August 13, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 13, 2023

Some of the storm hit us yesterday and all of the river flows are up. The West Branch is 1,160 cfs at hale Eddy with about a foot of visibility in Homepool. The flow is dropping already this morning. The river above Oquaga Creek is fine for wading at 564 cfs and should be clear. Small sulphurs and olives. The lower West looks decent for streamer fishing.

Yesterday was our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. We can’t thank the volunteers and sponsors enough. 80 tires, a load of scrap metal, and a dumpster full of garbage is out of the river. It will be the same weekend in 2024

Today will be 78 degrees with mostly sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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August 12, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 12, 2023

Keep an eye on the radar this afternoon. We may see some strong storms push through. The sun popped out yesterday afternoon and the river fished like normal for Summer. The coldest water closest to the dams have the best daytime dry fly action. We are seeing some midday bugs again on the mid West Branch – especially when it’s cloudy. Today looks good for olives and we should see a few Isonychias.

Today is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system. 10 am meet time

Today will be 78 degrees with sun and clouds in the morning. There is a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon so keep an eye on the radar. Total rainfall should only be .019″ . Wind will be 5 – 10 from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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August 11, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 11, 2023

We found some olives on the lower West Yesterday afternoon so the cooler weather and light rain conditions are helping. It wasn’t a major hatch but it was great to see. The best daytime dry flyfishing is still going to be in the coldest water closest to the dams. We’re sill fishing small sulphurs and olives.We should have sunshine today so the better dry fly move is to stay high. If you’re nymphing stick below Hale Eddy to avoid the algae.

This weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system.

Today will be 77 degrees with clouds in the morning and mostly sunshine in the afternoon. Wind will be 10 – 15 from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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August 10, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 10, 2023

Today looks like a good day to be on the water. We should have cloud cover and some light afternoon rain. The flows have continued to drop opening up more wade opportunities. It looks like a decent blue wing olive day. The best day time dry fly fishing will still be up close to the dams in the coldest water. Small sulphurs and olives. The weather may push some olives and Isonychias earlier in the day on the mid to lower West. The cloud cover should certainly make the fish more comfortable to eat Isonychias blind casted in the riffles.

This weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system.

Today will be 73 degrees with clouds in the morning and some showers in the afternoon. Rainfall should only be .05″. Wind will be 5 – 10 from the South.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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August 9, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 9, 2023

The river flows have dropped back and we’re at good levels for wading and floating. The West Branch at Hale Eddy flow should continue to drop slowly today. The best bet for dry fly fishing is still going to be the midday sulphurs and olives in the coldest water closest to the dams. Nymphing and streamers will be better on the mid to lower West Branch.

This weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system.

Today will be 79 degrees with mostly sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 from the West.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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August 8, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 8, 2023

UPDATE: We got a report that the East Branch is blown out. The West Branch is also running muddy. Stick to the water closest to the dams for dry fly fishing.

The aqueduct work has been pushed off until Fall of 2024.

Some thunderstorms hit us and all of the river flows are up this morning. The West Branch at Hale Eddy is flowing 1,400 cfs but is dropping. Streamers could be productive in the high water this afternoon. If you’re wading or want dry fly fishing stay above Oquaga Creek. The flow is 500 cfs, clear, and will have the afternoon sulphurs and olives.

Next weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system.

Today will be 69 degrees with rain showers most of the day. Total rainfall should be .05″. Wind will be 10 – 15 from the West.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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August 7, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 7, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off until Fall of 2024.

We were hit with some rain overnight and the flows are increasing from runoff. The Oquaga Creek flow is 189 cfs and climbinb so the West Branch will be rising until that begins to drop. Click on the gauge links below for the latest flow information. The flow at Stilesville bumped slightly to 521 cfs but that should remain in decent shape today. Fishing above Oquaga is your best bet for daytime dry fly activity.

Next weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system. Check out the video to see what it’s all about.

Today will be 77 degrees with clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 from the South. Wunderground is predicting some afternoon thunderstorms with more wind and somewhere between 1/4 and 1/2″ of additional rain..

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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August 6, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 6, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off until Fall of 2024.

There was some brief showers on the eastern part of the system but the West Branch remains the same flow. Today will be warm so seek out the coolest water close to the dams. Midday hatches of small sulphurs and olives will be in that colder water.

Next weekend is our annual Get Trashed cleanup event. Join us for a great time removing trash from the river system. Check out the video to see what it’s all about.

Today will be 82 degrees with sunny skies. Wind will be light and variable.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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August 5, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 5, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

We had a few afternoon thunderstorms roll through but the West Branch looks fine this morning and only bumped 100 cfs at Hale Eddy. That leaves us in good condition for both floating and wading. Blind casting Isonychias in the riffles has improved with the cloud cover. If the sun pops out nymphing or swinging wets will be better bets until the sun drops in the evening. Midday hatches of small sulphur and olives are still happening in the coldest water sections. Stay as high as you can on the system to find the better daytime bugs.

Today will be 78 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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August 4, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 4, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

Yesterday’s thunderstorms completely missed us. We never even saw the wind pick up. So the rivers are starting off about the same as yesterday. So it’s the same program. Look for the midday sulphurs and olives in the coldest water. If you’re nymphing or willing to take a chance the rain will push some bugs try the lower West. If we do get the rain we’ll probably see some thick fog in spots. Hopefully there will be enough wind to push it out.

Today will be 75 degrees with cloud cover this morning and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South. Potential rainfall is around .5″.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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August 3, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 3, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

Looking at the hourly forecast we should have sun until mid afternoon. So sticking with the normal summer program makes the most sense. Small sulphurs and olives should hatch midday in the coldest sections. There is still algae in the upper river so nymphing is better below Hale Eddy. If we do get some rain we may see some olives and Isonychias on the lower West. Otherwise blind casting the riffles o swinging wet flies would be good options.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville temperatures all peaked in the high 60’s. Please check them with thermometer before fishing.

Today will be 79 degrees with sunshine and a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South. We may see some stronger gusts depending on how the storms track.

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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August 2, 2023

Delaware River Report: August 2, 2023

The aqueduct work has been pushed off again. It is now scheduled for Fall of 2024.

The cool weather has helped dropped the water temps on most of the rivers. The day time hatching will still be best in the coldest water near the dams but the cooler water should improve the hatching on the other sections. While it’s mostly been small sulphurs and olives keep on the look out for ants and other terrestrials. Blind casting Isonychias and light cahills should also work better with the cooler water.

The Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, East Branch at Fishs Eddy, and Mainstem at Lordville temperatures have dropped a bit with the colder air temps. Please check them with thermometer before fishing.

Today will be 76 degrees with light and variable wind. Partly cloudy

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Pale Evening Dun – #14 – Epeorus vitreus
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocleon sp.
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria, rotunda, Stenocron spp.
Olive Caddis – #16 – 18 – Ryacophilia sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.

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