Beamoc Trout Unlimited is a chapter rooted in Catskills river culture and dedicated to conservation, community, and the protection of our home waters.
Our Story
A chapter with history.
The Beamoc Chapter was officially chartered on November 22, 1974. From the beginning, its purpose was clear: conservation, preservation, and protection of local streams and the fish that live in them.
The name “Beamoc” comes from the Beaverkill and Willowemoc — two legendary waters that help define trout country in the Catskills.
Origins
The Beamoc Chapter was originally chartered and declared an official chapter of Trout Unlimited on November 22, 1974. Original founding members were Dr. Alan Fried, President; John Hoeko, Vice President; Paul Updike, Secretary; Carolyn Hobbs, Treasurer; Walter Carpenter, Director; Russell Stahl, Director; and Ed Van Put, Director.
The legend of The Beamoc has captured the imagination of Catskill anglers for ages. If you ask a member, we’ll tell you that we firmly believe this large & fabled two-headed trout still fins about at Junction Pool… You just might have to plant a few more trees or pick up some trash to find it!
The Beamoc represents the uncrushable optimistic spirit of the angler, dreamer, and believer in the magic of Catskill rivers. The Beamoc is more than a symbol of a trout, it’s an emblem for great storytelling and the passing on of rich traditions.
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Beamoc’s early chapter included a remarkable cast of local conservationists and Catskill fly-fishing figures, including names closely tied to the region’s angling heritage. The chapter’s history belongs not only to trout fishing, but also to the broader story of stewardship, local knowledge, and love of place.
After years of inactivity, Beamoc is now being renewed by a new wave of members and volunteers committed to carrying that work forward.
A Catskills legacy
Our mission
What we’re here to do.
Beamoc supports the protection and restoration of cold-water fisheries and stream habitat in the Catskills, while helping build a strong local community around stewardship, education, volunteerism, and shared respect for these waters.
We believe healthy rivers matter — ecologically, culturally, and locally.
Part of something larger.
As a Trout Unlimited chapter, Beamoc is part of a wider network of people and partner organizations working to protect the Upper Delaware watershed and its wild trout fishery.
Conservation here is collaborative, practical, and ongoing. It takes patience, partnership, and people willing to keep showing up.
A little history, a little lore, a lot of heart.
Beamoc has always had a touch of Catskills character to it — equal parts conservation ethic, river-town spirit, and storytelling tradition. Around here, clean water matters, wild trout matter, and so does keeping the culture around these rivers alive.