Delaware River Report: April 27, 2026
Yesterday fished well with nymphs in the morning and dry flies in the afternoon. The caddis have been heavy in some areas so definitely keep those patterns handy. Dry fly fishing has really picked up. The West Branch flow came up a bit with the spill but should level off. The release is 600 cfs with 374 cfs spilling over the top. The Best wade opportunities are on the East Branch above the Beaverkill, The Beaverkill, and the Willowemoc. There are spots you can wade the other rivers but it will be somewhat limited. Today looks like a beautiful day to be on the water. Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, apple caddis, and little black caddis.
Today will be 71 degrees with abundant sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 930 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,250 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 431 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,410 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,960 cfs | 50° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 3,460 cfs | 50° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 784 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 47° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 769 cfs | 50° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 100.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.8% |
Delaware River Report: April 26, 2026
A lot of the rain seems to have soaked in to the ground. The West Branch at Hale Eddy peaked and is falling this morning. The release from Cannonsville is 600 cfs with 289cfs spilling. We may see the spill increase a bit in the next 24 hours. The color looks fine out front this morning. The East Branch and Beaverkill flows are still climbing but should level off this morning. Be careful wading but there are spots that will be fine. Water temps are a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday morning but should warm up with the higher air temp and sun today. We’re still seeing good numbers of Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, apple caddis, and little black caddis.
Today will be 63 degrees with clouds early clearing to partly cloudy in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 863 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,310 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 529 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,730 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,820 cfs | 47° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 3,510 cfs | 46° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,180 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 44° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 977 cfs | 47° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 100.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.8% |
Delaware River Report: April 25, 2026
Every weather app has a slightly different forecast and every time we look it changes. The only thing the all agree on is that it’s going to rain. The one good thing is that the rain looks spread out over the day and overnight. We may see an inch total. If we get a half inch spread out from 8 am to dark we should be fine and it should fish. The early Spring bugs are resilient. Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, apple caddis, and little black caddis are making up the bulk of the bugs now. If river conditions change dramatically we’ll post an update. Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
Today will be 47 degrees with clouds and periods of rain. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 789 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 972 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 371 cfs | 47° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 908 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,270 cfs | 53° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2310 cfs | 53° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 434 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 47° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 589 cfs | 53° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 100.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.8% |
Delaware River Report: April 24, 2026
We’re still seeing Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, and little black caddis. The hatches are building so it should just get better. Nymphs and streamers are the best bet early with the hatches coming later in the afternoon. It’s early Spring still so there may be spinners mixed in with the duns during the hatch. The release from Cannonsville is 600 cfs and there is 204 cfs spilling over the top. The forecast changes a bit every time we look but we should get 1/2″ or rain tomorrow spread out over the course of the day with more rain coming overnight.
Today will be 62 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 710 cfs | 47° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,000 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 383 cfs | 47° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 976 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,360 cfs | 51° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2430 cfs | 50° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 471 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 47° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 645 cfs | 52° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 100.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100% |
Delaware River Report: April 23, 2026
Yesterday was another good bug day with Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, and little black caddis. Some river sections are seeing decent apple caddis too. The fish are looking up in the afternoons and it’s turning out to be a good Spring. The release from Cannonsville is 600 cfs and there is 248 cfs spilling over the top. There are still decent wad opportunities at this level – just pick your spots carefully.
Today will be 66 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 690 cfs | 46° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,010 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 413 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,070 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,490 cfs | 46° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2550 cfs | 47° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 515 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 46° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 708 cfs | 47° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 100.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.1% |
Delaware River Report: April 22, 2026
The hatches are here with a good mix of olives, Blue Quills, little black caddis, and decent Hendricksons on some stretches. We woke up to some light rain but it shouldn’t amount to much. Both Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are spilling just a little. The release from Cannonsville is 600 cfs and it is spilling 137 cfs. The wind looks good again today so we should see some really good fishing.
Today will be 60 degrees with occasional light rain. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 661 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 990 cfs | 43° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 486 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,150 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,600 cfs | 46° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2620 cfs | 47° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 536 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 44° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 743 cfs | 45° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 100.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.1% |
Delaware River Report: April 21, 2026
It’s very cold this morning but should warm up in to the low50’s by this afternoon. We had some decent snow showers yesterday but that looks like the last of them for the next 10 days at least. Both Cannonsville and Pepacton are spilling a little but the rivers are at decent levels for wading and floating. The bugs should really get going this week as warm back up. It’s going to be a mix of everything so have your entire early Spring box with you.
