Author: Jeff White
Delaware River Report: April 17, 2025
We’re back on a warming trend and everything looks great trough the weekend. We’ll have some wind to deal with but that’s a small price to pay to have air temps back in the 50’s to 60’s. The water temps are starting off today a bit low due to the cold and cloud cover yesterday. The air temp and the sunshine today should push them back up by mid afternoon. Olives, little black caddis, and stoneflies should be out. Look for wind protected areas and take advantage of any breaks. Blue Quills should start to show with this warmer weather. Nymphing or streamers will be the best bets early.
Today will be 54 degrees with plentiful sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
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 | 274 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 464 cfs | 39° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 252 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,190 cfs | 41° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,060 cfs | 41° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 670 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 40° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 589 cfs | 40° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 94.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 90.1% |
Delaware River Report: April 16, 2025
There is a light dusting of snow in the higher elevations but the river valley is clear this morning. We’ll be a bit colder today with wind so pick your spot accordingly. If the wind forecast is correct today will be a nymph and streamer day. We warm back up tomorrow and should see the sun. We have seen fish eating midges, stoneflies, and olives on the days with no wind so that should pick up as the weather gets nicer. Blue Quills shouldn’t be too far off.
Today will be 41 degrees with clouds and a few scattered snow showers. We should not see any accumulation. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
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 | 316 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 520 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 281 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,330 cfs | 45° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2300 cfs | 46° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 757 cfs | 43° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 44° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 636 cfs | 45° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 94.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 94.6% |
Delaware River Report: April 15, 2025
The water temps bumped up quite a bit yesterday and are starting off in good shape this morning. The West Branch at the 191 Bridge is 47 degrees at 6:30 am. There were quite a few stoneflies and little black caddis in the air yesterday but not a lot hit the water. There were a few olives here and there too. A few people saw some rising fish but nymphs and streamers are what brought the fish to the net. The wind will be back today so try to find some protected areas.
Today will be 57 degrees with cloudy skies. We may see some showers this afternoon. Total rainfall should be .09″. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the West.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
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 | 316 cfs | 41° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 520 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 277 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,390 cfs | 47° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2380 cfs | 47° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 814 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 46° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 593 cfs | 47° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 94.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 89.4% |
Delaware River Report: April 14, 2025
Today looks like a beautiful day to be on the water with decent air temps and less wind than we’ve seen in a while. The water temps should bump by mid afternoon despite the clouds. That could push some olives and bring the caddis off the bushes. Blue Quills can’t be far off so definitely have some in your box. Yesterday was a bit unsettled but there were some nice periods when the sun would poke through the clouds. Nymphing and streamers were still the best options.
Today will be 63 degrees with cloudy skies. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
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 | 316 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 534 cfs | 40° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 274 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,560 cfs | 43° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,530 cfs | 43° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 969 cfs | 40° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 41° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 655 cfs | 42° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 93.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88.5% |
Delaware River Report: April 13, 2025
Today will be much warmer which is a welcome change. There is no snow in the forecast. The warmer next few days should help bump the water temps and hopefully push the hatches. The feeder streams are up a bit from yesterdays rain but it shouldn’t be noticeable on the West Branch. We’re still at decent levels for wading and floating. The wind will be up a bit so try to find protected areas with good slow foam lines. It’s still early in the season so nymphing and streamers will be the best choices but we are seeing some olives, little black caddis, and stoneflies.
Today will be 53 degrees with cloudy skies. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
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 | 316 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 590 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 299 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,540 cfs | 42° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,760 cfs | 42° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 832 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 41° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 759 cfs | 42° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 93.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88.5% |
Delaware River Report: April 12, 2025
There is some snow falling this morning but we are above freezing so it should turn to rain before too long. Nymphing and streamers are still the best bets but there were some fish rising in the slow foam lines on some river sections. It was mostly olives with some stoneflies and little black caddis mixed in. Despite the snow falling this morning we actually will warm up today and we’ll see even better temps over the next few days. That should bump the water temps and push the hatches.
Today will be 42 degrees with a mix of rain and snow in the morning turning to rain in the afternoon. Total precip should be .11″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
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 | 316 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 511 cfs | 40° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 229 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 895 cfs | 43° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,710 cfs | 42° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 527 cfs | 40° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 41° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 563 cfs | 43° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 93.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88.5% |
Delaware River Report: April 11, 2025
We had some rain mixed with snow showers overnight leaving a light coating in the higher elevations. That should melt off this morning and turn in to a nicer day. We’ll have less wind than normal. We’re still mainly nymphing and throwing streamers. There are some little black caddis showing up along with the stoneflies and olives. We should see more as we warm up over the next four days.
