May is finally here but with mid June weather. Today will be in the low 70’s with the night time temps staying in the 50’s. It’s kind of odd after yesterday’s snow showers but we’ll take it. Looking at the long term forecast we should have great weather going forward. Caddis, blue quills, and Quill Gordons will make up the main hatch. There are a few hendricksons around too so carry that box with you too. They’re coming. We’re seeing a good mix of streamer and dry fly fishing now. The warmer weather should help push the hatches. The rivers are still up a bit but people are finding wadeable water in spots. The Willowemoc and Beaverkill are beginning to look good and a few high water wade spots on the WB should start to come into there own soon.
Dave on the West yesterday. Photo by Bruce Miller
Hatching:
Blue Quills #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Quill Gordon #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Wing Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Early Black Stoneflies #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,920 cfs | 40° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,390 cfs | 40° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,320 cfs | 40° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 2,560 cfs | 42° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 5,710 cfs | 42° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,040 cfs | 41° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | Spill = 429 cfs |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 40° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,450 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 101.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.1% |
