July 13, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 13, 2026

They pulsed Cannonsville up to 608 cfs again last night but it is already dropping back to 500 cfs. The heat wave is back. Go to the coldest water for daytime dry fly action. If you want to nymph or swing wets stay a little lower to avoid the algae in Deposit. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water. There are some tiny olives mixed with the sulphurs in Deposit so keep an eye out for those. Blind casting Cahills and Isonychias can be effective when there isn’t a hatch.

Today will be 86 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. 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


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July 12, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 12, 2026

They pulsed Cannonsville up to 608 cfs last night but it is already dropping back to 500 cfs. We had a brief but heavy rain shower yesterday afternoon but the rain soaked right in to the ground. We’re in the normal Summer program now so the fishing hasn’t changed. Go to the coldest water for daytime dry fly action. If you want to nymph or swing wets stay a little lower to avoid the algae in Deposit. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water. Blind casting Cahills and Isonychias can be effective when there isn’t a hatch.

Today will be 86 degrees and 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


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July 11, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 11, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. It looks like they pulsed the release overnight but we are dropping back to normal this morning. We’re in the Summer weather pattern where they are saying a chance of thunderstorms every afternoon. So far they haven’t materialized but it’s worth packing a raincoat. Look to the coldest water for daytime dry fly action. If you want to nymph or swing wets stay a little lower to avoid the algae in Deposit. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water. Blind casting Cahills and Isonychias can be effective when there isn’t a hatch.

Today will be 84 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. There is a chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. 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


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July 10, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 10, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. Yesterday’s thunderstorms never materialized so we’re starting off today about the same as yesterday. Wunderground is calling for some clouds today but it’s pretty sunny this morning. The best daytime action will be closer to the dams in the coldest water. If you want to nymph or swing wets stay a little lower to avoid the algae in Deposit. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water. Blind casting Cahills and Isonychias can be effective when there isn’t a hatch.

Today will be 82 degrees and cloudy. There is a chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. 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


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July 9, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 9, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We’ll see some sun this morning with more clouds rolling in this afternoon. There is a slight chance of some showers so pack a raincoat just in case. We’re in the normal Summer conditions now so the fishing is pretty steady. Head to the coldest water for the best shot at dry flies during the day. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets early. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water. Blind casting Cahills and Isonychias can be effective when there isn’t a hatch.

Today will be 87 degrees and partly to mostly cloudy. There is a chance of a stray 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


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July 8, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 8, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. Once again the storms slid around us and the West Branch is in great shape. We had a little rain in the evening but not enough to even need a raincoat. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets early. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water. Blind casting Cahills and Isonychias can be effective when there isn’t a hatch. Head to the colder water for the best daytime hatching.

Today will be 85 degrees with fog in the morning and sunshine. 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


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July 7, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 7, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The West Branch is clearand at a decent level for wading and floating. We have a little rain coming down this morning but not enough to change anything. The East Branch and Beaverkill were hit with more rain and the flows are still up and off color. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water. Blind casting Cahills and Isonychias can be effective when there isn’t a hatch. Head to the colder water for the best hatching.

Today will be 70 degrees with 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


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July 6, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 6, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We woke up to more rain but so far the West Branch looks fine and even the flow at Oquaga Creek is level. If anything changes we’ll post an update. The East Branch and Beaverkill were hit with more rain and the flows are up quite a bit in those drainages. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water. Blind casting Cahills and Isonychias can be effective when there isn’t a hatch. Head to the colder water for the best hatching. Sulphurs were definitely the main hatch on some upper river sections.

The Beaverkill, lower East Branch, and Mainstem are starting close to or over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these rivers a break until they cool back down.

Today will be 69 degrees with clouds in the morning and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rain totals around .14″. Wind will be 5 – 10 cfs from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – 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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July 5, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 5, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We had some thunderstorms and rain showers push through yesterday evening and overnight but the rivers came through just fine. The flow on Oquaga Creek actually went down so the West Branch is clear and in decent shape for wading and floating. The Eastern drainage flows bumped a little but not enough to notice. We may see a little rain today with more coming overnight. It’s been really dry up to yesterday so this is all welcome. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water. Blind casting Cahills and Isonychias can be effective when there isn’t a hatch. Head to the colder water for the best hatching.

The Beaverkill, lower East Branch, and Mainstem are starting way over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these rivers a break until they cool back down.

Today will be 77 degrees with clouds in the morning and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rain totals around .13″. Wind will be light and variable.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – 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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July 4, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 4, 2026

The release from Cannonsville was pulsed again last night hitting 700 cfs but is already back to 500 cfs this morning. We had some thunderstorms push through yesterday afternoon that helped drop the the air temp. Whatever rain fell was soaked right into the ground. We may see a few thunderstorms this afternoon with an additional 1/2″ of rain coming overnight. That will also likely soak into the ground. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water. Head to the colder water for the best hatching.

The Beaverkill, lower East Branch, and Mainstem are starting way over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these rivers a break until they cool back down.

Today will be 87 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun in the morning and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Rain totals around .14″. Wind will be 10 – 15 from the North.

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


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July 3, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 3, 2026

The release from Cannonsville hit 900 cfs overnight and will be stepped down beginning at 6 am this morning. We should end back at 500 cfs by 8 am. They are pulsing from Cannonsville to keep the water temperature in check on the Mainstem. Today is going to be very hot again so try to fish early and late in the day. The West Branch and Upper East Branch temps closer to Downsville are fine. The East Branch at Harvard peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water. Head to the colder water for the best hatching.

The Beaverkill, lower East Branch, and Mainstem are staring way over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these rivers a break until they cool back down.

Today will be 94 degrees with sun in the morning and some clouds moving in during the afternoon. There is a chance of thunderstorms with rain totals around .34″. Wind will be 10 – 15 from the North.

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


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July 2, 2026

Delaware River Report: July 2, 2026

The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. They are pulsing form Cannonsville to keep the water temperature in check on the Mainstem. It’s not enough water to make the Main fishable for trout. The release hit 900 cfs for a couple of hours overnight and will drop back to normal this morning. Today is going to be very hot so try to fish early and late in the day. The West Branch and Upper East Branch temps are fine. Sulphurs, Cahills, Isonychias, olives, and some caddis are all out on the water.

The Beaverkill, lower East Branch, and Mainstem will all be over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these rivers a break until they cool back down.

Today will be 96 degrees and sunny. Wind will be 5 – 10 from the West.

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


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