River Reports
Delaware River Report / Conditions May 13,2011
Friday the 13th is lucky again! Clouds and rain have moved into the area, which should help keep the river levels up, temperatures down, and the bugs VERY happy! This has the potential to be the best weekend of the season thus far! Aside from a bit of a fiberglass hatch on the West Branch, the river has still be fishing well, even in the bright sunlight we experienced over the last few days. This influx of cooler, cloudier weather can be nothing but good!! On the shop this morning we had parlep spinners, hendrickson spinners, apple green caddis, and tan caddis – always a good sign!
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- Yeah. We thought the same thing: Brokeback Brown. Angler: Sam Rupp. Photo by: Jeff White
Hatches:
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Brachycentrus sp. – Apple Green Caddis #16
Chimarra sp – Little black Caddis #16-18
Baetis vagans – blue winged olives #16-18
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 976 cfs @ 57º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
1,170 cfs @ 54º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 429 cfs @ 56º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 1,180 cfs @ 56º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
2,990 cfs @ 60º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 503 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 102.2% – 200 CFS |
Delaware River Conditions / Update 5/12/2011
Wading is now a possibility on some sections of the system. The forecast is calling for a high of 76 with sun today. Look for risers in the shade during the day and most of the top water action towards evening well into dark. Nymphing or swinging wets in the riffles should produce some fish during the day.
Geoff Adams playing peek-a-boo with a great fish. Photo by: Kevan Smaracko
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Emphermerella X (Dark Hendricksons) #16
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Brachycentrus sp. – Apple Green Caddis #16
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,340 cfs @ 57º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
1,500 cfs @ 54º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 561 cfs @ 52º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 1,570 cfs @ 52º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
3,410 cfs @ 57º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 551 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 103.1% – 200 CFS |
Delaware River Report / Conditions 5/11/2011
Fishing was great yesterday, with lots of fish on top eating a mix of Hendricksons and Caddis. Hatches are starting mid day, and streamer fishing has been good in the morning. The system is dropping back to normal levels, and wading is finally becoming an option in some areas. Lots of sun today, with a little cloud cover and rain coming in over the weekend.
Geoff Adams with a WB Brown Photo by Kevan Smakaro
Hatches:
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Emphermerella X (Dark Hendricksons) #16
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Brachycentrus sp. – Apple Green Caddis #16
Chimarra sp – Little black Caddis #16-18
Baetis vagans – blue winged olives #16-18
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,610 cfs @ 54º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
1,750 cfs @ 52º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 747 cfs @ 50º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 1,570 cfs @ 52º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
3,990 cfs @ 54º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 611 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 103.1% – 200 CFS |
Delaware River Report / Update 5/10/2011
The rivers are still dropping to normal levels and fishing has been great! Lots of fish rising throughout the system to hendricksons and a mix of caddis. We are getting closer and closer to wading levels, and still have plenty of good hatches yet to come!
Hatches:
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Brachycentrus sp. – Apple Green Caddis #16
Chimarra sp – Little black Caddis #16-18
Baetis vagans – blue winged olives #16-18
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 1,900 cfs @ 52º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
2,070 cfs @ 51º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 997 cfs @ 48º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 1,910 cfs @ 50º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
4,700 cfs @ 51º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 690 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 103.1% – 200 CFS |
Delaware River Report / Conditions May 8, 2011
Two days of beautiful weather, and the fish certainly are responding! We’ve had great action both on streamers and on dries, as good hatches of Hendricksons keep coming off! Reports from the West and Main are equally good – the water is great no matter where you are fishing!
Sam Rupp with an AWESOME Main Stem Brown. She's happy, in case you couldn't tell. Photo by: Allen Rupp
Allen Rupp with a colored-up WB Brown. And a dorky hat. Photo by: Jeff White
Hatches:
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Brachycentrus sp. – Apple Green Caddis #16
Chimarra – Little black Caddis #16-18
Baetis vagans – blue winged olives #16-18
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 2,700 cfs @ 50º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
3,170 cfs @ 50º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 1,660 cfs @ 46º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 2,970 cfs @ 50º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
7,100 cfs @ 51º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 899 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 104.1% – 200 CFS |
Delaware River Report / Update 5/7/2011
Hatches:
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Brachycentrus sp. – Apple Green Caddis #16
Chimarra – Little black Caddis #16-18
Baetis vagans – blue winged olives #16-18
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 3,110 cfs @ 49º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
3,650 cfs @ 51º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 2,130 cfs @ 48º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 3,790 cfs @ 50º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
8,340 cfs @ 52º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,000 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 103.6% – 200 CFS |
Delaware River Report / Conditions May 6, 2011
A clear, cool night has brought the river temps down a bit, but the bright sun forecast today should get us back into the 50s early in the day. Both the main stem and West Branch were FULL of bugs yesterday, but unfortunately few risers. The flows have stabilized, so now that the fish are acclimated, we should be in good shape! That being said, here were yesterday’s results:
Pete Weiland with a fantastic WB Brown! Photo by: Wiley Paul
Sam Rupp releases a Main Stem Brown. Photo by: Allen Rupp
Hatches:
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Taeniopteryx fasciata – Brown Stoneflies #12-14
Chimarra – Little black Caddis #16-18
Baetis vagans – blue winged olives #16-18
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 3,560 cfs @ 48º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
4,310 cfs @ 43º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 2,770 cfs @ 41º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 4,930 cfs @ 42º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
10,300 cfs @ 46º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,170 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 103.6% – 200 CFS |
Delaware River Report / Conditions May 5, 2011
The river has bumped slightly, but fortunately no big jump in flow, or massive discoloration! Tons of bugs were around again yesterday in the cold rain, and the sun is shining today – bodes well for more hatching, and some heads popping up!
