Our designation is the Salmon River in upstate New York with Les Resseguie, Biologist and expert fly angler for New York State, Department of Environmental Conservation.  Managed as a trophy fishery, the Salmon River is a top destination for Chinook, Coho, and Steelhead.  With two world records, this river provides tremendous opportunities for anglers looking to ty into that fish of a lifetime.  Les breaks down the river with where to fish, how to fish, and even his own fly patterns.  Bonus: why spey casting is a great way to target these fish.     

With host, Steve Haigh

Les Resseguie, Biologist, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation:

• Les’ picks: top flies for the Salmon River:  Facebook or Instagram:  @DestinationAnglerPodcast
• General email for all things Fisheries - [email protected]

• Facebook – NYS Department of Environmental Conservation https://www.facebook.com/NYSDEC
• Instagram – @NYSDEC
• Twitter - NYSDEC

Resources from NY State Department of Environmental Conservation:

• DEC Delivers newsletter - https://www.dec.ny.gov/public/65855.html
• Fishing - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html
• Places to Fish - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7749.html
• Salmon River - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/37926.html
• Salmon River Fisheries Management Plan - https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/r7srmp2017.pdf
• Fishing Regulations - https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7917.html
• Sporting Licenses - https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/365.html

Destination Angler:

• The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes:   http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/

• On Instagram: @DestinationAnglerPodcast

• On Facebook:

• Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
• Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/

We welcome your comments: contact host, Steve Haigh, email [email protected]

Available on Apple, Spotify, or where ever you get your podcasts

Recorded Oct 28, 2020.  Episode 26.

Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”.   

Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/