July 19, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 19, 2017

The release from Cannonsville has been increased to 599 cfs.  This will be good for the river since even the lower West Branch got warm yesterday in the bright sun.  Look for the bugs in the colder water.  There were sulphurs, olives, and a few isonychias hatching yesterday.  We are looking at another warm day with air temperatures approaching the high 80’s.  We should have some clouds around which will help but look for places that get early shade for risers.  This is going to be a good day to fish the Stilesville area during the day. The lower East Branch, lower Beaverkill, and Mainstem are all too warm for trout.  The lower Mainstem temperatures look great for smallmouth as an alternative.  The air temperatures will cool down toward the weekend.

Water temperatures are great on the upper West Branch

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 18, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 18, 2017

We had a few storms roll through in the evening and overnight but they were more bark than bite.  Most of the rivers had a minor bump in flow but they are dropping back already.  The West Branch looks good this morning and the water temperature is 58 in Hancock.  The level is good for both wading and floating right now.  Today looks good with a forecast of partly cloudy skies, low winds, and a slight chance of a shower in the afternoon.  Little olives continue to be the main hatch followed by sulphurs and cahills.  The isonychias are out there but the hatch is spread out so far.  That’s not a terrible thing if you like to blind cast riffles and really work the water.  We are pretty clear so nymphing or swinging wets is definitely an option today.

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 17, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 17, 2017

We had a bit more sun than we wanted yesterday so nymphing was definitely a good choice until the sun dropped behind the hills.  There were some mid day sulphurs on the upper West West but everything definitely picked up towards evening.  Today looks better with some clouds already moving into the area.  We may see some rain this afternoon but we’ll have to wait and see.  Most of the storms have been tracking away from over the last few weeks.  We did see more cahills and isonychias over the weekend so those hatches should improve.  Little olives and sulphurs are making up the bulk of the food right now so definitely carry those patterns.  Small olive spinners have worked really well lately.

Tim with another from the weekend. Photo by Samantha Dennis

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 16, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 16, 2017

The river flows have droppped back overnight and we are looking good this morning.  The West Branch flow at Hale Eddy is 616 and the water has cleared up significantly overnight.  Today looks nice with an air temperature of 80, low winds, and partly cloudy skies.  The next rain in the forecast is tomorrow afternoon but it looks like there is only a 50% chance of us receiving any.  Most of the storms have pushed north or south of us over the last few days.  The streamer fishing has been good – even better when the sun isn’t hitting the water.  Dark flies have worked well for us over the last few days.  Little olives have been the main hatch.  There have been quite a few on the water even in the mornings.  there are some sulphurs and cahills around plus an isonychia here and there.  If you want to fish dries and don’t have targets blind fishing cahills in the riffles has been decent.  The clearer water will definitely help the nymphing today.  Smaller flies on the drop offs should do the trick.

Peter and Tim with a nice one yesterday. Photo by Samantha Dennis

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 15, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 15, 2017

We were hit with some decent rains yesterday and overnight.  The rivers are up a bit this morning but dropping back quickly.  The West Branch above Oquaga Creek didn’t budge and still offers decent wading this morning.  The flow at Hale Eddy is 978 cfs and dropping back so there are wade opportunities on the lower river too.  There is some color in the river this morning making it look like a great streamer morning.  If the bugs hatch it is clear enough for fish to eat so don’t go without a dry fly rod.  The West should clear throughout the day as the runoff subsides.  Today’s weather looks decent with low winds, cloud cover, and air temperatures in the 70s.

Jeff and Samantha with a nice brown yesterday afternoon. Photo by Dave Price

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 14, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 14, 2017

We had a little rain overnight that has continued through this morning.  The West Branch looks good with just a small bump at Hale Eddy.  The lower East Branch has climbed the most running just under 1,000 cfs right now.  We should see some additional rain today with a few breaks in between.  Olives were once again the bug of choice last night.  We’re doing better fishing the smaller sizes so definitely carry flies #20 and smaller.  There are still a few isonychias, sulphurs, and cahills on the lower West Branch and the sulphur hatch has picked up a bit on the upper river.  Water temperatures are great on the entire West Branch and upper East Branch but too high for trout on the lower East Branch and Mainstem.  The release from Cannonsville is 401 cfs.

