Author: Jeff White
Delaware River Report: October 12, 2024
It’s another cool morning with frost on the windshields in the higher elevations. it’ll take a little while to warm up today. The weather should be the same as yesterday but with more wind so it’s the same program. Nymphs or streamers in the morning with the hatches coming later in the afternoon. The olives and hebes are still making up most of the bugs but we’ve seen an increase in the Isonychias this week. The hourly forecast has the wind dropping a bit in the afternoon.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 62 degrees with sun and clouds mixed. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 698 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 793 cfs | 46° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,490 cfs | 51° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 74 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 53 cfs | 52° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 61.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 68.1% |
Delaware River Report: October 11, 2024
We’ll be back in the 60’s today with less wind than yesterday. The fishing should be the same with nymphing or throwing streamers early being the best bets. The olives and hebes should hatch mid afternoon offering some dry fly fishing. We had some isonychias and cahills mixed in yesterday so we should see that again. The wind made the dry fly fishing tough yesterday but fish were landed.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 64 degrees with plentiful sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 704 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 810 cfs | 46° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,500 cfs | 50° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 75 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 55° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 53 cfs | 50° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 62.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 68.4% |
Delaware River Report: October 10, 2024
Today is going to much cooler with the air temp peaking at 52 degrees. We’ll have sun poking through the clouds but it’s going to take a while to warm up. Nymphing or streamers are still the bet bets early in the day. The olives and hebes should hatch a little later in the afternoon. Some river sections are seeing better Isonychias and cahills so don’t hesitate to chance locations if you’re not seeing much in the afternoon.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 52 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 810 cfs | 47° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,500 cfs | 52° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 77 cfs | 52° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 54 cfs | 52° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 62.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 68.7% |
Delaware River Report: October 9, 2024
We’re coming off another cold morning but not much fog. This morning’s rain showers shouldn’t drop a measurable amount of water. The fishing should be the same so streamers or nymphs early with olives and hebes hatching in the afternoon. Isonychias and cahills in the riffles. If you’re seeing bugs and no rising fish swing wets or move to a different section.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 60 degrees with showers early leading into a partly cloudy afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 719 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 810 cfs | 47° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,500 cfs | 52° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 79 cfs | 52° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 52 cfs | 54° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 63% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 69% |
Delaware River Report: October 8, 2024
It was 40 degrees at 6 am so it’s going to take a bit of time to warm up today. We do have thick fog again in places but that should burn off in the next hour. It’s another day when streamers could pay off before the sun hits the water. Nymphing will probably be the best bet by mid morning but some river sections are seeing enough Isonychias it could be worth blind casting dries. The olives and hebes should hatch late afternoon.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 63 degrees with sun and a few clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the West.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 58° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 817 cfs | 47° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,520 cfs | 53° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 79 cfs | 54° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 55 cfs | 54° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 63.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 69.3% |
Delaware River Report: October 7, 2024
We should have better cloud cover today. If we get a stray shower the rain total will be negligible. Nymphing or throwing streamers will still be the best bet early. The olives and hebes have been hatching on some river sections in the late afternoon / early evening. The cooler air temp and cloud cover may push them a little earlier today. Blind casting Isonychias or cahills could pay off. The isonychias have been spotty but we are seeing them on some river sections.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 62 degrees, cloudy, with a chance of a rain shower. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 58° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 817 cfs | 50° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,520 cfs | 56° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 79 cfs | 58° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 56 cfs | 59° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 64.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 70.2% |
Delaware River Report: October 6, 2024
Its another foggy morning. It should burn off in the next couple of hours leaving us with mostly sunny skies. Throwing streamers early before the sun hits the water would be a good move. Once the sun pops streamers could still work on the West Branch with the color of the water. Otherwise nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets. The bright sun may push the hatches a little later in the afternoon. Small olives and hebes are making up the bulk of the bugs with some Isonychias and cahills mixed in. Some river sections are getting more Isonychias than others so move around if you’re not seeing much in the late afternoon.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 70 degrees with patchy fog early turning mostly sunny. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 58° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 715 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 730 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 823 cfs | 49° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,530 cfs | 55° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 81 cfs | 56° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 59 cfs | 57° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 64.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 70.2% |
Delaware River Report: October 5, 2024
There is some fog in spots but it should burn off quickly this morning leaving us with partly cloudy skies. Nymphing was the best bet yesterday but some people found fish willing to eat streamers too. On these sunny days the olives and hebes have been coming a bit later but before dark. Isonychias and cahills have been sporadic but blind casting them can still produce.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 68 degrees with patchy fog early turning partly cloudy. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 58° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 715 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 830 cfs | 50° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,550 cfs | 56° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 83 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 63 cfs | 60° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 64.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 70.2% |
Delaware River Report: October 4, 2024
It’s another foggy morning that could make throwing streamers early a good play. The fog will burn off in a couple hours leaving us with some cloud cover. It looks like the best chance at rain will be after dark and the amount will be negligible. Nymphing is still the best bet until the olives and hebes start to hatch. The timing has varied with the weather and river section. Some river sections are seeing Isonychias and cahills still too.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 73 degrees with partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of a rain shower. Wind will be light and variable.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 58° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 715 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 730 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 830 cfs | 50° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,540 cfs | 56° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 85 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 66 cfs | 59° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 64.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 70.5% |
Delaware River Report: October 3, 2024
Today will be warmer with more sunshine. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets early. The tint in the West Branch could make it work for streamers. The hatches should start mid afternoon on some sections with olives and hebes. Blind casting Isonychias or cahills in the broken water could pay off.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 72 degrees with partly cloudy skies with more sun in the afternoon. Wind will be light and variable.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 57° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 715 cfs | 57° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 703 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 866 cfs | 49° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,550 cfs | 55° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 88 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 69 cfs | 59° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 65.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 70.9% |
Delaware River Report: October 2, 2024
Today looks like a good day to be on the water. We should have cloud cover and a chance of rain showers. The total rainfall should be negligible. Hopefully we get a little rain or at least some heavy mist. The rivers have been fishing well on days like this with decent olives, hebes, and a few Isonychias and cahills. The hatches have been sporadic on some stretches so if your not seeing bugs in the afternoon it may be worth moving around.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 59 degrees with a few showers this morning and overcast skies in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 57° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 715 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 736 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 866 cfs | 51° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,550 cfs | 57° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 88 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 70 cfs | 61° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 65.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 71.1% |
Delaware River Report: October 1, 2024
Another foggy morning but the sun should burn that off early. The river flows are basically the same as yesterday along with the weather. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bet until the hatches start. It’s still a lot of olives mixed with some hebes. There are some Isonychias and cahills around. There are some caddis on the bushes so someone will see them on the water eventually.
Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.
Today will be 69 degrees with a few clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 56° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 715 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 736 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 886 cfs | 51° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,590 cfs | 57° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 94 cfs | 61° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 77 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 65.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 71.4% |
