River Reports
Delaware River Report: June 4, 2022
Yesterday was another bright sunny day. It was a beautiful day to be on the water but a few clouds would have helped the fishing. Nymphing was better in the morning with some dry fly action in the evening. There were a few spots with active caddis in the afternoon. Caddis, march browns, gray fox, sulphurs, cahills, brown drakes, and green drakes are all on the water. We’ve had decent spinner falls in the last week so definitely keep that box handy. Today will be another sunny one but the air temp will peak around 74 degrees. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. Guttalata
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 487 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 578 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 284 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 500 cfs | 62° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,400 cfs | 64° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 246 cfs | 62° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 55° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 99 cfs | 56° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 94.4% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96.6% |
Delaware River Report: June 3, 2022
The river flows have dropped a bit since yesterday but everything is in good shape. The overcast sky and cooler air temps have helped the water temps drop a few degrees. Hopefully we see some mid day caddis in the sun. Most of the mayfly activity has been in the evening into dark with some shots in the afternoon. Caddis, march browns, gray fox, sulphurs, cahills, brown drakes, and green drakes. Definitely have your coffin flies. We’ll hit 75 degrees today with sunshine and wind 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. Guttalata
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 487 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 601 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 307 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 636 cfs | 61° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,660 cfs | 63° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 311 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 144 cfs | 56° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 94.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96.8% |
Delaware River Report: June 2, 2022
We were hit with some decent storms last night but the rivers look good this morning. The West Branch at Hale Eddy is 726 cfs and dropping. We’re still at a decent level for floating and wading. The West is clear out front and the East Branch looked clear in Hancock at 6 am. Most of the rain must have soaked into the ground. Today we have a slight chance of some rain but should just see clouds with the air temp hitting 76 degrees. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North. Caddis, march browns, gray fox, sulphurs, cahills, brown drakes, and green drakes.
The Mainstem at Lordville, East Branch at Fishs Eddy and Beaverkill at Cooks Falls all came close to 70 degrees yesterday despite the cooler weather. It’s still time to give these rivers a break until we get a serious cool down.
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. Guttalata
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 487 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 726 cfs | 50° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 456 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 856 cfs | 64° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,240 cfs | 68° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 502 cfs | 63° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 171 cfs | 54° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 94.9% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 96.7% |
Delaware River Report: June 1, 2022
The release from Cannonsville was increased to 500 cfs. That’s not enough to be noticeable on the water but it is something. Yesterday was another hotbright day pushing most of the activity to low light times. Today will be cooler hitting 77 degrees with good cloud cover. There is a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Wunderground is only calling for 1/4″ of rain during the day so we’ll have to watch how the storms track. Caddis, march browns, gray fox, sulphurs, cahills, brown drakes, and green drakes. Today’s weather may push some olives too. The cloud cover may also help the hatching start earlier in the afternoon.
The Mainstem at Lordville, East Branch at Fishs Eddy and Beaverkill at Cooks Falls all peaked over 70 degrees yesterday and are starting off hot this morning. It’s time to give these rivers a break until we get a serious coo down.
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. Guttalata
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 487 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 556 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 266 cfs | 60° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 473 cfs | 66° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,240 cfs | 68° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 219 cfs | 66° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 59° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 106 cfs | 54° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 500 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 95.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 97% |
Delaware River Report: May 31, 2022
There was a quick pulse release from Cannonsville yesterday but the West Branch flow is already dropping back this morning. It should settle back in the 450 cfs range by this afternoon. That was likely done to keep the river temp down on the Mainstem. Today looks like another hot and bright one with the air temp hitting 89 degrees. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North. There are a lot of different bugs on the water now with a few species of caddis, march browns, gray fox, sulphurs, cahills, brown drakes, and green drakes. The bright sun may push the fish underneath early so wet flies and nymphs may be the best way to start today.
The Mainstem at Lordville, East Branch at Fishs Eddy and Beaverkill at Cooks Falls will all likely hit 70 degrees today. Check the water temps with your thermometers this afternoon.
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. Guttalata
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 531 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 700 cfs | 47° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 277 cfs | 58° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 506 cfs | 64° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,280 cfs | 66° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 237 cfs | 63° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 57° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 111 cfs | 54° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 450 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 96.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 97.8% |
Delaware River Report: May 30, 2022
Yesterday was bright and sunny so there were fish early and late. Midday we had some caddis but most mayfly activity was in low light. The sun is already out this morning so we’re looking at similar conditions today. We’ll hit 85 degrees with 5 – 10 mph wind from the South. There are a lot of different bugs on the water now with a few species of caddis, march browns, gray fox, sulphurs, cahills, brown drakes, and green drakes. It seems like most fish are being landed on caddis.
