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, NY | 514 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 687 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 299 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 644 cfs | 59° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,570 cfs | 63° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 228 cfs | 61° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 193 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.8% |
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, NY | 514 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 349 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 730 cfs | 58° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,710 cfs | 61° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 248 cfs | 61° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 55° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 222 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.9% |
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, NY | 514 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 791 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 420 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 861 cfs | 60° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,940 cfs | 63° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 274 cfs | 63° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 261 cfs | 63° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 78.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 93% |
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.
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, NY | 507 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 911 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1000 cfs | 60° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,310 cfs | 64° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 311 cfs | 64° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 307 cfs | 64° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.8% |
Delaware River Report: July 30, 2023
The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.
Deposit was hit with quite a bit of rain yesterday and Oquaga Creek is blown out. Oquaga peaked at 2,000 cfs but is now dropping back. The West Branch at Hale Eddy flow has already fallen to 1,400 cfs but it is off color. The best bet today is to fish above Oquaga. The flows didn’t bump much above the creek and the river should be in fine shap. Small sulphurs and olives. The lower West may clear enough to be decent for streamers this afternoon.
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 much cooler peaking at 72 degrees. We’ll see clouds early with more sunshine 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.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 514 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,400 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 756 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,460 cfs | 61° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 3,460 cfs | 63° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 448 cfs | 65° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 62° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 377 cfs | 66° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.8% |
Delaware River Report: July 29, 2023
The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.
We have cloud cover this morning with a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. The wind doesn’t look bad at 5 – 10 mph but we may see some higher gusts. That could keep the fog off the water in Deposit so today the wind may help. Dry fly fishing is still small sulphurs and olives close to the dams in the coldest water. Below Hale Eddy is mostly nymphing or swinging wet flies. Streamers could be a good option if we get the rain.
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 83 degrees with clouds in the morning and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rainfall could be .5″. Wind will be 5 – 10 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.
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, NY | 514 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 791 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 399 cfs | 62° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 898 cfs | 67° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,010 cfs | 70° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 330 cfs | 70° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 62° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 310 cfs | 71° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.8% |
Delaware River Report: July 28, 2023
The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.
We had a few storms pass through yesterday but Homepool is clear and looking good this morning. The flow at Hale Eddy is 970 and falling so wading and floating are options. Even with the higher flow the best bet for daytime sulphurs and olives will be in the coldest water near the dams. Again there is algae up there so nymphing and streamer fishing will be best below Hale Eddy.
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 89 degrees with clouds in the morning and sunshine in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 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.
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, NY | 514 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 978 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 664 cfs | 59° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,250 cfs | 62° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,860 cfs | 65° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 496 cfs | 66° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 60° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 467 cfs | 68° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.5% |
Delaware River Report: July 27, 2023
The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.
The release from Cannonsville was bumped slightly and looks like 550 cfs. Not a huge change and we’re still in good shape for floating and wading. It was not increased for a flow target so it’s likely a thermal bump to “protect” the Mainstem. The fishing won’t change with an extra 50 cfs so normal July rules apply. The best dry fly fishing will be in the coldest river sections with midday sulphurs and olives. The algae is still there so if you want to nymph move below Hale Eddy. The lower West hatching is towards dark and into dark. Blind casting Isonychias and cahills in the riffles may work during the day.
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 much warmer hitting 83 degrees with isolated thunderstorms in the morning and partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. 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.
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, NY | 501 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 252 cfs | 60° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 662 cfs | 66° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,660 cfs | 67° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 284 cfs | 68° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 60° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 249 cfs | 69° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.7% |
Delaware River Report: July 26, 2023
The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.
The West Branch flow at Hale Eddy has dropped back to 834 cfs this morning and is looking good out front. There is a tint to the water but it is definitely clear enough to fish. Nymphing will be the best option on the lower West. People are moving fish on streamers early and late in the day. The best shot at daytime dry fly fishing will be in the coldest river sections near the dams. Small sulphurs and olives.
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 much warmer hitting 86 degrees with sunshine and just a few clouds. 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.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 488 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 834 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 324 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 846 cfs | 62° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,870 cfs | 65° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 333 cfs | 65° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 321 cfs | 67° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.8% |
Delaware River Report: July 25, 2023
The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.
We were hit with a few thunderstorms yesterday afternoon and again last night. There is color in Homepool but it is fishable. The lower West definitely looks good for streamer fishing. The flow at Hale Eddy is 1,400 cfs so wading is tough. The West Branch above Oquaga Creek is still a level 500 cfs and clear. Good for wading and the afternoon sulphurs and olives.
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 81 degrees with light and variable wind. There is a chance of some afternoon thunderstorms nut it is less of a chance than Wunderground called for yesterday.
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, NY | 488 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,400 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 266 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 776 cfs | 64° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,900 cfs | 65° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 375 cfs | 65° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 393 cfs | 67° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.8% |
Delaware River Report: July 24, 2023
The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.
The nights have been relatively cool and we should have decent cloud cover with some rain today. Keep an eye on the radar to track the thunderstorms. Most slide around us but it’s worth tracking. Otherwise it’s still July so small sulphurs and olives in the coldest water re your best bet for daytime hatching. Nymphing is still better on the lower West with dry fly shots coming as the sun drops into dark.
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 78 degrees with scattered thunderstorms that may bring some wind gusts. Wundergroundis showing .29″ of rain. 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.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 481 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 606 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 239 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 693 cfs | 64° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,520 cfs | 67° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 365 cfs | 65° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 283 cfs | 65° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.6% |
Delaware River Report: July 23, 2023
The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.
Yesterday was another day of bright sunshine. Today looks the same. So normal July / August conditions. Midday small sulphurs and olives will be in the coldest water sections. There is still a lot of algae in Deposit so it’s not ideal for nymphing. The mid to lower West will be better for nymphing but most of the dry fly shots will come as the sun drops or even into dark. Sulphurs, small olives, and some Isonychias. Swinging wets in riffles could also be a good idea during the sunny part of the day.
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 82 degrees with a few sunshine this morning with a few clouds moving in during the afternoon. 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, NY | 488 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 621 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 252 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 770 cfs | 63° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,670 cfs | 66° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 368 cfs | 64° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 332 cfs | 65° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.8% |
