While we had clouds for most of yesterday we actually had fewer bugs. The fish were happier though and we saw more consistent risers during the day. A lot of bugs came off in the dark and the fish responded. The front that moved in also dropped the air temperature which usually means slower bug activity. Today looks good for fishing with some clouds, maybe a few quick storms, and air temps in the 70’s. Last night’s rain was helpful but most of it was soaked right into the ground. The Beaverkill is still rising slightly this morning but looks fine on the USGS graph.
Joel finishing the day. Photo by Jeff White
Hatching:
March Brown #10 – 2xl – S. Vicarium
Gray Fox # 12-2xl – S. Vicarium (formerly fuscum)
Sulphurs #16 -18 E. dorothea
Light Cahill #14 – E. Invaria
Pale Evening Dun #14 Epeorus vitreus
Green Drake #8-2xl E. Guttalata
Tan Caddis #16 – 18- Hydrosyche sp.
Charcoal Caddis #16-18 – Dk Brachycentrus sp.
| FLOWS AS OF 8:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 494 cfs @ 44º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 552 cfs @ 48º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 191 cfs @ 59º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 585 cfs @ 65º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,270 cfs @ 65º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 305 cfs @ N/A |
