Delaware River Report: July 15, 2024
Yesterday’s 900 cfs release from Cannonsville was a pulse and we were back at a 500 cfs release by mid morning. Last night the pulse was 700 cfs and will drop back to 500 cfs at 9 am. Midday sulphurs and olives on the upper river sections are still the best bets for dry fly fishing. There are some Isonychias and cahills mixed in too. We may see some thunderstorms this morning but the rain total should be negligible. That could push some bugs on the lower West but nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets there until the sun drops.
Today will be 90 degrees with some possible rain showers his morning and some sunshine in the afternoon. 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.
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.
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 680 cfs | 45° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 750 cfs | 47° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 173 cfs | 61° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 357 cfs | 72° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,010 cfs | 67° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 121 cfs | 72° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 80 cfs | 75° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 700 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.4% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 87.6% |
Delaware River Report: July 14, 2024
The release from Cannonsville is 900 cfs. The recording says it will stay at 900 until further notice. They may drop it this morning like they did last week so click on the Stilesville gauge below for the latest information. It’s going to be sunny and hot again today so the best midday dry fly fishing will be close to the dams. Sulphurs, olives, and some Isonychias should make up the bulk of the hatch. Nymphing or wets will be the best bets on the lower West until the sun drops. Sulphurs, olives, Isonychias, and cahills.
Today will be 88 degrees and 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.
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 853 cfs | 45° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 958 cfs | 46° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 176 cfs | 59° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 374 cfs | 70° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,050 cfs | 69° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 129 cfs | 71° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 89 cfs | 73° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 900 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.4% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 87.6% |
Delaware River Report: July 13, 2024
The clouds stuck around most of yesterday with the sun poking through occasionally. We’re in the normal West Branch Summer program with midday sulphurs, olives, and a few Isonychias close to the dams and evening olives, cahills, and Isonychias on the mid to lower West Branch. Nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bets early in the day and on the lower sections until the sun drops. Today will be sunny and hot again so finding the river sections that get shade early could pay off.
Today will be 87 degrees with sun and clouds mixed. 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.
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 502 cfs | 45° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 552 cfs | 48° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 185 cfs | 59° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 402 cfs | 69° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,090 cfs | 68° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 138 cfs | 70° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 106 cfs | 72° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.4% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 87.6% |
Delaware River Report: July 12, 2024
Yesterday was a nice day to be on the water with good cloud cover. The upper West fished with sulphurs and small olives while people on the lower West did well casting Isonychias. it fished the way Summer should fish on the West Branch. Today should be overcast again but we do have a little sun poking through. If we keep the cloud cover it should fish a lot like yesterday.
Today will be 80 degrees and overcast. There may be a stray shower. 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.
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 502 cfs | 45° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 556 cfs | 48° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 197 cfs | 60° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 446 cfs | 69° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,180 cfs | 69° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 147 cfs | 70° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 96 cfs | 72° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 76.9% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 87.9% |
Delaware River Report: July 11, 2024
Most of yesterday’s storms slid North of us here on the lower West Branch. The West is clear with a 500 cfs release. We did get hit with one storm but Oquaga Creek didn’t even bump so any rain we got soaked into the ground. We’ll have cloud cover today which should help the daytime fishing. Sulphurs, olives and Isonychias on the upper rivers. The mid to lower West will again be nymphing or wets early with the hatches coming as the sun drops. Blind casting Isonychias or cahills in the riffles could pay off too.
Today will be 78 degrees with some clouds and a slight chance of rain. 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 starting over 70 degrees 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: | ||
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 502 cfs | 45° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 556 cfs | 50° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 252 cfs | 64° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 559 cfs | 72° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,240 cfs | 72° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 166 cfs | 73° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 62° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 96 cfs | 76° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 77.5% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88.1% |
Delaware River Report: July 10, 2024
The release from Cannonsville is back to 500 cfs. We have a mix of sun and clouds this morning. So back to normal with nymphing or swinging wets being the best bets early. The best dry fly fishing will again be closest to the dams with midday sulphurs and olives. The cloud cover should pick up after lunch with a chance of thunderstorms. Hopefully that will push the Isonychias, olives, and cahills on the mid to lower West Branch. The best chance of precip is around dark with Wunderground calling for .6″ overnight. Overall we’ve been dry so a lot of that should soak into the ground.
Today will be 88 degrees with sunshine and a few clouds this morning. The cloud cover should pick up in the afternoon with a chance of 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 starting over 70 degrees 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: | ||
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 502 cfs | 45° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 556 cfs | 48° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 170 cfs | 61° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 441 cfs | 73° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,100 cfs | 70° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 176 cfs | 73° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 85 cfs | 76° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 78.1% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88.5% |
Delaware River Report: July 9, 2024
The release from Cannonsville was increased to 800 cfs again last night. They are saying the 800 cfs will be in effect until further notice. Click on the Stilesville link below for the most up to date information. It’s going to be hot and sunny again much like yesterday. We had a brief rain shower this morning but none of the creeks have bumped so far. The best bet for dry fly fishing will be close to the dams with the afternoon sulphurs, olives, and some Isonychias. There is algae in Deposit so nymphing will be better mid to low West Branch. The lower West should have olives, sulphurs, cahills, and Isonychias as the sun drops.