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 13, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 13, 2017

It looks like most of yesterday’s rain feel above Cannonsville.  The flow at Walton jumped to 748 cfs this morning while the flow below the dam remains around 400 cfs.  The fog made it tough last night but there were some fish eating the olives.  Nymphing seemed to be a better choice during the day although there were some sulphurs mixed in too.  We may see some thunderstorms today but most of them have been going north of us (like last night).  The rivers look fine this morning.  The water temperature on the West Branch is great starting off at 58 degrees this morning at the 191 Bridge.  The lower East Branch, lower Beaverkill, and Mainstem are all too warm to fish for trout. Mainstem temperatures are looking good for smallmouth around Callicoon.

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Pale Evening Dun / Pink Lady – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 12, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 12, 2017

We are hearing rumors that DEC may run some kind of dye test on the West Branch this afternoon around 3:30.  If you see a green tint to the river it’s no big deal. We’ll try to find out more about it.

We had a little rain overnight and the flows on the East Branch and the West Branch above Cannonsville have bumped slightly.  We should see some additional storms this afternoon dropping a little over 1/4″ of rain.  Most of that should soak into the ground so the rivers should be fine.  The cloud cover and light wind should make this a decent day to be on the river.  Yesterday was all about small olives.  Even in the afternoon sun some pools had fish rising and the activity picked up towards dark.  There were a few sulphurs, isonychias, and cahills around but there were a lot of #20 -26 olive duns and spinners on the water.  The lower Beaverkill, lower East Branch, and Mainstem are getting too warm to fish.  Water temperatures look good on the entire West Branch.  The release from Cannonsville remains at 398 cfs this morning.

A big finned spinner eater from last night

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Pale Evening Dun / Pink Lady – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 11, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 11, 2017

The release from Cannonsville has been cut back this morning to 401 cfs.  We had a little rain overnight but not enough to bump the flows.  We may see a thunderstorm or two today but forecasted precipitation amounts are negligible.  We should have decent cloud cover for most of the afternoon.  That will help keep the West Branch water temperature in check.  We dropped a few degrees and the West at the 191 Bridge is starting off at a nice 55 degrees this morning.  Hopefully the cloud cover and light storms will bring out the olives and sulphurs a little earlier in the afternoon. Winds look great great today gusting only to 7 mph.

Still a good amount of water but ramping down would have been nice

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Brown Drakes #10-2xl – Ephemera simulans
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Pale Evening Dun / Pink Lady – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 10, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 10, 2017

The release from Cannonsville has been increased to 699 cfs this morning.  Water temperatures are in good shape on the entire West Branch and Upper East Branch.  There were some fish rising in yesterday’s sun but things picked up after the clouds rolled in and the sund dropped a bit in the evening.  Sulphurs and little olives were the main bugs with a few isonychias and cahills here and there.  Nymphing deeper drop offs has been productive during the day.  Today looks like another good day on the water with sun early changing to some clouds in the afternoon.  We may see a very brief, light rain shower later but it shouldn’t change the flows.

699 cfs is still good for wading and floating. and it’s great for the river!

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Brown Drakes #10-2xl – Ephemera simulans
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Pale Evening Dun / Pink Lady – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 9, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 9, 2017

We ended up with some decent showers yesterday but they were brief and barely caused a bump in flows.  We did find fair numbers of olives right after the storms.  Sulphurs and isonychas hatched later on some stretches.  Nymphing and swinging wet flies has been working during the day.  Look for decent riffles with good drop offs offering the fish some protection.  The weather is going to be clear and warmer today.  Pick an afternoon spot that gives you early shade and be patient.  The upcoming week looks great with good cloud cover and light rain.

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Brown Drakes #10-2xl – Ephemera simulans
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Pale Evening Dun / Pink Lady – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta spp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 8, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 8, 2017

We’ve had a few brief showers but the rivers are essentially in the same shape as yesterday.  The West Branch is in the best shape with a release of 600 cfs this morning.  The cold release is keeping the water temperatures low throughout it’s length.  We are still fishing the same mix of small olives, sulphus, cahills, and isonychias.  There are some caddis around but they seem over shadowed by the little olives.  Nymphing and swinging wet flies have been productive during the day.  Dry fly fishing has been better during cloud cover, in shaded areas, and before or after the sun hits the water.  We should have some clouds around today with the possibility of very light rain mid day.  We’ll be a bit cooler with air temperatures in the 70’s.  The lower East Branch, lower Beaverkill, and Mainstem are all warm so definitely check those with your thermometer before fishing.

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Water temps look great at Hale Eddy

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Brown Drakes #10-2xl – Ephemera simulans
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Pale Evening Dun / Pink Lady – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Light BWO – #14 – Drunella cornuta (previously Ephemerella cornuta)
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta spp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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