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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May 12, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 12, 2026

The realease from Cannonsville is 902 cfs with 189 cfs spilling. The rivers are still. The best wading is still on the Upper East Branch, and Willowemoc. The Beaverkill dropped below 1,000 cfs so there are more wade opportunities there today. We had decent Hendrickson hatches on some sections along with caddis and Hendrickson spiinners. Hendricksons, Dark Brachycentrus, Gray Fox, and March Browns are mixed a bit on some river sections. The colder water sections may still see some blue quills. Today looks like another day of lesser wind.

Today will be 62 degrees and mostly sunny. 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 11, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 11, 2026

The realease from Cannonsville is 902 cfs with 189 cfs spilling. The rivers are dropping offering some wade opportunities. The best wading is still on the Upper East Branch, and Willowemoc but other spots will be okay on the bigger rivers. Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow data. Hendricksons, Dark Brachycentrus, Gray Fox, and March Browns are mixed a bit on some river sections. The colder water sections may still see some blue quills. The bugs are a bit jumbled. Today looks like a lesser wind day which has been rare this Spring.

Today will be 58 degrees with sun in the morning with some clouds moving in during the afternoon. We may see a light 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 10, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 10, 2026

It looks like we have more rain than originally forecasted and the river flows are up this morning. The flows have peaked and are dropping but the best wading today will be on the Willowemoc and othe small head water streams. The West will stay higher for a bit because of the spill. The realease is 902 cfs with 155 cfs spilling. The West Branch was off color yesterday afternoon but has cleared up quite a bit and is fishable this morning. Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow data. Hendricksons, Dark Brachycentrus, and March Browns are mixed a bit on some river sections. The colder water sections may still see some blue quills.

Today will be 63 degrees with clouds in the morning partially clearing in the afternoon. We may see a light rain shower. Wind will be 10 – 15 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 9, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 9, 2026

The river flows have dropped back a bit as the runoff subsides. The release from Cannonsville is 902 with 76 cfs spilling over the top. The Beaverkill and East Branch flows are climbing a little bit this morning. So far everything looks fine and clear. Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow data. Hendricksons, Dark Brachycentrus, and March Browns are mixed a bit on some river sections. The colder water sections may still see some blue quills and apple caddis.

Today will be 57 degrees with clouds and periods of rain. Total rainfall should be .37″. Wind will be 5 – 10 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 8, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 8, 2026

The river flows have dropped back a bit as the runoff subsides. The release from Cannonsville is 902 with 76 cfs spilling over the top. The Beaverkill and East Branch flows bumped more than the West. There are some wade spots on the West Branch and lower East but the best wading will be on the Beaverkill, Willowemoc, and Upper East Branch. Hendricksons, Dark Brachycentrus, and March Browns are mixed a bit on some river sections. The colder water sections may still see some blue quills and apple caddis. Today looks but cool but still a good day to be on the water with rain showers and less wind.

Today will be 56 degrees with clouds and a few showers. 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 7, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 7, 2026

The West Branch at Hale Eddy flow is up slightly from yesterdays rain. The release from Cannonsville is 902 with 53 cfs spilling over the top. We have some color out front but it is fishable. The Beaverkill and East Branch flows bumped more than the West. All of the rivers have peaked and are dropping this morning. We may see the West Branch rise slowly as the spill increases. . Hendricksons, blue quills, olives, apple caddis, Dark Brachycentrus, and March Browns are still in play.

Today will be 57 degrees with sun early and increasing clouds in the afternoon. 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 6, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 6, 2026

Today’s rain is predicted around 1/2″ but spread out over 12 hours. The trees are leafing out so the ground should soak a lot of it as long as it’s a light steady rain. We’ll have wind again but we’ve had wind almost every day. Today looks like a good fishing day. Nymphing early with the hatches coming in the afternoon. Water temps are up a few degrees compared to yesterday morning. There’s still a mix of bugs on most river sections. Hendricksons, blue quills, olives, little black caddis, apple caddis, Dark Brachycentrus, and March Browns. We’re seeing some spinners mixed in too. The release from Cannonsville is 902 cfs with only 15 cfs spilling.

Today will be 61 degrees with steady rainfall totaling around 1/2″. 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 5, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 5, 2026

Water temps are a few degrees warmer today than yesterday. We should see them bump even higher today. The wind was unpleasant again yesterday but manageable. Nymphing has been the best bet early with the hatches coming later in the afternoon. We’re still seeing quite a mix of bugs on most river sections. Hendricksons, blue quills, olives, little black caddis, apple caddis, Dark Brachycentrus, and March Browns. The release from Cannonsville is 902 cfs with only 45 cfs spilling. Wunderground is showing a lot less rain in this weeks forecast than originally predicted.

Today will be 78 degrees with clouds and sun early. The clouds should increase in the afternoon. 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 4, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 4, 2026

The wind wad howling yesterday but fish were netted including some on dries. It’s still a healthy mix of bugs with Hendricksons, blue quills, olives, little black caddis, apple caddis, dark Brachycentrus, and March Browns. Today is going to be much warmer which should bump the water temps pushing the bugs. The flows are slowly dropping so there are some wade opportunities opening up. The release from Cannonsville is 902 cfs with 91 spilling.

Today will be 70 degrees and partly cloudy. 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.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera 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


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May 3, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 3, 2026

Yesterday was another good hatching day with the normal mix we’ve been seeing. Hendricksons, blue quills, olives, little black caddis, apple caddis, and dark Brachycentrus – plus few March Browns. The fish were up and happy again. It takes a bit of time to get going after the cold mornings so be patient. The flows are slowly dropping so there are some wade opportunities opening up. The release from Cannonsville is 902 cfs with 136 spilling.

We had a rare guide cancellation for Thursday. If you’re looking for a guide this week email us at flyfish@thedelawareriverclub.com

Today will be 54 degrees with clouds in the morning partially clearing in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 20 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.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera 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


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