June 8, 2024

Delaware River Report: June 8, 2024

Yesterday’s rain showers cooled things down a bit but did little to the river flows. It was a bit unsettled between the cloud cover and sunshine. Today we’ll have more sun so nymphing or swinging wets will continue to be the best bets early. The evening should have sulphurs, Isonychias, cahills, and olives once the sun and wind drop. the caddis should be out in the afternoon to early evening. We’re still seeing some of the dark blue sedges and quite of few of the grannoms. And always have a tan #18.

Today will be 71 degrees with a mix of clouds an sun. There is a very slight chance of a rain shower but it will be negligible. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the West / North.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all hit the high 60’s degrees yesterday. Please check the temps with a thermometer before fishing these sections.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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June 7, 2024

Delaware River Report: June 7, 2024

We had a few showers yesterday but any significant rain slid around us. Some spots saw heavier but brief storms and the rain mostly soaked into the ground. The rivers are starting off about the same as yesterday morning and today’s storms look like they will amount to nothing. We’re still seeing Sulphurs, Cahills, vitreus, blue wing olives, Isonychias, Dark Blue Sedge, and the dark Brachycentrus caddis. The March Browns, Gray Fox, and Green Drakes are pretty much over but have a pattern or two just in case. Nymphing and swinging wets have been the best bets early.

Today will be 72 degrees with clouds and sun in the morning. We should see more clouds and a possible shower this afternoon. Total rainfall during the day should only be .08″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the West.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all hit close to 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these rivers a break until they cool off again.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Green Drake – 8-2xl – Ephemera guttulata
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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June 6, 2024

Delaware River Report: June 6, 2024

Most of yesterday’s thunderstorms slid around us and the river flows are about the same as yesterday morning. We should have more cloud cover today which could be a bonus. There are still a lot of different bugs on the water making it fun and tough at the same time. Sulphurs, Cahills, Gray Fox, a few March Browns, a few Green Drakes, blue wing olives, Dark Blue Sedge, and the dark Brachycentrus caddis. Swinging caddis pupa has been effective before the hatches. We’ve had some decent spinners towards dark.

Today will be 76 degrees with clouds and a scattered thunderstorms. Total rainfall during the day should only be .18″. Wind will b 5 – 10 mph from the South.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all hit 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these rivers a break until they cool off again.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Green Drake – 8-2xl – Ephemera guttulata
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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June 5, 2024

Delaware River Report: June 5, 2024

We’re still seeing a lot of different bugs on the water. Sulphurs, Cahills, Gray Fox, a few March Browns, a few Green Drakes, blue wing olives, Dark Blue Sedge, and the dark Brachycentrus caddis. Nymphing or swinging wets would be a good bet early. The caddis are still around so a pupa imitation could work well in the riffles. We have found some rising fish early so keep an eye out – especially with the clouds moving in this afternoon. The next few days look good with clouds and rain.

Today will be 80 degrees with mostly sun this morning and clouds and a potential afternoon thunderstorm. Total rainfall during the day should only be .05″. Wind will b 5 – 10 mph from the south.

The Beaverkill at cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all hit 68 degrees yesterday. Please check the water temps before you fish these rivers.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Green Drake – 8-2xl – Ephemera guttulata
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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June 4, 2024

Delaware River Report: June 4, 2024

Yesterday was a mix of bugs and seemed like everyone found fish eating something different then everyone else. Wunderground was a bit wrong and we had sun in the late afternoon. Depending on where you were we had Sulphurs, Cahills, Gray Fox, a few March Browns, a few Green Drakes, Dark Blue Sedge, and the dark Brachycentrus caddis. Today’s weather looks similar to yesterday so it should fish the same. Some people found fish on top early while other sections seemed to turn on at dark. We did see a lot of fish chasing caddis pupa and occasionally eating a mayfly on top.

Today will be 82 degrees with mostly sun this morning and increasing clouds in the afternoon. Wind will be light and variable.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Green Drake – 8-2xl – Ephemera guttulata
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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June 3, 2024

Delaware River Report: June 3, 2024

Wunderground is calling for some sunshine this morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon. We already have some cloud cover so hopefully that builds. We may see a light afternoon shower but the amount will be negligible. So nymphing or swinging wets should be good early. We’ll have no real wind so the caddis should be active. We still have a lot of different bugs out there. Sporadic Green Drakes during the day and the coffin flies in the evening or dark. There are still some March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, sulphurs, and Isonychias out there. And a mix of other spinners at dark.

