May 3, 2024

Delaware River Report: May 3, 2024

We had some connection issues with the blog yesterday but it seems to be resolved now. The release from Cannonsville has been dropped to 600 cfs. We’re still at a good level for floating and more wade opportunities just opened up. The weather looks good for the weekend with cloud cover and the possibility of some rain on Sunday. Some river sections are still seeing some Hendricksons and the last of the blue quills while other sections are March Browns and Gray Fox. Olives are still around along with apple and tan caddis. There were a lot of caddis in the air on the lower West yesterday despite the wind. Definitely have your spinner box with you.

Today will be 71 degrees with sunshine n the morning and increasing clouds in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
March Brown – #10-2xl – Macaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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May 1, 2024

Delaware River Report: May 1, 2024

Some of yesterday’s thunderstorms missed us on the lower West and some hit us. Overall we got lucky and the river flows only bumped slightly. The West Branch at Hale Eddy is 1,090 cfs and dropping back to normal. The flows are still climbing a bit on the lower East Branch / Mainstem / Beaverkill but they should level out this morning. It’s still a mashup of Spring bugs but the concentration of each will change depending on where you are fishing. Blue wing Olives #18, Hendricksons #12 – 14, March Browns #10-2xl, Gray Fox #12-2xl, Blue Quill #18, tan caddis #18, and apple caddis #16-18. Nymphing or swinging wets will be your best bet early. The hatch timing should be normal happening by mid afternoon. The hatches should lst longer into the evening with today’s forecast. There have been some afternoon spinner falls mixed with duns so if you can’t figure a fish out take a close look for spinners in the film.

Today will be 73 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

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What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
March Brown – #10-2xl – Macaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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April 30, 2024

Delaware River Report: April 30, 2024

Yesterday’s thunderstorms missed us and we ended up with a fair amount of sunshine in the afternoon. Most of the water temps climbed pretty high for April (except the West Branch) but should drop back with the cooler days and potential rain today. It’s a big mix of bugs out there depending on which river section you’re fishing. Olives, Hendricksons, blue quills, gray fox, and March Browns are hatching, plus the tan caddis and apple caddis. The West Branch has stayed the coldest and is closest to being on a “Normal” hatch time frame but even it’s a little ahead this Spring. We’ll see if we get the rain this evening. These storms sometimes slide around us.

Today will be 73 degrees with cloudy skies in the morning and some few afternoon thunderstorms. Total rainfall will be .49″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
March Brown – #10-2xl – Macaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema fuscum)
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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April 29, 2024

Delaware River Report: April 29, 2024

We had a few showers overnight but they amounted to nothing and the river flows are slightly lower than yesterday morning. Water temps are starting off a little warmer due to the warmer air temps. Today looks very similar to yesterday with even warmer air temps. Overall the rivers have been fishing very well with Hendricksons, blue quills, olives, apple caddis, and little tan caddis. The predominate bug changes day to day with the weather and river section so have a good selection. It wouldn’t hurt to have a few march browns, gray fox, and cahills in your box. Everything is a little early already and the warmer temps may push some hatches this week.

Today will be 81 degrees with cloudy skies in the morning and maybe a few afternoon thunderstorms. Total rainfall will be .03″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.

What’s Hatching:
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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April 28, 2024

Delaware River Report: April 28, 2024

We had a few sprinkles yesterday afternoon and a shower overnight but it wasn’t enough to bump the river flows. Today looks like another good day to be on the river with clouds all day. There is a chance of thunderstorms but Wunderground is calling for only .08″ of rain and hopefully they’ll just slide around us. It should fish similarly to yesterday with a mix of Hendricksons, blue quills, olives, tan caddis, and apple caddis. Different river sections have different concentrations of bugs so have a little of everything ready. Nymphing is working early with the hatches coming in the afternoon. The exact timing and concentration of the hatches has been shifting a little with the weather so patience can pay off. If you’re fishing the lower East or lower Main it wouldn’t hurt to have a few march browns, gray fox, and cahills in your box. Everything is a little early already and the warmer temps may push some hatches this week.

Today will be 74 degrees with cloudy skies in the morning and maybe a few afternoon thunderstorms. Total rainfall will be .08″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the WSW.

Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.

What’s Hatching:
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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April 27, 2024

Delaware River Report: April 27, 2024

Yesterday was another beautiful day on the water with sunshine and warm temps. The caddis were out along with some hendricksons and blue quills. Most people have been nymphing in the morning and finding rising fish in the afternoons when the water temps come up. The caddis can happen just about anytime so keep an eye out for occasional risers early. Today actually looks like classic fishing weather with cloud cover and some light rain. Hatches are varying a bit from river section to river section and things are a bit early and slightly jumbled together. Add your blue wing olives today along with Hendricksons, blue quills, little black caddis, apple caddis, and still some Quill Gordons. Overall it’s been fishing really well lately. People are wading all the rivers. Just pick your spots. The levels are good for floating.

