Delaware River Report: June 7, 2023

The smoke from the Canadian wildfires is making the air real hazy here for the second day in a row, We’re coming off another cool nights so water temps are a couple degrees colder than yesterday morning. Definitely good to see after the heat we had a week ago. The wind was really rough yesterday but should be less today. Nymphing was the best bet during the day but some people found fish rising. Despite the haziness the hatches still seem to be coming later in the day and evening. Sulphurs, Light Cahills, March Browns, cornutas and Green Drakes are hatching. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). Pale Evening Duns are beginning to show too.

Today will hit 69 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds. Wind will be 10 -15 mph from the North. It’s going to be hazy with the smoke in the air

Craig with a good one in the haze. Mike Daccurzio photo
Dominic with a nice rainbow in the net
Jeremy Shurites photo

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. guttulata
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY488 cfs42°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY556 cfs42°
East Branch at Harvard, NY162 cfs50°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY291 cfs56°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1.000 cfs56°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY134 cfs56°
West Branch at 191 Bridge47°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)97 cfs52°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release529 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity90.3%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity95%

Delaware River Report: June 6, 2023

The river flows and temps are starting off about the same as yesterday morning. The cooler nighttime air temps have helped quite a bit. Nymphing is the best bet during the day but keep an eye out for sporadic risers. The weather looks good today except we’ll have to deal with some wind again. Wunderground is showing a few showers in the area but the total rainfall amount will be negligable. But clouds and any precip would be welcome. The wind made yesterday rough but it did drop a bit in the evening. The smoke from the Canadia forest fires made an odd haze in the late aftenoon. Sulphurs, Light Cahills, March Browns, cornutas and Green Drakes are hatching. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). Pale Evening Duns are beginning to show too.

Today will hit 74 degrees again. Wind will be 10 -20 mph from the North. Chance of rain 50%

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. guttulata
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY507 cfs43°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY580 cfs43°
East Branch at Harvard, NY162 cfs54°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY294 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1.010 cfs58°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY134 cfs58°
West Branch at 191 Bridge50°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)103 cfs58°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity90.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity95.3%

Delaware River Report: June 5, 2023

The release from Cannonsville was increased slightly to 560 cfs. The micromanaging of the release is due to the Montague Flow Target in the FFMP. The cooler air temps have helped the water temps. The bright sun has pushed a lot of the hatching to later in the afternoon with some people finding a little midday action in spots. Nymphing is the best bet during the day but keep an eye out for sporadic risers. Sulphurs, Light Cahills, March Browns, cornutas and Green Drakes are hatching. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). The wind has been unkind so try to find some protected areas. The hourly forecast shows the wind dropping in the evening.

Today will hit 74 degrees with a mix of sunshine. Wind will be 10 -20 mph from the North.

Joe’s first fish on a fly. Mike Brewer photo
John Loughlin stuck it out until the end last night
Brendan with a good one yesterday

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. guttulata
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY507 cfs42°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY580 cfs42°
East Branch at Harvard, NY165 cfs53°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY308 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY975 cfs60°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY141 cfs58°
West Branch at 191 Bridge52°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)113 cfs57°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity92.3%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity96%

Delaware River Report: June 4, 2023

The release from Cannonsville was dropped slightly to 500 cfs. Yesterday afternoon was a little sunnier than we would have liked. The hatching was a bit sporadic but it people found some sulphurs and cornutas in the afternoon. Nymphing was th ebest bet early in the day. Sulphurs, Light Cahills, March Browns, cornutas and Green Drakes are hatching. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). The hatching has been sporadic but yesterday was better than the high heat bright sun days. Despite the cooler air temps the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked at or above 70 degrees again yesterday, It’s time to give these rivers a break.

Today is going to be much cooler peaking at 69 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds. Wind will be 10 -20 mph from the North.

