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Delaware River Report / Conditions September 24, 2016
Another drop in the release from Cannonsville brings us to 627 cfs this morning. A less drastic drop like this shouldn’t make the fish as cranky as the large drops in release and the river is still in good shape for wading and floating. The cooler nights are here to stay, keeping the river temperatures at a great level for trout fishing. Olives and cahills remain the mayflies to watch for but keep some isonychias and flying ants on hand. Nymphing should be productive with the slight drop in water level today.
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 –
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 620 cfs |
53° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 732 cfs |
55° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 132 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 198 cfs |
63° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,070 cfs |
61° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 74 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 627 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 57° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 126 cfs |
|
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 52.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 74.7% |
Delaware River Report / Conditions September 23, 2016
The release from Cannonsville has been dropped to 741 cfs until further notice. We are not sure when it will change again or what direction that change will be but right now it looks decent for floating and wading. It’s going to come down to downstream flow targets and potential releases from Lake Wallenpaupack and Rio Reservoir. Olives and cahills are still the main hatches followed by isonychias and flying ants. If you see the hatches and no fish move around a bit and check other areas. The drop in flow on the West Branch may help the dry fly fishing offering the fish more soft water rise in. It is still high enough that streamers may work well. Nymphing should also improve as the river drops.
and back down. The release is 781cfs this morning
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 –
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 885 cfs |
53° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,110 cfs |
54° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 137 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 211 cfs |
63° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,450 cfs |
60° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 78 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 781 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 54° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 149 cfs |
|
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 53% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 75% |
Delaware River Report / Conditions September 22, 2016
The release from Cannonsville is 1,142 cfs this morning. Most of the runoff has subsided and the flows are steady. The West Branch has the chalky color we get in the Fall but the fish do not mind. Streamer fishing has still been decent with the higher release. We are seeing some olives, cahills, and isonychias hatch- particularly in shaded areas in the afternoons. Flying ants are still around too. The cooler nights have helped the water temperatures and it’s really beginning to feel like Fall. The next few days look decent with some clouds coming in tomorrow. Air temperatures will drop but still be comfortable through the weekend.
Jim with a chunky brown this week. Photo by Bob Lewis
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 –
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,130 cfs |
52° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,310 cfs |
54° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 143 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 232 cfs |
64° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,520 cfs |
60° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 85 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,142 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 55° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 188 cfs |
|
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 53.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 75.3% |
Delaware River Report / Conditions September 21, 2016
The release from Cannonsville is 1,151 cfs until further notice- which could mean anything. Water temperatures are down a little this morning due to the cooler night and increased release hitting the lower West Branch and upper Mainstem. The weather looks pleasant for the rest of the week with sun, a few clouds, low winds, and a slight chance of rain on Saturday. We are still seeing small olives and cahills mixed with flying ants. There have been flushes of isonychias but they have been hard to predict. Streamers have been the best bet with the higher water and chalky color of the West Branch. Nymphing should be better on the upper Mainstem with the relatively lower water conditions.
Bill with his first Delaware trout. Photo by Bob Lewis
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 –
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,150 cfs |
52° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,380 cfs |
54° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 156 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 276 cfs |
65° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,640 cfs |
61° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 100 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,137 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 55° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 267 cfs |
|
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 54.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 75.7% |
Delaware River Report / Conditions September 20, 2016
Unbelievable. The Cannonsville release has been raised to 1,137 this morning. This is after a drop to 300 cfs from 1500 cfs over the last couple of days. Any recent press about them caring about the downstream users is total BS. Wading will be tough on the West Branch today. There are a few pools that are fishable without a boat. Streamers fished the best yesterday but there were some flying ants on the water. The Mainstem started to warm up a bit yesterday but the additional release this morning will drop the temps again. There is a little color on the West Branch but it is fine for fishing. The lower Main has some mud color but will clear as the release hits it today.
Margaret with her first Delaware trout. Photo by Bob Lewis
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 –
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 962 cfs |
52° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 885 cfs |
58° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 188 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 400 cfs |
63° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,150 cfs rising |
66° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 152 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,137 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 59° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 499 cfs rising |
|
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 54.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 75.9% |
Delaware River Report / Conditions September 19, 2016
The release from Cannonsville is now 300 cfs. We were hit with decent rain overnight and the flow at Hale Eddy is 2,040 cfs. It is still rising but will will drop as soon as the rain stops. The flow at Stilesville is only 331 cfs this morning and perfect for wading. The rain should clear out by mid day with maybe a little sun poking through. Today looks like a good streamer day but there are a lot of olives on our door. At this flow look for risers on the edges and the tailouts of long pools. Once the rain stops the West Branch should drop and clear quickly. It looks like the East side of the drainage was spared most of the heavy rain with just a bump in flow on the Beaverkill and lower East Branch. The West Branch above the reservoir is flowing in over 2000 cfs which is great news for the reservoir watchers.
Peter ending yesterday on a high note. Photo by Bruce Miller
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 –
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 331 cfs |
53° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,040 cfs |
61° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 263 cfs | 59° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 430 cfs |
63° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,020 cfs rising |
62° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 95 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 300 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 59° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 2,320 cfs rising |
|
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 56.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 76.8% |
Delaware River Report / Conditions September 18, 2016
We woke up to a nice light rain this morning. Most of the rain should soak right into the ground so we are not expecting a major change in the river flows. If we get the inch predicted we may see a larger change on the East side. If there is a large change during the day we’ll do an update. There is some fog on the water but that should burn off in the next couple of hours. The release from Cannonsville is 473 cfs. Most people seemed to be throwing streamers yesterday but there was a decent mix of olives, cahills, and some isonychias hatching. Overall today looks like it will be a good fishing day.