Today will be 52 degrees with some sun in the morning and more clouds in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 596 cfs | 41° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 942 cfs | 40° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 590 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,320 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,780 cfs | 44° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2700 cfs | 43° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 575 cfs | 40° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 41° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 806 cfs | 43° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 100.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.2% |
Delaware River Report: April 20, 2026
We had wind, rain, and snow showers yesterday. Along with the best bugs so far this season. There are Hendricksons and apple caddis on some sections plus blue quills, olives, and little black caddis. The wind has been tough but the fish are eating in protected areas and in between gusts. The flows are up a bit from the rian but are dropping back this morning. The release from Cannonsville is 600 cfs. Today is going to be similar to yesterday but a bit colder. The colder nights dropped the water temps so it will take a little longer to warm up today. We’ll start to warm up again tomorrow.
Today will be 40 degrees with some morning snow showers. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 546 cfs | 40° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 960 cfs | 42° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 383 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,230 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,660 cfs | 50° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2720 cfs | 48° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 689 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 44° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 965 cfs | 46° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 99.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.7% |
Delaware River Report: April 19, 2026
We woke up to wind and rain this morning. Total rainfall shouldn’t bump the flows much but check the gauge links below for the latest flow data. This is quite a weather change after the summer like heat this past week. The hatching was better yesterday on some stretches but the wind made it tough. The bugs are moving so the nymphing has really improved. People are still catching fish on streamers too.
Today will be 48 degrees with cloud cover. There is a chance of .2″ of rain maybe mixed with a little snow. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Coming Soon – just in case:
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 546 cfs | 42° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 895 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 254 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 918 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,290 cfs | 60° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,310 cfs | 58° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 527 cfs | 55° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 52° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 754 cfs | 57° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 99.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.7% |
Delaware River Report: April 18, 2026
Water flows and temps are great for mid April. It’s still mainly stoneflies, little black caddis, and some olives but we are seeing some Blue Quills and the odd Quill Gordon and Hendrickson. The bugs should pick up a lot in the the next week. Nymphing and streamers are the best bets early but we are seeing better bugs everyday.
Today will be 74 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds. There is a chance of a stray shower. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Coming Soon – just in case:
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 546 cfs | 42° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 918 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 246 cfs | 53° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 966 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,380 cfs | 59° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,440 cfs | 56° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 570 cfs | 55° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 50° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 850 cfs | 56° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 99.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.7% |
Delaware River Report: April 17, 2026
The river flows are still dropping and the West should clear up even more today. It had a tint for most of yesterday but was fishable. Water temps are still high for April. It’s mostly been caddis and stoneflies still but there are some olives and a few blue quills popping. The bugs should push any day now. Nymphing and streamers are still putting fish in the net. It’s going to be cooler today which is a good thing. The last few days were too warm for mid April.
Today will be 70 degrees with clouds. There is a chance of a morning shower. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the West.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Coming Soon – just in case:
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 546 cfs | 42° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 966 cfs | 47° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 249 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,080 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,580 cfs | 61° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,720 cfs | 59° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 649 cfs | 56° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 53° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 867 cfs | 60° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 99.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.6% |
Delaware River Report: April 16, 2026
We had some rain overnight and most of the river flows bumped a couple hundred cfs. So not a huge deal and they should start to drop back this morning. It’s going to be another warm, sunny day. Water temps are looking great throughout the system and should climb higher with today’s weather. There’s some heavy fog this morning that should burn off quickly. Nymphs and streamers are still the most effective methods but the warmer water temps should push the olives and blue quills. There are some black caddis and stoneflies around.
Today will be 82 with a mix of sun and clouds. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Coming Soon – just in case:
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 546 cfs | 42° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,250 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 254 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,030 cfs | N/A |
| East Branch at Hancock, NY | 1,310 cfs | 60° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,360 cfs | 57° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 757 cfs | 55° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 53° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 1,220 cfs | 57° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 99.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 99.4% |