May 11, 2021

Delaware River Report / Conditions May 11, 2021

Yesterday fished well with decent hatches and happy fish.  We’re still seeing hendricksons on some river sections while others have progressed on to march browns.  There are caddis everywhere.  The rivers are still high but there is wadeable water on sections of the Beaverkill and Willowemoc.  The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls is 1,200 cfs and falling.  The flow on the West Branch increased yesterday but has leveled off.  NYC DEP likely increased the release.  We should begin to drop slowly over the next few days as long as they don’t screw with the release.

We’re going to see some sunshine this afternoon.  The air temp will hit 55 degrees with wind 10 – 15 mph from the North.  There’s no significant rain in the 10 day forecast so the rivers should drop slowly as the spill and runoff subside.

Bob with a good one yesterday. Steve Shen photo

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 10, 2021

Delaware River Report / Conditions May 10, 2021

The river flows are up a bit this morning from the rain.  The West Branch looks fine as of 5:30 am.  Oquaga Creek looks like it peaked around 435 cfs and is already falling.  The Beaverkill is 1,500 cfs and still climbing so click on the gauges below for the latest information.

Yesterday fished really well.  It was wet and chilly but everyone out there seemed to be rewarded.  There were a lot of hendricksons on the water late afternoon. A lot of really nice fish were landed.   A few olive and blue quills were around too.  It looks like we’ll be dry for the next few days.  Today will be 57 degrees, partly cloudy, with wind 10 – 15 mph from the North.

John with a really solid brown yesterday. Jared Makowski photo

Pat with a really good one yesterday. Michael Johnson photo

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 9, 2021

Delaware River Report / Conditions May 9, 2021

Today’s forecast has changed every time we look at it.  The latest we’re seeing looks okay for today.  We should have cloud cover with some rain beginning around 3 pm.  56 degrees, .15″ of rain during the day, and wind 5 – 10 mph from the South.  Wunderground is calling for an additional 1/2″ of rain overnight.  The river flows are still dropping slowly this morning.  The Beaverkill / Willowemoc still offer the best wade opportunities.  If we do get the rain overnight double check the flows tomorrow morning.  We had good hatching yesterday and some nice fish were landed.  The temp drop made some of the fish a little weird but they should settle down today.

Theo with a good rainbow yesterday. Jared Makowski photo

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:

May 8, 2021

Delaware River Report / Conditions May 8, 2021

The river flows are dropping according to 5 am gauge updates.  It is raining this click on the gauge links below for the most up to date information.  The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are still your best bets for wading.  The rivers fished well yesterday and everyone we talked to found fish eating on top.  Today looks good with cloud clover and another shower this afternoon. total rainfall today should be around 1/4″.  We’ll hit 50 degrees with wind5 – 10 mph from the South.

Geoff and Josh with a double yesterday. Bruce Miller photo

Beth with a good fish yesterday

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 7, 2021

Delaware River Report / Conditions May 7, 2021

Most people reported good hatches yesterday.  There are definitely good numbers of caddis.  Some river sections are seeing hendricksons and blue quills while others have moved past those to march browns. The Beaverkill flow at Cooks Falls has dropped to around 1,000 cfs offering some wade opportunities.   Wunderground is showing some rain spread out over the next few days so check the gauges for the latest flows.  There is no wadeable water on the West Branch, East Branch and Mainstem.  We should see a light rain shower this afternoon with 5 – 10 mph wind from the South.

Dave with a nice rainbow yesterday. Samantha Dennis photo

Jim with a good brown yesterday. Bruce Miller photo

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 6, 2021

Delaware River Report / Conditions May 6, 2021

The river flows are up after the additional rain yesterday morning.  The East Branch, West Branch , and Mainstem have zero wade opportunities today.  We are floating without any issues and even landed fish yesterday afternoon.  The Beaverkill flow at Cooks Falls has already dropped back to 1,520 cfs this morning so wade opportunities will open up over there first.  If we trust Wunderground we should have no rain today and may even see the sun in the afternoon.

Bob and Guide Jeremy Shurites found one eating on top yesterday

Leonard with a good one yesterday. Bruce Miller photo

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 5, 2021

UPDATE Delaware River Report / Conditions May 5, 2021

There has been more rain this morning and the rivers are rising.  The rivers are coloring up.  Wading is not recommended today.  Hopefully the rain stops soon and the rivers recover quickly.  Click on the links below for the most up to date information.

We lost a good friend this week.  The Upper Delaware won’t be the same without Mark Li’s passion and the coolest boat on the river.