Jim with another brown. Photo by Samantha Dennis
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 –
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 478 cfs |
52° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 556 cfs |
54° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 112 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 180 cfs |
63° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 793 cfs | 60° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 73 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 473 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 57° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 35 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 56.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 76.8% |
Delaware River Report / Conditions September 17, 2016
The release from Cannonsville has been decreased to 548 cfs this morning. The drop began around midnight last night. The West Branch will be in decent shape for wading and floating today. Yesterday was a mix of olives, cahills, and isonychias depending on the river section. The olives seemed to be the heaviest hatch that brought the fish to the surface. Streamers worked well while the water was high. Tomorrow may still be a decent streamer day if the rain hits us. We should see sun today with some clouds moving in during the late afternoon. There is a slim chance of a light shower with wind gusts peaking around 12 mph.
Jim with a nice brown. Photo by Bob Lewis
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 –
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 872 cfs falling |
51° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,230 cfs falling |
54° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 115 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 182 cfs |
60° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,720 cfs | 57° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 72 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 548 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 52° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 37 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 56.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 76.8% |
Delaware River Report / Conditions September 16, 2016
We still have 1,500 cfs at Stilesville this morning. The West Branch is tough to wade in most areas. We do have the chalky color we get in the Fall but it does not seem to bother the fish. Water temperatures are starting off a little lower today after another cool night. Streamers are working well but the dry fly fishing is improving. We are seeing some of the fall isonychias start up plus cahills hatching. There are a lot of small olives out there too. We’ve been finding most of the risers in slow pools towards the tailouts. Some riffles are fishing on the Mainstem with the late afternoon isonychias. Look for shaded areas. We should see air temperatures in the low 70’s today with winds under 10 mph. Bright sun for next two days with clouds and light shower moving in for the late weekend.
A Mainstem dry fly fish for Henry on Wednesday. Photo: Samantha Dennis
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 –
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,500 cfs |
51° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,6o0 cfs |
52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 151 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 211cfs |
60° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,810 cfs | 56° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 73 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,485 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 51° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 37 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 57.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.2% |
Delaware River Report / Conditions September 15, 2016
The rease from Cannonsville has been increased to 1,572 cfs. The release from Pepacton has not been increased leaving the East Branch low. We are coming off another cool night in the 40’s so water temperatures are improving on the sections not helped by the Cannonsville release. We should see sunshine with air temperatures in the low 70’s today. It’s beginning to feel a bit like fall. Yesterday we saw decent numbers of small olives mixed with a few of the #14 fall isonychias. Light cahills were around but we were able to get the fish to eat the isos. Flying ants are still a good bet on picky fish. Streamer fishing was okay but may improve with the increased release. There is that fall “chalky” color to the West Branch but the bugs and fish don’t seem to mind.
Tim with a West Branch rainbow. Photo by Michael Brewer
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 –
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,570 cfs |
51° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,680 cfs |
51° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 151 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | N/A |
N/A |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,540 cfs | 57° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 78 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,287 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 51° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 38 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 58.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.5% |
Delaware River Report / Conditions September 14, 2016
The release from Cannonsville has been increased slightly to 1,287 this morning- not much of a change. Today looks like a good day with cloud cover and a slight chance of light rain. We may get a stray thunderstorm but the possibility of that happening is slim. Wind gusts will peak only around 10 mph and will drop in the evening. Yesterday evening fished well with a combination of olives and a few cahills. We are still seeing flying ants plus some small sulphurs. The isonychias are hatching but they seem to be sporadic. We are still drumming up a few fish on isonychias in the riffles though. Nymphing has been productive especially when the sun is not beating on the water. Streamer fishing is still decent but it pays to change up your fly frequently. Some days we are doing well on dark flies and other days we are doing well with light colors.
Les with a nice brown this week. Photo by Lindsey Flexner
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 –
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,290 cfs |
51° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,380 cfs |
52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 151 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 224 cfs | 64° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,460 cfs | 59° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 81 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,287 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 53° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 39 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 59.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.9% |
Delaware River Report / Conditions September 13, 2016
We are coming off another cool night. Today’s weather will be very similar to yesterday with just a bit more wind. Gusts will only be around 10 mph and will drop in the evening. Light Cahills and flying ants are still the two most consistent dry fly patterns for us. We are seeing a few sulphurs and olives in the mix. There is a slight color to the West Branch which has not hurt the dry fly fishing but has certainly helped the streamer fishing. We have caught fish on every color from white to olive. Each day has been a little different so if you haven’t had any action change the color up. Nymphing is still working well. We have done better overall with #18 and smaller flies but have picked up a few fish on isonychia wets.
Samantha hit a nice fish the other day. Photo by Bruce Miller
Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-20 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 – S. ithaca & canadense
Golden Drake – #12-2xl – Potomanthus
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,190 cfs |
50° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,260 cfs |
51° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 153 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 229 cfs | 62° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,410 cfs | 58° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 85 cfs | N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,135 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 51° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 40 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 60.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 78.2% |
