Locally, I can get to Cayuta Creek (aka Sheppard's Creek) and the Cohocton (around Bath, NY) in 45 min - 1 hr. The section of the Genesee (Wellsville, NY) that has trout is about 80 miles. The West Branch (tailwater) of Delaware about 90 miles and the rivers of the Catskills are about 115 - 150 miles. Happened to be at Cayuta the other day. When younger, it was easier and less expensive to drive to the Catskills for a 1 day trip.
What type(s) of fish can you fish flies for on the Island(s)?
Allan