Author: Jeff White
Delaware River Report: October 17, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 150 cfs. The release will remain low while the runoff makes it’s way downriver meeting the Montague flow target. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The flow at Hale Eddy is 420 cfs. Yesterday’s rain added some more runoff so the rivers are up from yesterday. It’s going to be much colder with wind to day so keep that in mind when you plan. We’re back on a warming trend tomorrow and the rest of the week looks nice. We’re mainly fishing small olives. Nymphing and streamers are putting some fish in the net early with the hatches coming in the afternoon / early evening. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.
Today will be 48 degrees with light rain in the morning and becoming sunny in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 163 cfs | 53° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 420 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 190 cfs | 51° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 774 cfs | 54° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,410 cfs | 55° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 548 cfs | 53° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 53° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 278 cfs | 54° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 150 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 66.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.2% |
Delaware River Report: October 16, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 200 cfs. The release will remain low while the runoff makes it’s way downriver meeting the Montague flow target. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The flow at Hale Eddy is 298 cfs. There was light rain when we woke up but total rainfall should only be .34″. The couds are a nice change too. We’re mainly fishing small olives. Nymphing and streamers are putting some fish in the net early with the hatches coming in the afternoon / early evening. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.
Today will be 70 degrees with light rain in the morning and potential thunderstorms in the afternoon. Total rainfall should be .34″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 206 cfs | 54° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 298 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 135 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 423 cfs | 57° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 937 cfs | 58° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 183 cfs | 55° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 190 cfs | 56° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 200 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 66.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.3% |
Delaware River Report: October 15, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 200 cfs. The release will remain low while the runoff makes it’s way downriver meeting the Montague flow target. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The flow at Hale Eddy is 318 cfs. We’re mainly fishing small olives. Nymphing and streamers are putting some fish in the net early with the hatches coming in the afternoon / early evening. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.
Today will be 63 degrees with cloudy skies early becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 206 cfs | 54° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 318 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 137 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 464 cfs | 59° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,010 cfs | 59° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 201 cfs | 57° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 209 cfs | 58° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 200 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 66.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.4% |
Delaware River Report: October 14, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 200 cfs. The release will remain low while the runoff makes it’s way downriver meeting the Montague flow target. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The flow at Hale Eddy is 351 cfs. We’re mainly fishing small olives. Nymphing and streamers are putting some fish in the net early with the hatches coming in the afternoon / early evening. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.
Today will be 67 degrees and overcast. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 209 cfs | 54° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 351 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 144 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 523 cfs | 57° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,170 cfs | 58° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 232 cfs | 57° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 250 cfs | 58° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 200 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 66.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.6% |
Delaware River Report: October 13, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 200 cfs. The release will remain low while the runoff makes it’s way downriver meeting the Montague flow target. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The flow at Hale Eddy is 434 cfs. We’re mainly fishing small olives. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.
Today will be 75 degrees with fog in the morning clearing to partly cloudy in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 209 cfs | 54° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 434 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 155 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 698 cfs | 55° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,530 cfs | 55° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 297 cfs | 55° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 55° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 352 cfs | 54° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 200 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 68.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.9% |
Delaware River Report: October 12, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 200 cfs. The runoff from yesterdays rain will meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The flow at Hale Eddy is 722 cfs. The lower West has some color but came out of the rain surprisingly well. The river fished well yesterday for those who braved the weather. We’re mainly fishing small olives. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.
Today will be 65 degrees and generally cloudy. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 256 cfs | 54° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 722 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 240 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 698 cfs | 53° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,980 cfs | 54° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 527 cfs | 52° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 53° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 498 cfs | 53° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 200 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 68.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.9% |
Delaware River Report: October 11, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 300 cfs. The cut back of the release is most likely them anticipating today’s rain helping to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. We’re mainly fishing small olives. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.
Today will be 55 degrees with .55″ of rain falling during the day. We could see another .4″ overnight. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 344 cfs | 54° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 457 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 113 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 282 cfs | 55° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,000 cfs | 55° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 125 cfs | 52° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 54° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 108 cfs | 53° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 300 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 68.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.9% |
Delaware River Report: October 10, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The cut back of the release is most likely them anticipating tomorrow afternoons rain helping to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. We’re mainly fishing small olives. There are some Isonychias and caddis around – plus a few hebes.
Today will be 66 degrees partly cloudy in the morning turning overcast in the afternoon. Wind will be light and variable.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 533 cfs | 54° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 658 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 113 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 292 cfs | 54° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,250 cfs | 54° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 140 cfs | 51° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 52° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 113 cfs | 51° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 68.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 77.9% |
Delaware River Report: October 9, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 723 cfs. Again the additional increase is most likely to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The increased release probably knocked loose more algae in Deposit so nymphing will be less frustrating on the lower river sections. The plan hasn’t changed. Nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.
Today will be 65 degrees with plentiful sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 787 cfs | 54° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 889 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 115 cfs | 51° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 298 cfs | 54° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,140 cfs | 55° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 147 cfs | 51° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 52° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 118 cfs | 52° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 723 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 68.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 78.2% |
Delaware River Report: October 8, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 628 cfs. Again the additional increase is most likely to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. The increased release probably knocked loose more algae in Deposit so nymphing will be less frustrating on the lower river sections. The plan has been nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.
Today will be 65 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 670 cfs | 53° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 765 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 115 cfs | 51° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 303 cfs | 55° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,130 cfs | 55° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 136 cfs | 52° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 55° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 118 cfs | 54° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 628 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 69.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 78.5% |
Delaware River Report: October 7, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 616 cfs. The additional increase is most likely to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. We have a light frost again this morning but should end up much warmer than yesterday. The increased release probably knocked loose more algae in Deposit so nymphing will be less frustrating on the lower river sections. The plan has been nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.
Today will be 68 degrees. It should be sunny with some periods of partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 649 cfs | 53° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 705 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 118 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 308 cfs | 52° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 975 cfs | 52° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 139 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 51° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 121 cfs | 50° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 616 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 69.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 78.7% |
Delaware River Report: October 6, 2026
The release from Cannonsville is 442 cfs. The increased release ismost likely to meet the minimum flow target at Montague, NJ. Check the Stilesville gauge link below for the most up to date information. We’ll have some wind today but much less than yesterday. We’re coming off a cold night so the water temps will take a bit longer to warm up. Some areas have frost this morning, The plan has been nymphs early with some dry fly action later in the day. Small olives have made up most of the hatch but there are some Cahills, hebes, and sporadic Isonychias out there. The West Branch has a greenish tint to it that is likely the reservoir turning. The fish and bugs don’t mind it and its actually better for streamer fishing.
Today will be 57 degrees with abundant sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Olive Sulphur – 18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydrosyche sp
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus, Ephemerella invaria, Stenacron spp.
Slate Drake – #14 – Isonychia bicolor
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 | 491 cfs | 53° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 518 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 118 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | N/A | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 324 cfs | 55° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 874 cfs | 56° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 144 cfs | 52° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 52° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 127 cfs | 52° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 442 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 70.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 79% |