Delaware River Club: Upper Delaware River Report 10/11/2010

Another blue-sky day today with a high of 68 degrees.  Cool evenings have water temperatures in good shape throughout the system, and water levels are pretty respectable.  The West Branch is still dropping and some sections of the river may recede to the point where floating may not be possible, but for now things are looking pretty good. Yesterday boasted some caddis activity throughout the day, but didn’t really get going in any numbers until around 7:00 p.m. and produced limited surface activity.  The streamer bite, although not great, still provided decent action throughout the day and was the best option for targeting trout.

FLOWS:
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY 431  cfs @ 51º
East Branch at Harvard, NY 284  cfs @ 49º
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY 1,110 cfs @ 50º
Main Stem at Lordville, NY 1,970 cfs @ 52º
Main Stem at Montague, NJ 5,980  cfs @ N/A
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY 507  cfs @ N/Aº
Cannonsville Reservoir Level 63.5%
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 130  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
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