About
Conservation. Community. Education.
The CCCC is a catch-and-release fly fishing classic within the famed Charmed Circle of the Catskills.
The CCCC is all about conservation, community, and education. The aim of the event is not only to bring local anglers together in a unique setting, but to highlight the importance of conservation, community, and education in maintaining the natural beauty of the famed Charmed Circle fishery. With an emphasis on safe practices and sustainability in safeguarding the waterways of the Catskills region and beyond, the hope is to create an environment where residents and visitors alike are able to learn and experience the natural wonders of our pristine streams and rivers.
The CCCC is a collaboration between Housefly Fishing of Hawley, PA and West Kill Brewing of West Kill, NY.
Over the course of two days, individual anglers or teams of two will fish for the chance to win some great prizes! All proceeds (after costs) will go toward Theodore Gordon Flyfishers and their conservation efforts in the area.
Participating anglers will compete in the following categories:
Most Species Caught (any and all NYS/PA legal game fish)
Heaviest Garbage Bag (most trash retrieved from waterways by weight)
Longest Fish:
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Smallmouth Bass
Carp
Bodies of water open to the CCCC*:
River Systems:
Schoharie, Esopus, Neversink, Rondout, Willowemoc, Beaverkill, Delaware (West & East Branches), & All Public Tributaries of the Above.
Reservoirs:
Neversink, Rondout, Pepacton, Schoharie, Cannonsville, & All Public Ponds & Lakes within the Catskills Region
*Waterways are subject to closures based on temperature readings at the time of the Classic.
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5 miles down a dead end road sits West Kill Brewing: a small batch craft brewery nestled in the Catskill Mountains.
No matter what we’re making, it’s our untouched mountain water that truly showcases the natural beauty of this place. From clean, crisp lagers to malty, rich stouts, we aim to reflect the great location in which our brewery was born… and more importantly, give back.
While beer is our passion, we operate with an emphasis on conservation, community, and education in maintaining the natural beauty of the famed Catskill Mountains.
Beer tastes better when it’s working for the outdoors.
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Housefly is a full-service fly shop located steps from the banks of the beautiful Lackawaxen River in historic Hawley Pennsylvania. We strive to couple our love for fishing and the outdoors with conservation and community. Pursue your happiness.
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Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, Inc. is a not-for-profit angling organization founded on American fly-fishing traditions promoting stream and river protection and self-sustainable salmonid populations through conservation, environmental oversight, activism, catch-and-release practices, and education.
FAQs
When does all this go down?
Monday, June 2nd - Friday, June 6th: Registration Pick-Up* (See below for locations)
Each individual or team may retrieve their captain's bag from one of the pick-up locations* between Monday 6/2 and Friday 6/6. Each bag will include CCCC rules and some extra goodies!
Saturday, June 7th @ Sunrise: Fishing Begins!
Each individual or team may officially begin fishing on Saturday 6/7 at sunrise, and continue on into the night and next morning. Note: You don't have to start that early if you don't want to!
Sunday, June 8th @ 2 PM: Tallies Due at West Kill Brewing
Each individual or team must turn in their scorecards BY HAND to the judges by 2 pm at West Kill Brewing located at 2173 Spruceton Road, West Kill, NY. A reception will follow at the brewery from 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm which will include food, a raffle, awards, drinks, additional vendors, & so much more!
Where do I pick up my bag?
When you register, you will be prompted to choose from the following pickup locations:
217 Main Avenue, Hawley, PA 18428
Open Thursday - Monday | 10 AM - 6 PM
602 Broadway, Unit 2, Kingston, NY 12401
Open Monday - Friday | 3 PM - 10 PM, Saturday | 12 PM - 10 PM, Sunday | 12 PM - 8 PM
2173 Spruceton Road, West Kill, NY 12492
Open Thursday | 12 PM - 7 PM, Friday - Saturday | 12 PM - 8 PM, Sunday | 12 PM - 7 PM
1228 Winterdale Road, Starlight, PA 18461
Open Monday - Friday | 9 AM - 6 PM
13 Main St, Livingston Manor, NY 12758
Open Monday - Sunday | 9 AM - 4 PM
How much does this all cost?
$100/Team of one angler
$150/Team of two anglers
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION:
A Captain's Bag with CCCC informational materials, an official measuring device, a garbage bag for cleaning up the riverbeds, and some fun swag from our corporate sponsors
2 drink tickets per angler
1 meal ticket per angler
1 raffle ticket per angler
The opportunity to win some great prizes!
Anglers and their friends & family are welcome to purchase additional food, drink and/or raffle tickets at the event.
Remember, this is all for a great cause!
Why here? Why this event?
At West Kill Brewing & Housefly fishing, we are avid anglers and outdoor enthusiasts, so any chance to get a bunch of friends together to celebrate our pristine waterways sounds right up our alley. But really, conservation is the cornerstone of everything we do, offering a perfect foundation for building our businesses and keeping this beautiful corner of the world wild…. So, any support we can offer and awareness we can build is our tiny contribution to this incredible place we call home.