Summer arrived yesterday. It was hot out there wearing waders. The hatching seemed to be sporadic in a lot of pools. Some places had decent bugs while others seemed devoid of life. The combo of sun and wind was letting the mayflies get off the water quickly. There is still a lot of water flowing through the system so look for the slower pools, tailouts, and edges. Streamer fishing was a good option due to the wind. Today looks like a classic Delaware fishing day. We should see some clouds roll in today with a little rain from thunderstorms. Winds from the South. Hopefully the rain and clouds keep the mayflies on the water longer. The Beaverkill, lower East Branch, and Mainstem are all starting off at 50 degrees or warmer today. The West Branch is warming up a little slower than the other rivers due to the release and spill but is still starting off at 45 degrees here in Hancock. The bugs have to be ready to explode.
Tony with a good fish yesterday. Photo by Steve shen
Tony again yesterday. Photo by Steve Shen
Hatching:
Hendrickson #12 – 16 – E. subvaria (Just starting)
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 | 1,790 cfs | 41° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,130 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,010 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 1,970 cfs | 51° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 4,740 cfs | 50° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 793 cfs | 52° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | Spill = 280 cfs |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 45° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,110 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 101.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.3% |