Dan found some fish yesterday. Chris Brown photo

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. guttulata
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY462 cfs42°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY529 cfs43°
East Branch at Harvard, NY167 cfs55°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY322 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,030 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY148 cfs61°
West Branch at 191 Bridge52°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)132 cfs62°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity92.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity96.3%

Delaware River Report: June 3, 2023

We had some rain overnight but most of it soaked into the ground, The release from Cannonsville was bumped slightly to 523 cfs. The little bit of extra water is probably for the Montague Flow Target. Sulphurs, Light Cahills, March Browns, cornutas and Green Drakes are hatching. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). The hatching has been sporadic but will hopefully settle in with the cooler weather and a few clouds. Despite the rain the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked at or above 70 degrees again yesterday, It’s time to give these rivers a break.

Today is going to be much cooler peaking at 75 degrees with a partly cloudy sky. Wind will be 10 -15 mph from the North. We have a light chance of a thunderstorm.

Mike with a good fish yesterday. Chris Brown photo

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. guttulata
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY475 cfs43°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY547 cfs45°
East Branch at Harvard, NY179 cfs58°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY351 cfs65°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,020 cfs66°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY166 cfs65°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)115 cfs66°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release523 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity92.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity96.3%

Delaware River Report: June 2, 2023

We’re starting off with sun and hot temps again today but we should see some clouds roll in this afternoon. Today will be the last day of the heat and bright sun for a bit. We should drop back in the 70’s tomorrow. Any rain should soak right into the ground and not affect the rivers, but it’s definitely needed. The release from Cannonsville was increased slightly to 500 cfs. Nymphing will likely be your best bet in the bright sun until some shade hits some of he banks. Once the sun drops we are seeing a mix of bugs. Sulphurs, Light Cahills, March Browns, cornutas and Green Drakes are hatching. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). There are some coffin flies on the buildings this morning. The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked at or above 70 degrees yesterday, It’s time to give these rivers a break.

Today will be hot again hitting 90 degrees with sunshine early. We should see some clouds in the afternoon with a slight chance of the thunderstorm. Total rainfall should be negligible. Wind will be 10- 15 mph from the North.

Mike with a nice fish yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. guttulata
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY462 cfs42°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY529 cfs44°
East Branch at Harvard, NY165 cfs59°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY315 cfs65°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,000 cfs66°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY149 cfs65°
West Branch at 191 Bridge55°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)108 cfs63°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity92.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity96.3%

Delaware River Report: June 1, 2023

The release from Cannonsville was increased slightly to 500 cfs. It’s the normal increase for June 1st under the current flow plan. Today is going to be bright and hot. Nymphing will likely be your best bet during the day until some shade hits some of he banks. Once the sun drops we are seeing a mix of bugs. Sulphurs, Light Cahills, March Browns, cornutas and a few Green Drakes are hatching. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). Keep an eye on the water temps. The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked at or above 70 degrees yesterday,

Today will be hot again hitting 88 degrees with “abundant” sunshine. Wind will be 5- 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. guttulata
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY456 cfs42°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY525 cfs44°
East Branch at Harvard, NY153 cfs59°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY315 cfs64°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY947 cfs65°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY157 cfs62°
West Branch at 191 Bridge55°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)115 cfs62°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity93.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity96.6%

Delaware River Report: May 31, 2023

Today will be another bright hot one. It’s fishing a lot like Summer with bugs early and late. Some people have found fish slashing caddis in the riffless in the afternoons but overall nymphing is probably the best bet during the day. Once the sund drops we are seeing a mix of bugs. Sulphurs, Light Cahills, March Browns, cornutas and a few Green Drakes are hatching. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). Keep an eye on the water temps. The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked at or above 70 degrees yesterday,

Today will be hot again hitting 85 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be light and variable.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. guttulata
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY426 cfs42°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY485 cfs44°
East Branch at Harvard, NY153 cfs59°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY325 cfs63°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY966 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY166 cfs61°
West Branch at 191 Bridge55°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)119 cfs61°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release450 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity93.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity96.8%

