Joe was a terrific guide - extremely knowledgeable, patient, engaging, and persistent. We had a great full day on the water, and I feel like I improved greatly as a relatively novice fly fisherman. Look forward to going out again soon!

I had an amazing day fly fishing in the Catskills with my 10-year-old son, all thanks to Covert Creek’s incredible guide, Josh. From the moment we met, Josh was patient, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing his love for fly fishing. He worked closely with my son, taking the time to teach him the fundamentals of fly casting in a way that was fun and easy to understand. Watching my son gain confidence with each cast was a joy in itself. Not only did we both learn a lot, but we also caught plenty of beautiful rainbow trout in the process! The scenery was stunning, the water was clear, and the entire experience was something we'll never forget. Josh’s expertise and genuine enthusiasm made the day special for both of us. If you're looking for a memorable fly fishing trip with a fantastic guide, I can't recommend Covert Creek Guides enough!

Joe was so knowledgeable and great instructor for two different levels. Will book again.

Josh was amazing, very friendly and kind, and showed us multiple techniques before bringing the two of us to a river to fish. It was a great introduction to the hobby and otherwise just a fun day beautiful weather out about fishing. Josh had lots of experience as well as able to share core theory about how fish think, why certain techniques work, etc.

Had a great time with Joe! We were able to get my young GSP out on some grouse and woodcock for her very first season. Joe is very knowledgable about the birds, and the environment that they live in. I highly recommend his guided bird hunt and I will definitely be going back next year. Lunch was a plus also after all the walking we did! FYI, be ready to be quick on the trigger!!!

Jeff Smith was great. Moved lots of birds. Should have a second dog but he knows that. I’ll be back next year.

This was my second year with covert Creek and definitely not my last I had the pleasure of hunting with Joe and his awesome dog Rhett , both his dogs Rhett and cash are some of the best dogs I ever hunted over ! Joe really knows his stuff and is a pleasure to hunt with . I recommend covert Creek to everyone already looking forward to next year's hunts !

Great morning with out on the water with Paul. Would highly recommend. Looking forward to our next trip

Our guide Jeff, was great. Very knowledgeable, and super helpful getting two novices out for an excellent half day of fly fishing.

We had a great time. Are completely new to fly fishing and we had a wonderful experience

Fantastic experience all around, from booking to the actual outing. I booked a morning flyfishing session with Covert during a family vacation to the Catskills. Joe was flexible on the timing leading up to booking as we watched weather and currents. Joe came prepared and ready and arrived early at the agreed meeting location - we fished up and down the river nearby (the Esopus). Would 100% book with Covert again and I’m excited to bring a few friends out next time to fish and also arrange a bird hunt.

Covert Creek Fly Fishing delivered an unforgettable experience! Joe, our guide, was knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about the sport. We had a blast, caught some amazing fish, and learned a ton. Highly recommend!

We had a great day on the river with Covert Creek! Joe is an absolute pro and great teacher. He was extremely thorough and supportive as we were all new to fly fishing. However, all in our party agreed that we walked away with a ton of knowledge about the sport. I highly recommend Covert Creek to fly fisherman of all skill levels.

I had a great day fishing with Joe on some amazing Catskill water. Joe knows where to go and how to get away from the crowds if you are looking for that. He was professional, knowledgeable, instructional and informative. I would definitely fish with Joe again.

My day fishing with Covert Creek was outstanding. They offer an exceptional experience chasing both stocked and wild trout on the famous waters of the Catskills. My guide was professional, attentive, offered excellent advice and instruction while also making the day a fun and easygoing escape. I would definitely fish with Covert Creek again!

Truly an amazing experience! Jeff is an amazing guide and we are already planning for our next visit!! HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!!

My son and I had a great day on the water with Joe. Scheduling, coordination, and communication were easy. Joe was very accomodating with dates and times to fish. This was our first time fly fishing and Joe gave us great lesson and practice session before hitting the river. When we he showed us everything that he was looking for in our spots to give us the best opportunity to catch fish. My son and I both caught our first fish on fly rods and had a great day. Joe was extremely professional and personable. I will defnitely fish with Joe again and enjoy learning more about fly fishing.

Joe and Jeff took 4 of us on an unbelievable trip to the neversink. We all brought multiple fish to the net and learned a great deal in multiple areas of the sport. Would recommend them to anyone and we will definitely be booking with them again

Joe and Jeff took 4 of us on an unbelievable trip to the neversink. We all brought multiple fish to the net and learned a great deal in multiple areas of the sport. Would recommend them to anyone and we will definitely be booking with them again

My partner and I hunted for three days with Joe in early December 2023. What a fantastic experience. Joe is one of, if not the best guide I have hunted with in my 5 decades of hunting. His habitat expertise, woods savvy, and extensive scouting to find covers large and small mean that you will see birds. We had a terrific time and can't wait to do it again. I share Joe's passion for the traditions of Northeast Grouse hunting and we had wonderful conversations about guns, dogs, and the great sporting writers of old. Can't say enough good things about the experience, other than just do it and you will know.

My dog and I had a thoroughly enjoyable day with Joe. His knowledge of the grouse woods is very impressive.

Joe is as good as it gets!! The way he takes care of his dogs, and the way the dogs take care of us is truly remarkable. We had such a great time in the very late season. Joe put us onto primo locations and we saw plenty of action. See you next year Joe!!

Hunting with Joe is like hunting with a friend. He was very knowledgeable and made sure to explain- Where, Why, What and How in every situation, cover, and bird contact. The experience does not disappoint.

Great hunt, flushed several birds. Joe was a wealth of information and was cognizant of our skill level.