River Reports
Delaware River Report: August 10, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The weather and fishing hasn’t changed much since the last big rain. Hot with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. We should see some showers today with total rainfall around .14″. There is a chance of some thunderstorms so keep an eye on the radar and check the gauge links below for the latest flows. The fishing on the WB has stayed relatively consistent with the summer sulphurs hatching midday in Deposit. There are some olives mixed in plus a few Isonychias and Cahills. 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 81 degrees and partly cloudy with afternoon thunderstorms. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the NW.
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, NY | 516 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 642 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 252 cfs | 59° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,290 cfs | 68° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,070 cfs | 68° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 719 cfs | 63° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 607 cfs | 67° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 79% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.3% |
Delaware River Report: August 9, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The flows are still slowly dropping. The West is still at a good level for wading and floating. Clarity is fine on the West. The lower East and Main are off color but too warm to fish for trout. The fishing on the WB has stayed relatively consistent with the summer sulphurs hatching midday in Deposit. There are some olives mixed in plus a few Isonychias and Cahills. 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 81 degrees and partly cloudy. There is a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the NW.
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, NY | 516 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 679 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 263 cfs | 59° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 2,120 cfs | 68° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,670 cfs | 68° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,020 cfs | 65° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 60° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 764 cfs | 68° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 79% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.3% |
Delaware River Report: August 8, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We got lucky again on the West Branch. Most of the the storms slid around us and the river looks fine out front this morning. The flow bumped slightly but not enough to make a difference. The West is still at a good level fro wading and floating. Clarity is fine. The fishing has stayed relatively consistent with the summer sulphurs hatching midday in Deposit. There are some olives mixed in plus a few Isonychias and Cahills. 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 81 degrees with clouds in the morning and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the SW.
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, NY | 525 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 689 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 263 cfs | 59° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 2,120 cfs | 68° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,670 cfs | 68° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,020 cfs | 65° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 60° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 764 cfs | 68° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 79% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.3% |
Delaware River Report: August 7, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. A few storms moved beginning yesterday evening and the flows bumped a bit. The West Branch is at 663 cfs and dropping so we’re still at a good level for floating and wading. Clarity is fine out front. We may see some additional storms this afternoon so keep an eye on the radar. The fishing has stayed relatively consistent with the summer sulphurs hatching midday in Deposit. There are some olives mixed in plus a few Isonychias and Cahills. 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 86 degrees with clouds in the morning and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. 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, NY | 516 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 663 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 282 cfs | 60° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,250 cfs | 70° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,020 cfs | 69° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 741 cfs | 66° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 61° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 759 cfs | 68° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 78.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.3% |
Delaware River Report: August 6, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The heat is back and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms with it. Wunderground is showing .13″ for the rainfall so no problem but keep an eye on the radar just in case. The flows are leveling off and we’re at a good level for the beginning of August. The fishing has stayed relatively consistent with the summer sulphurs hatching midday in Deposit. There are some olives mixed in plus a few Isonychias and Cahills. 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 86 degrees with clouds in the morning and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. 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, NY | 516 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 648 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 291 cfs | 59° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,100 cfs | 68° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,910 cfs | 68° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 579 cfs | 64° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 688 cfs | 65° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 78.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92.2% |
Delaware River Report: August 5, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The flows are still dropping so we’re at a good level for floating and wading. Today will look a lot like yesterday with a few more clouds so keep to the same plan. The summer sulphurs are still hatching midday in Deposit. There are some olives mixed in plus a few Isonychias and Cahills. 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 83 degrees with cloudy skies. 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, NY | 525 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 695 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 317 cfs | 59° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,310 cfs | 66° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,180 cfs | 66° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 678 cfs | 62° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 812 cfs | 64° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 78.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 92% |
Delaware River Report: August 4, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The West Branch has dropped back and the clarity looks good this morning. The flow at Hale Eddy is 810 and dropping so we’re at a good level for floating and wading . The summer sulphurs are still hatching midday in Deposit. There are some olives mixed in plus a few Isonychias and Cahills. 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 82 degrees and partly cloudy. 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, NY | 525 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 810 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 371 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,870 cfs | 64° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,920 cfs | 64° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 965 cfs | 62° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,140 cfs | 64° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 77.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 91.5% |
Delaware River Report: August 3, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The rivers are up from last night’s rain. It looks like the flow at Hale Eddy peaked at 1,500 cfs. There is some color in the lower West that could make it a decent streamer morning. It should clear as it drops today. There’s no rain in today’s forecast so it should start to drop this morning. The flow in Stilesville bumped 10 cfs. The sulphur hatches have been decent in Deposit. There are some olives mixed in plus a few Isonychias and Cahills. 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 75 degrees and cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 from the West.
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, NY | 525 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,460 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 422 cfs | 59° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,450 cfs | 66° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,200 cfs | 65° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,260 cfs | 64° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,390 cfs | 65° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 90.1% |
Delaware River Report: August 2, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. Today looks like a good day to be on the water. Cloud cover and some light showers in the afternoon. Total rainfall should only be .9″ during the day with another .34″ overnight. The wind will be a bit more than yesterday but seems manageable. The sulphur hatches have been decent in Deposit. There are some olives mixed in plus a few Isonychias and Cahills. 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 79 degrees with clouds in the morning and showers in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 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, NY | 516 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 586 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 294 cfs | 59° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,460 cfs | 67° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,170 cfs | 66° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 807 cfs | 64° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 780 cfs | 66° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 90.1% |
Delaware River Report: August 1, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We’ll see some sun in the morning but if Wunderground is correct we should have overcast skies by the afternoon. The fishing on the West Branch will be the same as it’s been for a few weeks. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. 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 84 degrees and partly cloudy in the morning. Wind will be 5 – 10 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, NY | 516 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 607 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 339 cfs | 59° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,960 cfs | 66° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,690 cfs | 66° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,120 cfs | 62° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,010 cfs | 64° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 90.1% |
Delaware River Report: July 31, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We had some isolated light rain showers yesterday afternoon but not enough to affect the flows. The West Branch is in great shape. The Beaverkill, Willowemoc, lower East Branch, and Mainstem are still all high and very off color. The fishing on the West Branch will be the same as it’s been for a few weeks. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. 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 83 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 5 – 10 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, NY | 516 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 627 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 440 cfs | 59° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 3,090 cfs | 64° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 3,820 cfs | 64° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,840 cfs | 61° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,470 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 75.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88.9% |
Delaware River Report: July 30, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. We had a few more showers yesterday but the West Branch came through fine again and looks great this morning. The Beaverkill, Willowemoc, lower East Branch, and Mainstem are still all high and very off color. Aside from a few light showers otday we should have a few days with no rain ahead of us. So the fishing on the West Branch will be the same as it’s been for a few weeks. The daytime sulphurs are hatching in Deposit mixed with some olives and a few Isonychias. Smaller seems to be better. 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 75 degrees with clouds and some afternoon showers. Total rainfall should be .05″. Wind will be 5 – 10 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, NY | 525 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 674 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 564 cfs | 60° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 6,010 cfs | 63° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 7,140 cfs | 63° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 3,560 cfs | 61° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 2,810 cfs | 63° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 74.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 86.7% |