April 8, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 8, 2025

Yesterday was chilly but people did get out to fish. It was another nymph nd streamer day. The snow covered the ground in the higher elevations but melted by mid morning. The wind will make today tough so it’s likely another day of nymphs and streamers. It feels like early March again. Find some protected bends or banks below islands to try to hide from it. Tomorrow we should be back in the 40’s with at least a little sunshine and less wind.

Today will be cold with the air temp peaking at 30 degrees with cloud cover. Wind will be 20 – 30 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.

Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva

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April 7, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 7, 2025

We have some light rain falling this morning and it’s chilly enough there is ice on some of the steps. The higher elevations may even see a snow shower. The precip should end by 9 am with no meaningful accumulation. Today should be the first day in a while we haven’t had to contend with wind. The flows bumped slightly on the Eastern drainage but not enough to be noticeable. Water temps are within a degree of where they started off yesterday morning. Streamers were the ticket yesterday with some people nymphing. Today should fish similarly. There is always a chance of olives and stoneflies this time of year so watch the tailouts and slower seams in the afternoon.

Today will be cooler than yesterday with the air temp hitting 40 degrees. We have light rain falling and may even see some snow showers. Wind will be light and variable.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.

Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva

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April 6, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 6, 2025

The heaviest rain slid around us. We had some steady rain but overall the rivers came through just fine with some minor bumps in flow. The lower West Branch looks good at 6:30 this morning flowing at 595 cfs and dropping. We’re in decent shape for floating and wading. Yesterday was chilly and wet on the river. The wind made it a streamer / nymph day although there were some breaks in the afternoon. Today looks similar with slightly less wind. If we do get some breaks in the wind there is a shot at olives and stoneflies in the slow tailouts.

Today will be cooler than yesterday with the air temp hitting 43 degrees. We have light rain falling this morning but the total should only be .12″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.

Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva

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April 5, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 5, 2025

We need some rain and it looks like we’ll get it today. Wunderground is showing the heaviest rainfall early with it switching to showers and light rainfall in the afternoon. If there are any major changes in conditions we’ll do a midday blog update. Watch the radar and click on the gauge links below for the latest flow data. The wind may be rough at times today so nymphing and streamers will likely be the best bets. The creeks may throw some color in the rivers which could make for some good streamer fishing. There have been fish rising to small olives, the larger olives, and stoneflies on the nicer afternoons. Water temps look good for early April.

Today will be cooler than yesterday with the air temp hitting 50 degrees. The rain should start around 7 am with the potential of .85″ falling. Wind will be 15 – 20 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.

Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva

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April 4, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 4, 2025

Yesterday morning’s rain bumped the river flows slightly but everything is in good shape today. The rivers are at decent levels for wading and floating. Water temps jumped up quite a bit yesterday afternoon and the warm night kept them there this morning. That may push the bugs a bit today. There were some olives and stoneflies on some river sections but it’s still mainly a nymph and streamer game. The wind has been a hindrance and that may continue today so look for sheltered spots if it picks up. We cool back down tomorrow and will see some rain. The amount predicted changes every time we check the weather station so keep an eye on the radar if you’re fishing this weekend.

Today will be a little cooler than yesterday with the air temp hitting 57 degrees. Cloudy skies to start off the day should clear a bit in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.

Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva

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April 3, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 3, 2025

We have a little rain falling this morning but it should soak in the ground and not change the flows. Wind will be lighter today by a little bit but still up midday. Keep that in mind when choosing your spot. We’re coming off a cool night but it will be much warmer today. Once the water temps bump up this afternoon we have a shot at some olives and stoneflies being on the water. If the wind is still blowing try to find a protected spot. Streamers and nymphs will still be the best bets – especially early. The flows look good and people are floating and wading the rivers.

Today will be much warmer with the air temp hitting 69 degrees. Rain this morning may hit 1/4″. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.

Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva

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April 2, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 2, 2025

The wind made yesterday tough. There were a few people out fishing streamers and nymphs. The sun did pop in the afternoon. The cold last night dropped the water temps quite a bit so it will take a while for them to warm with the lack of sun today. We warm up considerably tomorrow but should keep the cloud cover. If the wind lays down towards the end of the week we should see some stoneflies and olives again. If the wind stays 10 – 20 mph over the next few days nymphs and streamers will be your best bet. It’s tougher to hide from the wind with no leaves on the bushes and trees so look for high banks or side channels to get away from it as much as you can.

Today will be another cool one with the air temp hitting 47 degrees. We may see a few snow showers that switch to rain this morning. We shouldn’t see any significant precipitation. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.

Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva

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April 1, 2025

Delaware River Report: April 1, 2025

Winter felt a bit more normal and has led us in to a more normal Spring with pretty wide temperature swings. There have been some fish rising on the warmest days but it’s still early so it’s been sporadic. Stoneflies and olives have been the main bugs. The best bets have been nymphs and streamers with any rising fish being a bonus. The release from Stilesville has been bumped to 350 cfs. The flow at Hale Eddy should level out this morning. The fish had a good Winter and look healthy. We warm up a bit towards the end of the week with some potential rain. So far the forecast has us at just over 1/4″ over three days so the rivers will be fine. The last few storms slid around us so we’ll see how it tracks.

Today will be cooler with the air temp hitting 43 degrees and dropping into the high 20’s overnight. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the South. Clouds this morning should give way to afternoon sunshine.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taenipteryx sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.

Flies to Carry Just in Case
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Little Black Caddis -#18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva

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December 4, 2024

Help for Ryan

If you’re a long-time friend of the Delaware River Club, you may know Ryan Geiges from his time guiding for us. He’s been out in Montana for a while and many of you have fished with him there as well. Ryan’s a great guide and teacher and has touched many people in the fishing community.

Recently Ryan was diagnosed with colon cancer. He has had two surgeries and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. If you feel inclined, please consider to donating to the GoFundMe that will help support him and his family while he undergoes treatment. Please keep Ryan in your thoughts and we hope that he’ll be back on the water soon.

October 21, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 21, 2024

Our fly shop and lodging is closed for the off season. We will reopen April 1. We will continue to run guide trips as long as the weather holds. Call us at 570-635-5880 or email flyfish@thedelawareriverclub.

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What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
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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October 17, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 17, 2024

We will be closed this weekend for a wedding.

We have a good frost on the ground this morning but it’s going to be much warmer than the last few days. Wind may still be a problem so pick your spots accordingly. There are some trees and bushes holding on to their leaves that should offer some protection. Nymphing or hrowing streamers on the West Branch will be the best bets early. Olives and hebes are still hatching in the afternoon along with some Isonychias. The caddis should be active when the wind drops.

Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.

Today will be 57 degrees with plenty of sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
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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October 16, 2024

Delaware River Report: October 16, 2024

Today looks a lot like yesterday with clouds and wind. The flows are dropping slightly as the runoff subsides. Throwing streamers on the West Branch or nymphing will be your best bets early. The olives and hebes have been hatching in the afternoon mixed with some Isonychias. Try to find a wind protected spot for the dry flies. The caddis have been more active during breaks in the wind.

Cannonsville is turning over so the West Branch has that green tint we get most Falls. It doesn’t bother the fish or the bugs.

Today will be 48 degrees with clouds and a chance of a shower. Total rainfall should be negligible. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
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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