May 2, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 2, 2026

Yesterday had the best hatching we’ve seen yet this season. Hendricksons, blue quills, olives, little black caddis, apple caddis, and dark Brachycentrus – plus few March Browns. The fish were up and happy. The flows and water temps are similar to yesterday morning. The release from Cannonsville is still 902 cfs with 175 cfs flowing over the spillway. There are people wading the West Branch in some areas. The easiest / best wading is on the Upper East Branch, Beaverkill, and Willowemoc.

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Today will be 52 degrees with clouds in the morning partially clearing in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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May 1, 2026

Delaware River Report: May 1, 2026

The river flows are dropping as the runoff subsides. The release from Cannonsville is 902 cfs with 218 cfs spilling over the top. Hale Eddy is 1,400 cfs so there are some spots to wade but the best wading will be on the Upper East Branch, the Beaverkill, and the Willowemoc. There were a lot of fish netted yesterday. We’ve settled in to the normal Spring program of nymphing in the morning and dry fly fishing in the afternoon. The weather looks good today with clouds and maybe some rain showers. Wind will be less than yesterday. Hendricksons, blue quills, olives, little black caddis, apple caddis, and dark Brachycentrus are all out there depending on what river section you’re fishing. A few March Browns are showing up on some sections too.

Today will be 57 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds becoming cloudier in the afternoon. there is a chance of some afternoon showers. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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April 30, 2026

Delaware River Report: April 30, 2026

All of the river flows are rising this morning from last night’s rain. The rain is over so most rivers should peak and begin to drop today. The spill may increase on the West Branch in the next 12 – 24 hours. The release from Cannonsville is 902 cfs and there is 218 cfs spilling. If you’re wading choose your spots carefully. We’re still seeing Hendricksons, some blue quills, olives, and a lot of caddis. Some river sections may see some March Browns and Gray Fox soon. The hatches are a bit jumbled right now so there is a chance of just about anything.

Today will be 54 degrees and overcast. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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April 29, 2026

Delaware River Report: April 29, 2026

The release from Cannonsville has been increased to 902 cfs and there is 265 cfs spilling. The wind was unkind yesterday but a lot of fish were still brought to the net. Hendricksons, blue quills, and olives are still on the menu. There’s a massive amount of caddis on some sections. Apple, little black, and dark Brachycentrus are all out in some numbers. Today’s weather will be similar to yesterday. Most of the rain should hold off until dark.

Today will be 60 degrees with clouds and off and on rain showers in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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April 28, 2026

Delaware River Report: April 28, 2026

The relase from Cannonsville has been increased to 801 cfs and there is 348 cfs spilling. Yesterday was a beautiful day to be on the water with warm temps, bugs, and fish. The Hendricksons are moving up the system. There are a lot of caddis around along with Blue Quills and olives on some sections. The apple caddis are very heavy on some sections. We’ll have a few more clouds and more wind today but it should fish well again.

Today will be 62 degrees with increasing clouds and a chance of rain showers. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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April 27, 2026

Delaware River Report: April 27, 2026

Yesterday fished well with nymphs in the morning and dry flies in the afternoon. The caddis have been heavy in some areas so definitely keep those patterns handy. Dry fly fishing has really picked up. The West Branch flow came up a bit with the spill but should level off. The release is 600 cfs with 374 cfs spilling over the top. The Best wade opportunities are on the East Branch above the Beaverkill, The Beaverkill, and the Willowemoc. There are spots you can wade the other rivers but it will be somewhat limited. Today looks like a beautiful day to be on the water. Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, apple caddis, and little black caddis.

Today will be 71 degrees with abundant sunshine. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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April 26, 2026

Delaware River Report: April 26, 2026

A lot of the rain seems to have soaked in to the ground. The West Branch at Hale Eddy peaked and is falling this morning. The release from Cannonsville is 600 cfs with 289cfs spilling. We may see the spill increase a bit in the next 24 hours. The color looks fine out front this morning. The East Branch and Beaverkill flows are still climbing but should level off this morning. Be careful wading but there are spots that will be fine. Water temps are a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday morning but should warm up with the higher air temp and sun today. We’re still seeing good numbers of Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, apple caddis, and little black caddis.

Today will be 63 degrees with clouds early clearing to partly cloudy in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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April 25, 2026

Delaware River Report: April 25, 2026

Every weather app has a slightly different forecast and every time we look it changes. The only thing the all agree on is that it’s going to rain. The one good thing is that the rain looks spread out over the day and overnight. We may see an inch total. If we get a half inch spread out from 8 am to dark we should be fine and it should fish. The early Spring bugs are resilient. Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, apple caddis, and little black caddis are making up the bulk of the bugs now. If river conditions change dramatically we’ll post an update. Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information.

Today will be 47 degrees with clouds and periods of rain. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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April 24, 2026

Delaware River Report: April 24, 2026

We’re still seeing Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, and little black caddis. The hatches are building so it should just get better. Nymphs and streamers are the best bet early with the hatches coming later in the afternoon. It’s early Spring still so there may be spinners mixed in with the duns during the hatch. The release from Cannonsville is 600 cfs and there is 204 cfs spilling over the top. The forecast changes a bit every time we look but we should get 1/2″ or rain tomorrow spread out over the course of the day with more rain coming overnight.

Today will be 62 degrees with sunshine and clouds mixed. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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April 23, 2026

Delaware River Report: April 23, 2026

Yesterday was another good bug day with Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, and little black caddis. Some river sections are seeing decent apple caddis too. The fish are looking up in the afternoons and it’s turning out to be a good Spring. The release from Cannonsville is 600 cfs and there is 248 cfs spilling over the top. There are still decent wad opportunities at this level – just pick your spots carefully.

Today will be 66 degrees and partly cloudy. Wind will be 10 – 20 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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April 22, 2026

Delaware River Report: April 22, 2026

The hatches are here with a good mix of olives, Blue Quills, little black caddis, and decent Hendricksons on some stretches. We woke up to some light rain but it shouldn’t amount to much. Both Cannonsville and Pepacton Reservoirs are spilling just a little. The release from Cannonsville is 600 cfs and it is spilling 137 cfs. The wind looks good again today so we should see some really good fishing.

Today will be 60 degrees with occasional light rain. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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April 21, 2026

Delaware River Report: April 21, 2026

It’s very cold this morning but should warm up in to the low50’s by this afternoon. We had some decent snow showers yesterday but that looks like the last of them for the next 10 days at least. Both Cannonsville and Pepacton are spilling a little but the rivers are at decent levels for wading and floating. The bugs should really get going this week as warm back up. It’s going to be a mix of everything so have your entire early Spring box with you.

Today will be 52 degrees with some sun in the morning and more clouds in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)
Apple Caddis – # 16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp.
Tiny Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black / Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Strophoteryx fasciata, Bachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva


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