Delaware River Report: August 1, 2024

We had a few afternoon rain showers yesterday but the West Branch flows are steady with no bump this morning. We have some fog this morning but that should burn off in the next hour. So it’s the normal Summer program today. Midday sulphurs and small olives in the coldest water on the upper river sections will be the best dry fly shots. If you’re not seeing some bugs by lunch move. Nymphing or swinging wets will be a bit better on the mid to lower West. Look for spots that get shade earlier in the day. Once the sun drops we should see some olives and a few Isonychias.

Today will be 88 degrees with sun and clouds mixed. There is a slight chance of an afternoon shower. 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.

Seth landed some yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY615 cfs51°
East Branch at Harvard, NY277 cfs59°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY547 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,280 cfs69°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY161 cfs71°
West Branch at 191 Bridge60°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)143 cfs72°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity68%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity82.2%

Delaware River Report: July 31, 2024

We’ve had a few rain showers this morning but it hasn’t been enough to bump the river flows. The West Branch is in good shape with a 500 cfs release. We may see some additional storms but Wunderground is only calling for .1″ of additional rain. The cloud cover will be a nice bonus today. The rain may push some olives on the mid to lower West a bit earlier than we’ve seen them but the best bet for dry fly fishing will still be the midday sulphurs and tiny olives on the upper river sections. Nymphing or blind casting Isonychias on the mid to lower West could be a good bet too.

Today will be 80 degrees with scattered storms. The after noon should be cloudy with a chance of some thunderstorms. Total rainfall should be .1″. 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.

Matthew fond some yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY621 cfs51°
East Branch at Harvard, NY263 cfs60°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY478 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,250 cfs69°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY110 cfs72°
West Branch at 191 Bridge61°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)123 cfs72°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity68.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity82.5%

Delaware River Report: July 30, 2024

The showers missed us yesterday but today looks like a better chance. We should have decent cloud cover by the afternoon. The amount of rain in the forecast looks negligible. The midday sulphurs are still going on the upper river sections offering the best shot at dry flies. There are a lot of tiny olives mixed in too. Once the sun drops we should see some olives and Isonychias on the mid to lower West Branch. Nymphing has been better mid to lower too.

Today will be 84 degrees with sun and clouds in the morning. The clouds will increase in the afternoon with a chance of showers. Total rainfall should be .07″. 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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY632 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY263 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY489 cfs64°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,280 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY110 cfs68°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)127 cfs68°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity69%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity82.8%

Delaware River Report: July 29, 2024

The river flows have dropped a bit more and the West Branch is in great shape for the end of July. The midday sulphurs and olives are still going on the upper river and the fish have been happy. They have been picky on certain days so if you’re having trouble getting them to eat the sulphurs try something different like an ant, beetle, or tiny olive. Isonychias and Cahills have put some fish in the net in the evening. The mid to lower West has been fishing well with nymphs. We may see a shower this morning but the total rainfall should be negligible.

Today will be 84 degrees with showers in the morning clearing 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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY664 cfs51°
East Branch at Harvard, NY295 cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY547 cfs64°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,390 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY110 cfs68°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)140 cfs68°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity83.7%

Delaware River Report: July 28, 2024

The West Branch is in good shape this morning with a flow of 721 cfs at Hale Eddy. It’s a great level for both floating and wading. The Midday sulphurs were good yesterday on the upper West. There were some olives in the mix but it was mainly sulphurs. People did pick up fish blind casting Isonychias and cahills towards dark. Nymphing has been good midday on the mid to lower West.

Today will be 85 degrees with sunshine and maybe a few afternoon clouds. 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.

Vince with a solid brown yesterday. John Loughlin photo
Sean with his first Delaware trout. Tim Glynn photo
Julian with a nice brown. John Loughlin photo
Gary with a nice rainbow. John Loughlin photo

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY509 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY721 cfs51°
East Branch at Harvard, NY353 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY648 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,600 cfs65°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY120 cfs66°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)163 cfs66°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity83.7%

Delaware River Report: July 27, 2024

The river flows below the feeder streams are still dropping. The West Branch looks good this morning with 800 cfs at Hale Eddy and clearer than yesterday. We’re in for another day of sunshine so the best bet for dry fly fishing remains the coldest water close to the dams. The midday sulphurs and olives are still hatching. Some days certain pools have had stronger hatches than others so if things seem a little slow it could be worth exploring up or down stream. The mid to lower West has been fishing with nymphs and wets. The best shot at dries on the lower West will be at dark with today’s weather. Although blind casting Isonychias or cahills in the riffles could pay off.