Today will be 45 degrees, cloudy with a slight chance of a rain shower. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pleuralis
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 | 316 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 507 cfs | 39° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 209 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 826 cfs | 41° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,650 cfs | 41° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 437 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 39° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 537 cfs | 40° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 93% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88.2% |
Delaware River Report: April 10, 2025
Despite the cooler weather the West Branch at Hale Eddy peaked at 48 degrees yesterday. Not too bad for early April. We’re on a bit of a warming trend and should have cloud cover and some mixed precipitation through the weekend. Nymphing and streamers continue to be the best bets but people are seeing some olives and stoneflies. The fish we have seen eat on top have been in the foam lines and tailouts. The dries have been an occasional bonus so count on fishing underneath. The wind may pick up this afternoon so look for more protected spots.
Today will be 46 degrees, cloudy with a chance of rain this afternoon. Total rainfall should be .05″. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
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 | 311 cfs | 38° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 494 cfs | 38° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 206 cfs | 40° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 826 cfs | 40° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,670 cfs | 41° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 437 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 40° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 533 cfs | 40° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 92.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88% |
Delaware River Report: April 9, 2025
Today looks much nicer than yesterday. Warmer, less wind, and no snow showers. We’re coming off a cold night so it will take the rivers a little longer to warm up today. Nymphing will likely be the best bet early. Streamers have also been putting some fish in the boat. There may be a shot at olives and stoneflies this afternoon. This is the least wind we’ve seen for a few days. The 10 day forecast shows decent daytime temps that should definitely help the bugs.
Today will be 44 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
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 | 311 cfs | 37° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 516 cfs | 36° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 213 cfs | 36° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 903 cfs | 37° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,820 cfs | 37° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 481 cfs | 36° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 36° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 603 cfs | 36° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 92.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 87.7% |
Delaware River Report: April 8, 2025
Yesterday was chilly but people did get out to fish. It was another nymph nd streamer day. The snow covered the ground in the higher elevations but melted by mid morning. The wind will make today tough so it’s likely another day of nymphs and streamers. It feels like early March again. Find some protected bends or banks below islands to try to hide from it. Tomorrow we should be back in the 40’s with at least a little sunshine and less wind.
Today will be cold with the air temp peaking at 30 degrees with cloud cover. Wind will be 20 – 30 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
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 | 311 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 543 cfs | 40° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 219 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 969 cfs | 42° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,910 cfs | 42° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 535 cfs | 40° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 40° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 650 cfs | 42° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 92.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 87.5% |
Delaware River Report: April 7, 2025
We have some light rain falling this morning and it’s chilly enough there is ice on some of the steps. The higher elevations may even see a snow shower. The precip should end by 9 am with no meaningful accumulation. Today should be the first day in a while we haven’t had to contend with wind. The flows bumped slightly on the Eastern drainage but not enough to be noticeable. Water temps are within a degree of where they started off yesterday morning. Streamers were the ticket yesterday with some people nymphing. Today should fish similarly. There is always a chance of olives and stoneflies this time of year so watch the tailouts and slower seams in the afternoon.
Today will be cooler than yesterday with the air temp hitting 40 degrees. We have light rain falling and may even see some snow showers. Wind will be light and variable.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
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 | 311 cfs | 39° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 552 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 216 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,010 cfs | 45° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,030 cfs | 45° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 568 cfs | 43° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 43° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 669 cfs | 45° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 92.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 86.7% |
Delaware River Report: April 6, 2025
The heaviest rain slid around us. We had some steady rain but overall the rivers came through just fine with some minor bumps in flow. The lower West Branch looks good at 6:30 this morning flowing at 595 cfs and dropping. We’re in decent shape for floating and wading. Yesterday was chilly and wet on the river. The wind made it a streamer / nymph day although there were some breaks in the afternoon. Today looks similar with slightly less wind. If we do get some breaks in the wind there is a shot at olives and stoneflies in the slow tailouts.
Today will be cooler than yesterday with the air temp hitting 43 degrees. We have light rain falling this morning but the total should only be .12″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
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 | 311 cfs | 40° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 595 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 219 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 952 cfs | 46° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,890 cfs | 46° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 535 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 43° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 856 cfs | 45° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 350 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 92.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 86.7% |
