Delaware River Report: August 31, 2023
The West Branch stayed in decent shape yesterday. There were some sulphurs and olives in the afternoon with some people finding spinners in the evening. We look fine on the West Branch this morning. The level looks fine and wade and float conditions are good. We’ll have sunshine so nymphs and wets would be a good plan for early today. The upper river could still see some daytime hatching. The Beaverkill, lower East Branch, and Mainstem all took a beating and were high and off color by mid afternoon yesterday. They remain high this morning but the levels are falling. They’ll be in much better shape tomorrow morning.
Today will be 71 degrees with plentiful sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 564 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 828 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 390 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 2,110 cfs | 59° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 4,100 cfs | 62° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,120 cfs | 62° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 362 cfs | 65° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 84.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96% |
Delaware River Report: August 30, 2023
We were hit with some storms overnight and there is a lot of water coming in from the feeder streams. The gauges are just beginning to show the flows climbing at 6:30 am. Click on the river links below for the latest updates. Right now Home Pool is clear but that could change in the next hour as the runoff pushes through. We’ll update the clarity if it changes. Like normal if it becomes off color Stilesville should stay clear.
Today will be 73 degrees with morning showers and partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 571 cfs | 49° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 866 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 416 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 984 cfs | 59° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,360 cfs | 62° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 473 cfs | 63° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 60° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 283 cfs | 65° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 85% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96% |
Delaware River Report: August 29, 2023
We had a little rain yesterday afternoon but not enough to bump the flows. The rivers are starting off slightly lower than yesterday. Not much has changed on the fishing front. There are still some leftover sulphurs in the upper river sections along with some olives. The lower river sections are better for nymphing or blind casing Isonychias, white flies, and golden drakes. We’ll be a bit warmer than yesterday with cloud cover. if the humidity goes up definitely have some flying ants ready. We’ve had one really strong ant day so far but there are at least a few on the water everyday.
Today will be 77 degrees with cloudy skies. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 557 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 797 cfs | 51° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 382 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 960 cfs | 56° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,200 cfs | 61° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 394 cfs | 61° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 270 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 85.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96.2% |
Delaware River Report: August 28, 2023
The weather looks good today with decent clouds and a chance of thunderstorms. There are still a few sulphurs on the upper river sections. Olives may fill in that gap if we get some afternoon rain. Isonychias, white flies, and golden drakes are showing on some river sections towards dark. If the humidity stays high definitely have some flying ants in your box. Nymphing or swinging wets will be your best bet early.
Today will be 73 degrees with cloud cover in the morning and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Total rainfall should be .11″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 557 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 804 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 390 cfs | 51° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,000 cfs | 57° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,270 cfs | 61° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 420 cfs | 61° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 283 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 85.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96.2% |
Delaware River Report: August 27, 2023
The river flows have dropped a bit more and wading will be easier today. The weather will be similar to yesterday so the best shot at dry fly fishing will be the waning sulphur hatch in the coldest river sections. It’s coming to an end but people are still finding some bugs. Nymphing will be better on the lower river sections with less algae. Blind casting Isonychias, white flies, and golden drakes could work well in the broken water. If the fish won’t eat the dries try a dropper.
Today will be 74 degrees with cloud cover in the morning changing to partly cloudy in the afternoon. There is a very slight chance of a light rain shower. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 557 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 847 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 412 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,110 cfs | 59° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,520 cfs | 63° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 492 cfs | 62° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 435 cfs | 58° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 85.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96.2% |
Delaware River Report: August 26, 2023
The rivers are dropping and we’re at decent levels for floating and wading. If you’re wading choose your spots and be careful. Some of the river sections are still a bit high but manageable. Yesterday’s storms slid around us. We had decent numbers of flying ants coming out of the ground yesterday afternoon and the overcast sky helped definitely helped the fishing. Olives and Isonychias are around along with the last of the sulphurs.
