December 12, 2021

We Got Trashed

Our 5th Annual Get Trashed cleanup was bigger and better than ever. Fishing With Jay filmed the trash collecting and all the fun, check it out below. We’re looking forward to another cleanup event on August 13, 2022. Join us!

June 21, 2019

Delaware River Report / Conditions June 21, 2019

This week’s trend of rain in the morning continues today. This should be the last of it for the weekend, the next few days look nice and clear. We had some storms through the afternoon and evening on east side of the system. The Beaverkill is high this morning but is already starting to drop. Your best bet today is streamers in the morning and looking for bugs later on as we dry out. Floating is the safest way to fish until the river levels drop.

Daniel found fish in the fog

Hatching:
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Sulphur  – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus, S. ithaca & canadense, E. rotunda
Green Drake – # 8 -2xl – E. guttulata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Yellow Sally – #14 – Isoperla sp.
Blue Wing Olives  – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Tiny Blue Winged Olives – #22 – 26- Pseudo sp.

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June 20, 2019

Delaware River Report / Conditions June 20, 2019

The release from Cannonsville has been increased to 1,499 cfs. That makes wading the West Branch more challenging. Your best bet will be the Beaverkill, it benefited from the rain earlier in the week.

Today we have some light rain falling this morning and a chance of thunderstorms later in the day. We’re still seeing the early summer mix of sulphurs, cahills, olives and some Isos. Evening fishing during the sunny days has been the most productive. With the drizzle and cloud cover today there may be more activity earlier in the day.

Boris found fish eating yesterday. Photo by Bruce Miller

Hatching:
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Sulphur  – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus, S. ithaca & canadense, E. rotunda
Green Drake – # 8 -2xl – E. guttulata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Yellow Sally – #14 – Isoperla sp.
Blue Wing Olives  – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Tiny Blue Winged Olives – #22 – 26- Pseudo sp.

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June 18, 2019

Delaware River Report / Conditions June 19, 2019

The worst of the rain went south of us yesterday and cleared out by early afternoon. The West Branch was clear and only had a small bump in level. However, the release from Cannonsville has been increased to 1,083 cfs this morning. Be careful if wading the West Branch. For a lower flow alternative, try the Beaverkill – the rain has kept it in good shape. There’s a chance of thundershowers in the forecast today so don’t forget your rain jacket. We’re still seeing a mix of caddis, sulphurs, cahills and olives with and occasional Iso mixed. Bring your spinners for the evening!

Steve landed a good brown. Photo by Bob Lewis

Hatching:
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Sulphur  – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus, S. ithaca & canadense, E. rotunda
March Brown – #10- 2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (Stenonema vicarium) – waning
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (Stenonema fuscum) – waning
Green Drake – # 8 -2xl – E. guttulata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Yellow Sally – #14 – Isoperla sp.
Blue Wing Olives  – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Tiny Blue Winged Olives – #22 – 26- Pseudo sp.

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August 23, 2018

Delaware River Report / Conditions August 23, 2018

The light rain we had yesterday did not raise the river levels. But over on the Beaverkill, they had some heavier storms which raised the river a bit. It is now falling back and should continue to drop without rain in the next few days. The rest of the river system is dropping as the runoff and the reservoir spill becomes a trickle. The water temperatures are also falling as the spill reduces. Today will be a cooler day and conditions look good for the weekend.

Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 -20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 – S. ithaca & canadense
Isonychia – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Blue Winged Olives – #16 – 20 – E. attenuata
Dark Blue Winged Olives – #18 – 22 – E. lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olives #20 – 26 – Psuedo sp.
Tricos – #22 – 24 – Tricorythodes
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophila sp.
Tan Caddis #14 – 16 – Hydropsyche sp.

There is construction on Winterdale Road. A short stretch is closed near the Methodist Camp between us and Hancock. We have detours listed on our website here:  https://thedelawareriverclub.com/welcome-to-the-drc/getting-here/

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August 22, 2018

Delaware River Report / Conditions August 22, 2018

The levels throughout the system are slowly dropping as the runoff subsides. There’s some light rain this morning and the forecast is calling for scattered showers throughout the day. However, the rain shouldn’t affect the water levels much. There is still warm water spilling over both reservoirs and the release from Cannonsville remains at 1,500 cfs. Once the cooler release mixes with the spill water downstream, the temperatures drop to a decent level. The upper East Branch temperatures have dropped significantly overnight. We should see that trend continue as the week goes on.

Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 -20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 – S. ithaca & canadense
Isonychia – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Blue Winged Olives – #16 – 20 – E. attenuata
Dark Blue Winged Olives – #18 – 22 – E. lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olives #20 – 26 – Psuedo sp.
Tricos – #22 – 24 – Tricorythodes
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophila sp.
Tan Caddis #14 – 16 – Hydropsyche sp.

There is construction on Winterdale Road. A short stretch is closed near the Methodist Camp between us and Hancock. We have detours listed on our website here:  https://thedelawareriverclub.com/welcome-to-the-drc/getting-here/

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June 27, 2018

Delaware River Report / Conditions June 27, 2018

Yesterday’s sun delayed most of the mayflies from hatching until later in the day. We saw sulphurs, caddis and small olives during the evening hours. There were also several species of spinners out there, some on the water and even more in the air. The forecast today is calling for showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. It’ll be cloudy and cooler which will help the afternoon fishing. The lower East Branch and Main Stem are starting out warm this morning. Make sure to check the water temperatures with a thermometer throughout the day.

Theo with a nice brown on a sunny day. Photo by Jared Makowski

Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 -18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 – S. ithaca & canadense
PED / Pink Lady – #14 – Eperorus vitreus
Isonychia – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Blue Wing Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Tiny Blue Wing Olives #20 – 26 – Psuedo sp.
Dark Blue Sedge #14- Psilotreta sp.
Spotted Sedge #16 – Hydropsyche sp.

There is construction on Winterdale Road. A short stretch is closed near the Methodist Camp between us and Hancock. We have detours listed on our website here:  https://thedelawareriverclub.com/welcome-to-the-drc/getting-here/

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September 25, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions September 25, 2017

The release from Cannonsville has been bumped up this morning to 1,122 cfs. The West Branch remains off-color,  if you are wading out there be careful. The Main stem is a better wade option since there is no additional flow coming down the East Branch. The East Branch is clear but warming up with all the hot, sunny days we’ve been having. Today looks like a carbon copy of yesterday with bright sun once the fog burns off. We’re hoping that the weather guys are right and that cooler, more fall-like temperatures will return later this week. Look for fish in the shade and carry those small olives and some Iso spinners with you.

Hatching:

Slate Drake #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Summer Sulphurs, Stenocron spp.
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Olive Sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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September 24, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions September 24, 2017

The release from Cannonsville is holding steady at 978cfs so far this morning. The West Branch is starting to clear but remains slightly off-color. We saw more hatching on the Main yesterday than on the West Branch with small olives, white flies, stenos and some Iso spinners. The caddis were out in force as the sun went down last night but were of no interest to the fish. They’re forecasting another bright, sunny day with unseasonably high temperatures. Look for rising fish in the shade or as the sun drops behind the ridge. If you’re wading the West Branch today, be careful out there at this level – the rocks are slick!

“Crash” found a nice streamer eater yesterday.

Hatching:

Slate Drake #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Summer Sulphurs, Stenocron spp.
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Olive Sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 6, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 6, 2017

The release from Cannonsville has been dropped back to 600 cfs, still making for great wading and floating on the West Branch. The lower East Branch, Beaverkill and the Main Stem are still warm. If the weather forecast is to be believed, there should be clouds developing this afternoon with a possibility of some thunderstorms. The rainfall amounts look minor and probably won’t affect the levels. Sulphurs, olives, cahills, and isonychias continue to be the most prevalent hatches.

Bring your small olive imitations with you.

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Brown Drakes #10-2xl – Ephemera simulans
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Pale Evening Dun / Pink Lady – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Light BWO – #14 – Drunella cornuta (previously Ephemerella cornuta)
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta spp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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July 5, 2017

Delaware River Report / Conditions July 5, 2017

The release from Cannonsville has been increased to 700 cfs. The level is good for both wading and floating and the increase will keep the West Branch cool. The lower East Branch, Beaverkill and Main Stem are warm, check the temperature with a thermometer first if you’re fishing for trout. Today looks like another sunny, warm day – get out there early or stay past dark if you can. Sulphurs, olives, cahills, and isonychias are still the hatches of choice.

Ron found a nice rainbow.

Hatching:
Slate Drake #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Brown Drakes #10-2xl – Ephemera simulans
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella rotunda
Light Cahill – #14 – Ephemerella invaria
Pale Evening Dun / Pink Lady – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Little BWO – #22 – 26- Pseudocloeon sp.
Light BWO – #14 – Drunella cornuta (previously Ephemerella cornuta)
Blue Wing Olives – #18 – Baetis sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta spp.
Little Tan Sedge – #16 – 18 – Glossosoma sp.
Green Caddis – #16 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.

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