July 25, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 25, 2022

We had some storms pass through overnight and woke up to some light rain this morning. So far the West Branch gauge shows the flow as a steady 500 cfs. The Beaverkill flow has bumped up slightly. If anything major changes we’ll do an update here.

Today we’ll have decent cloud cover with some rain. Total rainfall should be a non factor at .17″. There may be some storms in the afternoon with decent wind gusts and more rain but hopefully the slide around us. The air temp will hit 80 degrees. Olives, sulphurs, and cahills. If the wind does pick up nymphing or swinging wets will be a good option this afternoon.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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July 24, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 24, 2022

There was another bigger pulse of cold water out of Cannonsville overnight. There was no pulse from Pepacton on the East Branch. This larger pulse seems to be helping keep downriver a bit cooler than it was earlier in the week.

Today will be another hot, sunny day. There are some thunderstorms forecast for the evening and overnight that will bring us some lower air temps. While it’s still hot out, look for rising fish in the coldest water. Have that olive box handy, as well as your sulphurs, some large Cahills and Isos.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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July 23, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 23, 2022

We had a much bigger pulse from the Cannonsville reservoir overnight. According to the gauges, the pulse is already stopped and the levels will be dropping back. There was no pulse from Pepacton on the East Branch last night.

We’re expecting another hot, sunny day. There are some possible thunderstorms in the forecast on Monday which would bring some relief and much needed rain. While it’s still hot out, look for rising fish in the coldest water. Have that olive box handy, as well as your sulphurs, some large Cahills and Isos.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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July 22, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 22, 2022

For the third day in a row we’re getting a pulse of cold water on both rivers. Wunderground is calling for a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon which could bring a much needed break in the hot weather. Even so, look for fish in the colder water close to the dams. We had reports of good hatches of olives mid-day and the sulphurs continue to hatch in the evening. Keep your eye out for the occasional large Cahill.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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July 21, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 21, 2022

NYSDEC is again releasing a 12 hour 200cfs pulse from Cannonsville and a 6 hour 100cfs pulse from Pepacton due to the high temperatures. The pulse at Cannonsville will last until 11:00am today, the Pepacton pulse has already been completed. The Lordville gauge’s temperature reading has been malfunctioning since Tuesday so it’s tough to tell if the pulse is affecting the downstream temperatures as intended. With the continued warm weather stay where it’s coolest. We’re seeing mainly Sulphurs with a few Isos.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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July 20, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 20, 2022

NYSDEC is releasing a 12 hour 200cfs pulse from Cannonsville and a 6 hour 100cfs pulse from Pepacton due to the expected high temperatures today. The pulse at Cannonsville will last until 11:00am today, the Pepacton pulse has already been completed. It is forecast to hit over 90° here today. Look for the coldest water and wait until it cools down in the evening. We saw sulphurs in the evening yesterday along with a handful of Iso spinners. Have a few different sulphur patterns with you since the fish can be quite particular.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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July 19, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 19, 2022

There was a short bout of rain yesterday evening that didn’t change the flows but it did help with the water temperatures. The next few days will be much hotter and the cooler water is certainly a good thing. With the warm weather today look for cooler water closer to the dams and after the sun drops. We’re still seeing sulphurs, small olives and the occasional Iso.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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July 18, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 18, 2022

We have some light rain falling this morning but not enough to affect the flows. The river looks clear out in Home Pool under the fog and we will post an update if there are any changes. Wunderground is calling for thunderstorms this afternoon so we may still see some extra water. With the cloud cover today, make sure to bring your olives as well as the sulphurs.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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July 17, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 17, 2022

There was another 100 cfs pulse of cold water on the West Branch overnight. The levels at Hale Eddy are on their way back down this morning and should level out by mid-day. Yesterday’s clouds stuck around a lot longer than usual and provided some good mid-day fishing. We saw sulphurs early and then again later on, as well as a good Pseudo hatch in the afternoon. Make sure you have a few different sulphur patterns with you – they often like seeing some variation. Today will be another warm day, look to the colder water closer to the dam during the day or wait for the sun to drop in the evening.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked close to 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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July 16, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 16, 2022

We’ve had another cool night which has kept the temperatures in a better range. The weather forecast is calling for clouds and slightly lower air temperatures today, though the sun is probably going to show up at some point. Mid-day sulphurs are still the main hatch, with some small olives mixed in. Keep some Isos handy for the riffles and look for nymphing spots lower on the West Branch.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked close to 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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July 15, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 15, 2022

Wunderground describes today as having “abundant sunshine” so we should continue with our normal summer fishing. Mid afternoon sulphurs on the coldest river sections mixed with a few cahills and olives. There are a few Isonychias there too. The lower river sections will fish best with nymphs and wets until the sun drops. Then a few sulphurs, cahills, olives, and Isonychias. We’re coming off a cool night so there is fog on some river sections. That should burn off early. We’ll hit 82 degrees with light and variable wind.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked close to 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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July 14, 2022

Delaware River Report: July 14, 2022

We were hit with some additional thunderstorms yesterday but the West Branch looks fine this morning. There may be a small tint but we can see the rocks under the water on the other side of the river so it’s definitely fish able. Yesterday fished the same with mid day small sulphurs, cahills, and olives in the coldest river sections. The lower sections has some sulphurs but mostly olives as the sun dropped. We’re back to sunshine today with the air temp hitting 78 degrees. Wind will be 5- 10 mph from the North.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy, The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, and the Mainstem at Lordville all peaked close to 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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