May 24, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 24, 2026

We came through the rain in good shape. It was spread out over a long period so the rivers and creeks handled it well. The river flows looked like they have peaked and are beginning to drop this morning. The West Branch looks good out front this morning and is fishable. Wading is still an option. We’ll should see a negligible amount of rain this morning with another possible .5″ overnight. Today is going to be cool again with the wind. Some people stuck it out yesterday and found some fish on top. Nymphing will be the best option early. Streamers will also be worth a try today. If there are any major changes in conditions today we’ll update the blog. Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow data.

Today will be 53 degrees with a chance of a shower this morning and cloudy in the afternoon. Total rainfall during the day should be .05″. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

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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May 23, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 23, 2026

Today is going to be much cooler with a steady rain beginning mid morning. There have been some scattered showers pushing through since 5:30 am. Total rainfall during the day should be 1/2″ with and additional 1/2″ overnight. All of the rivers are wadeable this morning. The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. Caddis are still around in good numbers getting some fish looking up midday. The #14 dark blue sedges are showing up on some rivers. Hendricksons (mostly spinners) are still hanging on in some river sections with March Browns, Gray Fox, sulphurs, and olives mixed on other sections.

Today will be 52 degrees with clouds and periods of rain. Total rainfall during the day should be .5″. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

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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 spinnerss
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 22, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 22, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. The East Branch flow has dropped quite a bit and now all the rivers in the system are wadeable. Caddis are still around in good numbers getting some fish looking up midday. The #14 dark blue sedges are showing up on some rivers. Hendricksons are still hanging on in some river sections with March Browns, Gray Fox, and olives mixed on other sections. Definitely have your sulphur box just in case. Green Drakes can’t be far off. We have some rain starting tomorrow we’ll keep an eye on. Like normal the forecast is different every time we look.

Today will be 67 degrees with some clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

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What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Dark Hendrickson – #16 – Ephemerella X
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
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


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May 21, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 21, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 425 cfs. We had some spotty rain in some areas yesterday but not enough to affect the rivers. Today will be overcast and much cooler. It looks like a good day to be on the water. Caddis are still around in good numbers getting some fish looking up midday. The caddis have really been everywhere, Hendricksons are still hanging on in some river sections with March Browns, Gray Fox, and olives mixed on other sections. Definitely have your sulphur box just in case.

Today will be 61 degrees with cloudy skies. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

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What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Dark Hendrickson – #16 – Ephemerella X
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
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


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May 20, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 20, 2026

Today will be cooler with a chance of rain in the morning. Total rainfall should be .12″ and ending by noon. We won’t get enough rain to affect the flows. The flows have dropped and we’re at good levels for floating and wading. The release from Cannonsville is 600 cfs with 2 cfs spilling. Caddis have been around in good numbers getting some fish looking up even in the sunshine. The caddis have really been everywhere, Hendricksons are still on the upper river sections with March Browns, Gray Fox, and olives mixed.

Today will be 77 degrees mostly cloudy with occasional rain. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

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What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium


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May 19, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 19, 2026

Both Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are spilling. The release from Cannonsville has been cut back again to 600 cfs with 32 cfs coming over the spillway. The West Branch, Willowemoc, and Beaverkill are in great shape for wading. The East is still a bit high but is slowly dropping. Caddis have been around in good number getting some fish looking up even in the sunshine. Today looks similar to yesterday with a more wind so plan accordingly. Hendricksons are still on the upper river sections with March Browns, Gray Fox, and olives mixed.

Today will be 87 degrees with sun and clouds mixed. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

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What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium


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May 18, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 18, 2026

Both Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are spilling. The release from Cannonsville has been cut back again to 600 cfs with 162 cfs coming over the spillway. There are more wade opportunities now and the Beaverkill has dropped to a nice level at 600 cfs. The bright sun has brought the caddis out in force. It’s also made it a little tough to find consistent rising fish during the day. Patience usually pays off when the river gets like this. The heat should break Wednesday. Hendricksons are still on the upper river sections with March Browns, Gray Fox, and olives mixed.

Today will be 91 degrees with sun. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

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What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium


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May 17, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 17, 2026

Both Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are spilling. The release from Cannonsville has been cut back to 701 cfs with 162 cfs coming over the spillway. That opens up more wading on the West but the best wade spots will still be on the Beaverkill and Willowemoc. The caddis were out in force yesterday but the fish seemed sporadic on them in the bright sun. Hendricksons are still the main hatch on the upper river sections with March Browns, Gray Fox, and olives mixed.

Today will be 83 degrees with sun. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the West.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium


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May 16, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 16, 2026

Both Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are spilling. The release from Cannonsville is 902 cfs with 169 cfs coming over the top. The best wade spots will be on the Beaverkill and Willowemoc. Hendricksons are still the main hatch on the upper river sections with March Browns, Gray Fox, and olives mixed. The caddis have been strong in the afternoons. We’re on a warming trend that should bump up the water temps over the next few days. That should push more bugs and push the spinners in to the evening.

Today will be 77 degrees with sun. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium


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May 15, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 15, 2026

Both Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are now spilling. The release from Cannonsville is 902 cfs with 248 cfs coming over the top. The rivers are in good shape but running high. Clarity is fine. We’re on a warming trend without much rain in the forecast so hopefully things will settle down this coming week. The best wade spots will be on the Beaverkill and Willowemoc. We’re still seeing Hendricksons on some sections along with caddis and Hendrickson spinners. Dark Brachycentrus, Gray Fox, and March Browns are out on other river sections. Blue quills are even hanging on in some parts of the river.

Today will be 60 degrees with clouds and a slight chance of a rain shower. Total rainfall should be .1″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium


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May 14, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 14, 2026

The rain held off most of the day with much of it coming after dark. It looks like we got more than the .3 predicted and the river flows are up this morning. Most rivers are still climbing as of 6:15 am. Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow data. The release from Cannonsville is 902 cfs with 212 cfs spilling. If you’re wading check the flows on the Willowemoc, East Branch above the Beaverkill, and other headwater streams. This could be a decent streamer day if the rivers get some color. Hendricksons are hatching on some sections along with caddis and Hendrickson spinners. Dark Brachycentrus, Gray Fox, and March Browns are out on other river sections. Blue quills are even hanging on in some parts of the river.

Today will be 55 degrees with clouds and a slight chance of a rain shower. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium


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May 13, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 13, 2026

We woke up to light rain that should continue most of the day. Total rainfall during the day looks minor at .1″ with another .35″ coming overnight. If the flows change dramatically during the day we’ll post an update. Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow data. We’ll have wind to contend with but that’s been most days this Spring. The release from Cannonsville is 902 cfs with 160 cfs spilling. The best wading is still on the Upper East Branch, the Beaverkill, and Willowemoc. There are some spots on the West that are wadeable but check them out before wading right in. Hendricksons are hatching on some sections along with caddis and Hendrickson spinners. Dark Brachycentrus, Gray Fox, and March Browns are out on other river sections. Blue quills are even hanging on in some parts of the river.

Today will be 63 degrees with rain showers. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium


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