June 7, 2026

Delaware River Report: June 7, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We had a few afternoon rain showers but not enough to bump the river flows in a meaningful amount. Green Drakes are moving up the system along with sulphurs and Cahills. There are still some March Browns and Gray Fox in the colder river sections. On these bright sunny days a lot of the dry fly action has been in the evening. Blind casting the bigger bugs in the riffles could pay off earlier. Nymphing has been the best bet midday.

Although today will be cooler the bright sun will still push the water temps at the lower flows we have now. Some of the water temps on some river sections are too hot to fish for trout. Some people (including some guides) will say that the Mainstem trout are used to warm temperatures and fishing to them in the high 60’s to 70’s is fine. We have never seen a study proving that and it’s really about greed and shows a total disregard for the resource. Please stick to fishing the colder water sections.

The Mainstem, the East Branch in Hancock, and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls all peaked at or over 70 degrees again yesterday. It’s time to give these river sections a break until we cool back down.

Today will be 73 degrees with clouds and sun. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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June 6, 2026

Delaware River Report: June 6, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We may see some rain showers today with potential for an afternoon thunderstorm but total rainfall should be a negligible .1″. We’ll have some wind to contend with but the clouds will be nice after days of sunshine. Some of the water temps on some river sections are too hot to fish for trout. Some people (including some guides) will say that the Mainstem trout are used to warm temperatures and fishing to them in the high 60’s to 70’s is fine. We have never seen a study proving that and it’s really about greed and shows a total disregard for the resource. Please stick to fishing the colder water sections. Depending on the the river sections March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, olives, and Sulphurs are all in play.

The Mainstem, the East Branch in Hancock, and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these river sections a break until we cool back down.

Today will be 81 degrees with rain showers and a possible afternoon thunderstorms. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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June 5, 2026

Delaware River Report: June 5, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. It’s going to be another warm one with sun but we may see come clouds today. The weather has us in a bit of Summer mode right now. It’s worth looking for risers in the slow pools in the mornings eating left over spinners or caddis. Midday nymphing or blind casting the riffles are the best bets. We’ve had decent spinner falls and sulphurs in the evening once the sun drops. It still a mix of bugs with March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, olives, and Sulphurs hatching.

The Mainstem in Callicoon and the East Branch in Hancock both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls peaked at 68 degrees. The water temps will peak higher today. It’s time to give these sections a break until we cool back down.

Today will be 87 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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June 4, 2026

Delaware River Report: June 4, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. Today will be exactly like yesterday. Sunshine, a little wind, and few clouds. Runnng larger dries or nymphing will be the best bets midday. The hatches will be best either early or later in the evening. There could be caddis in the riffles midday so keep an eye on the riffles just in case. It still a mix of bugs with March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, olives, and Sulphurs hatching. There may still be some small #16 Hendrickson spinners in the coldest water sections.

Today will be 85 degrees and mostly sunny. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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June 3, 2026

Delaware River Report: June 3, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. Today will be another sunny day but with less wind. Nymphing has been the best bet during the day but blind casting the larger flies in the riffles could pay off. The dry fly fishing picks up when the sun begins to drop. It may be worth taking a look at the long, slow pools in the morning for left over caddis and spinners. Overall starting off fishing well. It still a mix of bugs with March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, olives, and Sulphurs hatching. There may still be some small #16 Hendrickson spinners in the coldest water sections.

Today will be 81 degrees and mostly sunny. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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June 2, 2026

Delaware River Report: June 2, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. It still a mix of bugs with March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, olives, and Sulphurs hatching. There may still be some small #16 Hendricksons in the coldest water sections. We’re in for another sunny day so nymphing or blind casting big bugs in the riffles may be the best bet early. The wind has been dropping in the evening so it’s been decent weather for spinner falls.

Today will be 73 degrees and mostly sunny with some clouds in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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June 1, 2026

Delaware River Report: June 1, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. this morning. That concludes May 2026. The weather was very unsettled giving us August heat and November like wind and rain but a lot of nice fish were landed and the reservoirs have plenty of water. That should set us up for a good Summer. The best part of today will be the wind at 5 – 10 mph for a change. Caddis should be more active in the afternoon. March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, olives, and Sulphurs are all hatching. There may still be some small #16 Hendricksons in the coldest water sections. We had a few light showers overnight that knocked the dust down but did not affect river flows.

Today will be 69 degrees and mostly sunny. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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May 31, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 31, 2026

Despite yesterday’s wind people found fish on nymphs and dries. Today is going to much warmer with sunshine but we’re keeping the wind again. Wunderground shows the wind dropping off in the evening. Caddis are still around. March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, olives, and Sulphurs have all been on the menu. The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs.

Today will be 71 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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May 30, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 30, 2026

We had a few rain showers overnight in to this morning but the the amount was negligible and the rivers look fine this morning. Caddis are still a good bet midday and in to the evening. March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, olives, and Sulphurs have all been in play over the last few days. The wind is unpleasant this morning but should drop towards dark. The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs.

Today will be 64 degrees with rain showers in the morning clearing in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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May 29, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 29, 2026

We have sun this morning but should see a few more clouds as the day goes on. Caddis are still a good bet midday and in to the evening. March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, and Sulphurs. Nymphing has been the best bet during the mid afternoon sun but blind casting the bigger bugs could pay off. Dry dropper rigs can also be effective this time of year. The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. There is another chance of a stray shower today but total rainfall should be negligible. Yesterday’s rain shower was very brief and soaked in to the ground.

Today will be 73 degrees and partly cloudy in the morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the Northwest.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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May 28, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 28, 2026

We should have more clouds today but we’ll get some more wind too. Caddis have still been the key of fish during the day. March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, and Sulphurs are around and blind casting the bigger bugs has paid off for some people. Green drakes are around in some numbers. The caddis are still really good and accounting for a lot of the fish landed. The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. We may see a stray shower but total rainfall should be negligible.

Today will be 67 degrees with some clouds and a chance of rain showers developing in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the Northwest.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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May 27, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 27, 2026

Today will look a like like yesterday with bit more wind. The Hendricksons are pretty much done but you may find some Xs and spinners in the colder water near the dams. A lot of the fish being landed have been eating caddis. March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, and Sulphurs are around. A few Green Drakes are showing up on some sections. The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. We’re at a good level for floating and wading.

Today will be 83 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the Northwest.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male) – mostly spinners
Light Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female) – mostly spinners
Dark Hendrickson – #16 – Ephemerella X – mostly spinners
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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