September 17, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 17, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 794 cfs. The gauges are showing a bit more than that with Stilesville at 852 cfs. That should put the release around 900 cfs. Wading is still possible on the West Branch but pick your spots accordingly. The Upper Mainstem is at a great level for wading. The water has that tint we get in the Fall. It doesn’t bother the fish or bugs and the river not being gin clear makes the fishing a little easier. The clouds could push the olive and hebes a little earlier in the day. Blind casting Isonychias and Cahills could also pick up in this weather. Hopefully Wunderground is correct. It’s been a while since we had a good cloudy day.

Today will be 72 degrees. It will be partly cloudy in the morning with more clouds in the afternoon. There is a slight chance of a rain shower. Total rainfall will be negligible. Wind will be light and variable.

Sadly Ryan Geiges, a friend and former DRC guide, recently lost his battle with cancer. He will be missed by many – both off and on the water. There is a GoFundMe for Ryan’s family if you’d like to support them in this difficult time.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Flying Ant – #16 – 22


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September 16, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 16, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 763 cfs. The release was dropped slightly but we still have plenty of water on the West Branch. The water has that tint we get in the Fall. It doesn’t bother the fish or bugs and the river not being gin clear makes the fishing a little easier. Olives and hebes are making up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills and Isonychias around. Flying ants have been around in some numbers each day too.

Today will be 78 degrees with sun and clouds mixed. Wind will be light and variable.

Sadly Ryan Geiges, a friend and former DRC guide, recently lost his battle with cancer. He will be missed by many – both off and on the water. There is a GoFundMe for Ryan’s family if you’d like to support them in this difficult time.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Flying Ant – #16 – 22


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September 15, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 15, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 831 cfs. We’re still in decent shape for wading and floating but pick your wade spots a little more carefully. We had a few clouds yesterday that helped the fishing. There are olives and hebes out along with a few Isonychias and cahills. The flying ants have been around for a bit in varying numbers. There has been a mix of sizes on the water but for the most part they have been small. Despite the bright sun some people have found fish on olives in the early afternoon.

Today will be 78 degrees and mostly sunny. Wind will be light and variable.

Sadly Ryan Geiges, a friend and former DRC guide, recently lost his battle with cancer. He will be missed by many – both off and on the water. There is a GoFundMe for Ryan’s family if you’d like to support them in this difficult time.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Flying Ant – #16 – 22


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September 14, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 14, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 831 cfs. We’re still in decent shape for wading and floating but pick your wade spots a little more carefully. We had a few more clouds than expected yesterday afternoon. It turned out to be a good day on the water. There wasn’t a single answer but everything seemed to work at some point. Dries, nymphs wets, and streamers all brought fish to the net.

Today will be 78 degrees and sun and clouds mixed. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

Sadly Ryan Geiges, a friend and former DRC guide, recently lost his battle with cancer. He will be missed by many – both off and on the water. There is a GoFundMe for Ryan’s family if you’d like to support them in this difficult time.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Flying Ant – #16 – 22


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September 13, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 13, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 733 cfs. We seem to be stuck in the same weather pattern for a bit. there were a few clouds yesterday but for the most part we’re dealing with cool nights and warm, sunny days. So the fishing hasn’t changed much in the last week. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets during the day but you can blind cast Isonychias or cahills in the riffles. There have been some fish on little olives early in the afternoon but that has been spotty. Most of the dry fly fishing ill be later in the afternoon. Small olives and hebes have been making up most of the hatch but there are some caddis showing along with flying ants.

Today will be 78 degrees and sun and clouds mixed. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the West.

Sadly Ryan Geiges, a friend and former DRC guide, recently lost his battle with cancer. He will be missed by many – both off and on the water. There is a GoFundMe for Ryan’s family if you’d like to support them in this difficult time.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Flying Ant – #16 – 22


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September 12, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 12, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 607 cfs. We’re still in great shape for wading or floating. Conditions should be about the same as yesterday with less wind. We seem to be dealing with the same conditions everyday so we’ll just leave this: Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets during the day. If you’re looking for dry fly fishing early blind casting Isonychias or Cahills in riffles could pay off. In the afternoon we’ve been seeing good olive hatches along with hebes. We haven’t seen huge flying ant falls (likely due to the weather) but there are out there.

