River Reports

October 13, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 13, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 200 cfs. The release will remain low while the runoff makes it’s way downriver meeting the Montague flow target. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The flow at Hale Eddy is 434 cfs. We’re mainly fishing small olives. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.

Today will be 75 degrees with fog in the morning clearing to partly cloudy in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	209 cfs	54°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	434 cfs	55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	155 cfs	52°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	698 cfs	55°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	1,530 cfs	55°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	297 cfs	55°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		55°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	352 cfs	54°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	200 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	68.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	77.9%

October 12, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 12, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 200 cfs. The runoff from yesterdays rain will meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The flow at Hale Eddy is 722 cfs. The lower West has some color but came out of the rain surprisingly well. The river fished well yesterday for those who braved the weather. We’re mainly fishing small olives. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.

Today will be 65 degrees and generally cloudy. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

Brett with a nice brown yesterday. Peyton Van der Linden photo

Tim Glynn with a good rainbow yesterday. Samuel Jones photo

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	256 cfs	54°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	722 cfs	53°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	240 cfs	50°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	698 cfs	53°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	1,980 cfs	54°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	527 cfs	52°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		53°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	498 cfs	53°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	200 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	68.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	77.9%

October 11, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 11, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 300 cfs. The cut back of the release is most likely them anticipating today’s rain helping to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. We’re mainly fishing small olives. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.

Today will be 55 degrees with .55″ of rain falling during the day. We could see another .4″ overnight. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	344 cfs	54°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	457 cfs	53°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	113 cfs	50°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	282 cfs	55°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	1,000 cfs	55°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	125 cfs	52°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		54°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	108 cfs	53°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	300 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	68.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	77.9%

October 10, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 10, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The cut back of the release is most likely them anticipating tomorrow afternoons rain helping to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. We’re mainly fishing small olives. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.

Today will be 66 degrees partly cloudy in the morning turning overcast in the afternoon. Wind will be light and variable.

Mike with a nice brown yesterday. Peyton Van der Linden photo

Tom with a nice walleye on a streamer yesterday. Samuel Jones photo

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	533 cfs	54°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	658 cfs	52°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	113 cfs	49°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	292 cfs	54°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	1,250 cfs	54°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	140 cfs	51°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		52°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	113 cfs	51°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	68.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	77.9%

October 9, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 9, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 723 cfs. Again the additional increase is most likely to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The increased release probably knocked loose more algae in Deposit so nymphing will be less frustrating on the lower river sections. The plan hasn’t changed. Nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.

Today will be 65 degrees with plentiful sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

Joel and Arlo with a nice brown on a rusty spinner yesterday

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	787 cfs	54°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	889 cfs	52°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	115 cfs	51°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	298 cfs	54°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	1,140 cfs	55°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	147 cfs	51°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		52°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	118 cfs	52°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	723 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	68.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	78.2%

October 8, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 8, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 628 cfs. Again the additional increase is most likely to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The increased release probably knocked loose more algae in Deposit so nymphing will be less frustrating on the lower river sections. The plan has been nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.

Today will be 65 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	670 cfs	53°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	765 cfs	53°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	115 cfs	51°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	303 cfs	55°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	1,130 cfs	55°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	136 cfs	52°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		55°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	118 cfs	54°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	628 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	69.3%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	78.5%

October 7, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 7, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 616 cfs. The additional increase is most likely to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. We have a light frost again this morning but should end up much warmer than yesterday. The increased release probably knocked loose more algae in Deposit so nymphing will be less frustrating on the lower river sections. The plan has been nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.

Today will be 68 degrees. It should be sunny with some periods of partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	649 cfs	53°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	705 cfs	50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	118 cfs	48°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	308 cfs	52°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	975 cfs	52°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	139 cfs	50°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		51°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	121 cfs	50°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	616 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	69.8%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	78.7%

October 6, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 6, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 442 cfs. The increased release ismost likely to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. We’ll have some wind today but much less than yesterday. We’re coming off a cold night so the water temps will take a bit longer to warm up. Some areas have frost this morning, The plan has been nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.

Today will be 57 degrees with abundant sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	491 cfs	53°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	518 cfs	50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	118 cfs	50°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	324 cfs	55°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	874 cfs	56°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	144 cfs	52°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		52°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	127 cfs	52°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	442 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	70.2%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	79%

October 5, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 5, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 322 cfs. They pulsed the release from Cannonsville and settled back at 322 cfs most likely to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The wind will be up today so try to find protected areas. The bugs were decent over the weekend. The trick was finding fish up on them in the low water. The plan has been nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.

Today will be 59 degrees with partly cloudy skies clearing in the afternoon. Wind will be 15 – 25 mph from the North.

Steve with one on a caddis yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	369 cfs	53°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	416 cfs	55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	122 cfs	54°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	325 cfs	59°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	838 cfs	59°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	152 cfs	57°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	138 cfs	57°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	322 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	71.2%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	79.8%

October 4, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 4, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 258 cfs. The release was bumped slightly most likely to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. Yesterday was a tough one in low water and bright sun but some fish made it to the net. We should have more cloud cover todyay. The plan has been nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.

Today will be 61 degrees with cloudy skies. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

Cam with a good rainbow. Mike Daccurzio photo

Tom with a rainbow yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	303 cfs	52°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	347 cfs	54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	122 cfs	54°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	342 cfs	59°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	838 cfs	60°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	161 cfs	58°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	147 cfs	57°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	258 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	71.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	80.1%

October 3, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 3, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 217 cfs. The release from Cannonsville has been cut back again per the FFMP. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The plan has been nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. We’ve seen more Isonychia spinners than duns in the last week. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.

Today will be 68 degrees with clouds in the morning and sun in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

Randy with a chunky rainbow yesterday. Samuel Jones photo

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	271 cfs	53°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	390 cfs	54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	126 cfs	54°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	360 cfs	59°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	966 cfs	59°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	174 cfs	59°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	157 cfs	59°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	217 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	71.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	80.1%

October 2, 2026

Delaware River Report: October 2, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 286 cfs. The release from Cannonsville has been cut back again. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. We should have cloud cover with a little more wind today. The rainfall will be negligible. Streamers and nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. We’ve seen more Isonychia spinners than duns in the last week. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.

Today will be 75 degrees with clouds in the morning and periods of rain showers in the afternoon. Total rainfall should be .07″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the West.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY	338 cfs	53°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY	471 cfs	55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY	130 cfs	52°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY	N/A	N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY	391 cfs	59°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY	1,080 cfs	59°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY	183 cfs	59°
West Branch at 191 Bridge		57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)	168 cfs	60°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release	286 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity	71.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity	80.1%