August 8, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 8, 2024

A few rainstorms passed though overnight but the lower West Branch looks fine this morning. The flow at Hale Eddy is up a little to 761 cfs. Stilesville remains a steady 509 cfs. There are stim some sulpjjurs mixed with olives on the upper river sections. The sulphur hatch seems to be waning but we’re still finding some. The mid to lower West has been better for nymphing and there is a shot at olives and Isonychias today with the cooler temps and rain. The river flows are dropping but check the gauge links for the latest flow information. The Beaverkill, East Branch, and Mainstem are all off color. Every weather channel we check has a different forecast for tomorrow. The latest we’re seeing is 2″ of rain. Keep an eye on the radar.

Today will be 69 degrees with clouds and an afternoon rain shower. Total rainfall should be .12″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

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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August 7, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 7, 2024

We were hit with some heavy rain last night but the West Branch came through in pretty good shape. The flow is 751 cfs at Hale Eddy. There is a lot of water coming in from the feeder streams. Oquaga Creek is only 58 cfs but it is still rising. We have a tint to the water in Homepool but it was definitely clear enough to fish at 6:30 am. If anything changes dramatically we’ll post an update. The flow at Stilesville is still 509 cfs so no change up there. We’re still finding some sulphurs on the upper West mixed with the olives. The lower West should fish well with streamers and nymphs. The cooler weather and cloud cover should help. The rivers should cool down a bit as the runoff subsides.

Today will be 71 degrees with clouds and slight chance of a rain shower. Wind will be light and variable.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

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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August 6, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 6, 2024

We had some rain early this morning and the river flows are up a bit. Hale Eddy is 681 cfs and still rising at 6:30 am. It is clear in Homepool. If anything changes we’ll post an update. Oquaga Creek is only 40 cfs and it looks like it peaked. Click on the river gauge links below for the most up to date information. The West Branch is still 500 cfs in Stilesville and should be clear. The midday sulphurs have been spotty over the last couple of days but it looks good for olives today.

Today will be 79 degrees with showers during the afternoon and a chance of thunderstorms. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

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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August 5, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 5, 2024

We had a few morning rain showers yesterday but the West Branch flows didn’t bump at all. Today looks mostly sunny so the best shot at dry fly fishing should be the midday sulphurs and olives on the upper river sections. If we do get hit by a stray shower or afternoon storm there is a chance of some olives and a few Isonychias on the mid to lower West Branch. It’s been spotty but there have been some fish eating left over spinners and olives in the bigger pools before the sun hits the water.

Today will be 86 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. There is a chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

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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August 4, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 4, 2024

We had a few rain showers but the West Branch came through just fine and looks good this morning. The river has been foggy with the weather and lack of wind. Today’s forecast is the same as yesterday. There are still midday sulphurs and tiny olives on the upper river sections. The mid to lower West has been fishing better over the last few days because of the clouds and rain. Olives, a few sulphurs, and Isonychias. Blind casting or covering one time risers with Isos has put some fish in the net. Nymphing will be the best bet early but there have been fish eating left over bugs and spinners in some of the bigger pools.

Today will be 83 degrees with clouds in the morning and possible scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Wind will be light and variable.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

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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August 3, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 3, 2024

There was no pulse from Cannonsville last night so we are back to normal with a 500 cfs release. We had some rain yesterday but most of it soaked in the ground and the river looks good this morning. We are still seeing midday sulphurs and tiny olives on the upper West. The mid to lower West Branch had some olives and Isonychias yesterday after the rain. Blind casting Isonychias worked well too. We may see the same thing today if the afternoon thunderstorms hit us. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bet early.

Today will be 83 degrees with clouds in the morning and possible scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Wind will be light and variable.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

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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August 2, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 2, 2024

The release from Cannonsville was pulsed overnight to 800 cfs. It will be dropped back to 500 cfs this morning. The upper West will drop back quickly and we’ll see a slower drop through the afternoon on the lower West. Wading is still an option at these levels so we’re in good shape. We have some light rain this morning but not enough to bump the flows. There are still midday sulphurs and olives on the upper West. That’s still the best bet for dry fly fishing despite the rain and clouds. The lower West should fish well with nymphs and we should see more bugs earlier in the day due to the weather.

Today will be 84 degrees with light rain in the morning and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. Total precip should be .27″ according to Wunderground. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

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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August 1, 2024

Delaware River Report: August 1, 2024

We had a few afternoon rain showers yesterday but the West Branch flows are steady with no bump this morning. We have some fog this morning but that should burn off in the next hour. So it’s the normal Summer program today. Midday sulphurs and small olives in the coldest water on the upper river sections will be the best dry fly shots. If you’re not seeing some bugs by lunch move. Nymphing or swinging wets will be a bit better on the mid to lower West. Look for spots that get shade earlier in the day. Once the sun drops we should see some olives and a few Isonychias.

Today will be 88 degrees with sun and clouds mixed. There is a slight chance of an afternoon shower. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

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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July 31, 2024

Delaware River Report: July 31, 2024

We’ve had a few rain showers this morning but it hasn’t been enough to bump the river flows. The West Branch is in good shape with a 500 cfs release. We may see some additional storms but Wunderground is only calling for .1″ of additional rain. The cloud cover will be a nice bonus today. The rain may push some olives on the mid to lower West a bit earlier than we’ve seen them but the best bet for dry fly fishing will still be the midday sulphurs and tiny olives on the upper river sections. Nymphing or blind casting Isonychias on the mid to lower West could be a good bet too.

Today will be 80 degrees with scattered storms. The after noon should be cloudy with a chance of some thunderstorms. Total rainfall should be .1″. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

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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July 30, 2024

Delaware River Report: July 30, 2024

The showers missed us yesterday but today looks like a better chance. We should have decent cloud cover by the afternoon. The amount of rain in the forecast looks negligible. The midday sulphurs are still going on the upper river sections offering the best shot at dry flies. There are a lot of tiny olives mixed in too. Once the sun drops we should see some olives and Isonychias on the mid to lower West Branch. Nymphing has been better mid to lower too.

Today will be 84 degrees with sun and clouds in the morning. The clouds will increase in the afternoon with a chance of showers. Total rainfall should be .07″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

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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July 29, 2024

Delaware River Report: July 29, 2024

The river flows have dropped a bit more and the West Branch is in great shape for the end of July. The midday sulphurs and olives are still going on the upper river and the fish have been happy. They have been picky on certain days so if you’re having trouble getting them to eat the sulphurs try something different like an ant, beetle, or tiny olive. Isonychias and Cahills have put some fish in the net in the evening. The mid to lower West has been fishing well with nymphs. We may see a shower this morning but the total rainfall should be negligible.

Today will be 84 degrees with showers in the morning clearing in the afternoon. Wind will be light and variable.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

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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July 28, 2024

Delaware River Report: July 28, 2024

The West Branch is in good shape this morning with a flow of 721 cfs at Hale Eddy. It’s a great level for both floating and wading. The Midday sulphurs were good yesterday on the upper West. There were some olives in the mix but it was mainly sulphurs. People did pick up fish blind casting Isonychias and cahills towards dark. Nymphing has been good midday on the mid to lower West.

Today will be 85 degrees with sunshine and maybe a few afternoon clouds. Wind will be light and variable.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps will climb too high in today’s sunshine. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

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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