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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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, NY | 1,790 cfs | 43° |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,950 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 896 cfs | 41° |
| East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY | 1,680 cfs | 45° |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 4,290 cfs | 45° |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 700 cfs | 44° |
| West Branch at 191 Bridge | 41° | |
| West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow) | 823 cfs | 45° |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Release | 1,499 cfs | |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 101.2% | |
| Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 100.1% |