Hatches:
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Taeniopteryx fasciata – Brown Stoneflies #12-14
Chimarra – Little black Caddis #16-18
Baetis vagans – blue winged olives #16-18
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 3,880 cfs @ 48º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
4,870 cfs @ 46º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 3,300 cfs @ 44º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 6,360 cfs @ 46º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
12,200 cfs @ 50º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,550 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 103.6% – 200 CFS |
Delaware River Report / Conditions May 4, 2011
Yet another rain-pocalypse has come through, but we dodged quite a bullet! The West Branch has come up just about 2000 cfs, but is already heading down, with decent clarity. The sudden influx of water shouldn’t affect the hatches TOO much, however wading is yet again UNSAFE. Not to put another ‘you should have been here yesterday’ post up, but you should have been here yesterday. TONS of bugs, many fish finally starting to rise, and several nice fish caught – I will post some pics a bit later today, so check back later!
Hatches:
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Taeniopteryx fasciata – Brown Stoneflies #12-14
Chimarra – Little black Caddis #16-18
Baetis vagans – blue winged olives #16-18
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 2,820 cfs @ 46º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
4,550 cfs @ 50º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 2,480 cfs @ 50º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 4,830 cfs @ 51º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
10,100 cfs @ 52º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,340 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 103.6% – 200 CFS |
Delaware River Report / Conditions May 3, 2011
The rivers are coming down, and our guys had some GREAT fishing yesterday on the West Branch and Main Stem – the water is dropping, and the bugs are popping. Let’s hope that the rain in the forecast doesn’t bring it up too much!
- Steve Lynch with a GREAT West Branch Brown. Photo by: Bruce Miller
Mike also caught his FIRST fish on a fly yesterday! Great Job! Photo by: Bruce Miller
Hatches:
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Taeniopteryx fasciata – Brown Stoneflies #12-14
Chimarra – Little black Caddis #16-18
Baetis vagans – blue winged olives #16-18
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 2,800 cfs @ 50º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
3,210 cfs @ 50º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 2,080 cfs @ 48º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 4,570 cfs @ 49º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
7,630 cfs @ 51º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,190 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 105.9% – 200 CFS |
Delaware River Report / Conditions May 2, 2011
Bug Soup! Mid-afternoon yesterday saw fantastic hatches of Hendricksons, Paraleps, Baetis, and caddis – once the temperatures got up! Fish are moving on the bugs in the slower water where it can be found. Flows are still high, so wading is not a safe option yet – drift boats are the way to go!
Hatches:
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Taeniopteryx fasciata – Brown Stoneflies #12-14
Chimarra – Little black Caddis #16-18
Baetis vagans – blue winged olives #16-18
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 3,350 cfs @ 46º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
4,070 cfs @ 47º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 2,620 cfs @ 45º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 4,570 cfs @ 47º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
9,520 cfs @ 49º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,190 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 105.9% – 200 CFS |
Delaware River Report / Conditions May 1, 2011
The One Bug is in full swing here on the Delaware, so there is a flotilla of boats on the river, finding fish in the back eddies and slower pockets. With the flows gradually lowering, more and more fish will be coming to the surface to take the insects that are hatching with the warmer weather.
Hatches:
Emphermerella subvaria (Light and Dark Hendricksons) #12 -14
Paraleptophelbia adoptiva (blue quill)– #16 – #18
Epeorus pluralis (Quill Gordon) #14
Taeniopteryx fasciata – Brown Stoneflies #12-14
Chimarra – Little black Caddis #16-18
Baetis vagans – blue winged olives #16-18
| FLOWS: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 4,410 cfs @ 46º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY |
5,220 cfs @ 46º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 3,460 cfs @ 44º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 6,020 cfs @ 43º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY |
12,500 cfs @ 45º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 1,500 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level | 105.9% |
