Author: Jeff White
Delaware River Report: July 29, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The West Branch came through the storms surprisingly well and it looks good out front this morning. Definitely clear enough to fish and just a small bump in flow at Hale Eddy to 695 cfs. Some of the feeders were getting dirty yesterday evening but the river looks good. The East Branch and Beaverkill were hit really hard and there will be some flooding on those rivers. We got really lucky on the West. We have the potential for a few storms today so keep an eye on the radar and the river gauges. So the fishing on the West Branch will be the same as it’s been for a few weeks. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 73 degrees with scattered thunderstorms early and some steady rain in the afternoon. Total rainfall should be ,35″. Wind will be 10 – 15 from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 515 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 695 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,250 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 20,100 cfs | 63° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 18,700 cfs | 63° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 14,800 cfs | 62° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,140 cfs | 64° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 74.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 85.2% |
Delaware River Report: July 28, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We have some showers passing through this morning with more on the way. We could see an inch of rain with another half inch overnight. The West Branch has bumped up slightly as of 7 am. If the flows change dramatically during the day we;ll do an update but for the most up to date flows click on the gauge links below. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 72 degrees with rain. Wind will be 10 – 15 from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 525 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 581 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 170 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 325 cfs | 73° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 984 cfs | 68° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 139 cfs | 69° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 140 cfs | 70° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 74.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 85.4% |
Delaware River Report: July 27, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The forecast keeps changing but as of 7 am we should see a few showers this morning with .1″ of rainfall. We may see some afternoon thunderstorms but it looks like most of the rain has been pushed off to tomorrow. The forecast will likely keep changing so keep an eye on the radar this afternoon. The West Branch is at a good level for floating and wading. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 82 degrees with showers early anc a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Wind will be light and variable.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 516 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 571 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 172 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 336 cfs | 72° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 994 cfs | 67° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 147 cfs | 67° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 153 cfs | 68° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 85.8% |
Delaware River Report: July 26, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We already have a few more clouds showing than yesterday morning. Hopefully we keep them. There is a chance of some scattered afternoon thunderstorms so bring a rain jacket just in case. The West Branch is at a good level for floating and wading. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 80 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be light and variable.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 516 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 576 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 175 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 354 cfs | 71° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,010 cfs | 67° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 159 cfs | 66° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 168 cfs | 67° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 85.8% |
Delaware River Report: July 25, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We’re coming off another cool night but should warm up quickly this morning. The West Branch is at a good level for floating and wading. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 82 degrees with abundant sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 516 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 576 cfs | 47° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 177 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 391 cfs | 69° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,060 cfs | 66° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 181 cfs | 64° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 187 cfs | 65° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 85.8% |
Delaware River Report: July 24, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The air temps will be in the 80’s for the next few days but the nighttime temos are staying surprisingly cool. The West Branch is at a good level for floating and wading. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 82 degrees and sunny. Wind will be light and variable.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 516 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 581 cfs | 47° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 180 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 464 cfs | 67° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,160 cfs | 65° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 225 cfs | 63° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 218 cfs | 64° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 85.9% |
Delaware River Report: July 23, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We had a few odd rain showers yesterday morning but everything is dropping back to normal and the rivers look good. We’re clear and at a good level for floating and wading. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 75 degrees and sunny. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 516 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 591 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 185 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 662 cfs | 66° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,410 cfs | 65° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 338 cfs | 63° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 276 cfs | 65° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 77.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 86% |
Delaware River Report: July 22, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. Most of yesterday’s storms slid around us. The West Branch is up slightly but is already dropping back to normal. We’re clear and at a good level for floating and wading. The Beaverkill and lower East Branch got more rain and are up quite a bit from yesterday. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 74 degrees and mostly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 516 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 617 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 198 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 984 cfs | 69° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,130 cfs | 64° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 751 cfs | 63° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 457 cfs | 66° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 77.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 86.2% |
Delaware River Report: July 21, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. There have been some localized spotty showers this morning. The better chance of rain is in the afternoon. Total rainfall should be around 1/2″. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all hatching. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 78 degrees and cloudy Showers and thunderstorms are possible. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 499 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 566 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 185 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 354 cfs | 70° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,040 cfs | 66° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 135 cfs | 68° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 263 cfs | 66° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 78% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 86.4% |
Delaware River Report: July 20, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We’ll be a little warmer with sunshine today. Wind will be negligible. There may some wildfire smoke / haze again as the day goes on. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all hatching in some numbers. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 79 degrees and sunny. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 507 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 586 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 195 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 464 cfs | 66° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,210 cfs | 65° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 175 cfs | 64° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 438 cfs | 64° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 78.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 87.1% |
Delaware River Report: July 19, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We were hit with some hard storms last evening. Some of the secondary roads may have trees down. The main roads seem fine this morning. Some areas don’t have power. The rivers look totally fine. The West Branch has a little color that may actually be a bonus for the fishing today. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all hatching in some numbers. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 74 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 507 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 627 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 254 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 457 cfs | 68° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,250 cfs | 63° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 306 cfs | 65° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 55° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,840 cfs | 65° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 78.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 87.1% |
Delaware River Report: July 18, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We should get some much needed rain this afternoon. Wunderground is calling for 1/2″ but there may be more localized if we get hit with some thunderstorms. Keep an eye on the radar this afternoon. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all hatching in some numbers. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.
Today will be 80 degrees and partly cloudy with possible thunderstorms. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the Southwest.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 507 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 547 cfs | 47° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 182 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 314 cfs | 71° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 984 cfs | 66° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 115 cfs | 68° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 111 cfs | 69° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 78.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 87.1% |