Delaware River Report: April 27, 2024
Yesterday was another beautiful day on the water with sunshine and warm temps. The caddis were out along with some hendricksons and blue quills. Most people have been nymphing in the morning and finding rising fish in the afternoons when the water temps come up. The caddis can happen just about anytime so keep an eye out for occasional risers early. Today actually looks like classic fishing weather with cloud cover and some light rain. Hatches are varying a bit from river section to river section and things are a bit early and slightly jumbled together. Add your blue wing olives today along with Hendricksons, blue quills, little black caddis, apple caddis, and still some Quill Gordons. Overall it’s been fishing really well lately. People are wading all the rivers. Just pick your spots. The levels are good for floating.
Today will be 59 degrees with partly cloudy skies in the morning with periods of rain in the afternoon. Total rainfall will be .05″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.
What’s Hatching:
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 942 cfs | 42° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 999 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 374 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,100 cfs | 48° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,470 cfs | 50° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 496 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 44° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 531 cfs | 48° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 896 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 99.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.3% |
Delaware River Report: April 26, 2024
Yesterday fished well with a mix of Hendricksons, blue quills, a few Quill Gordons, Tan caddis, and apple caddis. It’s quite a mix of bugs out there so if you find fish you can’t get to eat change up your fly pattern. Lower water, clear, and bright sun means you have to be a little more careful with your presentation and pattern selection. Today looks a lot like yesterday but with even less wind. We’ll start off cool but once the sun pops everything will warm up nicely. The caddis have been really active in the sunshine so we may see some dry fly opportunities before the mayflies hatch mid afternoon. The West Branch at Stilesville is 962 cfs. People are wading some spots. Just pick those spots carefully. The rest of the rivers are in great shape for wading.
Today will be 62 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be light and variable.
Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.
What’s Hatching:
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 941 cfs | 42° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,010 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 395 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,170 cfs | 46° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,590 cfs | 48° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 527 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 43° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 593 cfs | 46° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 896 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 100% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.5% |
Delaware River Report: April 25, 2024
The releases from Cannonsville and Pepacton have been cut back. The West Branch release is 896 cfs. Both reservoirs have stopped spilling. This opens up more wade opportunities and is still good for floating. The wind made yesterday difficult. The hatches seemed to be predominately apple and tan caddis. We’re coming off a cold night but will have sunshine and 56 degrees. The water temps should come up in the afternoon and push some hatches. We are still seeing hendricksons, blue quills, and olives mixed with the caddis. Plus a few Quill Gordons. Wind won’t be an issue today.
Today will be 56 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.
What’s Hatching:
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 954 cfs | 41° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,150 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 536 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,410 cfs | 45° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 3,500 cfs | 46° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 585 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 41° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 674 cfs | 46° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 896 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 100.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.6% |
Delaware River Report: April 24, 2024
Yesterday was another good day to be on the water. Nymphing worked well early and the hatches came in the afternoon. Hendricksons, blue quills, and quill gordons were on the water with some blue wing olives. The wind made it challenging at times but things paid off for the people who were patient. We’ll have wind again today but the rain totals will be negligible. The river flow are dropping. The East, West, and Mainstem are still better from a boat but we’re close to some wade opportunities. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are at great levels.
Today will be 55 degrees with a few showers early then cloudy skies in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.
Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,610 cfs | 42° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,760 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 865 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,590 cfs | 48° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 3,910 cfs | 48° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 629 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 44° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 728 cfs | 49° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 100.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.9% |
Delaware River Report: April 23, 2024
Yesterday fished well over all and it was a beautiful day to be on the water. There was some wind but the warmer temps and sunshine made up for that. Nymphs and streamers are still the go to in the morning. By mid afternoon we’re seeing the hendricksons, blue quills, and olives hatch. There are still some little black caddis around too. Today should fish well. We’ll see 66 degrees and sunshine which should push up the water temps this afternoon. The river flows are dropping opening up few more wade opportunities. The East, West, and Mainstem are still high but are settling down. They are still best for floating. The best wade opportunities are still the Beaverkill and Willowemoc. The Upper East Branch is getting there and may offer some wading in the next couple of days. The spill over Cannonsville Reservoir is down to 210 cfs. The 10 day forecast has changed for the better and we’re not seeing any significant rain this week.
Today will be 66 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,790 cfs | 43° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,950 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 896 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,680 cfs | 45° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 4,290 cfs | 45° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 700 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 41° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 823 cfs | 45° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 101.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.1% |
Delaware River Report: April 22, 2024
Yesterday was a little tougher but the people who persevered found some fish on a mix of dries, nymphs, and streamers. Hendricksons, blue quills, and olives are still making up the bulk of the hatch. Today should be better with the sun and warmer air temp. We should see the water temps come up and the wind will be half of yesterday’s. The river flows are down a couple hundred cfs throughout the system. Cannonsville is spilling 449 cfs. The East, West, and Main are still not low enough for wading but we’re heading in the right direction. They’re at great levels for floating. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are in great shape for wading.
