Delaware River Report: October 21, 2024
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Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | cfs | ° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | cfs | ° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | cfs | ° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | cfs | ° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | cfs | ° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | cfs | ° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | ° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | cfs | ° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | % | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | % |
Delaware River Report: October 17, 2024
We will be closed this weekend for a wedding.
We have a good frost on the ground this morning but it’s going to be much warmer than the last few days. Wind may still be a problem so pick your spots accordingly. There are some trees and bushes holding on to their leaves that should offer some protection. Nymphing or hrowing streamers on the West Branch will be the best bets early. Olives and hebes are still hatching in the afternoon along with some Isonychias. The caddis should be active when the wind drops.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 57 degrees with plenty of sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 606 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 715 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 736 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 872 cfs | 45° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,610 cfs | 48° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 104 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 54° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 93 cfs | 46° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 60.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 66.7% |
Delaware River Report: October 16, 2024
Today looks a lot like yesterday with clouds and wind. The flows are dropping slightly as the runoff subsides. Throwing streamers on the West Branch or nymphing will be your best bets early. The olives and hebes have been hatching in the afternoon mixed with some Isonychias. Try to find a wind protected spot for the dry flies. The caddis have been more active during breaks in the wind.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 48 degrees with clouds and a chance of a shower. Total rainfall should be negligible. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 742 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 908 cfs | 45° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,680 cfs | 48° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 122 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 54° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 111 cfs | 47° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 60.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 67% |
Delaware River Report: October 15, 2024
We had wind and periods of rain yesterday but the rivers came through fine. There were bugs on some river stretches but the wind made dry fly fishing tough in the late afternoon. Small olives and hebes in the slow foam lines made up most of what we saw. Today looks similar to yesterday but we are on a warming trend.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 49 degrees with clouds and a chance of a shower. Total rainfall should be .01″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 726 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 753 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,000 cfs | 46° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,810 cfs | 49° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 167 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 53° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 143 cfs | 48° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 61.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 68.1% |
Delaware River Report: October 14, 2024
We had some rain storms yesterday and again overnight but most of it soaked into the ground. Oquaga Creek leveled out at 32 cfs so the West flow didn’t bump much. The biggest bump was the Beaverkill of 100 cfs so everything should be in good shape today. We needed that rain and could use more. We have cloud cover and may get a few minor showers. The wind at 10 – 20 out of the West will dictate the fishing today. If you can find some sheltered places you should see the olives and hebes mid afternoon along with a few Isonychias and cahills. If you’re fighting the wind all day nymphing and streamers will be your best bets.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 52 degrees with clouds and periods of rain. Total rainfall should be .05″. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the West.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 744 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 782 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 961 cfs | 47° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,780 cfs | 50° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 174 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 55° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 104 cfs | 52° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 61.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 68.1% |
Delaware River Report: October 13, 2024
We woke up to rain for a change. Total rainfall should be between 1/2 and 3/4″. At 7 am the flows are bumping up slightly so click on the river gauge links below for the latest data. We could be in for a good day with the cloud cover and rain. Olives, hebes, and Isonychias have been better on the overcast days. Streamers and nymphs will still be the best bets early.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 55 degrees with rain. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 715 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 736 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 810 cfs | 47° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,500 cfs | 51° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 73 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 57 cfs | 52° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 61.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 68.1% |
Delaware River Report: October 12, 2024
It’s another cool morning with frost on the windshields in the higher elevations. it’ll take a little while to warm up today. The weather should be the same as yesterday but with more wind so it’s the same program. Nymphs or streamers in the morning with the hatches coming later in the afternoon. The olives and hebes are still making up most of the bugs but we’ve seen an increase in the Isonychias this week. The hourly forecast has the wind dropping a bit in the afternoon.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 62 degrees with sun and clouds mixed. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 698 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 793 cfs | 46° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,490 cfs | 51° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 74 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 53 cfs | 52° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 61.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 68.1% |
Delaware River Report: October 11, 2024
We’ll be back in the 60’s today with less wind than yesterday. The fishing should be the same with nymphing or throwing streamers early being the best bets. The olives and hebes should hatch mid afternoon offering some dry fly fishing. We had some isonychias and cahills mixed in yesterday so we should see that again. The wind made the dry fly fishing tough yesterday but fish were landed.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 64 degrees with plentiful sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 704 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 810 cfs | 46° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,500 cfs | 50° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 75 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 55° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 53 cfs | 50° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 62.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 68.4% |
Delaware River Report: October 10, 2024
Today is going to much cooler with the air temp peaking at 52 degrees. We’ll have sun poking through the clouds but it’s going to take a while to warm up. Nymphing or streamers are still the bet bets early in the day. The olives and hebes should hatch a little later in the afternoon. Some river sections are seeing better Isonychias and cahills so don’t hesitate to chance locations if you’re not seeing much in the afternoon.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 52 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 810 cfs | 47° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,500 cfs | 52° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 77 cfs | 52° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 54 cfs | 52° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 62.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 68.7% |
Delaware River Report: October 9, 2024
We’re coming off another cold morning but not much fog. This morning’s rain showers shouldn’t drop a measurable amount of water. The fishing should be the same so streamers or nymphs early with olives and hebes hatching in the afternoon. Isonychias and cahills in the riffles. If you’re seeing bugs and no rising fish swing wets or move to a different section.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 60 degrees with showers early leading into a partly cloudy afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 719 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 810 cfs | 47° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,500 cfs | 52° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 79 cfs | 52° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 52 cfs | 54° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 63% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 69% |
Delaware River Report: October 8, 2024
It was 40 degrees at 6 am so it’s going to take a bit of time to warm up today. We do have thick fog again in places but that should burn off in the next hour. It’s another day when streamers could pay off before the sun hits the water. Nymphing will probably be the best bet by mid morning but some river sections are seeing enough Isonychias it could be worth blind casting dries. The olives and hebes should hatch late afternoon.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 63 degrees with sun and a few clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the West.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 58° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 817 cfs | 47° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,520 cfs | 53° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 79 cfs | 54° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 55 cfs | 54° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 63.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 69.3% |
Delaware River Report: October 7, 2024
We should have better cloud cover today. If we get a stray shower the rain total will be negligible. Nymphing or throwing streamers will still be the best bet early. The olives and hebes have been hatching on some river sections in the late afternoon / early evening. The cooler air temp and cloud cover may push them a little earlier today. Blind casting Isonychias or cahills could pay off. The isonychias have been spotty but we are seeing them on some river sections.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 62 degrees, cloudy, with a chance of a rain shower. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 58° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 817 cfs | 50° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,520 cfs | 56° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 79 cfs | 58° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 56 cfs | 59° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 64.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 70.2% |
