River Reports

Delaware River Report: September 21, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. Yesterday was a really great looking fishing day. Light wind and light rain. Nymphs still put the most fish in the net but there were some tiny olives in the afternoon. The rivers came through the rain just fine with the biggest bump on the Beaverkill of about 100 cfs. The West looks great this morning and is still at a good level for wading and floating. There have been tiny olives on some sections and a few Cahills, Isonychias, and hebes. The hatching should be less spotty as the flows drop and the nights get cooler. Streamers and nymphs are good bets early and late in the day. 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 67 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.


Reid with a nice rainbow yesterday. Peyton Van der Linden photo
Sam with a smallmouth. Peyton Van der Linden photo

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


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West Branch at Stilesville, NY459 cfs52°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY700 cfs54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY235 cfs52°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY698 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,720 cfs60°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY332 cfs59°
West Branch at 191 Bridge57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)359 cfs60°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity75.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity83.4%

Delaware River Report: September 20, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. We woke up to some light rain. Wunderground is calling for .1″ this morning but there is the possibility of a few heavier storms so keep any eye on the radar and click the gauge links below for the latest flow information. As of 6:30 am the rivers look good and the flows haven’t bumped yet. Nymphing worked well yesterday during the sunshine, The West Branch is at a good level for wading and floating. There have been tiny olives on some sections and a few Cahills, Isonychias, and hebes. The hatching should be less spotty as the flows drop and the nights get cooler. Streamers and nymphs are good bets early and late in the day. 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 64 degrees with rain early. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.



What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY467 cfs52°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY622 cfs54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY211 cfs54°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY546 cfs63°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,390 cfs62°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY214 cfs61°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)242 cfs62°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity75.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity83.4%

Delaware River Report: September 19, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. The flows have dropped back a bit and the rivers look good this morning. The wind was tough at times yesterday but people found some fish. Today should have a bit more sun earlier but less wind. nymphing has been decent on some sections. The West Branch is at a good level for wading and floating. There have been tiny olives on some sections and a few Cahills, Isonychias, and hebes. The hatching should be less spotty as the flows drop and the nights get cooler. Streamers and nymphs are good bets early and late in the day. 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 76 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds. Wind will be light and variable.



What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY467 cfs51°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY632 cfs55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY211 cfs54°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY594 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,480 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY232 cfs61°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)276 cfs63°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity75.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity83.4%

Delaware River Report: September 18, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. The river flows bumped slightly from yesterdays rain but not enough to warrant any plan changes for today. We had some good reports of olives and ants yesterday. Hopefully the clouds stick around longer than forecasted and we see some of the same action today. The West Branch is at a good level for wading and floating. There have been tiny olives on some sections and a few Cahills, Isonychias, and hebes. The hatching should be less spotty as the flows drop and the nights get cooler. Streamers and nymphs are good bets early and late in the day. 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 74 degrees with clouds early turning partly cloudy in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.


Mike with a nice one on a dry yesterday. Mike Chain photo

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY467 cfs51°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY689 cfs55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY229 cfs53°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY645 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,620 cfs62°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY253 cfs62°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)359 cfs63°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity76.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity83.6%

Delaware River Report: September 17, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. Today looks like a good day to be on the water with rain early, clouds, and maybe some afternoon showers. Total rainfall should be less than 1/4″ today. So it definitely looks like an olive day. Streamers could be a good bet with the rain and the color of the West Branch. The West Branch is at a good level for wading and floating. There have been tiny olives on some sections and a few Cahills, Isonychias, and hebes. The hatching should be less spotty as the flows drop and the nights get cooler. Streamers and nymphs are good bets early and late in the day. 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 76 degrees with rain early. Total rainfall should be .17. Wind will be light and variable.



What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY459 cfs51°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY622 cfs54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY219 cfs54°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY636 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,000 cfs62°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY255 cfs61°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)260 cfs63°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity76.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity83.9%

Delaware River Report: September 16, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. The river flows have dropped and are a bit more normal this morning. We’ve had a few showers this morning but the amount of rain has been negligible. The West Branch is at a good level for wading and floating. There have been tiny olives on some sections and a few Cahills, Isonychias, and hebes. The hatching should be less spotty as the flows drop and the nights get cooler. Streamers and nymphs are good bets early and late in the day. 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 78 degrees with overcast skies. Wind will be light and variable.


