Author: Jeff White
Delaware River Report / Conditions April 3, 2014
We missed yesterday’s post- there’s nothing more fun than starting off a new season with computer issues beyond our control!
Overall the fishing is still slow. While the air temperatures have improved significantly over the last week, the water temps are still a little low to get the fish moving. That should improve over the next few days as our warming trend continues and the runoff continue to subside. Right now the river West Branch still has that greenish tint I would describe as “glacial”. There have been a lot of stoneflies in the afternoons but the fish aren’t really on them yet. Most of our success has come on smaller streamers fished slowly.
Yesterday on the river- photo by Jordan Davenport
Hatching:
Tiny Black Stoneflies #18 – Capniadae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies #14 – 16 Taeniopteryx sp.
| FLOWS AS OF 8:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 383 cfs @ 37º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,250 cfs @ 38º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 675 cfs @ 36º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 3,030 cfs @ 38º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 6,310 cfs @ 39º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1920 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 91.8% – 391 CFS release |
Delaware River Report / Conditions April 1, 2014
Well that was a long winter.
Lots of rain and ice this past week but it looks like we are finally on a warming trend. The rivers are dropping and beginning to clear. Streamers have been working okay on warm afternoons with most success coming on small flies fished slowly. Stoneflies have been out off and on for the last month but no real dryfly activity yet. As the river levels continue to drop nymphing small flies during the warmest part of the day will be your best bet. Stay tuned- it’s only going to get better from here forward.
Hatching:
Tiny Black Stoneflies #18 – Capniadae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies #14 – 16 Taeniopteryx sp.
Dave Price starting the year off right!
| FLOWS AS OF 8:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 158 cfs @ 37º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1330 cfs @ 37º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 793 cfs @ 36º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 3,070 cfs @ 37º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 7,090 cfs @ 37º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1830 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 88.4% – 140 CFS release |
Not Quite Spring Yet
But we’re standing in the snow watching patiently. Stay tuned, Winter will end.
Somerset Show Contest Winner
Congratulations to Tom Moseley, who stopped by our booth at Somerset this past month! Thanks to all who entered, or just dropped by the booth to say hello.
We have tons of snow up here in Starlight, which bodes well for the upcoming spring. If you haven’t booked your stay or trip yet, look at your calendar and give us a call, we are filling up quickly, and season will be upon us before you know it!
