Can you kayak on the Battenkill River?
There are multiple access points where you can launch your canoe or kayak in the Battenkill River, including: The Batten Kill State Forest. The Battenkill Conservancy’s Battenkill Corridor Connection in Middle Falls. The Georgi’s Community Park.
Where is the tube on the Battenkill?
All trips end at Battenkill Riversports. Call the office in advance for river conditions. There are two locations: Route 418 in Thurman, for lazy river tubing on the Hudson; and 595 Lake Ave. in Lake Luzerne, for whitewater tubing on the Sacandaga River.
Where does the Battenkill River start and end?
Hudson RiverBatten Kill / MouthThe Hudson River is a 315-mile river that flows from north to south primarily through eastern New York in the United States. Wikipedia
Where does the Battenkill River start?
East DorsetBatten Kill / Source
How long is the Battenkill River?
59 miBatten Kill / Length
The Batten Kill, Battenkill, or Battenkill River is a 59.4-mile-long (95.6 km) river rising in Vermont that flows into New York and is a tributary of the Hudson River. It is the longest Hudson tributary on that river’s east.
Where can I fish the Battenkill River?
A few fish a day is considered very successful on this river. Anglers looking for easier fish (but tighter and tougher casting) should try its two headwater branches upstream (north) of the town of Manchester, or one of its tributaries like the Roaring Branch, Green River, or Bromley Brook.
How high is the Battenkill River?
82 ft
The Batten Kill, Battenkill, or Battenkill River is a 59.4-mile-long (95.6 km) river rising in Vermont that flows into New York and is a tributary of the Hudson River….Batten Kill.
Batten Kill Battenkill River | |
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• elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
Length | 59 mi (95 km) |
Basin size | 407 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
How do you fish the Battenkill River?
Get down deep with tungsten beadhead nymphs. There have been good reports from people nymphing the deeper pools and winter holding water. For those wanting to try something other then nymphs, fishing with a trout spey rod can be effective in the winter months. Keep your streamers slow and deep.
What kind of fish are in the Battenkill River?
General Regulations – Battenkill River
Species | Minimum Length | Legal Methods |
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Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout | NA | Catch and Release |
Carp, Suckers (Longnose and White) , Cull fish | NA | Open-water fishing, Spear gun, Bow and crossbow all with line attached |
Crappie | 8″ | Open-water fishing |
Lake Sturgeon | NA | No fishing |