Delaware River Report: May 29, 2023

Today will be another bright sunny day that makes it feel like August. There are some caddis and a few mayflies during the day but nymphing early has been the best option. The hatching picks up in the evening as the sun drops. Tan caddis are the most common insect we’ve seen during the day. Sulphurs, Light Cahills, March Browns, cornutas and a few Green Drakes are hatching. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). Keep an eye on the water temps. The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked close to or above 70 degrees yesterday,

Today will be hot again hitting 84 degrees with what Wunderground describes as “A good deal of sunshine”. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. guttulata
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY426 cfs42°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY490 cfs44°
East Branch at Harvard, NY156 cfs56°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY355 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,020 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY185 cfs61°
West Branch at 191 Bridge55°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)138 cfs61°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release450 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity95.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity98%

Delaware River Report: May 28, 2023

Yesterday was tough in the bright sun and low water but people did find fish. It’s fishing a lot like Summer with caddis and some mayflies during the day and the majority of mayflies coming more in the evening, Patience is the key early. Sulphurs, Light Cahills, March Browns, cornutas and a few Green Drakes are hatching. Tan caddis are showing in good numbers still during the day. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). Today looks like it will be very similar to yesterday so it should fish the same.

Today will even warmer hitting 84 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be light and variable. Keep an eye on the water temps on the usual spots. The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked at 66 degrees yesterday,

Tim Glynn found one in the sunshine. Peter Glynn photo
Beth found a rainbow in the sun. Steve Shen photo
Basil with a good one. Marc Dejong photo
Mike on the board. Chris Brown photo
Pete with one in the net. Jeremy Shurites phot0

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #16- E. X – Spinners
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. guttulata
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY426 cfs42°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY498 cfs44°
East Branch at Harvard, NY159 cfs55°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY366 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,040 cfs60°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY193 cfs59°
West Branch at 191 Bridge54°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)149 cfs59°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release450 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity95.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity98%

Delaware River Report: May 27, 2023

Today should be the lightest wing day we’ve seen in quite a while. We’ll have bright sun but at least we’ll have no wind. Sulphurs and Light Cahills, March Browns, and cornutas are hatching – plus we’re seeing the odd Green Drake on the water. Tan caddis are showing in good numbers still during the day. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). Plus the #16 Hendrickson spinners are still on the the Upper West. It’s the time of year to carry a lot of different flies and be ready for just about anything. Especially in the evening as the sun and wind drop.

Today will even warmer hitting 78 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be light and variable.

Beth with a great one yesterday. Steve Shen photo
Pete with a nice brown. Samantha Dennis photo
Peter with a good fish in the sunshine. Tim Glynn photo
Jeremy Shurites photo

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #16- E. subvaria (male)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY426 cfs42°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY503 cfs42°
East Branch at Harvard, NY159 cfs53°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY382 cfs56°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,060 cfs58°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY201 cfs54°
West Branch at 191 Bridge51°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)157 cfs55°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release450 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity95.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity98%

Delaware River Report: May 26, 2023

We’re coming off another cool night so it will a little bit for the water temps to begin to climb today. The sun is already bright but the wind should be half of what we dealt with yesterday. We’re finding fish on caddis mixed with with a few olives during the day. People are reporting some cornutas on the water along with a few Green Drakes. The #16 Hendricksons spinners are still hanging on the West Branch which is kind of crazy and awesome. The Sulphurs and Light Cahills are definitely picking up and will become more important each day. March Browns are hatching sporadically offering some big bug action if you’re lucky, It’s the time of year to carry a lot of different flies and be ready for just about anything. Especially in the evening as the sun and wind drop.

Today will 70 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

Charlie with a good one yesterday. Steve Shen photo
Leonard with a solid rainbow. Bruce Miller photo
Kenny making it two days in a row. Mike Daccurzio photo
Alex found some fish yesterday. Bennett Ragland photo

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #16- E. subvaria (male)
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



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West Branch at Stilesville, NY426 cfs42°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY498 cfs42°
East Branch at Harvard, NY165 cfs51°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY407 cfs55°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,090 cfs56°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY215 cfs54°
West Branch at 191 Bridge50°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)171 cfs54°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release450 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity95.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity98.3%
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