July 26, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 26, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

The West Branch flow at Hale Eddy has dropped back to 834 cfs this morning and is looking good out front. There is a tint to the water but it is definitely clear enough to fish. Nymphing will be the best option on the lower West. People are moving fish on streamers early and late in the day. The best shot at daytime dry fly fishing will be in the coldest river sections near the dams. Small sulphurs and olives.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be much warmer hitting 86 degrees with sunshine and just a few clouds. 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
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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July 25, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 25, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

We were hit with a few thunderstorms yesterday afternoon and again last night. There is color in Homepool but it is fishable. The lower West definitely looks good for streamer fishing. The flow at Hale Eddy is 1,400 cfs so wading is tough. The West Branch above Oquaga Creek is still a level 500 cfs and clear. Good for wading and the afternoon sulphurs and olives.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be 81 degrees with light and variable wind. There is a chance of some afternoon thunderstorms nut it is less of a chance than Wunderground called for yesterday.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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July 24, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 24, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

The nights have been relatively cool and we should have decent cloud cover with some rain today. Keep an eye on the radar to track the thunderstorms. Most slide around us but it’s worth tracking. Otherwise it’s still July so small sulphurs and olives in the coldest water re your best bet for daytime hatching. Nymphing is still better on the lower West with dry fly shots coming as the sun drops into dark.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be 78 degrees with scattered thunderstorms that may bring some wind gusts. Wundergroundis showing .29″ of rain. 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
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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July 23, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 23, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

Yesterday was another day of bright sunshine. Today looks the same. So normal July / August conditions. Midday small sulphurs and olives will be in the coldest water sections. There is still a lot of algae in Deposit so it’s not ideal for nymphing. The mid to lower West will be better for nymphing but most of the dry fly shots will come as the sun drops or even into dark. Sulphurs, small olives, and some Isonychias. Swinging wets in riffles could also be a good idea during the sunny part of the day.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be 82 degrees with a few sunshine this morning with a few clouds moving in during the afternoon. 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
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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July 22, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 22, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

The storms slid around us and everything is in good shape this morning. We’ll have sunshine again so it’s back to normal July fishing If you’re looking for midday dry fly the best bet is the coldest water closest to the dams. Predominately small sulphurs and small olives with a few Isonychias and cahills. There is still algae in the Upper West so nymphing is better below Hale Eddy. Blind casting Isonychias with or without a dropper could put some fish in the net. Otherwise the dry fishing on the lower West will likely happen as the sun drops into dark.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be 79 degrees with a few clouds this morning turning into mostly sun in the afternoon. 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
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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July 21, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 21, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

We had some rain overnight that bumped the flows slightly but the West Branch looks good at 700 cfs. It’s clear out front and is a good level for floating and wading. Deposit is still your best bet for daytime hatching but the cloud cover and potential thunderstorms could push the the bugs a little earlier on the lower West. Blind casting Isonychias and light cahills is still putting some fish in the net.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be 77 degrees with clouds this morning and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. 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
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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July 20, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 20, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

The flows are still dropping slowly and the rivers look good this morning. We’ll have sunshine today so the best bet for midday dry fly will be in the cold water by the dams. sulphurs and small olives have made up most of the bugs. There are a few Isonychias and cahills around. We may see some clouds move in towards dark.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be 83 degrees with mostly 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
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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July 19, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 19, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

The rivers are looking good this morning with decent flows for floating and wading. The West is clear and looking good. The lower East and Main still had color yesterday afternoon but should clear enough to fish smallmouth for the weekend if we don’t get additional rain. The best bet for daytime dry fly is in Deposit with small sulphurs and olives. It should pick up on the lower West as the sun drops in the evening. Some people are doing well with streamers early an late in the day.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be 80 degrees with clouds in the morning and clearing in the afternoon. We may have some smoke and haze. 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
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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July 18, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 18, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

The river flows are dropping back. The West Branch is in good shape for wading and floating. The clarity is fine. Midday sulphurs and olives are hatching on the upper river. Int eh evening we should see sulphurs, olives, and a few Isonychias on the lower West. Have a couple light cahills just in case. The bugs may push a little earlier with the cloud cover and potential rain. The East and Main are still off color.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be 83 degrees with clouds in the morning and potential thunderstorms in the afternoon. We may have some smoke and haze. 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
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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July 17, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 17, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

The West Branch at Hale Eddy is just under 1,000 cfs and dropping. Home Pool is clear and looking good this morning. The West Branch above Oquaga Creek is clear and flowing at 500 cfs. We’re at good levels for wading and floating. The daytime sulphurs and olives are on the upper river. Now that the flow has dropped and the river is clear we should see some sulphurs and Isonychias on the lower West as the sun drops. The East Branch / Beaverkill got hit with additional rain and the flows are way up this morning. The flow at Downsville is 135 cfs. The feeder streams are still pumping a lot of water over there and the flow at Harvard is 908 cfs.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be 84 degrees with a bit of smoke and haze. 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
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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July 16, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 16, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

12:30 update. The off color water has reached the lower West Branch. Hopefully any additional rain misses us and we can start to clear

We were hit with more rain overnight and the flow at Hale Eddy is 1,300 cfs and climbing. Homepool is off color. The West Branch above Oquaga Creek hasn’t budged and is running low and clear with a 500 cfs release. We should have the normal midday sulphurs and small olives up there again today. The lower West is looking good for streamers with a possibility of some dry fly fishing later in the afternoon if we stay clear. There is a potential for heavy thunderstorms so keep an eye on the radar. A lot of them slide around us but we’ve been hit a couple of times already this week.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be 80 degrees with a mostly cloudy sky in the morning and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 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
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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July 15, 2023

Delaware River Report: July 15, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

8:30 am update. The lower West is more off color now than it was at 6 am. The off color water should push through and begin to clear this afternoon

We were hit with some thunderstorms overnight and the river flows are up there morning. The West Branch at Hale Eddy has peaked and is already dropping. We’re are flowing at 1,240 cfs at Hale so there are some wade opportunities but the best wading will be above Oquaga Creek. The flow at Stilesville only bumped 7 cfs to 488 cfs and should be clear. There are mid day sulphurs and small olives in Deposit. The mid to lower West should fish well with streamers early. We should still get some evening sulphurs and Isonychias as the sun drops.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville will peak over 70 degrees today. It’s time to give these sections a break and fish the colder water.

Today will be 85 degrees with a mostly cloudy sky. 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
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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