Delaware River Report / Conditions April 23, 2016

Despite the rumors there are still Hendricksons hatching on the System.  They are done on the lower sections of the river but if you’re willing to hunt around you will find them.  Definitely carry Hendrickson Spinners.  Our doors and windows are covered with them this morning.  Caddis have provided some nice daytime activity and again in the evening.  We have good cloud cover this morning but it looks like most of the rain is going south of us.  Winds should be 9 to 14 mph so look for a sheltered area on the river.  Hopefully that drops towards evening.

Mike Chain Sr found one yesterday. Photo by Steve Shen

Hatching:
Hendrickson- #12 – 14 – E. subvaria
Blue Quill #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Light Brachycentrus sp. – #16 – 18 – Apple Caddis
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
Quill Gordons #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Tiny Black Stoneflies #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies #14 – 16 – Taenopteryx & Strophopteryx spp.