Delaware River Report: August 12, 2024

The rivers have continued to drop back to fishable levels. There is still some water coming off the hills and stain to the water. This makes for good streamer fishing, though you may find some fish looking up on the edges. The West Branch is at a good level for floating but wading may remain challenging for another day. Stilesville remains the best choice for safe wading opportunities. We received reports that several of the boat ramps and access points have some damage. Use caution when driving and launching in those areas.

Today will be 72 degrees with a chance of showers this afternoon. Winds 10 – 15 mph from the West.

Matt found some good fish yesterday. Sean Witman photo
Daniel with a brown in the net fishing streamers.

What’s Hatching:
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Sulphur – #16 – 20 – Ephemerella dorothea
Slate Drake – 12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Stenonema ithaca & canadense
Light Blue Wing Olive – #18 – 20 – Ephemerella attenuata, cornutella
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Tan Caddis -#16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.

View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY509 cfs47°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY1,180 cfs55°
East Branch at Harvard, NY841 cfs57°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY2,710 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY5,130 cfs62°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY1,150 cfs60°
West Branch at 191 Bridge59°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)1,680 cfs61°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity66.4%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity82.3%
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