April 2, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 2, 2025

The wind made yesterday tough. There were a few people out fishing streamers and nymphs. The sun did pop in the afternoon. The cold last night dropped the water temps quite a bit so it will take a while for them to warm with the lack of sun today. We warm up considerably tomorrow but should keep the cloud cover. If the wind lays down towards the end of the week we should see some stoneflies and olives again. If the wind stays 10 – 20 mph over the next few days nymphs and streamers will be your best bet. It’s tougher to hide from the wind with no leaves on the bushes and trees so look for high banks or side channels to get away from it as much as you can.

Today will be another cool one with the air temp hitting 47 degrees. We may see a few snow showers that switch to rain this morning. We shouldn’t see any significant precipitation. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.

Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva

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April 1, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 1, 2025

Winter felt a bit more normal and has led us in to a more normal Spring with pretty wide temperature swings. There have been some fish rising on the warmest days but it’s still early so it’s been sporadic. Stoneflies and olives have been the main bugs. The best bets have been nymphs and streamers with any rising fish being a bonus. The release from Stilesville has been bumped to 350 cfs. The flow at Hale Eddy should level out this morning. The fish had a good Winter and look healthy. We warm up a bit towards the end of the week with some potential rain. So far the forecast has us at just over 1/4″ over three days so the rivers will be fine. The last few storms slid around us so we’ll see how it tracks.

Today will be cooler with the air temp hitting 43 degrees and dropping into the high 20’s overnight. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South. Clouds this morning should give way to afternoon sunshine.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.

Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva

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December 4, 2024

Help for Ryan

If you’re a long-time friend of the Delaware River Club, you may know Ryan Geiges from his time guiding for us. He’s been out in Montana for a while and many of you have fished with him there as well. Ryan’s a great guide and teacher and has touched many people in the fishing community.

Recently Ryan was diagnosed with colon cancer. He has had two surgeries and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. If you feel inclined, please consider to donating to the GoFundMe that will help support him and his family while he undergoes treatment. Please keep Ryan in your thoughts and we hope that he’ll be back on the water soon.

October 21, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 21, 2024

Our fly shop and lodging is closed for the off season. We will reopen April 1. We will continue to run guide trips as long as the weather holds. Call us at 570-635-5880 or email flyfish@thedelawareriverclub.

Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

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

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October 17, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 17, 2024

We will be closed this weekend for a wedding.

We have a good frost on the ground this morning but it’s going to be much warmer than the last few days. Wind may still be a problem so pick your spots accordingly. There are some trees and bushes holding on to their leaves that should offer some protection. Nymphing or hrowing streamers on the West Branch will be the best bets early. Olives and hebes are still hatching in the afternoon along with some Isonychias. The caddis should be active when the wind drops.

Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.

Today will be 57 degrees with plenty of sunshine. 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

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October 16, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 16, 2024

Today looks a lot like yesterday with clouds and wind. The flows are dropping slightly as the runoff subsides. Throwing streamers on the West Branch or nymphing will be your best bets early. The olives and hebes have been hatching in the afternoon mixed with some Isonychias. Try to find a wind protected spot for the dry flies. The caddis have been more active during breaks in the wind.

Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.

Today will be 48 degrees with clouds and a chance of a shower. Total rainfall should be negligible. 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

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October 15, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 15, 2024

We had wind and periods of rain yesterday but the rivers came through fine. There were bugs on some river stretches but the wind made dry fly fishing tough in the late afternoon. Small olives and hebes in the slow foam lines made up most of what we saw. Today looks similar to yesterday but we are on a warming trend.

Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.

Today will be 49 degrees with clouds and a chance of a shower. Total rainfall should be .01″. 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

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October 14, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 14, 2024

We had some rain storms yesterday and again overnight but most of it soaked into the ground. Oquaga Creek leveled out at 32 cfs so the West flow didn’t bump much. The biggest bump was the Beaverkill of 100 cfs so everything should be in good shape today. We needed that rain and could use more. We have cloud cover and may get a few minor showers. The wind at 10 – 20 out of the West will dictate the fishing today. If you can find some sheltered places you should see the olives and hebes mid afternoon along with a few Isonychias and cahills. If you’re fighting the wind all day nymphing and streamers will be your best bets.

Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.

Today will be 52 degrees with clouds and periods of rain. Total rainfall should be .05″. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the West.

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

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October 13, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 13, 2024

We woke up to rain for a change. Total rainfall should be between 1/2 and 3/4″. At 7 am the flows are bumping up slightly so click on the river gauge links below for the latest data. We could be in for a good day with the cloud cover and rain. Olives, hebes, and Isonychias have been better on the overcast days. Streamers and nymphs will still be the best bets early.

Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.

Today will be 55 degrees with rain. 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

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October 12, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 12, 2024

It’s another cool morning with frost on the windshields in the higher elevations. it’ll take a little while to warm up today. The weather should be the same as yesterday but with more wind so it’s the same program. Nymphs or streamers in the morning with the hatches coming later in the afternoon. The olives and hebes are still making up most of the bugs but we’ve seen an increase in the Isonychias this week. The hourly forecast has the wind dropping a bit in the afternoon.

Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.

Today will be 62 degrees with sun and clouds mixed. Wind will be 10 – 20 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

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October 11, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 11, 2024

We’ll be back in the 60’s today with less wind than yesterday. The fishing should be the same with nymphing or throwing streamers early being the best bets. The olives and hebes should hatch mid afternoon offering some dry fly fishing. We had some isonychias and cahills mixed in yesterday so we should see that again. The wind made the dry fly fishing tough yesterday but fish were landed.

Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.

Today will be 64 degrees with plentiful sunshine. 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

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October 10, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 10, 2024

Today is going to much cooler with the air temp peaking at 52 degrees. We’ll have sun poking through the clouds but it’s going to take a while to warm up. Nymphing or streamers are still the bet bets early in the day. The olives and hebes should hatch a little later in the afternoon. Some river sections are seeing better Isonychias and cahills so don’t hesitate to chance locations if you’re not seeing much in the afternoon.

Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.

Today will be 52 degrees with partly cloudy skies. 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

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