We had some decent rain, snow, and wind yesterday. We also had bugs. Most people who stuck it out went with streamer fishing but the dry fly fishing was a really nice surprise. You needed the right combination of wind protection, bugs, and water slow enough for the fish to set up. Overall we all would have bet on streamers. It was cold overnight so the river temps are starting off a little colder this morning. We have some rain in the forecast but should see less than 1/4″ total for the day. Today will be a lot like yesterday with a cooler air temp and a cold night. So, like yesterday, layer up with every fleece you have in your bag. We start to warm back up tomorrow.
Clementine looks surprised this one ate a dry yesterday. Theo May photo
Hatching:
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Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 -14 – E. subvaria (female)
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Tiny Stonefly– #18- Capniidae spp.
Early Brown and Black Stoneflies – #14 -16 – Taeniopteryx spp.
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 2,330 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 3,160 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,800 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 3,950 cfs | 43° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 8,690 cfs | 43° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,420 cfs | 43° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 42° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,620 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 101.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.3% |
