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.

Hale Eddy is still climbing at 6:45 am. Click the gauge links for the latest flows

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY509 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY715 cfs51°
East Branch at Harvard, NY531 cfs60°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY1,420 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY2,240 cfs68°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY999 cfs67°
West Branch at 191 Bridge62°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)463 cfs68°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity65.2%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity80.9%

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.

Keep an eye on the Hale Eddy flow if you’re fishing today

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY509 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY681 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY318 cfs60°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY601 cfs68°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,470 cfs68°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY187 cfs71°
West Branch at 191 Bridge61°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)231 cfs70°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity65.6%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity81%

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.

Leonard found some rainbows yesterday

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY590 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY266 cfs59°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY553 cfs66°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,370 cfs68°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY162 cfs70°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)293 cfs70°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity67%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity81.6%

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY509 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY601 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY213 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY517 cfs68°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,320 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY187 cfs70°
West Branch at 191 Bridge57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)113 cfs72°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity67%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity81.6%

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.

Joanne with a nice one on a dry yesterday. John Loughlin photo
David with one on a dry. John Loughlin photo

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY509 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY616 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY226 cfs59°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY426 cfs68°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,240 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY189 cfs72°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)127 cfs73°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity67%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity81.6%

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.

Alan with a nice one yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo
Mary Anne with a nice rainbow yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY762 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY911 cfs49°
East Branch at Harvard, NY229 cfs60°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY466 cfs69°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,250 cfs70°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY124 cfs72°
West Branch at 191 Bridge60°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)116 cfs73°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity67.6%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity82%

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.

Seth landed some yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY615 cfs51°
East Branch at Harvard, NY277 cfs59°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY547 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,280 cfs69°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY161 cfs71°
West Branch at 191 Bridge60°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)143 cfs72°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity68%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity82.2%

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.

Matthew fond some yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY621 cfs51°
East Branch at Harvard, NY263 cfs60°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY478 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,250 cfs69°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY110 cfs72°
West Branch at 191 Bridge61°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)123 cfs72°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity68.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity82.5%

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY632 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY263 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY489 cfs64°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,280 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY110 cfs68°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)127 cfs68°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity69%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity82.8%

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY502 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY664 cfs51°
East Branch at Harvard, NY295 cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY547 cfs64°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,390 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY110 cfs68°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)140 cfs68°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity83.7%

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.

Vince with a solid brown yesterday. John Loughlin photo
Sean with his first Delaware trout. Tim Glynn photo
Julian with a nice brown. John Loughlin photo
Gary with a nice rainbow. John Loughlin photo

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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY509 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY721 cfs51°
East Branch at Harvard, NY353 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY648 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,600 cfs65°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY120 cfs66°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)163 cfs66°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity83.7%

Delaware River Report: July 27, 2024

The river flows below the feeder streams are still dropping. The West Branch looks good this morning with 800 cfs at Hale Eddy and clearer than yesterday. We’re in for another day of sunshine so the best bet for dry fly fishing remains the coldest water close to the dams. The midday sulphurs and olives are still hatching. Some days certain pools have had stronger hatches than others so if things seem a little slow it could be worth exploring up or down stream. The mid to lower West has been fishing with nymphs and wets. The best shot at dries on the lower West will be at dark with today’s weather. Although blind casting Isonychias or cahills in the riffles could pay off.

Today will be 82 degrees and sunny. 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.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY509 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY822 cfs52°
East Branch at Harvard, NY474 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY820 cfs61°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,970 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY138 cfs65°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)209 cfs66°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity83.7%
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