Despite the cooler weather the West Branch at Hale Eddy peaked at 48 degrees yesterday. Not too bad for early April. We’re on a bit of a warming trend and should have cloud cover and some mixed precipitation through the weekend. Nymphing and streamers continue to be the best bets but people are seeing some olives and stoneflies. The fish we have seen eat on top have been in the foam lines and tailouts. The dries have been an occasional bonus so count on fishing underneath. The wind may pick up this afternoon so look for more protected spots.
Today will be 46 degrees, cloudy with a chance of rain this afternoon. Total rainfall should be .05″. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 311 cfs | 38° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 494 cfs | 38° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 206 cfs | 40° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 826 cfs | 40° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,670 cfs | 41° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 437 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 40° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 533 cfs | 40° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 92.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88% |
