Delaware River Report: September 12, 2024
The warming trend continues with today reaching 80 degrees with sunshine. the nights will stay cool. The rivers are in great shape with decent flows and temps. Conditions haven’t changed much so it’s fishing the same. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bet during the day. Blind casting some riffles could also work. the olives should hatch in the late afternoon along with some hebes, Isonychias, and cahills. The warmer river sections may see some white flies. It’s definitely flying ant weather so have that box handy.
Today will be 80 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be light and variable.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 698 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 753 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 935 cfs | 52° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,670 cfs | 58° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 124 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 96 cfs | 61° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 72.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 82.6% |
Delaware River Report: September 11, 2024
Today will be a little warmer with sunshine so nymphing will be the best bet once the the fog burns off. Blind casting Isonychias in the riffles could also be a good option. Look for areas that get shade earlier in the day. The olives have been hatching between 4 – 4:30 in the afternoon in good numbers. There are a few hebes, Isonychias, and cahills mixed in. The warmer weather over the next few days may bring the ants back in to play.
Today will be 77 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be light and variable.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 49° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 704 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 753 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 957 cfs | 51° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,700 cfs | 56° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 135 cfs | 58° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 54° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 108 cfs | 59° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 73% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 83.2% |
Delaware River Report: September 10, 2024
We had a little rain after dark but not enough to bump the flows. All of the rivers are in great shape with decent water temps and flows. We’ll have a bit more sunshine today but the wind will be fine at 5 – 10 mph. So we’ll stick to the same program with nymphing or swinging wets early and dry fly in the afternoon. The olives have started between 3:30 and 4:30 most days with some hebes mixed in. There are some Isonychias and cahills around so blind casting the riffles could work well. We’re on a little warming trend this week so keep the flying ants in your box just in case. If you’re on the Mainstem have a couple white flies with you.
Today will be 72 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 704 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 764 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 979 cfs | 52° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,720 cfs | 56° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 144 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 55° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 129 cfs | 60° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 73.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 83.7% |
Delaware River Report: September 9, 2024
The clouds should be back today and we may see some light afternoon showers. The wind will be way less than yesterday too so it looks like a good day to be on the water. Nymphing again will be the best bet in the morning but streamers could be an option with the clouds. In the afternoon we should see our normal hatches of small olives mixed with a few Isonychias, hebes, and the occasional cahill. The rivers are all in good shape with decent water temps due to the colder nights.
Today will be 68 degrees and cloudy with occasional afternoon rain showers. Total rainfall should be .1″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 704 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 753 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 994 cfs | 50° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,760 cfs | 54° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 154 cfs | 56° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 53° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 120 cfs | 56° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 75.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 85.4% |
Delaware River Report: September 8, 2024
We had some rain yesterday afternoon that bumped the flows slightly but not enough to be noticeable. The rain and cloud cover definitely helped yesterday and people landed fish on small olives and Isonychias. Nymphing and streamers also put fish in the net. We’ll have a bit more sun and wind today but the wind should drop back i the late afternoon into the evening. Water temps throughout the system are in great shape after another cool night.
Today will be 64 degrees and partly cloudy. Total rainfall should be .32″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 721 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 770 cfs | 44° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,060 cfs | 50° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,820 cfs | 54° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 205 cfs | 57° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 51° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 127 cfs | 58° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 75.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 85.4% |
Delaware River Report: September 7, 2024
We finally have some cloud cover and rain in the forecast. The rain should start around noon with a total of .32″. It shouldn’t be enough to affect the rivers but hopefully it will push some bugs earlier in the day. Tiny olives, hebes, Isonychias and a few cahills are making up most of the bugs. There are some caddis starting to show up and that should get better over the next couple of weeks. Nymphing or swinging wets will still be the best option early. Streamers could be a good choice today with the weather.
