The Delaware River Club: Upper Delaware River Report 10/21/10

Forecasts are calling for overcast skies today with scattered showers throughout, and it appears to be a little gusty from time to time as well.  The rivers are in good shape and have been fishing pretty decent as of late.  One thing to keep an eye on though is the water levels; the flows are flirting with the floatable/non-floatable mark.  Caddis activity, along with some Olives have had some fish up and feeding at the surface lately.  Streamers and nymphs continue to be the most effective, and we hear white has been the hot color, but we all know how that can change…

FLOWS:
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY 468 cfs @ 48º
East Branch at Harvard, NY 263 cfs @ 45º
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY 1,060 cfs @ 46º
Main Stem at Lordville, NY 1,900 cfs @ 47º
Main Stem at Montague, NJ 3,850  cfs @ N/A
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY 507  cfs @ N/Aº
Cannonsville Reservoir Level 71.8%
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 159  cfs
FLIES:
Blue Winged Olive (Pseudocloeon) Size 22-26
Blue Winged Olive (Ephemerella deficiens, lata, depressa) Size 18-26
Iso’s Size 12 2XL-14
Charcoal Caddis Size 16-20
Tan Caddis Size 16-20
Stoneflies Size 8 4XL
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