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%

Delaware River Report: July 26, 2024

The river flows have dropped down since yesterday and the flow at Hale Eddy is 1,110 cfs. We should continue to slowly drop back to normal as the runoff subsides. There is a tint in Home Pool this morning but not enough to bother the fish. That does open some wade opportunities besides Stilesville. The daytime sulphurs and tiny olives in the upper river sections should be your best bet for dry fly fishing. The mid to lower West will be better for nymphing and maybe some streamers today. Have some Isonychias and cahills along with the sulphurs and olives.

Today will be 79 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.

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Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY509 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY1,110 cfs55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY764 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY1,200 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY2,910 cfs65°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY174 cfs65°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)318 cfs66°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity84%

Delaware River Report: July 25, 2024

We were hit with a pretty big thunderstorm overnight and the rivers are up and off color. The flow at Stilesvile bumped 30 cfs and is 532 cfs this morning. That’s the best bet for fishing and the only place to wade. The flow at Hale Eddy is 3,450 cfs. It is already dropping but that will take a couple of days to get back to normal. As long as there isn’t debris floating down there should be some decent streamer fishing from a boat. Click on the river gauge links below for the latest flow information.

Today will be 76 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps are all too hot to fish this morning. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

The flow at Hale Eddy is already dropping.
Mike Daccurzio last night before the storms. 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.

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Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY532 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY3,490 cfs62°
East Branch at Harvard, NY2,320 cfs60°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY2,040 cfs63°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY3,600 cfs65°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY246 cfs67°
West Branch at 191 Bridge63°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)698 cfs68°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity69.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity84%

Delaware River Report: July 24, 2024

The Upper West Branch in Stilesville has settled back to 502 cfs. The flow at Hale Eddy is 822 cfs and we do have color in the lower West Branch. The flow is dropping and we should clear a bit throughout the day as long as we don’t get any additional rain. The morning rain showers shouldn’t amount to much precipitation but keep an eye on the radar for the afternoon thunderstorms. Hopefully they slide around us. The midday sulphurs and olives should hatch as normal on the Upper West. The lower West looks really good for streamer fishing this morning. Nymphing could be a decent option as the flow drops and clears.

Today will be 78 degrees with a few showers this morning and a few potential thunderstorms in the afternoon. Total rainfall this morning should be .17″. 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 are all too hot to fish this morning. 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, NY822 cfs54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY474 cfs60°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY893 cfs65°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY2,310 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY193 cfs69°
West Branch at 191 Bridge61°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)216 cfs70°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.1%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity84.2%

Delaware River Report: July 23, 2024

We’ve been hit by rain showers off and on since 5:30 last night. It ended up being more than Wunderground predicted and the river flows are up this morning. The West Branch at Stilesville only bumped 25 cfs so that’s going to be the best option for wading and any dry fly action. Oquaga Creek is adding just over 200 cfs and Hale Eddy is 951 cfs at 6:30 am. Click on the river gauge links below for the most up to date flows. The feeder creeks will add color to the river. The rain showers should taper off this morning. This looks like one of the few high water / color streamer days we’ve had this Summer.

Today will be 80 degrees and cloudy with morning rain. Total rainfall this morning should be .03″. Wind will be light and variable.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, the East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and the Mainstem water temps are all too hot to fish this morning. 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, NY524 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY951 cfs53°
East Branch at Harvard, NY374 cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY523 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,250 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY137 cfs70°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)321 cfs70°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity70.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity84.4%

Delaware River Report: July 22, 2024

Today looks like a good day to be on the water with cloud cover and hopefully some light rain in the afternoon. Wunderground is calling for 1/4″ which won’t do anything to the flows but it beats bright sun and may push some blue wing olives. The best bet for daytime bugs is still going to be the midday sulphurs and olives on the upper river sections. If we do get the rain we may get fog. The clouds should also be good for the nymphing on the mid to lower West. There are still isonychias and cahills in the mix too.

Today will be 83 degrees with partly cloudy skies giving way to cloudy skies and rain in the afternoon. Total rainfall should be 1/4″. 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 are all too hot to fish this morning. 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, NY547 cfs47°
East Branch at Harvard, NY173 cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY340 cfs68°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,020 cfs68°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY117 cfs69°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)76 cfs71°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity72.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85.8%

Delaware River Report: July 21, 2024

We had a brief rain shower yesterday but the rain soaked into the ground and the West Branch flow didn’t bump. The release from Cannonsville remains 500 cfs so we’re in good shape for wading and floating. We’ll have more sun today so the best dry fly action will continue to be above Hale Eddy with sulphurs and olives. The mid to lower West Branch continues to be better for nymphing or blind casting Isonychias or cahills. The next few days look good with cloud cover and some rain showers.

