Delaware River Report: August 11, 2023

We found some olives on the lower West Yesterday afternoon so the cooler weather and light rain conditions are helping. It wasn’t a major hatch but it was great to see. The best daytime dry flyfishing is still going to be in the coldest water closest to the dams. We’re sill fishing small sulphurs and olives.We should have sunshine today so the better dry fly move is to stay high. If you’re nymphing stick below Hale Eddy to avoid the algae.

This weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system.

Today will be 77 degrees with clouds in the morning and mostly sunshine in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 from the North.

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY521 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY847 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY341 cfs56°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY1,040 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY2,340 cfs62°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY477 cfs60°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)283 cfs64°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity81.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity93.4%

Delaware River Report: August 10, 2023

Today looks like a good day to be on the water. We should have cloud cover and some light afternoon rain. The flows have continued to drop opening up more wade opportunities. It looks like a decent blue wing olive day. The best day time dry fly fishing will still be up close to the dams in the coldest water. Small sulphurs and olives. The weather may push some olives and Isonychias earlier in the day on the mid to lower West. The cloud cover should certainly make the fish more comfortable to eat Isonychias blind casted in the riffles.

This weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system.

Today will be 73 degrees with clouds in the morning and some showers in the afternoon. Rainfall should only be .05″. Wind will be 5 – 10 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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY521 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY911 cfs53°
East Branch at Harvard, NY374 cfs60°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY1,190 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY2,730 cfs65°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY560 cfs63°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)339 cfs66°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity81.3%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity93.7%

Delaware River Report: August 9, 2023

The river flows have dropped back and we’re at good levels for wading and floating. The West Branch at Hale Eddy flow should continue to drop slowly today. The best bet for dry fly fishing is still going to be the midday sulphurs and olives in the coldest water closest to the dams. Nymphing and streamers will be better on the mid to lower West Branch.

This weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system.

Today will be 79 degrees with mostly sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 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.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY521 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY1,130 cfs54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY456 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY1,760 cfs61°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY3,780 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY870 cfs62°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)543 cfs64°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity81.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity92.1%

Delaware River Report: August 8, 2023

UPDATE: We got a report that the East Branch is blown out. The West Branch is also running muddy. Stick to the water closest to the dams for dry fly fishing.

The aqueduct work has been pushed off until Fall of 2024.

Some thunderstorms hit us and all of the river flows are up this morning. The West Branch at Hale Eddy is flowing 1,400 cfs but is dropping. Streamers could be productive in the high water this afternoon. If you’re wading or want dry fly fishing stay above Oquaga Creek. The flow is 500 cfs, clear, and will have the afternoon sulphurs and olives.

Next weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system.

Today will be 69 degrees with rain showers most of the day. Total rainfall should be .05″. Wind will be 10 – 15 from the West.

Th flow at Hale Eddy is already dropping

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY514 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY1,440 cfs57°
East Branch at Harvard, NY829 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY2,240 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY4,730 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY2.270 cfs63°
West Branch at 191 Bridge61°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)543 cfs69°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity81.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity92.1%

Delaware River Report: August 7, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off until Fall of 2024.

We were hit with some rain overnight and the flows are increasing from runoff. The Oquaga Creek flow is 189 cfs and climbinb so the West Branch will be rising until that begins to drop. Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information. The flow at Stilesville bumped slightly to 521 cfs but that should remain in decent shape today. Fishing above Oquaga is your best bet for daytime dry fly activity.

Next weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system. Check out the video to see what it’s all about.

Today will be 77 degrees with clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 from the South. Wunderground is predicting some afternoon thunderstorms with more wind and somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2″ of additional rain..

Dylan with a Mainstem smallmouth yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY521 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY767 cfs52°
East Branch at Harvard, NY242 cfs59°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY559 cfs66°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,470 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY211 cfs68°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)206 cfs68°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity81.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity92.4%

Delaware River Report: August 6, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off until Fall of 2024.

There was some brief showers on the eastern part of the system but the West Branch remains the same flow. Today will be warm so seek out the coolest water close to the dams. Midday hatches of small sulphurs and olives will be in that colder water.

Next weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system. Check out the video to see what it’s all about.