Today will be 92 degrees with sunshine and a few clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South. There is a slight chance of an afternoon thunderstorm.
The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls and the East Branch at Fishs Eddy water temps are starting over 70 degrees this morning. The Mainstem at Lordville is already 69 degrees. 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.
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 762 cfs | 45° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 866 cfs | 47° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 173 cfs | 62° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 412 cfs | 72° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,110 cfs | 69° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 159 cfs | 72° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 95 cfs | 74° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 800 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 78.8% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 88.8% |
Delaware River Report: July 8, 2024
The release from Cannonsville has been increased to 800 cfs. The release will be stepped down back to 500 cfs beginning at 8 am. This is likely to prevent the Mainstem at Lordville temp from exceeding 75 degrees. We’re in for another bright day. Sulphurs and olives in Deposit will be your best shot at midday dry fly fishing. There is algae up there and with the bump in release nymphing will be hard. Nymphing will be best on the mid to lower West after the algae settles. Towards dark we should see some olives, cahills, and Isonychias into dark. Sometimes the push of cold water can push the bugs a little earlier so there may be some afternoon dry fly fishing. Find the banks that get shade the earliest.
Today will be 89 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be light and variable.
The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville water temps are all starting over 70 degrees 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.
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 762 cfs | 45° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 865 cfs | 47° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 179 cfs | 62° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 446 cfs | 72° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,180 cfs | 71° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 169 cfs | 71° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 113 cfs | 74° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 800 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 80.4% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 89.4% |
Delaware River Report: July 7, 2024
The lower West has cleared after the slug of runofff pushed through yesterday afternoon and it looks good this morning. We’ll have a lot of sunshine to day so nymphing or swinging wets will be the best bet on the mid to lower West. We should see olives, sulphurs, some cahills, and some Isonychias once the sun drops. The upper West has some midday sulphurs and tiny olives. There has been some algae up top so it is more of a dry fly play.
Today will be 86 degrees with sunshine and a few clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.
The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville water temps are all starting over 70 degrees 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.
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 502 cfs | 45° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 611 cfs | 50° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 191 cfs | 62° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 559 cfs | 70° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,390 cfs | 72° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 203 cfs | 71° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 62° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 153 cfs | 74° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 80.4% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 89.4% |
Delaware River Report: July 6, 2024
Noon Update: There is color in the lower West Branch as the runoff passes through. It should begin to clear as the flows drop.
We had some rain overnight and the flow at Hale Eddy is 938 cfs. It is already dropping back. As of 6:30 am it’s clear out front. If that changes we’ll post an update. The flow at Stilesville is still 509 cfs. We had some color in the lower West yesterday and some people did well throwing streamers. There was some dry fly action in the evening. The daytime sulphur hatches are offering some mid day shots closer to the dams. There is algae in Deposit so nymphing is tough on the upper river.
Today will be 86 degrees with sun and clouds mixed. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South. There is a slight chance of a stay afternoon shower.
The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville water temps all peaked at 70 degrees or higher yesterday. It’s still 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.
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 509 cfs | 45° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 958 cfs | 53° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 194 cfs | 58° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 484 cfs | 69° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,320 cfs | 67° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 215 cfs | 70° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 155 cfs | 73° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 80.4% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 89.4% |
Delaware River Report: July 5, 2024
We had a little rain overnight that barely bumped the flows. The cloud cover looks good today and should be good for the fishing. Nymphs or wet flies are still the best bets early. Blind casting Isonychias or cahills in the riffles would be a good bet too. There are some daytime sulphurs mixed with olives up close to the dams offering some dry fly shots. The rain in today’s forecast looks negligable but it may push some hatches a little earlier.
Today will be cloudy with a high of 84. Winds light and variable. There may some scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon but Wunderground is showing the total precip as .04″.
The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville water temps all peaked at 70 degrees or higher yesterday. It’s still 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: | ||
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 502 cfs | 45° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 601 cfs | 51° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 170 cfs | 61° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 412 cfs | 70° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,160 cfs | 68° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 166 cfs | 70° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 106 cfs | 71° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.4% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 90.1% |
Delaware River Report: July 4, 2024
Happy Fourth of July! The fly shop is open this morning.
The sun yesterday didn’t help the hatches or the water temps. There were opportunities but waiting until dark was the best option. We are starting the day with clouds and scattered rain around the area. Hopefully the clouds will stay – great for fishing, less desirable for July 4th parties. Have your summer mayflies ready – sulphurs, Isos, cahills, olives. Look out for spinners in the last light.
Today will be cloudy with a high of 83. Winds light and variable from the South and WSW.
The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville water temps all peaked at 70 degrees or higher yesterday. It’s still 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.
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West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 494 cfs | 44° |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 538 cfs | 48° |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 167 cfs | 61° |
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 436 cfs | 69° |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,090 cfs | 69° |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 173 cfs | 68° |
West Branch at 191 Bridge | 60° | |
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 90 cfs | 71° |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 81.4% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 90.1% |