Upper Fly Fishing Zone
Via-School St. or Rt.52-Parking
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This section is upstream of the NYS Salmon River Fish Hatchery property and is approximately .6 miles long. It has a variety of water conditions. It has deep holes, riffles, and pocket water which are excellent for Salmon and Steelhead. This area offers more water to fish and is very popular in the spring. The current can be very strong in the upper fly stretch, especially in the spring time. Mare sure to use good judgment when fishing this section of the river.
Altmar Access Via-School St. or Rt.52-Parking
RESTRICTIONS FOR FISHING IN THIS AREA:
#1. Traditional fly rod, reel and line only.
#2. Single artificial flies having one hook point with a 1/2 inch maximum gap.
#3 Weighted artificial flies permitted.
#4 Weighted leader length including tippet is 15 feet.
#5 Maximum distance between fly and additional weight is 4 feet.
#6 ALL FISH MUST BE IMMEDIATELY RELEASED WITHOUT INJURY.