Nicky Bulleit got back in action yesterday. Steve Shen photo

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Early Black / Brown Stone – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciiata, Brachytera sp.
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May 4, 2021

Delaware River Report / Conditions May 4, 2021

The river flows bumped up slightly from yesterday’s rain and another shower overnight.  According to Wunderground we may see a little more rain today but most of it should hold off until after dark. So we should have good cloud cover with 5 – 10 mph wind from the South.   Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are both spilling.  The East and West Branches are in fine shape for floating but the best wade opportunities are on the Beaverkill and Willowemoc.  There are a lot of different bugs on the water so watch the fish carefully to figure out what they are doing.  If you see bugs and no fish don’t be afraid to move.  Some spots fish better than others in high water.

Pete with a good one yesterday. Steve Shen photo

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Early Black / Brown Stone – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciiata, Brachytera sp.
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May 3, 2021

Delaware River Report / Conditions May 3, 2021

The rivers are starting off a few degrees warmer than yesterday.  The flows haven’t dropped much since both Cannonsville and Pepacton are both spilling.  We should see some rain throughout the day with a around 1/10″ falling.  Cloud cover and 5 – 10 mph wind from the South.  Yesterday’s wind was tougher than Wunderground led us to believe but people found fish.  The best wade opportunities are on the Beaverkill and Willowemoc.  We’re still seeing hendricksons, some march browns are showing up, and there are caddis everywhere.  The caddis aren’t always on the water and the rising fish aren’t steady on them but watch carefully and don’t be afraid to move around if you don’t see anything happening.  Nymphing has been the best bet from the morning to mid afternoon.

Anna with a good one yesterday. Dan Treadwell photo

Larry found some nice fish yesterday. Bruce Miller photo

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Early Black / Brown Stone – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciiata, Brachytera sp.
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May 2, 2021

Delaware River Report / Conditions May 2, 2021

It looks like both Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are spilling.  Both gauges show the respective spillovers have peaked and both rivers are beginning to drop a bit.  It will be a slow drop even if we don’t get additional rain. The feeder creeks are pushing a fair amount of water.   The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are at great wade levels.  Today looks like a good day to be on the water with the air temp close to 70, wind 10 – 15 mph from the West, and some cloud cover.  The wind is normal for this Spring and we have a 40% chance of some rain.  The projected rainfall is less than 1/10″ so it shouldn’t have any effect on the rivers.  Everything should fish better than yesterday

Mike with a solid fish yesterday. Steve Shen photo

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Early Black / Brown Stone – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciiata, Brachytera sp.
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May 1, 2021

Delaware River Report / Conditions May 1, 2021

The one bonus from  yesterday is now 20 mph winds feel like nothing.  It was a tough day but people landed fish. Plus it’s nice to know the worst weather day of the season is now behind us.  Most fish came to the net on streamers but a few people found the oddball fish eating on top.  The river flows are beginning to drop except for the West Branch.  It looks like the release has been increased to mitigate the spill.  The Beaverkill is at a good wading level at 572 cfs this morning.  The air temp will climb back up close to 60 degrees today and it looks pleasant for the rest of the week.  The wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North but they should drop later in the day.

George and Steve Shen with a nice one yesterday

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Early Black / Brown Stone – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciiata, Brachytera sp.
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April 30, 2021

Delaware River Report / Conditions April 30, 2021

The rivers are up and off color this morning.  The flow at Hale Eddy has peaked around 2,700 cfs and is already falling.   Oquaga Creek peaked around 750 cfs and is falling too.  The West Branch should clear a bit later in the day as the feeder stream flows drop.  This may be more of a streamer day.

Yesterday’s rain was a steady all day affair with a couple very brief periods of heavy downfall.  So overall the rivers stayed in decent shape and people fished.  Fish were landed on dries, nymphs, and streamers so it was an interesting day.  Much better than the forecast led everyone to believe.  The rain looks done but the wind will be back today.  We should see wind 20 – 30 mph from the North.  Gusts may be higher.  Let’s hope this front pushes through quickly.  There are some leaves on the trees so hopefully there are some places to hide.  There is a good chance the reservoirs will spill so keep an eye on the gauges for the latest information.

Nathan with a solid brown. Samantha Dennis photo

Mike with a good one yesterday. Steve Shen photo

Patrick finding them in the rain. Bob Lewis photo

What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. Subvaria (female)
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Blue Wing Olives – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Grannom Fly – #14 – 18 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Early Black / Brown Stone – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciiata, Brachytera sp.
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