The Mainstem at Lordville, East Branch at Fishs Eddy and Beaverkill at Cooks Falls all have the potential to hit 70 degrees today. Check the water temps with your thermometers this afternoon.
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. Guttalata
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 440 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 525 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 288 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 653 cfs | 61° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,340 cfs | 64° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 255 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 126 cfs | 54° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 450 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 96.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 97.8% |
Delaware River Report: May 29, 2022
Once again the storms missed us and the rivers are starting off this morning about the same levels as yesterday. There are a lot of different bugs on the water now with a few species of caddis, march browns, gray fox, sulphurs, cahills, and green drakes. A few brown drakes were spotted last night too. We should see more sunshine today with a high of 78 degrees. Wind will be light and variable. Generally that means caddis during the day with the mayflies mostly hatching in the afternoon into dark..
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. Guttalata
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 440 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 538 cfs | 46° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 307 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 659 cfs | 58° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,420 cfs | 60° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 295 cfs | 58° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 53° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 146 cfs | 53° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 450 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 96.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 97.8% |
Delaware River Report: May 28, 2022
Most of yesterday’s storms slid around us and the rivers are in good shape this morning. We had some rain that bumped the flows but not enough to matter. Today the are calling for 1/10th of an inch. We may see some thunderstorms in the afternoon so keep an eye on the radar and be prepared. Hopefully they follow the same path as yesterday’s storm. Caddis, March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, and sulphurs are on the water. The dark #16 Brachycentrus caddis are out and we are seeing some of the big Psilotetra caddis. A few Green Drakes are out but it’s not quite a hatch yet. It will hit 68 degrees with wind 10 – 15 mph from the North.
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. Guttalata
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 440 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 560 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 326 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 643 cfs | 59° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,440 cfs | 61° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 284 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 54° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 157 cfs | 62° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 450 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 96.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 97.8% |
Delaware River Report: May 27, 2022
The wind was unkind yesterday but there were enough breaks that the bugs came out and fish were landed. Caddis, March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, and sulphurs are on the water. Tan #18 caddis seemed to be the most productive bug in the afternoon. The fish are starting to like the cahills. We have good cloud cover this morning. The air temp should hit 70 degrees with wind 10 – 15 mph from the South. There is a potential of some thunderstorms in the afternoon so be prepared.
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 440 cfs | 45° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 547 cfs | 49° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 330 cfs | 56° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 649 cfs | 60° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,460 cfs | 62° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 282 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 58° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 159 cfs | 64° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 450 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 96.7% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 97.9% |
Delaware River Report: May 26, 2022
We had a little more sun in the afternoon than the forecast called for but the caddis were active along with a few mayflies. Some people are picking up fish blind casting March Brown and Gray fox patterns. The fishing seemed better early in the evening rather than late – at least on some sections. The river flows are starting off this morning about the same as yesterday. Caddis, March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, and sulphurs are on the water. Some sections are still seeing the remnants of the Hendrickson spinners. Today will be 74 degrees, mainly cloudy, with wind 10 – 20 from the South
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 440 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 556 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 341 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 692 cfs | 60° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,530 cfs | 62° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 295 cfs | 59° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 56° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 176 cfs | 60° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 450 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 97% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 98% |
Delaware River Report: May 25, 2022
Today looks good with considerable cloudiness and a high of 72 degrees. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South. The river flows dropped slightly overnight but are basically the same as yesterday morning. Caddis, March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, and sulphurs are on the water. Some sections are still seeing the remnants of the Hendrickson spinners.
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 440 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 573 cfs | 47° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 366 cfs | 54° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 751 cfs | 58° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,600 cfs | 60° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 313 cfs | 57° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 54° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 191 cfs | 56° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 450 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 97.3% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 98.3% |
Delaware River Report: May 24, 2022
The cooler nights have helped the river temps. Most rivers are starting off a few degrees cooler than yesterday. The flows have dropped a bit from the runoff subsiding and everything looks good this morning. We should se a mix of clouds and sun early changing to mostly clouds in the afternoon. 70 degrees with wind 5 – 10 mph from the south. It looks like a good day to be on the water. We’ve been fishing a mix of caddis and spinners early with more mayflies in the afternoon into the evening. March browns, f=gray fox, sulphurs, and cahills are making up most o the hatch. The colder river sections are still seeing some #16 Hendricksons.
What’s Hatching:
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – #12-2xl – M. vicarium
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – E. vitreus (male), E. invaria, Stenacron spp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Apple Caddis – #16 – 18 – Light Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Grannom – #14 – 16 – Dark Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 440 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 592 cfs | 48° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 382 cfs | 55° |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 823 cfs | 59° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,730 cfs | 62° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 336 cfs | 60° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 54° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 211 cfs | 60° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 450 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 97.6% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 98.3% |
