August 31, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 31, 2024

We’re in good shape with another cloudy day ahead of us. It’ll be a little warmer than yesterday. There is a chance of some thunderstorms in the late afternoon so keep an eye on the radar. It’s the end of August so nymphing will again be your best bet early. We have been seeing some olives in the evening and a few Isonychias. We’re not seeing huge numbers of Isos and cahills but the fish are eating them in the riffles. Definitely keep your flying ants handy for the next couple of weeks.

Today will be 76 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. We may see scattered showers and a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Daytime rainfall should be .02″ followed by .22″ after dark. 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

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August 30, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 30, 2024

We had some rain overnight but so far the rivers look fine. The flows bumped slightly but it shouldn’t be noticeable. Oquaga Creek is only 19 cfs so the feeders are in good shape too. We have decent cloud cover and it definitely looks like a blue wing olive day. We should see a few Isonychias in the afternoon too. Blind casting worked well yesterday evening in the riffles. We have seen some cahills after dark this week so hopefully the weather pushes them a little earlier. As per normal this time of year nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets early.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked close to 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these rivers a break again.

Today will be 68 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. We may see a stray shower. 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

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August 29, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 29, 2024

Today we start to cool back down with a high of 73 degrees. We may see a stray shower but the steady showers should hold off until after dark. The cloud cover is a bonus again but nymphing and wets will still be the best options early. If we do a shower there is a shot of some olives being pushed early. Blind casting Isonychias in the riffles is still a good option if you want to fish dries. We’ve been seeing more olives as the sun drops in the evening. Plus there is always a shot at flying ants this time of year.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these rivers a break again.

Today will be 73 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. 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

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August 28, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 28, 2024

The forecast has changed a bit for the better. We’re still in a bit of a heat wave at 81 degrees but at least we should have some cloud cover today. Nymphing will still be the best bet early. If we keep the clouds blind casting Isonychias or cahills in the riffles could be a good option too. Once the sun drops we should see the olives and some Heptagenia. If we do get a rainshower and then the sun pops out for a bit the ants could come in good numbers so definitely have those patterns handy. The air temp cools back down considerably tomorrow.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these rivers a break again.

Today will be 81 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. 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

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August 27, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 27, 2024

Yesterday’s afternoon shower or thunderstorm never materialized. We had bright sun with just a few clouds. Nymphing was definitely the best bet until the sun dropped in the evening. Isonychias, olives, a few Heptagenia, and a few cahills are making up most of the hatches. Flying ants are definitely around but a bit unpredictable. Today will look a lot like yesterday with bright sun once the fog burns off. It should fish the same.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. It’s time to give these rivers a break again.

Today will be 85 degrees with heavy fog in the morning and then 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

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August 26, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 26, 2024

Wunderground is calling for a slight chance of a shower today but the hourly forecast shows mostly sunshine. So it should fish a lot like the last two days. Nymphing or swinging wets will be your best bets early. There may be some fish eating left over bugs in the bigger pools before the sun hits the water. We should see olives and a few Isonychias in the colder water sections. Mid to lower West Branch should see them as the sun drops. Flying ants can happen anytime and have worked well over the last few days.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked around 68 degrees yesterday. Today they will peak a little higher. It’s time to give these rivers a break again.

Today will be 81 degrees with sun and clouds mixed. There is a slight chance of a rain shower or thunderstorm. 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

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August 25, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 25, 2024

Flying ants were out yesterday and people were finding fish eating them. While not the biggest ant fall there were enough throughout the river to get fish looking up. towards dark we had the normal tiny olives mixed with a few Isonychias. There are still a few cahills and sulphurs hanging on too. Nymphing was the best bet early with the bright sunshine. Today’s weather looks a lot like yesterday so it should fish the same.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville all peaked around 68 degrees yesterday. Today they will peak a little higher. It’s time to give these rivers a break again.

Today will be 82 degrees with sun and a few clouds. 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

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August 24, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 24, 2024

We’re back on a warming trend with sun. The West Branch temps remain steady. The Beaverkill, East Branch and Mainstem are still okay but all are starting off two degrees warmer than yesterday morning. The sunshine will bump them up today. Nymphing is still the best bet early. The coldest water sections may see some dry fly activity a little earlier in the day. Once the sun drops we are seeing decent olives, a few sulphurs, and Isonychias. The Isos haven’t been heavy but the fish are looking for them in the evening. As it warms up this week we have a better shot at flying ants.

Today will be 80 degrees with sun and a few clouds. 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

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August 23, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 23, 2024

The rain slid around us yesterday and all of the rivers are in good shape this morning. The cooler air temps and cloud cover over the last few days really helped the water temps on the Beaverkill, East Branch, and Mainstem. Today will be warmer with some sunshine but no wind for a change. Nymphing has still been the best bet early but we are seeing decent olives in the evening. Isonychias worked well last night as the sun dropped. The warmer weather coming should be better for the flying ants.

Today will be 77 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. 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

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August 22, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 22, 2024

Yesterday was a bit unsettled with rain showers and sunshine, sometimes at the same time. The rain wasn’t heavy and the rivers are in fine shape this morning. People found fish on a mix of nymphs and dry flies. Today will be a bit warmer with less wind and some afternoon clouds. The tiny olives have been consistent in the afternoon / evening mixed with some left over sulphurs, cahills, and Isonychias. There is always a shot at flying ants for the next month plus we should see the caddis hatches pick up with the cooler weather.

Today will be 71 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. The cloud cover should increase in the afternoon with a slight chance of a rain shower. 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

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August 21, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 21, 2024

The cooler air temps an cloud cover has really helped the water temps. Everything looks good this morning. Today looks a lot like yesterday with cool temps, maybe a rain shower, and some wind. The hourly forecast shows the wind dropping in the evening. Nymphing will be the best bet early with some possible streamer fishing. We’ve been finding fish on olives in the late afternoon and a few eating Isonychias. A lt of the olives are tiny but there are some #18’s around too. While today doesn’t look like the best day for them definitely have your flying ant box. A few Cahills and sulphur / Heptagenia should round it out.

Today will be 63 degrees, mainly cloudy, and a chance of a rain shower in the afternoon. 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

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August 20, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 20, 2024

We’re in a cooling stretch with decent daytime temps and cloud cover today. The rain in the 10 day forecast looks negligible. That should definitely help keep the lower East Branch and Mainstem water temps in check. There is still a tinge of color on the the Main but it’s looking okay. The West Branch is in great shape and clear. Small olives and Isonychias have been around along with a few left over sulphurs. Flying ants have been spotted but we haven’t seen a big fall yet.

Today will be 64 degrees, mainly cloudy, and a chance of a rain shower. We m ay see some heavier showers in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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