River Reports

Delaware River Report: September 6, 2022

It’s been raining for almost 24 hours giving us a much needed soaking. The West Branch at Stilesville above most of the feeders is relatively unaffected like normal with a flow of 383 cfs. The feeder streams are pumping quite a bit of water so the flow at Hale Eddy is 1,560 cfs and is off color. We’re going to see a little more rain today but it should be less than 1/4″. If you’re wading your only real option is above the feeders in Stilesville. Floating is fine at these flows as long as there is no debris in the water. People will be throwing streamers this afternoon.

Keep an eye on the radar and the latest flow information. And use good judgement.

The flow above most of the feeders in Stilesville is low like normal

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY383 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY1,560 cfs60°
East Branch at Harvard, NY1,090 cfs62°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY2,710 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY3,780 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY676 cfs65°
West Branch at 191 Bridge64°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)358 cfs65°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release350 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity47.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity70.6%

Delaware River Report: September 5, 2022

We had some rain overnight but most of it soaked right into the ground. The feeder streams are showing a small bump in flows this morning so click on the links below for the latest flow information. So far the changes have negligible and the release from Cannonsville is under 400 cfs. We may see some thunderstorms today and Wunderground is calling for 3/4″ of rain with more coming overnight. We’ll be much cooler at 71 degrees with wind 5 – 10 mph from the South. Small olives and small flying ants were on the water in good numbers yesterday. Definitely have your cahill / stenos, Isonychias, and small sulphurs.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

Chris with a good one yesterday. Daniel Williamson photo

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY363 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY427 cfs54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY132 cfs58°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY205 cfs66°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY687 cfs66°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY68 cfs68°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)67 cfs67°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release350 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity47.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity70.6%

Delaware River Report: September 4, 2022

The release from Cannonsville has been dropped and the flow at Stilesvilleis 363 cfs this morning. Likely NYC DEP is counting on rain over the next two days tomeet the Montague flow target. We had a little rain overnight but just enough to wet the dust. We’ll have clouds this morning with scattered thunderstorms. Total rainfall today should be .09″ according to Wunderground. We may see more overnight and tomorrow. 82 degrees with light and variable wind. Small olives have still been our #1 producer. Definitely have your cahill / stenos, Isonychias, small sulphurs, and flying ants with you.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

Will with a solid fish yesterday. Tim Glynn photo
Daniel found some yesterday. Bruce Miller photo

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY363 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY408 cfs52°
East Branch at Harvard, NY125 cfs58°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY191 cfs64°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY937 cfs62°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY63 cfs65°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)63 cfs65°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release350 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity47.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity70.6%

Delaware River Report: September 3, 2022

The release from Cannonsville has been dropped again. The flow at stilesville is 677 and falling. Hopefully it levels out between 500 – 650 cfs. We’re still mostly seeing small blue wing olives on the water. there are cahill / stenos and a few small sulphurs in the mix. Isonychias, yellow sallies, and flying ants are definitely on the menu too. There are some tricos around so keep your eyes open for risers mid morning in the big pools. Today has good potential with the air temp hitting 79 degrees and cloudy skies. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

and down again

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY677 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY943 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY137 cfs57°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY208 cfs62°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,270 cfs60°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY65 cfs65°
West Branch at 191 Bridge52°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)70 cfs57°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release650 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity47.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity70.6%

Delaware River Report: September 2, 2022

The release from Cannonsville has been adjusted slightly down bringing the flow at Stilesville to 919 cfs. You still have to choose your wade spots carefully at this level but there are spots that will work. Small blue wing olives are still making up the bulk of the mayflies we’re seeing on the water. Make sure to have a few Cahill / stenos, small, sulphurs, Isonychias, yellow sallies, and flying ants in your box. We’re coming off a very cool night and the air temp will only climb to 79 degrees today. Sunny with light and variable wind.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

The flow is down slightly from yesterday

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY919 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY962 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY143 cfs57°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY228 cfs63°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,540 cfs59°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY74 cfs63°
West Branch at 191 Bridge50°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)93 cfs58°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release925 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity48.3%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity71%

Delaware River Report: September 1, 2022

The release from Cannonsville has been increased to 1,184 cfs. This will make wading a little more difficult on the West Branch. Make sure to chose your wade spots carefully and check the gauge before you head out. We’ll post an update if the release changes. Small blue wing olives are still making up the bulk of the mayflies we’re seeing on the water. Make sure to have a few Cahill / stenos, small, sulphurs, Isonychias, yellow sallies, and flying ants in your box. Today will be another temperate day with sun and clouds. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the Northwest.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

Over 1,000 cfs this morning.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

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West Branch at Stilesville, NY1,120 cfs50°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY1,170 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY153 cfs59°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY291 cfs65°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,140 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY98 cfs66°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)166 cfsN/A°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release1,184 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity48.9%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity71.3%

Delaware River Report: August 31, 2022

We finally go the with some storms that added some much needed water to the rivers. The West Branch at Stilesville is a flat 650 cfs and the flow at Hale Eddy is 819 cfs and falling. The West Branch out front has a very faint tint this morning but visibility is not an issue. There are a lot of small blue wing olives on the building this morning. Those will still be the main mayflies hatching. Cahill / stenos, small, sulphurs, Isonychias, yellow sallies, and flying ants need a place in your box today. Today will be much cooler hitting 76 degrees with sun and clouds. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