Today will be 82 degrees and sunny. 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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY509 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY822 cfs52°
East Branch at Harvard, NY474 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY820 cfs61°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,970 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY138 cfs65°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)209 cfs66°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity83.7%

Delaware River Report: July 26, 2024

The river flows have dropped down since yesterday and the flow at Hale Eddy is 1,110 cfs. We should continue to slowly drop back to normal as the runoff subsides. There is a tint in Home Pool this morning but not enough to bother the fish. That does open some wade opportunities besides Stilesville. The daytime sulphurs and tiny olives in the upper river sections should be your best bet for dry fly fishing. The mid to lower West will be better for nymphing and maybe some streamers today. Have some Isonychias and cahills along with the sulphurs and olives.

Today will be 79 degrees and sunny. 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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY509 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY1,110 cfs55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY764 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY1,200 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY2,910 cfs65°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY174 cfs65°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)318 cfs66°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity84%

Delaware River Report: July 25, 2024

We were hit with a pretty big thunderstorm overnight and the rivers are up and off color. The flow at Stilesvile bumped 30 cfs and is 532 cfs this morning. That’s the best bet for fishing and the only place to wade. The flow at Hale Eddy is 3,450 cfs. It is already dropping but that will take a couple of days to get back to normal. As long as there isn’t debris floating down there should be some decent streamer fishing from a boat. Click on the river gauge links below for the latest flow information.

Today will be 76 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps are all too hot to fish this morning. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

The flow at Hale Eddy is already dropping.
Mike Daccurzio last night before the storms. John Loughlin photo

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY532 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY3,490 cfs62°
East Branch at Harvard, NY2,320 cfs60°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY2,040 cfs63°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY3,600 cfs65°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY246 cfs67°
West Branch at 191 Bridge63°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)698 cfs68°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity69.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity84%

Delaware River Report: July 24, 2024

The Upper West Branch in Stilesville has settled back to 502 cfs. The flow at Hale Eddy is 822 cfs and we do have color in the lower West Branch. The flow is dropping and we should clear a bit throughout the day as long as we don’t get any additional rain. The morning rain showers shouldn’t amount to much precipitation but keep an eye on the radar for the afternoon thunderstorms. Hopefully they slide around us. The midday sulphurs and olives should hatch as normal on the Upper West. The lower West looks really good for streamer fishing this morning. Nymphing could be a decent option as the flow drops and clears.

Today will be 78 degrees with a few showers this morning and a few potential thunderstorms in the afternoon. Total rainfall this morning should be .17″. 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 are all too hot to fish this morning. 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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY822 cfs54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY474 cfs60°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY893 cfs65°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY2,310 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY193 cfs69°
West Branch at 191 Bridge61°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)216 cfs70°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity84.2%

Delaware River Report: July 23, 2024

We’ve been hit by rain showers off and on since 5:30 last night. It ended up being more than Wunderground predicted and the river flows are up this morning. The West Branch at Stilesville only bumped 25 cfs so that’s going to be the best option for wading and any dry fly action. Oquaga Creek is adding just over 200 cfs and Hale Eddy is 951 cfs at 6:30 am. Click on the river gauge links below for the most up to date flows. The feeder creeks will add color to the river. The rain showers should taper off this morning. This looks like one of the few high water / color streamer days we’ve had this Summer.

Today will be 80 degrees and cloudy with morning rain. Total rainfall this morning should be .03″. Wind will be light and variable.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps are all too hot to fish this morning. 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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY524 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY951 cfs53°
East Branch at Harvard, NY374 cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY523 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,250 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY137 cfs70°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)321 cfs70°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity84.4%

Delaware River Report: July 22, 2024

Today looks like a good day to be on the water with cloud cover and hopefully some light rain in the afternoon. Wunderground is calling for 1/4″ which won’t do anything to the flows but it beats bright sun and may push some blue wing olives. The best bet for daytime bugs is still going to be the midday sulphurs and olives on the upper river sections. If we do get the rain we may get fog. The clouds should also be good for the nymphing on the mid to lower West. There are still isonychias and cahills in the mix too.

Today will be 83 degrees with partly cloudy skies giving way to cloudy skies and rain in the afternoon. Total rainfall should be 1/4″. 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 are all too hot to fish this morning. 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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY547 cfs47°
East Branch at Harvard, NY173 cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY340 cfs68°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,020 cfs68°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY117 cfs69°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)76 cfs71°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity72.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85.8%

Delaware River Report: July 21, 2024

We had a brief rain shower yesterday but the rain soaked into the ground and the West Branch flow didn’t bump. The release from Cannonsville remains 500 cfs so we’re in good shape for wading and floating. We’ll have more sun today so the best dry fly action will continue to be above Hale Eddy with sulphurs and olives. The mid to lower West Branch continues to be better for nymphing or blind casting Isonychias or cahills. The next few days look good with cloud cover and some rain showers.

Today will be 83 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. 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 are all too hot to fish this morning. 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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY552 cfs48°
East Branch at Harvard, NY185 cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY344 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,020 cfs66°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY141 cfs69°
West Branch at 191 Bridge57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)84 cfs70°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity72.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85.8%
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