April 29, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 29, 2025

It took a while for the water temps to climb back up yesterday but once that happened everyone seemed to find fish. There are still a lot of caddis around mixed with Hendricksons, Blue Quills, olives, and some Quill Gordons. So far it was the best day this Spring. The water temps are in good shape this morning and today will be warmer. It looks like the rain should hold off until after dark but the total over night should only be .35″. We have water, the bugs are here and should keep getting better and better this week.

Today will be 82 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 28, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 28, 2025

The river flows are dropping back nicely and everything looks good this morning. The cool night pushed the water temps down a bit but they will climb quickly with today’s weather. The caddis should be active with no wind. Olives, Hendricksons, Blue Quills, and some Quill Gordons should be on the water this afternoon. Yesterday was tough in the wind but there were some breaks. A few fish were landed on olive dries but nymphs and streamers put most of the fish in the net. Today looks so much better!

Today will be 72 degrees with sunshine Wind will be light and variable.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 27, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 27, 2025

We were hit with more rain than expected and the river flows are up and there is color coming in from the feeder streams. The flows have peaked and are dropping this morning. Oquaga Creek hit 629 cfs yesterday afternoon and is down to 214 cfs this morning. The flow at Hale Eddy is down to 804 cfs but the West Branch is getting a lot water below that from the creeks. If you’re wading the best bet will be above the creeks in Stilesville. The flow didn’t bump there and should be clear at 274 cfs. Floating is fine. Streamer fishing should be good. The dry fly fishing is going to be tough today with the wind. Luckily we clear up tomorrow with 72 degrees, sunshine, and light wind.

Today will be 57 degrees with light rain in the morning. Wind will be 15 – 25 mph from the North with higher gusts possible.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 26, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 25, 2025

We woke up to cooler temps and some much needed rain. So far it’s been a light rain and we should see another .47″ fall by this afternoon. The river flows have bumped slightly so far but not enough to be noticeable. The dry ground and budding trees should soak a lot of it up. As of 6:30 am Oquaga Creek bumped 20 cfs. If there are any dramatic changes we’ll do a midday update. The cloud cover and rain will be nice for today’s fishing. We’re seeing better Hendricksons on some river sections along with olives, blue quills, and Quill Gordons. The amount of caddis around has been unbelievable. Mostly apple and little black but there are some tan Hydropsyche around. It looks like the wind will be back today so look for protected areas.

Today will be 68 degrees with clouds and periods of rain. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 25, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 25, 2025

Today will be another warm one but with clouds. Wind will be the same as yesterday so not bad. The warmer air temps and sunshine bumped the water temps quite quite a bit. The amount of caddis around is pretty amazing. It’s mostly appels with some little blacks mixed in. We are seeing olives, blue quills, Quill Gordons, and some Hendricksons. Things are shaping up well after an unsettled early Spring.

Today will be 76 degrees with clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 24, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 24, 2025

We’re in for another warm day that should push the water temps again. The wind will be low again which should help get the caddis active early. We’re seeing better bugs with Blue Quills, olives, Hendricksons, little black caddis, and some Quill Gordons on the water. A few river sections are seeing apple caddis. There were so many caddis hitting the windshield on Route 97 it seemed like it was raining. Pretty much have every early Spring bug in your box ready to go.

Today will be 69 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 23, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 23, 2025

The water temps are starting a little higher on most of the rivers after yesterdays warm weather. They should climb more today with the bright sun. The best part of today will be dealing with half the wind we had yesterday. The dry fly fishing is getting better with Hendricksons, Quill Gordons, Blue Quills, little black caddis, and Quill Gordons. The caddis could play a larger role today due to the lower wind. Some river sections are a little ahead but it should all even out over the next few days.

Today will be 68 degrees with abundant sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 22, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 22, 2025

The dry fly fishing is picking up wit the warmer water temps. Blue Quills, olives, little black caddis, a few Quill Gordons, and a few Hendricksons are all in the mix now. The wind has still been a bit of a problem but the bugs are there and the fish are eating them. Nymphing has been good before the hatches start. We have more warm weather coming over the next few days and the weekend is looking good.

Today will be 66 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 21, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 21, 2025

The wind made things tough yesterday but there were some breaks that allowed people to capitalize on caddis and some mayflies. The air temps look great this week and we should see the water temps hit good numbers in the afternoon. that should push the Blue Quills and Hendricksons. There are olives and Quill Gordons out there too. The caddis have been active in the mornings before the wind picks up and in the afternoons if the wind drops.

Today will be 60 degrees with partially cloudy skies becoming cloudier in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 20, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 20, 2025

People had some success dry fly fishing yesterday. Olives, little black caddis, Blue Quills, and even a few Hendricksons showed up. The wind was tough but there were enough breaks that the let the fish get happy. Nymphing also worked during the windy periods. A few decent thunderstorms pushed through in the late afternoon. The river flows bumped slightly from the rain but not enough to be noticeable. Today will be cooler but still respectable at 56 degrees. Wind may be an issue again but hopefully we get some breaks again.

Today will be 56 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 19, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 19, 2025

We had the bugs. Yesterday some river sections saw a mix of Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, and Stoneflies. There were also some little black caddis around. The heavy winds pretty much defeated everyone and forced a nymphing day. Water temps look great, the bugs are getting better and better, and the rivers are in good shape for wading and floating. We just need a break from the wind. The river temps are up this morning and should climb today despite the clouds and light rain. Try to hide from the wind. It’s tough to hide without the leaves on the trees but look for sheltered edges, side channels, and bends below islands.

Today will be 80 degrees with cloudy skies. We may see some scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Total rainfall should be .1″. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 18, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 18, 2025

Yesterday people landed fish on nymphs, streamers, and dries. The water temps are in great shape and it feels like things are really starting to happen. We’ll have some wind to contend with but the bright sun and warm air temp should push the water temps even higher today. It’s cool this morning but should warm up a little quicker today. Olives, small black caddis, and stoneflies should be out. We should see a few blue quills start to pop any day now.

Today will be 69 degrees with sunshine. Come clouds may move in during the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis

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