We were hit with a few storms yesterday afternoon and again overnight. Both the East Branch and West Branch up near the dams seem to have come through the weather just fine. The East Branch at Downsville is a flat 123 cfs while the river at Harvard is only 232 cfs. The West Branch at Stilesville is a level 344 cfs. The flow at Hale Eddy is 601 cfs. Right now there is still enough clarity for fish to rise out front but the river is off color down here. There is enough visibility for fish to rise if the bugs hatch. If that changes during the day we will do another update. If you are looking for clear water your best bet is above Oquaga Creek on the upper West Branch. The lower West Branch looks great for streamer fishing this morning. We have some light rain falling now with the possibility of more rain throughout the day. Keep an eye on the river gauges for the latest updates.
If you are fishing for trout do not fish the Mainstem, lower East Branch, or the lower Beaverkill. Check the water temperatures in other areas before you fish. The West Branch and upper East Branch are your best bets for cold water and fish.
Max with a great brown yesterday. Photo by Jared Makowski
Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 -20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 – S. ithaca & canadense
PED / Pink Lady – #14 – Eperorus vitreus
Isonychia – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Blue Winged Olives – #16 – 20 – E. attenuata
Dark Blue Winged Olives – #18 – 22 – E. lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olives #20 – 26 – Psuedo sp.
Tricos – #22 – 24 – Tricorythodes
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophila sp.
Dark Blue Sedge #14- Psilotreta sp.
Spotted Sedge #16 – Hydropsyche sp.
Tan Caddis #14 – 16 – Hydropsyche sp.
There is construction on Winterdale Road. A short stretch is closed near the Methodist Camp between us and Hancock. We have detours listed on our website here: https://thedelawareriverclub.com/welcome-to-the-drc/getting-here/
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 344 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 601 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 232 cfs | 62° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 1,870 cfs | 68° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 3,400 cfs | 70° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 132 cfs | 72° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 360 cfs | Chart 4D on the FFMP |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 65° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 324 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 83.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 86.7% |
