River Reports

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


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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.

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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%

Delaware River Report: September 9, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. Today looks like a good day with cloud cover and a chance of a shower or thunderstorm. Wind doesn’t look bad. Hopefully we get some precip and it pushes the bugs a little earlier in the day. Olives and flying ants are still the main bugs but there are some Isonychias, Cahills, and hebes around. Blind casting the larger bugs in the riffles can pay off. Nymphs and wets have been putting some fish in the net too.

Today will be 79 degrees with clouds. There is a chance of a passing shower or thunderstorm. 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, NY491 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY653 cfs52°
East Branch at Harvard, NY243 cfs55°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY973 cfs63°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,870 cfs62°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY430 cfs60°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)170 cfs64°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity77.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85.9%

Delaware River Report: September 8, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 475 cfs. The mornings have been chilly and it feels like Fall is coming. That should be good for the river system. We’ll have some sunshine today but should get some clouds back tomorrow. Olives and flying ants are still the main bugs but there are some Isonychias, Cahills, and hebes around. Blind casting the larger bugs in the riffles can pay off. We’re dealing with bright sun today so streamers will work best before the sun hits the water or after it drops this evening. Nymphs and wets have been putting some fish in the net too.

Today will be 78 degrees and mostly sunny. 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, NY491 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY679 cfs52°
East Branch at Harvard, NY257 cfs54°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY1,110 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY2,090 cfs62°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY498 cfs59°
West Branch at 191 Bridge57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)187 cfs62°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 475 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity77.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity86.8%

Delaware River Report: September 6, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. The rivers are in good shape this morning. The West is at a decent level for floating and wading. The clarity is good. Olives and flying ants should be back on the menu along with some hebes, Isonychias, and Cahills. We’ll see if the high flows flushed the algae out of the Upper West but it’s probably still safer to stick low if you want to nymph or throw streamers. The Beaverkill, Lower East, and Main are still high and off color. They’ll take a couple of days to get back to normal.

Today will be 72 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 5-10 mph from the North.


Lenny with a nice one yesterday. 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, NY475 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY787 cfs54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY304 cfs56°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY1,840 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY3,000 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY779 cfs60°
West Branch at 191 Bridge60°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)258 cfs65°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release450 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity76.8%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity86.9%

Delaware River Report: September 5, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. It did not rain last night and the West Branch flow has come down quite a bit. It’s 924 cfs at Hale Eddy so there are spots people can wade today. The clarity has improved quite a bit. Olives and flying ants should be back on the menu along with some hebes, Isonychias, and Cahills. We’ll see if the high flows flushed the algae out of the Upper West but it’s probably still safer to stick low if you want to nymph or throw streamers. The Beaverkill, Lower East, and Main are still high and off color. They’ll take a couple of days to get back to normal.

Today will be 74 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 5-10 mph from the North.



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, NY483 cfs49°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY924 cfs55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY367 cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY2,730 cfs63°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY4,180 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY1,100 cfs62°
West Branch at 191 Bridge61°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)335 cfs66°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release450 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity76.8%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity86.9%

Delaware River Report: September 4, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. We were hit by more storms overnight and all of the rivers are high and off color. They must have been some strong storms. The West Branch at Hale Eddy is 1,630 cfs and looks like it’s about to peak. It looks like it’s streamers from a boat kind of day today. the West should begin to drop and clear today but it will take some time to return to normal. Luckily there is no rain in the forecast for the next five days.

Today will be 77 degrees with sun and clouds mixed. Wind will be 5-10 mph from the North.


The West at Hale Eddy looks like it’s peaking

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, NY491 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY1,630 cfs59°
East Branch at Harvard, NY453 cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY3,650 cfs64°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY4,810 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY2,050 cfs63°
West Branch at 191 Bridge64°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)598 cfs66°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release450 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity78.8%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity86.9%

Delaware River Report: September 3, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. We were hit by some thunderstorms last night and all of the rivers are high and off color. The West Branch at Hale Eddy is 1,240 cfs and still climbing at 6:30 am. Oquaga Creek has peaked at 224 cfs and is beginning to drop. The rest of the feeders should follow suit this morning. The flow at Stilvesville hasn’t budged so if you fish near the gauge it will be wadeable and clearer.

Today will be 81 degrees with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Total rainfall during the day should be .01″. Wind will be 5-10 mph from the West.


Steve before last nights rain. 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.

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Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY475 cfs49°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY1,240 cfs56°
East Branch at Harvard, NY431 cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY2,280 cfs63°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY3,290 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY1,620 cfs62°
West Branch at 191 Bridge61°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)749 cfs65°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release450 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity76.6%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity87%

Delaware River Report: September 2, 2026

The release from Cannonsville has been cut back to 450 cfs. We came through yesterdays stoms fine and the rivers look good this morning. We should see just under .5″ today with the potential of another inch overnight. Hopefully tonights storms slide around us. If anything changes dramatically we’ll post an update. click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information. And keep an eye on the radar. Some river sections had decent flying ants yesterday and the Isos seem to be picking up a bit. The last of the sulphurs in Deposit have been sporadic and unpredictable but some people have been finding a few fish on them. There are a few Isonychias and Cahills in the evening along with some hebes. The ants have been around – not in big numbers but they’re here. Stick to the lower West if you want to nymph. The algae has been bad up top making it a dry fly only game.

Today will be 70 degrees with some rain showers. Total rainfall during the day should be .38″. Wind will be 5-10 mph from the South.


Dave with a good start to September. Jim Stabile photo
Sean Witman with a release yesterday

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, NY475 cfs49°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY586 cfs53°
East Branch at Harvard, NY187 cfs55°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NYN/A N/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY854 cfs65°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,710 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY409 cfs64°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)166 cfs67°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release450 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity76.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity87.2%

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