The river flows are still dropping slowly but at least they are headed in the right direction. Yesterday was an odd mix of clouds and sun that made you put and take your jacket off most of the day. The fish seemed a little happier and were eating streamers. We did have reports of some dry fly activity in the long slow pools but count on streamers as your best bet. If you do see risers try isonychias or small olives. The West Branch still has quite a bit of color to it but the fish don’t seem to mind. Fishing should improve as the water levels drop. Last night’s air temp dropped down to 41 degrees so it definitely feels like Fall now. Wading is still not an option at these flows so stick with a boat.
Travis with a nice fish from yesterday. Photo by Samantha Dennis
Hatching:
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 – Steno spp.
Isonychia – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Olive Sulphur – #18 -20 – Heptagenia hebe
Light Blue Winged Olives – #16 – 20 – E. attenuata
Dark Blue Winged Olives – #18 – 22 – E. lata
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 | 1,470 cfs | 62° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,500 cfs | 60° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,370 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 3,680 cfs | 52° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 7,280 cfs | 56° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,570 cfs | 53° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 57° |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,590 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 90.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 93.5% |
