Delaware River Report / Conditions May 23, 2016

The current release from Cannonsville Reservoir is 260 cfs.  It seems that most of the rain in the forecast skirted northwest of us so all of the rivers in the system are dropping back as the natural runoff subsides.  The mayflies seem to be hatching later in the day with a mix of March Browns, Gray Fox, Blue Winged Olives, and Sulphurs. Tan Caddis #16 – 20 are getting us fish on top during the day.   Add in the odd Green Drake and a few Cahills and you should be set for the next few days.
Weatherunderground is calling for much warmer air temperatures over the next few days with highs approaching or reaching 80 degrees.  We may see a little rain today but the amount will be negligible.  We should have clouds and wind gusts under 10 mph so today definitely looks like a good day on paper.

Hatching:
March Browns – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema vicarium)
Gray Fox #12-2xl- Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Pink Lady – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Sulphur – #16-18 – E dorothea
Light Blue Winged Olive – #14 E. cornuta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
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)