Today will be 77 degrees with cloud cover in the morning changing to partly cloudy in the afternoon. There is a very slight chance of a light rain shower. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 564 cfs | 49° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 958 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 451 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,350 cfs | 58° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 3,140 cfs | 61° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 629 cfs | 61° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 435 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 85.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96.2% |
Delaware River Report: August 25, 2023
The rivers are up slightly from the rain but the West Branch is clear out front as of 6:30 am. If that changes we’ll do another blog update. There were some fish landed on dries yesterday but nymphing seemed to be the better bet. There were a few sulphurs and olives but no strong hatch. Streamers could be a good option early and late.
Today will be 77 degrees with decent cloud cover and some possible afternoon thunderstorms and showers. Total rainfall should be .06″ depending on how the storms track. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 564 cfs | 49° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,170 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 526 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,300 cfs | 56° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,670 cfs | 59° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 572 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 406 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 85% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96.1% |
Delaware River Report: August 24, 2023
Today lookd good with cloud cover and some possible rain showers. Wind may be an issue at times 10 – 15 mph from the South so plan some spots to get out of it. It;s still small sulphurs and olives on the upper river. The lower West and Main could see some earlier hatching with the rain. Isonychias, olives, and maybe a few cahills. We may see additional rain overnight so check the flows in the morning.
Today will be 65 degrees with decent cloud cover and some possible light rain. Total rainfall should be .05″ with more coming overnight. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 557 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 816 cfs | 51° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 465 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,200 cfs | 58° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,500 cfs | 62° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 507 cfs | 61° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 402 cfs | 64° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 85% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96.1% |
Delaware River Report: August 23, 2023
The cloud cover looks good this morning. We should see some sun poking through but it looks like a good day to be on the water. We’re still seeing some sulphurs and olives on the upper river sections. Potomanthus and white flies are showing u on other sections towards dark. And blind casting Isonychias in the riffles should pick up with the cooler temps and cloud cover. Nymphing or swinging wets would be the best bet starting off. Stick below Hale Eddy for sub surface fishing. Algae is still an issue on the upper river.
Today will be 75 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds. Wind will be light and variable.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 557 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 860 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 521 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,390 cfs | 57° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,790 cfs | 61° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 589 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 471 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 84.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96.1% |
Delaware River Report: August 22, 2023
The flows look good this morning and have dropped a bit as the runoff subsides. The flow at Hale Eddy is now under 1,000 cfs opening up more water to wading. The cooler nights have kept water temps in check and people have been fishing the Mainstem. People have been finding fish on the lower rver sections eating Isonychias, Potomanthus, and even some white flies. The water closest to the dams is still small sulphurs and olives – with a few Isonychias. We should start seeing flying ants.
Today will be 75 degrees with sunshine and clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 557 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 971 cfs | 51° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 606 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,680 cfs | 57° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 3,340 cfs | 60° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 711 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 590 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 84.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 95.9% |
Delaware River Report: August 21, 2023
The West Branch is looking good this morning with decent clarity and 1,000 cfs at Hale Eddy. This is a good level for floating and wading. The Upper West is still clear and just under 600 cfs at Stilesville. The upper river is still your best bet for daytime hatching but we are seeing some bugs on the lower West with the cooler temps. Small sulphurs and olives are the main bugs still but we are seeing some flying ants and cahills. The East Branch and Mainstem are still high but are dropping.
Today will be 75 degrees with considerable cloudiness. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 557 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,100 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 725 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 2,060 cfs | 58° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 4,030 cfs | 61° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 849 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 698 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 82.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 94.4% |
Delaware River Report: August 20, 2023
The river flows have fall but there is still a lot of water in the system. The flow at Hale Eddy is 1,370 cfs. Some people will wade certain areas at that flow. Fishing from a boat is still the better option. Use your best judgement. The Stilesville area is still fine for wading and there are a few small sulphurs and olives. The sulphur hatch is waning but there are still some and you may see a decent flush here and there. Have some flying ants and Isonychias in your box. The lower West has mostly been streamers but we are clear enough to nymph and blind cast Isonychias.
Today will be 82 degrees with a sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 557 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,370 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 927 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 2,770 cfs | 56° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 5,340 cfs | 60° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,100 cfs | 57° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 855 cfs | 60° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 550 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 82.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 94.2% |