James with a nice one yesterday. Peyton Van der Linden photo

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY459 cfs51°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY648 cfs53°
East Branch at Harvard, NY224 cfs54°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY698 cfs61°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,670 cfs60°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY271 cfs58°
West Branch at 191 Bridge57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)301 cfs60°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity76.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity84.1%

Delaware River Report: September 15, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. The river flows have dropped a bit as the runoff subsides. They should be clearer today too. The West Branch is at a good level for wading and floating. There have been tiny olives on some sections and a few Cahills, Isonychias, and hebes. The hatching should be less spotty as the flows drop and the nights get cooler. Streamers and nymphs are good bets early and late in the day. 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 71 degrees with a mix of sunshine and clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.



What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY499 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY743 cfs52°
East Branch at Harvard, NY240 cfs54°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY844 cfs61°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,930 cfs60°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY326 cfs59°
West Branch at 191 Bridge57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)429 cfs61°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity78.8%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity84.3%

Delaware River Report: September 14, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. We had some showers pass through overnight that brought the rivers back up a bit. Some sections of the West Branch are in decent shape for wading this morning. The is some color to the rivers that should start to clear as we drop. Streamers may be the best bet early but there will be tiny olives in the slow foam in the afternoon. 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 67 degrees with some clouds early with mostly sun in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.


Sean and Henry with one in the boat. Sean Witman photo
Tim Glynn with a good one yesterday
Tim Glynn, Ted Smith, and Marc DeJong with a double in the net

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY516 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY918 cfs55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY272 cfs56°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY1,070 cfs63°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY2,300 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY445 cfs62°
West Branch at 191 Bridge60°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)640 cfs64°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity77.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85%

Delaware River Report: September 13, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. Some storms passed through overnight and we’re still getting some light rain this morning. The flow at Hale Eddy is 990 cfs with color and still climbing. Click on the gauge links for the latest flow information. 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 80 degrees with light rain early. The afternoon will be a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be light and variable.


Mike with a good one yesterday. Tim Glynn photo
Paul with a good one in yesterday’s sun. Sean Witman photo

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY499 cfs52°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY990 cfs55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY282 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY774 cfs65°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,570 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY308 cfs62°
West Branch at 191 Bridge61°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)447 cfs64°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity77.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85%

Delaware River Report: September 12, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. We have a bit of fog this morning but that will burn off quickly. It should get cloudier as the day progresses. Hopefully that pushes some tiny olives midday. Nymphs, streamers, and wets may be the better bet until the sun starts to drop in the evening. Blind casting Isonychias and Cahills could pay off. That’s been more day to day. 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 78 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.



What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

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Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY491 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY617 cfs52°
East Branch at Harvard, NY213 cfs54°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY698 cfs64°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,530 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY308 cfs60°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)163 cfs63°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity77.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85%

Delaware River Report: September 11, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. Today is going to be bright and sunny. We’ve seen some tiny olives in the afternoon on some sunny days so keep an eye out in the slower foam lines. Nymphs, streamers, and wets may be the better bet until the sun starts to drop in the evening. Blind casting Isonychias and Cahills could pay off. That’s been more day to day. 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 72 degrees with abundant sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.


Carolann in yesterday’s sunshine. Mike Daccurzio photo

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY499 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY653 cfs53°
East Branch at Harvard, NY224 cfs56°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY813 cfs65°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,710 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY353 cfs63°
West Branch at 191 Bridge60°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)221 cfs65°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity77.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85.3%

Delaware River Report: September 10, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. there were a few passing rain showers overnight but not enough to bump the flows. 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. Yesterday was mostly tiny olives #20 – 26 with some flying ants. There were a few Cahills in the afternoon and some people found Iso spinners at dark. Nymphs and wets have been putting some fish in the net too.

Today will be 79 degrees and partly cloudy by the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.


Peter with a nice one at dark. Sean Witman photo

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor


Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY499 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY653 cfs54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY238 cfs55°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY875 cfs63°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,770 cfs62°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY409 cfs62°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)231 cfs65°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity77.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85.6%

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