Today will be degrees with partly cloudy skies. We will see some sun. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 2,040 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,270 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 991 cfs | 40° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,900 cfs | 41° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 4,480 cfs | 42° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 782 cfs | 41° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 41° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 930 cfs | 42° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 102.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.5% |
Delaware River Report: April 21, 2024
The wind was unkind yesterday but the bugs hatched and there was opportunity. It’s still a mix of hendricksons, olives, and blue quills. Today looks similar and should fish similarly. The wind will be slightly less at 10 – 15. The cloud cover is a bonus. Look for bends or banks that can get you out of the wind. The fish aren’t super picky on pattern yet with the high water but they are picky on presentation. The East, West, and Main are in great shape for floating but still too high to wade. The Beaverkill dropped below 900 cfs at Cooks Falls so there are a lot of wade opportunities there and on the Willowemoc. People are nymphing and throwing streamers in the morning. The hatches have been mid afternoon.
Today will be 48 degrees with cloud cover. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 2,490 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,760 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,190 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 2,210 cfs | 44° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 5,740 cfs | 45° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 870 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 42° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,030 cfs | 46° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 102.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.5% |
Delaware River Report: April 20, 2024
The release from Cannonsville has been increased to 1,499 cfs with 1,522 cfs spilling over the dam. The work is finished and we expect the 1,500 release to continue until the spill stops. The wind caused a few issues yesterday but the bugs hatched and the fish rose. Luckily it wasn’t a sustained wing and we had some breaks. Everyone ended up having a good day. Hendricksons, olives, and blue quills are in the mix. We still have some little black caddis and a few stoneflies are still around. Today looks similar with a shift in the wind direction and maybe a bit more sun.
Today will be 57 degrees with clouds and occasional rain showers in the morning. We should see sunshine in the afternoon. Total rainfall will be .04″. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.
Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 2,770 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,880 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,490 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 2,670 cfs | 46° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 5,920 cfs | 47° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,010 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 46° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,160 cfs | 48° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 0 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 102.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.5% |
Delaware River Report: April 19, 2024
The release from Cannonsville is still 0 cfs with 1,502 cfs spilling over the dam. The spill increased slightly due to the zero release. They should increase the release before the weekend so keep an eye on the gauge. Yesterday was decent with nymphing in the morning followed by olives, blue quills, and hendricksons. The fish were up and happy in the late afternoon. Today we have some wind to deal with but it will be warmer and the bugs will come.
Today will be 59 degrees with clouds and occasional rain showers. Total rainfall will be .04″. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.
Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,760 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,150 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,860 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 3,430 cfs | 45° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 6,480 cfs | 46° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,160 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 46° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,390 cfs | 47° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 0 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 102.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.7% |
Delaware River Report: April 18, 2024
The release from Cannonsville is still 0 cfs with 1,502 cfs spilling over the dam. The spill increased slightly due to the zero release. The river flows are dropping slowly. There was a slight bump from the rain overnight but we are starting off lower than yesterday morning. The 10 day forecast doesn’t show any significant rain. Today looks good with cloud cover and light wind. We should see the olives, blue quills, and some hendricksons on the water this afternoon. Nymphing or streamers early. The flows are still high so floating is the way to go on the West, East, and Mainstem. The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls is 1,400 cfs. There will be limited options there. The Willowemoc should have more wad options.
Today will be 51 degrees with cloud cover. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,460 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,940 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 2,000 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 3,740 cfs | 46° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 6,340 cfs | 47° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,400 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 46° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,380 cfs | 48° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 0 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 102.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.8% |
Delaware River Report: April 17, 2024
The release from Cannonsville was cut back to 0 with 1,187 cfs spilling over the dam. This is fine since the water temp of the spill is in the low 40’s. The lower flow should concentrate the bugs hatching and actually improve the fishing. Yesterday was a beautiful day to be on the water and people found the afternoon mix of olives, blue quills, and hendricksons. Today looks good with cloud cover and some rain. The wind is only 5 – 10 mph from the South so that’s definitely a nice change. There are some wade opportunities opening up on the Willowemoc and Beaverkill.
Today will be 59 degrees with clouds and periods of rain. Total rainfall during the day will be .18″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,360 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,080 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 2,490 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 4,330 cfs | 44° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 7,510 cfs | 46° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,160 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 44° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,380 cfs | 48° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 0 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 102.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 101.1% |
Delaware River Report: April 16, 2024
Yesterday turned out to be a beautiful day and today is shaping up the same. Most people are starting off throwing streamers in the morning and finding some rising fish in the afternoon. Watching slower edges and big pools that are normally too slow has paid off. The water temps are in good shape so we’re seeing a mix of blue quills, hendricksons, and blue wing olives. The bugs get spread out in high water so find areas that funnel the water into a tighter space. The rivers are in great shape for floating but still too high to wade. If we don’t get any additional rain the Willowemoc and Beaverkill should offer some wade opportunities in a couple of days. The tailwaters and Mainstem will take longer due to the higher releases and spill.
Today will be 65 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 3,080 cfs | 43° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 3,630 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 2,790 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 5,120 cfs | 44° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 9,430 cfs | 46° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,440 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 43° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,660 cfs | 47° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 102.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 101.4% |
