August 21, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 21, 2023

The West Branch is looking good this morning with decent clarity and 1,000 cfs at Hale Eddy. This is a good level for floating and wading. The Upper West is still clear and just under 600 cfs at Stilesville. The upper river is still your best bet for daytime hatching but we are seeing some bugs on the lower West with the cooler temps. Small sulphurs and olives are the main bugs still but we are seeing some flying ants and cahills. The East Branch and Mainstem are still high but are dropping.

Today will be 75 degrees with considerable cloudiness. 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
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – 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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August 20, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 20, 2023

The river flows have fall but there is still a lot of water in the system. The flow at Hale Eddy is 1,370 cfs. Some people will wade certain areas at that flow. Fishing from a boat is still the better option. Use your best judgement. The Stilesville area is still fine for wading and there are a few small sulphurs and olives. The sulphur hatch is waning but there are still some and you may see a decent flush here and there. Have some flying ants and Isonychias in your box. The lower West has mostly been streamers but we are clear enough to nymph and blind cast Isonychias.

Today will be 82 degrees with a sunshine. 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
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – 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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August 19, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 19, 2023

The river flows have dropped quite a bit but remain high. Floating is not a problem but the only wading opportunities will be near the dams above most of the feeder streams. The West Branch at Hale Eddy is 2,000 cfs and dropping slowly. It is still off color but definitely looks good for streamer fishing from a boat. There was some mud coming in Farm Pool yesterday above Oquaga but that should be clear and hat stretch looks fine for wading. That area is your best shot for small sulphur and olive dry fly fishing today.

Today will be 74 degrees with a mic of sun and clouds. Wind will be 10 – 15 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
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – 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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August 18, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 18, 2023

We were hit hard with a thunderstorm early this morning and the flow at Hale eddy is 6,990 cfs and definitely off color. The river is unsafe below Oquaga. We’ll regroup tomorrow morning. Oquaga Creek peaked at 3,000 cfs and is beginning to drop but it will take a while for the West Branch to come down. The only shot today is above Oquaga close to the dam.

Today will be 73 degrees with thunderstorms giving way to partly cloudy skies. Wind will be 10 – 20 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
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – 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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August 17, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 17, 2023

The river flows are dropping but there is still a lot of water coming in from the feeders. The West Branch at Hale Eddy is just over 1,000 cfs so there are some wade opportunities opening up on the lower West. We should see sunshine this afternoon so for dry fly fishing stick to the normal Summer program and fish the coldest water closest to the dams with small sulphurs and olives. The lower West is in good shape for nymphing and wet flies. Streamers could be a good move in low light.

Today will be 80 degrees with partly cloudy skies in the morning clearing in the afternoon. There is a slight chance of a rain shower. 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
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – 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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August 16, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 16, 2023

The West Branch low at Eddy has dropped back to 1,500 cfs. Still high for decent wading but fine for floating. The color has improved a lot and is fishable. The best wade opportunity (and dry fly fishing) will be above Oquaga Creek again today. It will be 560 cfs and clear up there. Yesterday fished well with streamers in the afternoon. It took a while for the clarity to improve enough to get the fish moving. Today looks much better from the start. The rivers should continue to drop with no significant rain in the 10 day forecast.

Today will be 78 degrees with partly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance of a rainstorm. 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.

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August 15, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 15, 2023

We were hit with some rain overnight into this morning. The West Branch above Oquaga Creek looks okay on the graphs this morning with a slight bump to 579 cfs. The should be okay for midday sulphurs and olives. The West Branch at hale Eddy is 2,700. The lower West, East Branch, and Mainstem are all high, still climbing, and off color. Keep an eye on the gauges for the latest flows.

Today will be 73 degrees with cloudy skies and another .05″ of rain. We may see some additional thunderstorms so watch the radar. 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.

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August 14, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 14, 2023

The river flows have dropped back enough to offer good wade and float opportunities. The West Branch looks good this morning with decent clarity. The lower East and Mainstem still have some color. Not much has changed with the hatching. Go to the coldest water closest to the dams for daytime sulphurs and olives. It’s time to have a few flying ants in your box too just in case. The lower West may have a few afternoon olives if the clouds stick around but the best bet will be nymphs or wet flies during the day.

Today will be 80 degrees with a mic of clouds and sun. We should see more clouds in the afternoon. 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.

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August 13, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 13, 2023

Some of the storm hit us yesterday and all of the river flows are up. The West Branch is 1,160 cfs at hale Eddy with about a foot of visibility in Homepool. The flow is dropping already this morning. The river above Oquaga Creek is fine for wading at 564 cfs and should be clear. Small sulphurs and olives. The lower West looks decent for streamer fishing.

Yesterday was our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. We can’t thank the volunteers and sponsors enough. 80 tires, a load of scrap metal, and a dumpster full of garbage is out of the river. It will be the same weekend in 2024

Today will be 78 degrees with mostly sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 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.

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August 12, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 12, 2023

Keep an eye on the radar this afternoon. We may see some strong storms push through. The sun popped out yesterday afternoon and the river fished like normal for Summer. The coldest water closest to the dams have the best daytime dry fly action. We are seeing some midday bugs again on the mid West Branch – especially when it’s cloudy. Today looks good for olives and we should see a few Isonychias.

Today is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system. 10 am meet time

Today will be 78 degrees with sun and clouds in the morning. There is a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon so keep an eye on the radar. Total rainfall should only be .019″ . 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.

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August 11, 2023

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.

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August 10, 2023

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.

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