May 11, 2022

Delaware River Report: May 11, 2022

We’re looking at the third summer type day in a row. We’ll hit 77 degrees with sunshine and 5 – 10 mph wind from the North. The fish are eating on top but the bright sun and clear water have made them a little spooky. Presentation and approach have become more important than what we’ve dealt with so far this season. Hendricksons, apple caddis, a few quill gordons, and some blue quills are still on the water. Nymphing has worked early before the hatches but you also may see dry fly shots with caddis before the mayflies hatch. It definitely feels like a spinner evening. The release from Cannonsville was dropped slightly and the flow at Stilesville is 479 cfs. That gauge has been reading a little low. The release is likely 500 cfs. There is no significant rain in the 10 day forecast so conditions should stay the same through the weekend.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Apple Caddis – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 10, 2022

Delaware River Report: May 10, 2022

T0day will be a lot like yesterday with bright sunshine and the air temp reaching 74 degrees. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North. Hendricksons, apple caddis, a few quill gordons, and some blue quills are making up the bulk of the hatches. Some parts of the river will have the smaller “X” hendricksons hatching. Caddis have been active on some sections midday. This is definitely spinner weather so have some rustys ready and don’t get off the river too early. The flows are about the same as yesterday so the rivers are in decent shape for floating and wading. There is no significant rain in the 10 day forecast so conditions should stay the same through the weekend.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – 16 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Apple Caddis – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 9, 2022

Delaware River Report: May 9, 2022

The warmer air temp and sunshine bumped the water temps throughout the system and some river sections had good hendrickson hatches yesterday. We are also still seeing blue quills, and quill gordons. Apple caddis are definitely hatching on some river sections – especially on the sunny days. The West Branch at hale Eddy finally peaked over 50 degrees. It’s been a cold Spring until now. The rivers are in great shape for floating and wading. We’re starting off cool this morning but should see the air temp hit 70 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North. That should definitely help the water temps.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Apple Caddis – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 8, 2022

Delaware River Report: May 8, 2022

The release from Cannonsville has been cut a bit more and the flow at Stilesville is 549 cfs this morning. The Pepacton releases has also been dropped. The flow at Harvard is 429 cfs. Wading and floating are now both possible throughout the system. Hendricksons, blue quills, and quill gordons are making up the bulk of the hatches. Apple caddis are definitely hatching on some river sections. Nymphing early has been the best bet until the hatches start in early afternoon. Today will be sunny with a high of 60 degrees. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North. We’re seeing a warming trend this week so the water temps should climb pushing the hatches.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Apple Caddis – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 7, 2022

Delaware River Report: May 7, 2022

The release from Cannonsville has been cut and the flow at Stilesville settled in at a steady 760 cfs. The Pepacton releases has also been dropped. The flow at Harvard is 753 cfs and falling. Wading and floating are now both possible throughout the system. Hendricksons, blue quills, and quill gordons are making up the bulk of the hatches. Apple caddis are definitely hatching on some river sections. Nymphing early has been the best bet until the hatches start in early afternoon. We may see some showers early but clearing in the afternoon. Total rainfall will be negligible at .11″. 52 degrees with wind 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Apple Caddis – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 6, 2022

Delaware River Report: May 6, 2022

Today’s rain forecast has been downgraded to .17″ over the course of the day. If Wunderground is correct on that it should be a non factor. It will be cooler at 56 degrees with wind 5 – 10 mph from the South. Hendricksons, blue quills, quills gordons, and little black caddis are making up the bulk of the food. The river temps are are up a few degrees across the system.

The Cannonsville release has been dropped and the flow at Stilesville is 1,000 cfs this morning. Check the gauge throughout the day to see if it has been cut back more. That opens up a lot more wade opportunities and is still a good flow war floating. Click on the links below for the latest flow information

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 5, 2022

Delaware River Report: May 5, 2022

Yesterday’s rain was negligable and the river flows are starting off about the same as yesterday. Hendricksons, blue quills, quills gordons, and little black caddis are making up the bulk of the food. The river temps are looking god and everything seems to be progressing well. We are seeing spinners mixed with the duns mid afternoon. That may shift towards evening as the air temp warms up. We’ll see 68 degrees today with a mix of sun and clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the south.

