Author: Jeff White
Delaware River Report: April 8, 2026
We’re starting off this morning at 15 degrees but should hit 50 with sun by this afternoon. It’s going to take a while for the water temps to climb today. The river flows are still dropping slowly. The best wade opportunities are on the Beaverkill and Willowemoc. Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are still spilling. Wunderground is still calling for dry conditions for the next five days so we should see the rivers continue to drop. Nymphing should pick up with the lower water but streamers are sill bringing the most fish to net. Now that we’re warming up again we should see more fish eat on top this week.
Today will be 51 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
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 | 1,910 cfs | 38° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,220 cfs | 38° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,300 cfs | 37° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 2,280 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 2,810 cfs | 39° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 5,130 cfs | 39° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 784 cfs | 37° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 37° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,120 cfs | 38° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 101.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.3% |
Delaware River Report: April 7, 2026
The river flows have dropped a bit more and there are wade opportunities on the Beaverkill and Willowemoc. The big rivers need a little more time but they are dropping. Water temps remain low after last nights cold. They shouldn’t climb much today with cloud cover and the cold air temp. We warm back up tomorrow and it looks like we stay warmer for the next 10 days. The higher water will keep streamers as the best bet. People are starting to nymph some spots. Once the warmer weather settles in and the water temps climb we should see the fish eating on top again.
Today will be 36 degrees with clouds and a possible snow shower. Wind will be 15 – 25 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
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 | 2,170 cfs | 38° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,480 cfs | 39° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,390 cfs | 39° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 2,540 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 3,110 cfs | 42° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 5,780 cfs | 41° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 895 cfs | 41° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 40° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,230 cfs | 41° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 101.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.4% |
Delaware River Report: April 6, 2026
Yesterday’s rain didn’t bump the flows much so we should see the rivers drop a bit over the next few days. We’re in for some cooler whether for a couple of days but no additional rain. Water temps are still cold so it’s mainly been streamers. Nymphing will pick up as the water drops. We have caught fish on dry flies on the less windy days. We seem to be progressing in to a “normal” Spring.
Today will be 43 degrees with clouds. We may see a few snow flurries. Wind will be 10 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
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 | 2,390 cfs | 38° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,800 cfs | 39° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,600 cfs | 39° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 3,020 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 3,610 cfs | 42° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 6,740 cfs | 42° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,090 cfs | 42° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 40° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,550 cfs | 44° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 102.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.7% |
Delaware River Report: April 5, 2026
It’s going to be cooler today but we’re keeping the wind – just from a different direction. The river flows have dropped more and the Beaverkill is under 1,000 cfs this morning. That should open up some wade spots. The tailwater flows have also dropped but it’s still a boat game on the big rivers. We’ll get .33″ of rain today but the next 8 days look clear. Some fish were eating stoneflies on top yesterday but it’s mostly still a streamer program. Nymphing should pick up as the water flows drop this week.
Today will be 51 degrees with clouds and some rain in the morning. Rainfall should amount to .33″. Wind will shift to 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
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 | 2,570 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 2,970 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,730 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 3,020 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 3,640 cfs | 45° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 6,940 cfs | 45° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 984 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 42° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,530 cfs | 50° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 102.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.7% |
Delaware River Report: April 4, 2026
Today looks very similar to yesterday with warm air, clouds, and wind. The river flows have dropped slightly throughout the system. Water temps are up a degree or two from yesterday morning. The freestones and smaller tributaries are the best bets for wading. That will change over the next week. We do have .33″ of rain in the forecast but next week still looks clear. Streamers are still producing the most fish in the higher flows. Play around with pattern, size, and retrieve.
Today will be 67 degrees and partly cloudy in the morning becoming overcast in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
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 | 2,480 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 3,330 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 2,020 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 3,600 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 4,130 cfs | 45° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 7,980 cfs | 45° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,170 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 43° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,810 cfs | 50° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 102.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.7% |
Delaware River Report: April 3, 2026
It’s foggy on the river this morning but that should burn off as the air temp warms up. Both Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are spilling. If you’re fishing the tailwaters floating is your safest bet. The Beaverkill is dropping quickly so we should see some wade spots open there and on the Willowemoc. There is a little rain in Sunday’s forecast but next week looks pretty clear. Streamers will still be the go to today but keep an eye out for stoneflies in the long slow pools just in case.
Today will be 67 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
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 | 2,900 cfs | 38° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 3,640 cfs | 39° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 2,140 cfs | 40° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 3,980 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 4,400 cfs | 42° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 8,680 cfs | 42° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,350 cfs | 42° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 40° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 2,120 cfs | 43° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 102.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.5% |
Delaware River Report: April 2, 2026
We woke up to light rain this morning but it should taper off soon. We did get hit again overnight and most of the river flows are up again this morning. The inflow at Walton is climbing but it less than yesterday. The flows should peak today and start to drop back. There is no more rain in the forecast until Sunday. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc will offer the first wade opportunities. It’s just going to take a couple of days. Floating is the best option right now and streamers are the best bet. There are some alewives in the West Branch (some) but it may be best to change it up on patterns, size, and color.