Today will be 64 degrees with clouds and periods of rain. Total rainfall should be .32″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 606 cfs | 49° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 692 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 753 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 950 cfs | 54° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,670 cfs | 59° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 131 cfs | 63° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 93 cfs | 65° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 75.5% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 85% |
Delaware River Report: September 6, 2024
The cool weather combined with the increased releases has all the rivers in good shape. The West Branch is still at a good level for wading and floating. Small olives in the afternoon / evening has been bringing some fish up. We’re seeing some Isonychias, cahills, and hebes in the mix too. The caddis should pick up as we push into September. Today looks similar to yesterday with a few more clouds. Nymphing has still been the best bet early but we are finding fish on dries. We have some rain in the forecast tomorrow but it’s been dry and should mostly soak into the ground.
Today will be 76 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 49° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 698 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 747 cfs | 45° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 950 cfs | 53° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,680 cfs | 58° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 135 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 55° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 98 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.1% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 86% |
Delaware River Report: September 5, 2024
The releases remain the same as yesterday. The releases were increased to drop the reservoir levels before the potential aqueduct work in October. The cooler nights have helped to and all of the rivers are in good shape this morning. The West Branch is fine ofr wading with a 619 release. Tiny olives have made up the bulk of the bugs but we are seeing some fall caddis show along with Heptagenia and the Isonychias. The hatches should get stronger as we move into Fall. As normal nymphing or swinging wets will be your best bet early. Look for spots that get shade earlier in the afternoon,
Today will be 75 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 615 cfs | 49° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 698 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 742 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 957 cfs | 53° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,700 cfs | 59° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 143 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 104 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.8% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 86.6% |
Delaware River Report: September 4, 2024
The release from Cannonsville is 619 cfs until further notice. The release from Pepacton has also increased and the flow at Downsville is 609 cfs. The releases were increased to drop the reservoir levels before the potential aqueduct work in October. We’re coming off a cold night so river temps are good everywhere and the rivers all look good this morning. The colder water may push some of the fall hatches over the next couple of weeks. Heptagenias, smaller Isonychias, and olives should all be around. The sunshine may push them off until evening but there may be some shots during the day. Nymphing early will still be more productive.
Today will be 76 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be light and variable.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 606 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 698 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 730 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 950 cfs | 55° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,530 cfs | 60° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 151 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 54° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 110 cfs | 60° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 619 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 77.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 87.1% |
Delaware River Report: September 3, 2024
We had a technical issue with the blog this morning, back with a full report tomorrow.
The release from Stilesville was increased to 600cfs this morning. The extra water will slowly make it way through the West Branch but won’t affect wading.
Today will be 71 degrees and sunny. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 606 cfs | 50° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 575 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 182 cfs | 52° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 426 cfs | 61° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,110 cfs | 60° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 161 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 54° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 118 cfs | 60° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 600 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 79% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88.3% |
Delaware River Report: September 2, 2024
We’re cooling down again with the air temp only reaching 68 today and dropping to 45 overnight. That will definitely help the water temps on the Main, lower East, and Beaverkill. The West Branch and Upper East have been in great shape the whole Summer. Nymphing will be the best choice early. some river sections have seen some Heptagenia flushes in the afternoons. The olives and a few Isonychias have been coming in the evening when the sun drops – along with some cahills after dark.
Today will be 68 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 509 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 580 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 188 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 478 cfs | 64° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,190 cfs | 64° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 184 cfs | 64° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 130 cfs | 66° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 79% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88.3% |
Delaware River Report: September 1, 2024
We had a few brief, light showers yesterday afternoon but not enough to affect the rivers. Nymphing or swinging wets will be your best bets early. Blind casting Isonychias or cahills in the riffles could also put some fish in the net. We should see the small olives hatching in the evening. We’ll have more sunshine today so look for places that get shade early in the afternoon. The sun could also push the flying ants so have those patterns with you.
Today will be 81 degrees with mostly cloudy skies in the morning and sunshine in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.
What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – #12 – 14 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Olive sulphur – #18 – 20 – Heptagenia hebe
Flying Ant – #16 – 20
View the current local weather conditions.
| Click on any gauge for the most recent data: | ||
|---|---|---|
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 509 cfs | 48° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 585 cfs | 51° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 194 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 523 cfs | 62° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,270 cfs | 62° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 207 cfs | 64° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 145 cfs | 65° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 79% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88.3% |