The West Branch at Stilesville is a steady 1,360 cfs. The reservoirs have stopped spilling. There are now a few wade opportunities over here if you’re a strong wader and careful. It’s not ideal but it’s something. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are in perfect shape for wading. Click on the links below for the latest flow information

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 4, 2022

Delaware River Report: May 4, 2022

We’re seeing some scattered showers this morning but the rain total should be negligible at 1/10″. Cloud cover, 63 degrees, and wind 5 – 10 mph from the South make this look like a good day on paper. Hendricksons, blue quills, quills gordons, and little black caddis are making up the bulk of the food. The hatches have been a bit spotty but the bugs are there. The water temps are creeping up so hopefully that pushes the hatches.

The West Branch at Stilesville is a steady 1,360 cfs. The reservoirs have stopped spilling. There are now a few wade opportunities over here if you’re a strong wader and careful. It’s not ideal but it’s something. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are in perfect shape for wading. Click on the links below for the latest flow information

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 3, 2022

Delaware River Report: May 3, 2022

The river flows are down slightly from yesterday so the rainfall didn’t amount to much. Today will be overcast with a high of 69 degrees. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the south. There is a slight chance of a rain shower. It looks like a good day to be on the water. Hendricksons, blue quills, quills gordons, and little black caddis are making up the bulk of the food.

The West Branch at Stilesville is 1,360 cfs. The reservoirs have stopped spilling. There are now a few wade opportunities over here if you’re a strong wader and careful. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are in perfect shape for wading. Click on the links below for the latest flow information

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 2, 2022

Delaware River Report: May 2, 2022

Today looks like a good day to be on the water. Cloud cover early with some light showers possible in the afternoon. The rain totals should be negligible. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South. Hendricksons, blue quills, quill gordons, and blue wing olives. Have a few black caddis handy. There are some spinners on the water mixed with the duns mid afternoon. Nymphing before the hatches has brought some fish to the net. The bugs happened a little later yesterday. Probably due to the bright sunshine.

The West Branch at Stilesville is 1,360 cfs. It does look like the reservoirs have stopped spilling. There are a few wade opportunities over here if you’re a strong wader and careful. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are in perfect shape for wading. Click on the links below for the latest flow information

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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May 1, 2022

Delaware River Report: May 1, 2022

Yesterday was the best wind day we’ve had in a while. At times there were some unpleasant gusts but overall we’ll take it this Spring. Nymphing is working well before the hatches. Flies that match the size of the predominant insects are working well so #14 – 18. Hendricksons, blue quills, and olives are making up the bulk of the hatching. There are also some quill gordons and little black caddis around. We haven’t had great spinner fall evening weather yet so some spinners will be mixed with the duns mid afternoon. Today looks like a great day to be on the water with sunshine, a high of 68 degrees, and wind 5 – 10 mph from the South. We have some rain in the forecast this week but the totals should be negligible.

The West Branch at Stilesville is 1,360 cfs. There are a few wade opportunities over here if you’re a strong wader and careful. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are in good shape for wading. Click on the links below for the latest flow information

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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April 30, 2022

Delaware River Report: April 30, 2022

The wind made yesterday another tough day on the water. The bugs were there but it was tough to catch a break. Most fish were landed on nymphs and streamers but a few people got lucky on top. Hendricksons are showing in better numbers and we still have olives, quill gordons, and blue quill on the water. Today looks nicer with the air temp hitting 60 degrees, sunshine, and wind only 10 – 15 mph from the North. While not ideal that’s a much better wind forecast than we’ve had for a while. There will be fish caught on top today. Tomorrow the wind should shift from the South at 5 -10.

All of the river flows are still falling. The West Branch at Stilesville is 1,430 cfs. there are a few wade opportunities over here if you’re a strong wader and careful. The East Branch is high with the flow at Harvard just over 1,000 cfs. The Beaverkill and Willowemoc are in good shape for wading. Click on the links below for the latest flow information

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – E. subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – E. subvaria (female)
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quills – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Little Black Stonefly – #18 – Capniidae sp.
Little Black and Brown Stonefly – #14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx fasciata & Brachytera sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive– #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Little Black Caddis – #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.

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