August 13, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 13, 2024

The river is recovering nicely from the rain over the weekend. There are a lot more wade opportunities opening up as the levels drop. Be careful on the banks as there is a some drift debris stacked up. There is still a slight stain to the water on the lower West but that should be cleared out soon. The sulphurs are starting to wane so bring your Isos, olives and caddis. Keep a few cahills handy and always have a spinner or two.

Today will be 77 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds. Winds 5 – 10 mph from the West.

Get Trashed

Our annual Get Trashed river cleanup is this Saturday, August 17. Meet at the shop at 10am.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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August 12, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 12, 2024

The rivers have continued to drop back to fishable levels. There is still some water coming off the hills and stain to the water. This makes for good streamer fishing, though you may find some fish looking up on the edges. The West Branch is at a good level for floating but wading may remain challenging for another day. Stilesville remains the best choice for safe wading opportunities. We received reports that several of the boat ramps and access points have some damage. Use caution when driving and launching in those areas.

Today will be 72 degrees with a chance of showers this afternoon. Winds 10 – 15 mph from the West.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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August 11, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 11, 2024

The rivers have dropped significantly over the last 24 hours, and we should see the levels continue to drop over the next few days. Home Pool still has some color in it this morning but that should clear up once the runoff subsides. Stilesville will still be the best choice for wading at these levels. Floating should be fine on the West Branch, though the ramps may have some debris on them.

Today will be 77 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the West.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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August 10, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 10, 2024

Yesterday’s storm hit us hard in the afternoon and caused some localized flooding. All of the river flows are way up and the rivers are chocolate. The feeder streams are still pushing a lot of water so it will take a few days for the flows to drop. Give it a few days for the rivers to return to safe levels. If you’re already in the area Stilesville is 500 cfs so there should be some fishable water once you get above the feeders. There was color in the water up there yesterday but that should clear today. It looked like they dropped the release for a bit yesterday and are bringing it back up now.

Today will be 79 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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August 9, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 9, 2024

1:30 update: We’re very high and off color. Oquaga Creek is coming in at 2,200 cfs and the flow at Hale Eddy is 3,670 and climbing.

As of 6:30 am Wunderground is calling for 2.35″ of rain today. The flow at Hale Eddy is 1,060 cfs and is bumping back up. There is already color in the mid to lower West Branch. Stilesville remains a steady 509 cfs. Oquaga Creek is 199 cfs and bumping up again. There will be some localized flooding in the feeder creeks. Click on the links below for the most up to date flow information. We’ll post updates as the situation changes.

Today will be 75 degrees with showers and thunderstorms this morning followed by showers in the afternoon. Total rainfall should be 2.35″. Wind will be 15 – 25 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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August 8, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 8, 2024

A few rainstorms passed though overnight but the lower West Branch looks fine this morning. The flow at Hale Eddy is up a little to 761 cfs. Stilesville remains a steady 509 cfs. There are stim some sulpjjurs mixed with olives on the upper river sections. The sulphur hatch seems to be waning but we’re still finding some. The mid to lower West has been better for nymphing and there is a shot at olives and Isonychias today with the cooler temps and rain. The river flows are dropping but check the gauge links for the latest flow information. The Beaverkill, East Branch, and Mainstem are all off color. Every weather channel we check has a different forecast for tomorrow. The latest we’re seeing is 2″ of rain. Keep an eye on the radar.

Today will be 69 degrees with clouds and an afternoon rain shower. Total rainfall should be .12″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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August 7, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 7, 2024

We were hit with some heavy rain last night but the West Branch came through in pretty good shape. The flow is 751 cfs at Hale Eddy. There is a lot of water coming in from the feeder streams. Oquaga Creek is only 58 cfs but it is still rising. We have a tint to the water in Homepool but it was definitely clear enough to fish at 6:30 am. If anything changes dramatically we’ll post an update. The flow at Stilesville is still 509 cfs so no change up there. We’re still finding some sulphurs on the upper West mixed with the olives. The lower West should fish well with streamers and nymphs. The cooler weather and cloud cover should help. The rivers should cool down a bit as the runoff subsides.

Today will be 71 degrees with clouds and slight chance of a rain shower. Wind will be light and variable.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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August 6, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 6, 2024

We had some rain early this morning and the river flows are up a bit. Hale Eddy is 681 cfs and still rising at 6:30 am. It is clear in Homepool. If anything changes we’ll post an update. Oquaga Creek is only 40 cfs and it looks like it peaked. Click on the river gauge links below for the most up to date information. The West Branch is still 500 cfs in Stilesville and should be clear. The midday sulphurs have been spotty over the last couple of days but it looks good for olives today.

Today will be 79 degrees with showers during the afternoon and a chance of thunderstorms. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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August 5, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 5, 2024

We had a few morning rain showers yesterday but the West Branch flows didn’t bump at all. Today looks mostly sunny so the best shot at dry fly fishing should be the midday sulphurs and olives on the upper river sections. If we do get hit by a stray shower or afternoon storm there is a chance of some olives and a few Isonychias on the mid to lower West Branch. It’s been spotty but there have been some fish eating left over spinners and olives in the bigger pools before the sun hits the water.

Today will be 86 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. There is a chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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August 4, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 4, 2024

We had a few rain showers but the West Branch came through just fine and looks good this morning. The river has been foggy with the weather and lack of wind. Today’s forecast is the same as yesterday. There are still midday sulphurs and tiny olives on the upper river sections. The mid to lower West has been fishing better over the last few days because of the clouds and rain. Olives, a few sulphurs, and Isonychias. Blind casting or covering one time risers with Isos has put some fish in the net. Nymphing will be the best bet early but there have been fish eating left over bugs and spinners in some of the bigger pools.

Today will be 83 degrees with clouds in the morning and possible scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Wind will be light and variable.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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August 3, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 3, 2024

There was no pulse from Cannonsville last night so we are back to normal with a 500 cfs release. We had some rain yesterday but most of it soaked in the ground and the river looks good this morning. We are still seeing midday sulphurs and tiny olives on the upper West. The mid to lower West Branch had some olives and Isonychias yesterday after the rain. Blind casting Isonychias worked well too. We may see the same thing today if the afternoon thunderstorms hit us. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bet early.

Today will be 83 degrees with clouds in the morning and possible scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Wind will be light and variable.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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August 2, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 2, 2024

The release from Cannonsville was pulsed overnight to 800 cfs. It will be dropped back to 500 cfs this morning. The upper West will drop back quickly and we’ll see a slower drop through the afternoon on the lower West. Wading is still an option at these levels so we’re in good shape. We have some light rain this morning but not enough to bump the flows. There are still midday sulphurs and olives on the upper West. That’s still the best bet for dry fly fishing despite the rain and clouds. The lower West should fish well with nymphs and we should see more bugs earlier in the day due to the weather.

Today will be 84 degrees with light rain in the morning and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Total precip should be .27″ according to Wunderground. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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