Today will be 76 degrees and sun and clouds mixed. Wind will be light and variable.

Sadly Ryan Geiges, a friend and former DRC guide, recently lost his battle with cancer. He will be missed by many – both off and on the water. There is a GoFundMe for Ryan’s family if you’d like to support them in this difficult time.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Flying Ant – #16 – 22


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September 11, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 11, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 594 cfs. We’re still in great shape for wading or floating. Conditions should be about the same as yesterday with a litte more wind. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets during the day. If you’re looking for dry fly fishing early blind casting Isonychias or Cahills in riffles could pay off. In he afternoon we’ve been seeing good olive hatches along with hebes. We haven’t seen huge flying ant falls (likely due to the weather) but there are out there.

Today will be 76 degrees and sunny to partly cloudy. Wind will be 5 – 10 ,ph from the North.

Sadly Ryan Geiges, a friend and former DRC guide, recently lost his battle with cancer. He will be missed by many – both off and on the water. There is a GoFundMe for Ryan’s family if you’d like to support them in this difficult time.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Flying Ant – #16 – 22


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September 10, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 10, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 511 cfs. We’ll have a few more clouds than yesterday but we’ll still be dealing with sunshine. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets during the day. If you’re looking for dry fly fishing early blind casting Isonychias or Cahills in riffles could pay off. In he afternoon we’ve been seeing good olive hatches along with hebes.

Today will be 75 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be light and variable.

Sadly Ryan Geiges, a friend and former DRC guide, recently lost his battle with cancer. He will be missed by many – both off and on the water. There is a GoFundMe for Ryan’s family if you’d like to support them in this difficult time.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Flying Ant – #16 – 22


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September 9, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 9, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. We’re back in to want sunny days and cool nights. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets during the day but people have found fish eating tiny olives during the day in the slow pools. A few clouds would definitely help. The olives have been coming in the afternoon. There are a few Isonychias and Cahills around. Some fish are eating them so it’s worth a shot if you don’t want to fish tiny olives. Flying ants are always a possibility this time of year.

Today will be 73 degrees with abundant sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Flying Ant – #16 – 22


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September 8, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 8, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 520 cfs. Yesterday was a mix of small olives and hebes. Heavy on the olives. Some fish were willing to eat Isonychias and Cahills but the small olives were definitely the preferred bug. Today looks similar to yesterday with a bit more sun. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets during the day but keep an eye on the slow pools for fish sipping super small olives or flying ants.

Today will be 68 degrees with sun and a few clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Flying Ant – #16 – 22


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September 7, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 7, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 453 cfs. Montague is 1,580 cfs after the rain and climbing slowly but should level off soon. The release should be higher. Most of that rain missed us. We ended up with great conditions yesterday with good cloud cover and occasional light rain. The olive hatch was good with some hebes mixed in. The fish are also eating Isonychias, Cahills, and flying ants. We’re starting off showing the fish the bigger bugs and dropping down to the olives when necessary. We’ll have more sun today but the bugs should still come in the afternoon.

Today will be 68 degrees with clouds in the morning clearing to partly cloudy in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.


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September 6, 2025

Delaware River Report: September 6, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. It looks like they are still anticipating the rain adding enough runoff to meet the flow target in Montague, NJ. Most of that rain seems to miss us so we’ll see. It looks like a good olive day. We have clouds and little rain in the forecast. The wind will be less than yesterday. A lot of the fish eating olives seem just as happy to eat and Isonychia or Cahill so definitely have those in your box. There are some hebes on some river sections. Flying ants are always a possibility this time of year.

Today will be 69 degrees with some rain in the morning and possible scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. Total rainfall should be .17″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the West.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (female)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.


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