Steve Piatt

It’s easy to overlook the North Branch of Callicoon Creek, given its location in the heart of what’s generally regarded as the birthplace of fly-fishing.

After all, not far away – in fact, just up the road a bit – are the fabled waters of the Beaverkill and Willowemoc, streams to which scores of anglers make annual pilgrimages for both serious and ceremonial casts.

The stream winds its way for over 19 miles, and along its path is managed by the DEC in four different ways along five separate sections,…