Today will be 83 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. 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 are all too hot to fish this morning. 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, NY552 cfs48°
East Branch at Harvard, NY185 cfs58°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY344 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,020 cfs66°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY141 cfs69°
West Branch at 191 Bridge57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)84 cfs70°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity72.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85.8%

Delaware River Report: July 20, 2024

The Cannonsville release is steady at 500 cfs. We should have cloud cover with a slight chance of rain. It looks like a good day to be on the water. The best bet for dry fly fishing will still be the midday sulphurs and olives close to the dams. There are some Isonychias and cahills in the mix. The lower West has fished best with nymphs but people are finding fish blind casting Isonychias in the riffles. We may see some bugs get pushed if we get the rain showers but most of the hatching has been at dark or after dark on the lower West.

Today will be 81 degrees, cloudy, with a slight chance of a rain shower. Total rainfall should only be .11″ 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 are all too hot to fish this morning. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

Larry with a nice one yesterday John Loughlin photo
Ron Reedy releasing a nice rainbow last night
Tim Glynn with one in the net last night

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, NY494 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY556 cfs47°
East Branch at Harvard, NY182 cfs59°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY336 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,030 cfs67°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY108 cfs67°
West Branch at 191 Bridge57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)96 cfs70°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity72.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85.8%

Delaware River Report: July 19, 2024

The flows are back to normal with a 500 cfs release from Cannonsville. Today is going to look a lot like yesterday with fewer clouds. The fishing hasn’t changed much with midday sulphurs and olives in the coldest water sections. There may be some Isonychas and cahills mixed in. The mid to lower West is better for nymphing, swing ing wets, or blind casting Isonychias in the riffles. Once the sun drops we may see some olives, cahills, and Isonychias hatching. We have thick fog at 6:30 this morning but that should burn off in the next hour.

Today will be 79 degrees with mostly sunshine. 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 are all too hot to fish this morning. 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, NY494 cfs45°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY561 cfs48°
East Branch at Harvard, NY194 cfs59°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY374 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,140 cfs68°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY117 cfs68°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)127 cfs70°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity72.7%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity85.8%

Delaware River Report: July 18, 2024

We finally got some rain last night. Most of it soaked in the ground but the flow at Hale Eddy is 600 cfs. So we’re in good shape and we should see that drop back to normal this afternoon. Stilesville remains a steady 500 cfs. The air temp will be much cooler today but the best bet for daytime activity will be the midday sulphur and olive hatches close to the dams. Nymphing will be better on the mid to lower West. There should be some Isonychias and Cahills in the mix too.

Today will be 79 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. 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 are all too hot to fish this morning. 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, NY601 cfs45°
East Branch at Harvard, NY252 cfs59°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY500 cfs69°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,360 cfs68°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY134 cfs71°
West Branch at 191 Bridge58°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)129 cfs73°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity73.2%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity86%

Delaware River Report: July 17, 2024

The release from Cannonsville is back to normal at 500 cfs. Yesterday’s storms missed us on the lower West and everything looks good this morning. We’re in the normal Summer program so the midday sulphurs and olives plus a few Isonychias and cahills should be hatching in the coldest water. The mid to lower West is best for nymphs or wets during the day and we should see the hatches as the sun drops. We may see some afternoon thunderstorms but Wunderground is only calling for .15″ so far. They generally slide around us but the clouds and maybe some rain could push the hatches a bit.

Today will be 85 degrees, partly cloudy this morning, and some some possible afternoon thunderstorms. Total rainfall should be .15″ 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 are all too hot to fish this morning. 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, NY543 cfs48°
East Branch at Harvard, NY167 cfs63°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY393 cfs72°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,080 cfs70°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY176 cfs73°
West Branch at 191 Bridge60°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)88 cfs75°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity73.8%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity86.3%

Delaware River Report: July 16, 2024

The release from Cannonsville is 700 cfs until further notice. That could change in an hour or who knows so click on the Stilesville gauge link below for the latest flows. Generally they have been dropping it back to 500 cfs at 9 am but they did not specify that today. We had some brief but decent thunderstorm last evening but all the rain soaked into the ground. It didn’t bump the river flows and the West Branch looks good out front at 6:30 this morning. So normal Summer program it is. Midday sulphurs and olives in the upper river sections. There will be some Isonychias and cahills too. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bet on the mid to lower West until the sun drops. Blind casting Isonychia or cahill dry flies in the riffles could pay off.

Today will be 89 degrees with clouds and sun this morning and some some possible afternoon thunderstorms. 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 are all too hot to fish this morning. It’s time to give these rivers a break.

Guide Samantha Dennis taking a break from the Delaware this week

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, NY671 cfs46°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY738 cfs48°
East Branch at Harvard, NY179 cfs62°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY357 cfs72°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,080 cfs70°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY140 cfs73°
West Branch at 191 Bridge60°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)89 cfs75°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release700 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity74.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity86.6%
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