top Fishing And One Of The Best Mountain Towns


Roscoe is the home of the famous Roscoe Diner. This staple was recognized as being 1/2 fan favorite diners within the Hudson Valley region to be on the list of best in New York state.

This area also has an award winning brewery to visit, the Roscoe Beer Company.

RoscoeNY.com shared

"We are the home of five of America’s top trout streams, making our town known as Trout Town, USA, both here and abroad."

They also mentioned that,

"Roscoe was named the Ultimate Fishing Town, USA by the World Fishing Network (WFN) in 2011, receiving 267,500 votes from countless supporters. "

Also, Men's Journal mentioned 34 of the best mountain towns in America. They shared that Roscoe and Callicoon, NY are among the best mountain towns in the U.S.

They also included that these locations are the

"Best Quick Urban Escape"

Additional information about Men's Journal and other mountain towns to visit in different states can be found on their website.

What Was Roscoe, NY Once Referred To As In The 1780's?


Roscoe Central School mentioned that Roscoe was once referred to as Westfield Flats in the 1780's.

They explained that Roscoe was the home of,

"the Delaware Indians, panthers, and wolves. Today, Roscoe is known for its fine tourist accommodations, restaurants, and campsites."

Did you know that Roscoe, NY is referred to as Trout Town USA or one of America's top fishing towns. Have you been there before? Tell us more below.

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