Today will be 81 degrees with mostly sun this morning and increasing clouds in the afternoon. Wind will be light and variable.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Green Drake – 8-2xl – Ephemera guttulata
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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June 2, 2024

Delaware River Report: June 2, 2024

Today will be a lot like yesterday but with more cloud cover. There may be some left over spinners and dead bugs in the big pools early. Then nymphing or swinging wets will be a good bet. Like everyday there is a shot at caddis in the riffles just about any time. There have been some sporadic Green Drakes during the day and the coffin flies in the evening or dark. There are still some March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahils, sulphurs, and Isonychias in the mix too.

Today will be 79 degrees with cloudy skies. Wind will be light and variable.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Green Drake – 8-2xl – Ephemera guttulata
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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June 1, 2024

Delaware River Report: June 1, 2024

The release from Cannonsville was bumped slightly to 500 cfs. This is the normal flow for June 1 under the FFMP and has nothing to do with the potential aqueduct work. Today will be warmer, sunny, with no wind. That should get the caddis out so watch the riffle or sporadic risers. We also had some midday sulphurs yesterday and that may happen again. The spinners have been decent in the evening on some sections so don’t leave the river too early. There are a lot of different bugs hatching right now so bring all of your boxes.

Today will be 79 degrees with lots of sunshine. Wind will be light and variable.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Green Drake – 8-2xl – Ephemera guttulata
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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May 31, 2024

Delaware River Report: May 31, 2024

Today is going to look a lot like yesterday with sunshine and some wind. If we get some breaks in the wind look for caddis in the riffles. Blind casting March Browns, Gray Fox, or Isonychias could pay off too. Nymphing and wets will the best bets early on these sunny days. There may be some activity early with left over spinners before the sun really hits the water. We saw some Green Drakes during the day but the majority have been coming towards dark with some sulphurs. There are a lot of different bugs out there so bring a lot of flies.

Today will be 71 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Green Drake – 8-2xl – Ephemera guttulata
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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May 30, 2024

Delaware River Report: May 30, 2024

We had a bit of rain overnight but the river flows are about the same as yesterday morning. Overall a lot of nice fish hit the net yesterday. There are a lot of different bugs on the water but the intensity of the hatches varies by river section, time of day, and the weather. So move, be patient, and watch the riffles for the caddis eaters. Olives and caddis are around in good numbers. There have been coffin flies on some river sections along with the March Browns, Gray Fox, cahills, and sulphurs. It’s the time of year you don’t want to get off the river early. Nymphing and wets are your best bets early but we should start seeing some mid morning cornutas soon.

Today will be 66 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Green Drake – 8-2xl – Ephemera guttulata
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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May 29, 2024

Delaware River Report: May 29, 2024

We had a few periods of good rain yesterday afternoon but the West Branch came through in decent shape again. The flow at Hale Eddy is 566 cfs and dropping back. Oquaga Creek is only 42 cfs and dropping. The East Branch and Mainstem had color last night but should clear soon if we don’t get additional rain. A lot of people took advantage of the rain and higher water and had a good day on streamers. There was some dry fly fishing with olives, March Browns, Gray Fox, and caddis. The intensity of the hatches has varied by river section so keep your options open and be willing to move. Today looks very similar to yesterday with less wind.

Today will be 68 degrees with clouds in the morning and some potential storms in the afternoon. Total rainfall should be .11″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Green Drake – 8-2xl – Ephemera guttulata
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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May 28, 2024

Delaware River Report: May 28, 2024

While we had periods of heavy rain yesterday most of the storms slid around us here on the West Branch. The flow at Hale Eddy is 520 cfs and Home Pool is clear. The West is looking good this morning. The Beaverkill and East Branch are up quite a bit and will take a day or two to settle down. The West had some color during the storms and the streamer fishing picked up for a while. March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Sulphurs, and some Green Drakes have been hatching. The intensity of the hatches has varied by river section and weather but they are there. The caddis have been out in good numbers too.

Today will be 69 degrees with clouds in the morning and some potential storms in the afternoon. Total rainfall should be .1″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the West.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Green Drake – 8-2xl – Ephemera guttulata
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotetra sp.

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