Today will be 43 degrees, cloudy / foggy, with morning rain showers. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
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 | 2,670 cfs | 35° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 3,760 cfs | 40° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,880 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 3,530 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 3,990 cfs | 45° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 8,190 cfs | 43° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,420 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 45° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 2,060 cfs | 46° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 101.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.9% |
Delaware River Report: April 1, 2026
It feels like spring has finally arrived! The air temps have been back and forth lately but we’ve been warm for the last few days. We were hit with some strong thunderstorms last night so the river flows are up. Most river flows are still climbing this morning. Wading isn’t an option right now. It looks like both Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are spilling. Once the rain stops later this week the flows should start to drop. Before last night’s rain there were some stonflies and a few olives on the water. Some people have landed a few fish on dries but it’s mostly been a subsurface bite. There are some alewives coming over Cannonsville.
Today will be 56 degrees, cloudy, with occasional rain showers. We may see an additional 1/2″ of rain overnight. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
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 | 2,250 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 3,870 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,550 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 3,180 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 2,270 cfs | 48° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 7,690 cfs | 46° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,420 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 45° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 2,930 cfs | 50° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 101.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.9% |
Delaware River Report: October 19, 2025
Today will be the last daily blog update and shop day for 2025. It was an odd year. A tough one for waders. But some nice fish were landed. Hopefully the weather and releases are a little kinder in 2026. Daily reports will begin again on April 1, 2026. We will continue to do guide trips this Fall as long as the weather holds. To book a guide call 570-635-5880 or email flyfish@thedelawareriverclub.com
The release from Cannonsville is 500 cfs. The release was cut back in anticipation of the rain. Like normal they have been changing the weather report every time we look. Right now they are calling for .32″ over night with some light rain Monday and Tuesday. If the rain slides around us they’ll bump the release back up so check the gauges below for the latest flow information. The wind will be tough today so nymphs and streamers will continue to be the best bets.
Today will be 71 degrees and sunny to partly cloudy. Wind will be 15 – 20 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
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 | 527 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 561 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 109 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 247 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 50° | |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 874 cfs | 55° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 107 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 143 cfs | 50° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 47.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 67.8% |
Delaware River Report: October 18, 2025
Tomorrow, Sunday October 19 will be the last daily blog update and shop day for 2025. It was an odd year. A tough one for waders. But some nice fish were landed. Hopefully the weather and releases are a little kinder in 2026. Daily reports will begin again on April 1, 2026. We will continue to do guide trips this Fall as long as the weather holds. To book a guide call 570-635-5880 or email flyfish@thedelawareriverclub.com
The release from Cannonsville is 800 cfs. Today will be much warmer, cloudy, with way less wind. That should help the afternoon dry fly fishing. There are some Isonychias, Cahills, hebes, olives, and caddis around. It’s been tough with the wind and bright sun over the last few days so hopefully the weather change pushes the hatches. It still the best bet to start off with streamers and nymphs.
Today will be 66 degrees and partly cloudy this morning turning cloudy in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
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 | 778 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 855 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 111 cfs | 47° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 247 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 50° | |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,250 cfs | 54° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 110 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 151 cfs | 48° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 800 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 47.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 67.8% |
Delaware River Report: October 17, 2025
The release from Cannonsville is steady at 930 cfs. There are some West Branch wade opportunities at this level but the lower East Branch and Upper Main will still have more comfortable wading. The wind was rough yesterday. It’ll still be up today but no where near as strong. We woke up to another heavy frost. The water temps are starting off a little lower again this morning after another cold night. Streamers and nymphs will still be the best bets early. In the afternoon we’ve seen a light mix of Cahills, hebes, Isonychias, olives, and caddis.
Today will be 58 degrees and sunny with a few afternoon clouds. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
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 | 864 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 942 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 113 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 257 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 49° | |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,310 cfs | 52° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 117 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 54° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 161 cfs | 47° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 930 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 48% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 68.1% |
Delaware River Report: October 16, 2025
The release from Cannonsville has been dropped slightly to 930 cfs. There are a few more wade opportunities at this level but the lower East Branch and Upper Main will still have more comfortable wading. The water temps are starting off a little lower this morning after a cool night. Streamers and nymphs will still be the best bets early. In the afternoon we’ve seen a light mix of Cahills, hebes, Isonychias, olives, and caddis. The caddis seem to be picking up.
Today will be 55 degrees and sunny. Wind will be 15 – 25 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
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 | 898 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 990 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 118 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 281 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 53° | |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,530 cfs | 55° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 131 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 55° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 183 cfs | 50° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 930 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 48.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 68.4% |