May 12, 2025

Delaware River Report: May 12, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 40 cfs with 4,102 cfs spilling over the top. The river flows are still dropping. Wading is still restricted to the feeder streams. If the Beaverkill continues to drop there should be some wade opportunities there in the next couple of days. Floating is fine if you’re comfortable and confident in high water. The clarity on the West Branch is fine this morning and is fishable. If the clouds roll in this afternoon we may see some dry fly shots in the slow pools. There is some rain in the forecast over the next few days but none of it looks significant.

Today will be 79 degrees with sun and a chance of afternoon clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.


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May 11, 2025

Delaware River Report: May 11, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 40 cfs with 5,028 cfs spilling over the top. The rivers have crested and the flows are beginning to drop. All of the rivers remain high and there is no wading except for some of the feeder streams. Floating is an option if you’re confident and competent behind the oars. Err on the side of caution. The rivers have some color but are clearing as the feeders drop and we’re left with more spill. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc will drop the quickest. The lower East will drop as those rivers while those two rivers drop but will level off a bit higher than normal because of the spill. The bugs have been good in the high water and someone will get dry fly shots today.

Today will be 68 degrees clouds and sunny. Wind will be 10 – 25 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.


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May 10, 2025

Delaware River Report: May 10, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 40 cfs with roughly 4,700 cfs spilling over the top. The spill will increase a bit today as more water works it’s way across the reservoir. Pepacton is also spilling and all the river flows are way up this morning. The West Branch has the least color but it is off color. The lower East and Main are chocolate. There is no safe wading in the system. If you’re floating use you best judgement and make sure you’re competent and confident in high water situations. Thing happen very fast in high water so use your best judgement and put safety first. We have a few days in the forecast with no rain and we’re set up for some great fishing this week as the water drops. It’s a good set up for next week or two. There have been bugs hatching in the high water and that should continue and get better this coming week.

Today will be 68 degrees clouds in the morning clearing to sun in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.


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May 9, 2025

Delaware River Report: May 9, 2025

We woke up to some rain that should stay with us most all day. It’s not a heavy rain right now but will end up being a good amount by tonight. The release from Cannonsville is 40 cfs with roughly 3,500 cfs spilling over the top. As of 6 am the West Branch flow at Hale Eddy has actually dropped. That will change as the rain fill the feeders. The spill will also likely increase if the rain hits above the reservoir. It looks like Pepacton is also now spilling and the East Branch at Downsville flow is climbing. We have quite a bit or rain the forecast so keep an eye on the radar and the flows. There is a flood watch issued for our area. The rivers are not safe to wade. If you’re floating use your best judgement. The flows listed below are at 6 am. Click on the gauge links for the latest updates.

Today will be 51 degrees with rain. Total rainfall should be 1.2″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.


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May 8, 2025

Delaware River Report: May 8, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 40 cfs with 3,651 cfs spilling over the top. The flows are dropping back but remain high. The Eastern drainage is dropping quicker. The West Branch is dropping slower due to the spill. Water clarity is improving and the rivers are fishable today from a boat. Wading is still not an option. There have been bus on some river sections even in the high water so bring a dry fly rod just in case. it’s mostly going to be a streamer / nymph game but someone may get lucky and find some fish on the edges or tail outs of the slow pools. We have more rain in the forecast over the next two days but hopefully the storms slide around us. The forecast continues to change everytime we look so keep an eye on the radar.

Today will be 62 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.


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May 7, 2025

Delaware River Report: May 7, 2025

We got hit hard with rain again yesterday afternoon. The release from Cannonsville is 40 cfs with 2,423 cfs spilling over the top. All of the rivers are high and off color. There is no safe wading in the system. Hopefully any additional rain misses us. Aside from the reservoir spill there is a lot of water coming in from the feeders. If there are no debris floating down creating danger spots floating is possible if you’re confident on the oars. Just be very careful

Today will be 64 degrees with possible afternoons showers. Total rainfall during the day should be .03″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the West.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.


