Delaware River Report: April 23, 2024

Yesterday fished well over all and it was a beautiful day to be on the water. There was some wind but the warmer temps and sunshine made up for that. Nymphs and streamers are still the go to in the morning. By mid afternoon we’re seeing the hendricksons, blue quills, and olives hatch. There are still some little black caddis around too. Today should fish well. We’ll see 66 degrees and sunshine which should push up the water temps this afternoon. The river flows are dropping opening up few more wade opportunities. The East, West, and Mainstem are still high but are settling down. They are still best for floating. The best wade opportunities are still the Beaverkill and Willowemoc. The Upper East Branch is getting there and may offer some wading in the next couple of days. The spill over Cannonsville Reservoir is down to 210 cfs. The 10 day forecast has changed for the better and we’re not seeing any significant rain this week.

Today will be 66 degrees with sunshine. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the South.

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James had a good day yesterday. Chris Brown photo
Jeremy with a good one yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo
Mike and Jeremy having a good time

What’s Hatching:
Tiny Black Stonefly – # 18 – Capniidae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies – # 14 – 16 – Taeniopteryx sp.
Little Black Caddis – #16 – 18 – Chimarra sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Quill Gordon – #14 – Epeorus pluralis
Blue Quill – #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male)
Light Hendrickson – #12 – 14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female)

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY1,790 cfs43°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY1,950 cfs41°
East Branch at Harvard, NY896 cfs41°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY1,680 cfs45°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY4,290 cfs45°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY700 cfs44°
West Branch at 191 Bridge41°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) 823 cfs45°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release 1,499 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity101.2%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity100.1%
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