Yesterday was definitely warmer- it actually felt hot in the afternoon sun. The wind was manageable and overall it was a pleasant day to be fishing. We saw a good mix of tiny olives, caddis, some hebes, and some isonychia spinners. The fish were sporadic in the bright sun. They were much happier in the shade and then after the sun dropped behind the hills. The West Branch is still running high with color. It’s your best bet for streamer fishing and it is clear enough for fish to eat off the surface if they have the food. The East Branch is low and very clear. The Mainstem is a bit on the low side but a decent blend of the two rivers. You’ll have some color and can wade it well. The best of both worlds. We will keep the sun for the next few days but may see some clouds roll in over the weekend. Air temperatures will stay unseasonably warm. It’s been a very pleasant Fall so far
Upright wing Iso Spinner on the East Branch
Hatching:
Slate Drake #14 – Isonychia bicolor
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Olive Sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 969 cfs |
58° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,100 cfs |
57° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 72 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 206 cfs |
51° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,310 cfs |
55° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 85 cfs | 50° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,044 cfs |
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| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 55° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 62 cfs |
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| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 51.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.9% |