Today will be 59 degrees with partly cloudy skies in the morning with periods of rain in the afternoon. Total rainfall will be .05″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.

What’s Hatching:
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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April 26, 2024

Delaware River Report: April 26, 2024

Yesterday fished well with a mix of Hendricksons, blue quills, a few Quill Gordons, Tan caddis, and apple caddis. It’s quite a mix of bugs out there so if you find fish you can’t get to eat change up your fly pattern. Lower water, clear, and bright sun means you have to be a little more careful with your presentation and pattern selection. Today looks a lot like yesterday but with even less wind. We’ll start off cool but once the sun pops everything will warm up nicely. The caddis have been really active in the sunshine so we may see some dry fly opportunities before the mayflies hatch mid afternoon. The West Branch at Stilesville is 962 cfs. People are wading some spots. Just pick those spots carefully. The rest of the rivers are in great shape for wading.

Today will be 62 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be light and variable.

Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.

What’s Hatching:
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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April 25, 2024

Delaware River Report: April 25, 2024

The releases from Cannonsville and Pepacton have been cut back. The West Branch release is 896 cfs. Both reservoirs have stopped spilling. This opens up more wade opportunities and is still good for floating. The wind made yesterday difficult. The hatches seemed to be predominately apple and tan caddis. We’re coming off a cold night but will have sunshine and 56 degrees. The water temps should come up in the afternoon and push some hatches. We are still seeing hendricksons, blue quills, and olives mixed with the caddis. Plus a few Quill Gordons. Wind won’t be an issue today.

Today will be 56 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.

What’s Hatching:
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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April 24, 2024

Delaware River Report: April 24, 2024

Yesterday was another good day to be on the water. Nymphing worked well early and the hatches came in the afternoon. Hendricksons, blue quills, and quill gordons were on the water with some blue wing olives. The wind made it challenging at times but things paid off for the people who were patient. We’ll have wind again today but the rain totals will be negligible. The river flow are dropping. The East, West, and Mainstem are still better from a boat but we’re close to some wade opportunities. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are at great levels.

Today will be 55 degrees with a few showers early then cloudy skies in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.

Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.

What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)

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April 23, 2024

Delaware River Report: April 23, 2024

Yesterday fished well over all and it was a beautiful day to be on the water. There was some wind but the warmer temps and sunshine made up for that. Nymphs and streamers are still the go to in the morning. By mid afternoon we’re seeing the hendricksons, blue quills, and olives hatch. There are still some little black caddis around too. Today should fish well. We’ll see 66 degrees and sunshine which should push up the water temps this afternoon. The river flows are dropping opening up few more wade opportunities. The East, West, and Mainstem are still high but are settling down. They are still best for floating. The best wade opportunities are still the Beaverkill and Willowemoc. The Upper East Branch is getting there and may offer some wading in the next couple of days. The spill over Cannonsville Reservoir is down to 210 cfs. The 10 day forecast has changed for the better and we’re not seeing any significant rain this week.

Today will be 66 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.

What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)

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April 22, 2024

Delaware River Report: April 22, 2024

Yesterday was a little tougher but the people who persevered found some fish on a mix of dries, nymphs, and streamers. Hendricksons, blue quills, and olives are still making up the bulk of the hatch. Today should be better with the sun and warmer air temp. We should see the water temps come up and the wind will be half of yesterday’s. The river flows are down a couple hundred cfs throughout the system. Cannonsville is spilling 449 cfs. The East, West, and Main are still not low enough for wading but we’re heading in the right direction. They’re at great levels for floating. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are in great shape for wading.

Today will be degrees with partly cloudy skies. We will see some sun. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.

What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)

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April 21, 2024

Delaware River Report: April 21, 2024

The wind was unkind yesterday but the bugs hatched and there was opportunity. It’s still a mix of hendricksons, olives, and blue quills. Today looks similar and should fish similarly. The wind will be slightly less at 10 – 15. The cloud cover is a bonus. Look for bends or banks that can get you out of the wind. The fish aren’t super picky on pattern yet with the high water but they are picky on presentation. The East, West, and Main are in great shape for floating but still too high to wade. The Beaverkill dropped below 900 cfs at Cooks Falls so there are a lot of wade opportunities there and on the Willowemoc. People are nymphing and throwing streamers in the morning. The hatches have been mid afternoon.

Today will be 48 degrees with cloud cover. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

Our friend Diane is raising money for one of our favorite events Paint the Delaware Pink — which we host here at the DRC each September. Please consider donating and supporting an amazing program that uses fly fishing as a recovery tool for breast cancer.

What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)

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