Today will be 82 degrees with sunny skies. Wind will be light 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.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY514 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY687 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY246 cfs56°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY577 cfs63°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,540 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY248 cfs64°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)201 cfs64°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity81.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity92.4%

Delaware River Report: August 5, 2023

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

We had a few afternoon thunderstorms roll through but the West Branch looks fine this morning and only bumped 100 cfs at Hale Eddy. That leaves us in good condition for both floating and wading. Blind casting Isonychias in the riffles has improved with the cloud cover. If the sun pops out nymphing or swinging wets will be better bets until the sun drops in the evening. Midday hatches of small sulphur and olives are still happening in the coldest water sections. Stay as high as you can on the system to find the better daytime bugs.

Today will be 78 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY514 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY779 cfs51°
East Branch at Harvard, NY284 cfs56°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY627 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,710 cfs62°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY262 cfs63°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)203 cfs64°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity81.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity92.4%

Delaware River Report: August 4, 2023

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

Yesterday’s thunderstorms completely missed us. We never even saw the wind pick up. So the rivers are starting off about the same as yesterday. So it’s the same program. Look for the midday sulphurs and olives in the coldest water. If you’re nymphing or willing to take a chance the rain will push some bugs try the lower West. If we do get the rain we’ll probably see some thick fog in spots. Hopefully there will be enough wind to push it out.

Today will be 75 degrees with cloud cover this morning and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South. Potential rainfall is around .5″.

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY514 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY659 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY277 cfs56°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY605 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,470 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY178 cfs65°
West Branch at 191 Bridge57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)178 cfs65°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity81.6%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity92.6%

Delaware River Report: August 3, 2023

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

Looking at the hourly forecast we should have sun until mid afternoon. So sticking with the normal summer program makes the most sense. Small sulphurs and olives should hatch midday in the coldest sections. There is still algae in the upper river so nymphing is better below Hale Eddy. If we do get some rain we may see some olives and Isonychias on the lower West. Otherwise blind casting the riffles o swinging wet flies would be good options.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville temperatures all peaked in the high 60’s. Please check them with thermometer before fishing.

Today will be 79 degrees with sunshine and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South. We may see some stronger gusts depending on how the storms track.

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY514 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY687 cfs48°
East Branch at Harvard, NY299 cfs55°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY644 cfs59°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,570 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY228 cfs61°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)193 cfs62°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity81.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity92.8%

Delaware River Report: August 2, 2023

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

The cool weather has helped dropped the water temps on most of the rivers. The day time hatching will still be best in the coldest water near the dams but the cooler water should improve the hatching on the other sections. While it’s mostly been small sulphurs and olives keep on the look out for ants and other terrestrials. Blind casting Isonychias and light cahills should also work better with the cooler water.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville temperatures have dropped a bit with the colder air temps. Please check them with thermometer before fishing.

Today will be 76 degrees with light and variable wind. Partly cloudy

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY514 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY721 cfs48°
East Branch at Harvard, NY349 cfs55°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY730 cfs58°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,710 cfs61°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY248 cfs61°
West Branch at 191 Bridge55°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)222 cfs62°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity81.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity92.9%

Delaware River Report: August 1, 2023

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

The river flows have dropped a bit more along with the water temps. Yesterday’s thunderstorms slid around us and the West Branch looks good this morning. Stick with the same program for now. Midday sulphurs and olives near the dams is the best bet for dry fly fishing during the day. There is still some algae up high so nymphing will be better mid to lower West Branch. Now that the flow has dropped blind casting Isonychias in the riffles (with or without a dropper) can be very effective.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville temperatures have dropped a bit with the colder air temps. Please check them with thermometer before fishing.

Today will be cooler again hitting 72 degrees with mostly sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY514 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY791 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY 420 cfs56°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY861 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,940 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY274 cfs63°
West Branch at 191 Bridge57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)261 cfs63°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity78.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity93%

Delaware River Report: July 31, 2023

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

The West Branch is flow is dropping back to normal levels and the clarity is good this morning. Hale Eddy is 900 cfs so there are more wade opportunities. So back to normal July conditions. The best shot at daytime dry fly activity will be closer to the dams in the coldest water. Small sulphurs and olives. The lower West will be better for nymphing and streamers because there is less algae on those stretches. The cooler air temps have helped drop the water temps. That may push the hatches on the lower West a little earlier in the evening compared to what we have been seeing.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be cooler again hitting 75 degrees. mixed clouds this morning with a chance of scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

John Loughlin found some midday fish yesterrday. Tim Glynn photo

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY507 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY911 cfs52°
East Branch at Harvard, NY cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY1000 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY2,310 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY311 cfs64°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)307 cfs64°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release550 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity81.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity92.8%
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