The buildings are covered in olives this morning
Back at 650 cfs.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY649 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY819 cfs54°
East Branch at Harvard, NY209 cfs59°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY386 cfs66°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY1,610 cfs64°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY152 cfs69°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)293 cfsN/A°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release650 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity49.3%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity71.5%

Delaware River Report: August 30, 2022

The release from Cannonsville was dropped to 659 yesterday and increased to 950 cfs overnight. Again. Right now the flow is steady at Stilesville. For the latest flow information click on the Stilesville gauge link below. Yesterday was hot when the sun popped out. There were some flushes of olives mixed with a few sulphurs and light cahills / stenos. We are also finding some yellow sallies on the building so they are around in decent numbers. In between hatches some people were doing well fishing Isonychia dry droppers in the riffles. And definitely have a few flying ants in your box. Today will be 83 degrees with potential thunderstorms. Keep an eye on the radar to see if they’ll slide around us like normal or if we’ll see some rain. Total rainfall should less than 1/2″. Wind 5 – 10 mph from the South.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

John with a nice one yesterday. Tim Glynn photo
Fran and dick put some in the net yesterday. John Loughlin photo
Another day another Yo Yo release.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY919 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY937 cfs51°
East Branch at Harvard, NY135 cfs62°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY183 cfs69°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY928 cfs66°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY54 cfs72°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)54 cfsN/A°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release950 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity50%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity71.8%

Delaware River Report: August 29, 2022

There was another quick pulse from Cannonsville overnight but the West Branch flow is already dropping at Stilesville this morning. Based on the last couple of days it should settle in the 650 cfs range. The flow on the lower West will continue to drop throughout the day. The main hatch is still the small blue wing olives. We’ve seen some Tricos around and some flying ants. A few sulphurs, cahill / stenos, and Isonychias round out the hatching. Today will hit 89 degrees with a mix of clouds and sun. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

Another day another Yo Yo release.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY686 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY937 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY137 cfs60°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY183 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY947 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY55 cfs70°
West Branch at 191 Bridge57°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)54 cfsN/A°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release950 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity52.2%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity72.9%

Delaware River Report: August 28, 2022

The release from Cannonsville was dropped yesterday and then increased again last night. Again. The flow at Stilesville is a steady 907 cfs this morning. Again. The yo yo releases makes planning tougher but people are still finding fish. The main hatch is still the small blue wing olives. We’ve seen some Tricos around and some flying ants. A few sulphurs, cahill / stenos, and Isonychias round out the hatching. Today will hit 84 degrees with sunshine and a few clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the South.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

Bruce Miller found some fish yesterday. Daniel Williamson photo
Yo Yo

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY907 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY931 cfs48°
East Branch at Harvard, NY135 cfs59°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY186 cfs66°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY928 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY58 cfs68°
West Branch at 191 Bridge55°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)54 cfsN/A°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release950 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity52.2%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity72.9%

Delaware River Report: August 27, 2022

The release from Cannonsville was dropped yesterday and then increased again last night. The flow at Stilesville is a steady 907 cfs this morning. That’s still decent for wading and floating. There are some tricos around in the morning with mixed reports on surface activity. Streamers have worked early and and late in the day. The main hatch has still been the small blue wing olives with a few sulphurs, cahill / stenos, and Isonychias mixed in. Today will hit 80 degrees with sunshine and a few clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the North.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

Thomas with a solid fish yesterday. Tim Glynn photo

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY907 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY931 cfs49°
East Branch at Harvard, NY137 cfs59°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY189 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY937 cfs63°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY58 cfs68°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)54 cfsN/A°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release950 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity52.8%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity73.3%

Delaware River Report: August 26, 2022

The release from Cannonsville was increased around midnight. The flow at Stilesville is 907 cfs this morning. So far it looks like it’s leveled off but click the links below for the latest flow information. There are still places to wade at this level- just pick your spots accordingly. Small olives have still been our #1 hatch ith the last of the sulphurs. Blind casting cahills / stenos and Isonychias also put some fish in the net yesterday. It’s the time of year to have flying ants and yellow sallys in your box too. We’ll have decent cloud cover by the afternoon with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. We’ll watch how those storms track. 83 degrees with wind 5 – 10 mph from the South.

The East Branch at Fishs Eddy and the Beaverkill at Cooks Falls both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday. Give these sections a break until we get cooler temps.

The Alexes with a fish in yesterday’s sunshine. Tim Glynn photo
Stilesville flow this morning.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12- 14- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – E. dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenacron spp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – deficiens, lata
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Yellow Sally Stonefly – #14 – Isoperla spp.
Tan Spotted Sedge #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY907 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY931 cfs50°
East Branch at Harvard, NY137 cfs61°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY194 cfs67°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY956 cfs65°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY60 cfs69°
West Branch at 191 Bridge56°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)58 cfsN/A°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release950 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity52.8%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity73.3%
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