Delaware River Report / Conditions October 24, 2018

Yesterday was a pleasant one on the water.  We had a bit of rain and the wind was bad when the front came in but that didn’t last too long.  We should have sunshine today with a high of 44 degrees.  The wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.   For dry fly fishing concentrate on the lower East Branch or Mainstem.  The West Branch is still coming out of Cannonsville off color and looks good for streamers this morning. There are enough leaves left on the trees that it’s possible to get out of the wind.  The best wade options are the Willowemoc and Beaverkill.

 

Keep in mind the Upper West Branch from Cannonsville Dam to Monument is closed.  The East Branch from Pepacton Dam to Shinopple Bridge is also closed.

Hatching:
Isonychia –  #14 – Isonychia bicolor
Tiny Blue Wing Olives #20 – 26 – Psuedo sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophila sp.
Tan Caddis #14 – 16 – Hydropsyche sp.

There is construction on Winterdale Road. A short stretch is closed near the Methodist Camp between us and Hancock. We have detours listed on our website here:  https://thedelawareriverclub.com/welcome-to-the-drc/getting-here

Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:

West Branch at Stilesville, NY 1,490 cfs 56°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY 1,690 cfs 55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY 847 cfs 44°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY 1,550 cfs 45°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY 3,580 cfs 49°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY 477 cfs 46°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 1,499 cfs
West Branch at 191 Bridge N/A 53°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) 634 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity 93.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity 98.5%
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