July 1, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 1, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

Nymphing and swinging wets were the best bets during the day again yesterday. We should have more cloud cover today and hopefully a little rain. That could push the hatching a little earlier in the afternoon. Sulphurs, Isonychias, and olives are making up most of the hatch but cahills would be a good option too. There has been some algae on the Upper West so if you’re nymphing stick lower on the river.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls and Mainstem at Lordville peaked close or over 70 degrees. The East Branch at Fishs Eddy hit 66 degrees. All the rivers are starting off a couple degrees warmer this morning. Give them a break until they cool down again.

Today will be a little cooler hitting 77 degrees with variable clouds. We may see a thunderstorm in the the afternoon but total rainfall should be around .08″. Wind will be 5-10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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June 30, 2023

Delaware River Report: June 30, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

There is some haze in the air from the wildfires but so far it hasn’t been terrible. Just noticeable. Nymphing and swinging wets were the best bets during the day yesterday. Blind casting Isonychias or light cahills in the riffles (with or without a dropper) would be another option today. Sulphurs and olives should hatch as the sun is dropping offering some dry fly shots. There has been some algae on the Upper West so if you’re nymphing stick lower on the river.

Today will be 82 degrees with sun and a few clouds in the morning. We should see some additional cloud cover in the afternoon. Wind will be 5-10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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June 29, 2023

Delaware River Report: June 29, 2023

The West Branch has dropped back to normal flows after the rain and is in good shape this morning. The East Branch is still dropping but should level out by the weekend. Today will be 79 degrees with cloud cover in the morning clearing towards the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North. There are quite a few Isonychias on the buildings this morning – always a good sign. If you’re not seeing risers blind casting bigger flies in the riffles / broken water can work well. The afternoon sun may push the olives and sulphurs in the later part of the day.

Today will be in the high 70s with a chance of additional thunderstoms in the evening. Wind will be 5-10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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June 28, 2023

Delaware River Report: June 28, 2023

The river flows are dropping and the West Branch is wadeable and fishable this morning. The flow at Hale Eddy is 600 cfs. The East Branch has quite a bit of water in it so keep an eye on the gauges if you’re thinking of heading over there. Today will be 70 degrees with good cloud cover. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North. We should see decent olives, Isonychias, and sul[hurs. Nymphing should be decent before the hatches and streamers early and late in the day. Blind casting isonychias or dry / dropper rigs through riffles should bring some fish to the net.

Today will be in the high 70s with a chance of additional thunderstoms in the evening. Wind will be 5-10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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June 27, 2023

Delaware River Report: June 27, 2023

The forecast yesterday called for evening thunderstorms, but got a bunch of them much earlier in the day. The rain was heavy at times and the West Branch got muddy by the afternoon. People were able to find fish in between the rain both on nymphs and streamers. The sulphurs hatched late but well.

The West Branch has crested and is stained but clearing quickly. The East Branch is still muddy but will start to clear tomorrow. Definitely a day for streamers on the West and watching for rising fish in the slower corners and tails of the pools. Use extra caution when wading since the banks will be muddy.

Today will be in the high 70s with a chance of additional thunderstoms in the evening. Wind will be 5-10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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June 26, 2023

Delaware River Report: June 26, 2023

Yesterday was hot and humid, and while some sections saw a few brief showers, other sections remained dry. The Beaverkill and lower East Branch got some rain but the West Branch did not. Always pack a rain jacket in the summer for those unexpected showers.

We’re seeing a mix of small sulphurs, olives, Isos and caddis during the day. Bring a few cahills and vitreus patterns with you as well.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls and the East Branch at Fishs Eddy peaked at or over 70 degrees yesterday. Give that water a break until they cool down.

Today will be in the high 70s with a chance of showers in the evening. Wind will be 10-15 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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June 25, 2023

Delaware River Report: June 25, 2023

The rain forecast for later in the day did not materialize and the flows are falling back to their previous levels. We’re seeing the usual summer mix of sulphurs, olives, Isos and caddis on the water. Nymphing or swinging wet flies is a good option while waiting for the hatches.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls peaked at 70 degrees yesterday. Give that water a break until they cool down.

Today will in the high 70s with a chance of showers in the evening. Wind will be 3-5 mph and variable.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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June 24, 2023

Delaware River Report: June 24, 2023

UPDATE: This morning’s rain has increased the flows on both branches. While the flows are still wadeable, make sure to check the gauges before heading out.

We had two batches of showers roll through the area yesterday evening and are getting some light rain this morning. The flows have bumped only slightly since most of the rain soaked into the ground. The showers should be past us soon with a chance of another short burst later today. The rain often makes the bugs and fish active. Bring your rain jacket today and your olives, sulphurs, and Isos.

Today will in the mid 70s with a chance of showers in the evening. Wind will be 5 mph from the West.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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June 23, 2023

Delaware River Report: June 23, 2023

We didn’t get any of the rain that was forecast yesterday. We had clouds in the morning which gave way to sun, delaying the hatches until later in the day. Sulphurs, Isos, olives and caddis made up the bulk of the hatches, make sure to carry a good summer selection with you.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls and the lower East Branch at Fishs Eddy peaked at or over 70 degrees yesterday. The Mainstem at Lordville peaked at 68 degrees. It’s time to give these rivers a break until they cool down.

Today will in the mid 70s with a chance of showers in the evening. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the Southeast.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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June 22, 2023

Delaware River Report: June 22, 2023

The summer solstice gave us a day full of sun and some wind. We saw a mix of bugs including caddis, olives, sulphurs, Isos and spinners. Make sure to carry a variety of patterns with you. Take a close look at the water for subtle rises at the start of the hatch.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls and the lower East Branch at Fishs Eddy peaked at or over 70 degrees yesterday. The Mainstem at Lordville peaked at 69 degrees. It’s time to give these rivers a break until they cool down.

Today will be cooler than yesterday with a chance of showers in the morning. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the East.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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June 21, 2023

Delaware River Report: June 21, 2023

Some areas saw some light rain yesterday afternoon but not enough to bump the flows. Today will be similar to yesterday with a bit more sunshine. Small olives, cahills, sulphurs, and Isonychias should all make an appearance in the late afternoon into the evening. Look for fish n the riffles and shade banks during the day. Blind casting has also worked well before and after the hatches.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls and the lower East Branch at Fishs Eddy peaked at or over 70 degrees yesterday. The Mainstem at Lordville peaked at 67 degrees. It’s time to give these rivers a break until they cool down.

Today will be warm again hitting 76 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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June 20, 2023

Delaware River Report: June 20, 2023

We should have cloud cover today with a slight chance of rain. The rainfall shouldn’t amount to anything but the clouds could push the bugs a little earlier in the day. Small olives, cahills, sulphurs, and Isonychias are making up the bulk of the hatches. Blind casting has worked well before and after the hatches. Wind shouldn’t be a factor again. The conditions look really good today,

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls and the lower East Branch at Fishs Eddy peaked at or over 70 degrees yesterday. The Mainstem at Lordville peaked at 67 degrees. It’s time to give these rivers a break until they cool down.

Today will be warm again hitting 78 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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