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May 6, 2025

Delaware River Report: May 6, 2025

10:30 am update: The spill over Cannonsville has increased dramatically and will be too high for wading

The release from Cannonsville is 320 cfs with 212 cfs spilling over the top. That will bring the water temps up slightly in Stilesville. The rivers have dropped quite a bit since yesterday but the only real wade opportunity is above Oquaga Creek. Keep an eye on the Stilesville gauge to make sure the spill doesn’t increase much throughout the day. The lower East and West Branch still have quite a bit of color but are fishable. The lower Main is muddier than the upper river sections. Watch the radar this afternoon. Hopefully the storms slide around us. It’s likely a streamer / nymph day but we’ve seen dry fly fishing in higher water so be prepared just in case.

Today will be 66 degrees with clouds and possible afternoon thundersotrms. Total rainfall during the day may be .5″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.


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May 5, 2025

Delaware River Report: May 5, 2025

Most of the rain skirted around us until late afternoon and into the evening. Then we got hit. All of the river flows are way up and off color. If you’re wading you’re going to have to get above the feeder streams. Definitely get above Oquaga and you’ll probably have to get above Cold Spring on the West too. If you’re floating then streamers are your main choice. The West Branch has peaked and is 3,820 cfs and beginning to drop. It should drop quickly to start and then the drop will level off a bit and slow down today. There is a lot of water coming in from the feeder streams. Yesterday was fishing really well until the heavy rain hit. That should pick back up over the next few days as we drop back to normal levels.

Today will be 60 degrees with clouds. Total rainfall during the day should be .06″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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May 4, 2025

Delaware River Report: May 4, 2025

We had a few rain showers hit us yesterday but the rivers came through just fine. Most of the storms slid North of us. Today’s forecast is all over the place and changes every time we look. We will get rain. Right now it looks like a half inch spread out over the day. There may be some localized heavy rain but there is no way to predict where those cells will hit. If they slide around us again we should be in decent shape. Just keep an eye on the radar and check the weather reports. The wind will be low again compared to what we’ve been experiencing. We’re still seeing blue quills and Hendricksons on some river sections while others have transitioned to March Browns. There are still a lot of caddis around too.

Today will be 64 degrees with rain. Total rainfall during the day should be .5″ to .75″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the East.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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May 3, 2025

Delaware River Report: May 3, 2025

We’re finally getting some more rain. Today doesn’t look bad with 1/4″ of rain and less wind then we’ve had in a while. The weather forecast over the next few days changes every time we check. There is a possibility of quite a bit of rain. They are throwing around the word “scattered” quite a bit. Just keep an eye on the radar and check the weather reports. We had some brief showers yesterday afternoon but the rivers actually dropped slightly and look good this morning. The river fished well overall on nymphs and dry flies. We’re still seeing blue quills and Hendricksons on some river sections while others have transitioned to March Browns. There are still a lot of caddis around offering some shots when the mayflies aren’t hatching.

Today will be 70 degrees with rain. Total rainfall during the day should be .25″ with another .25″ coming overnight. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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May 2, 2025

Delaware River Report: May 2, 2025

We had some blog log in issues yesterday but everything seems to be working well this morning. Today looks good with clouds and decent water levels and temps. The wind has been a problem this spring and will continue to be today as these fronts move through. Look for wind protected banks if it picks up in the afternoon. We’re seeing decent numbers of caddis in the morning followed by a mix of bugs in the afternoon. Olives, Hendricksons, and blue quills are making up the bulk of the mayflies but there are some March Browns beginning to show on some river sections.

Today will be 79 degrees with cloudy skies early clearing to partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. S stray shower is possible. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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April 30, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 30, 2025

We had a few brief rain showers but not enough to noticeably bump the river flows. Water temps are starting off at a good place today which may push the hatches a little earlier. Hendricksons, blue quills, olives, and Quill Gordons are still all in play. Some river section are seeing the smaller #16 Hendricksons too. Caddis are still around in good numbers so watch for sporadic rising even before the mayflies hatch.

Today will be 60 degrees with a partly cloudy skies. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 20 – Light Brachycentrus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.

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