Uncooperative. That’s the best word to describe the fish yesterday. We had decent bugs during the day, and really good hatching in the evening, but few fish were up and on them. Blame what you will, pressure change, or even our bit of good news – the release being upped to 600 cfs (an addition of 100 cfs). I am doubtful that the cold water affected them, but having the flow be so steady for so long, it definitely could be the culprit. Regardless, we’ve got a good looking day on deck, with lots of clouds, good temps, and (hopefully) acclimated fish. I would expect good hatching again during the day, and very likely an excellent evening rush as well. Today and tomorrow look like the best days of the week, weather-wise, so take advantage and get out there!
Jeff White holds Tony May’s THICK West Branch Brown. Photo: Bart Larmouth
What’s Hatching:
Ephemerella dorthea – Sulphurs – #16 & #18
Epeorus vitreus – PED / Pink Lady – #14
Isonychia bicolor – Iso – Slate Drake – #12-2XL
Chimarra species – Charcoal Caddis – #16 & #18
Stenonema species – Various Light Cahills – #14
Pseudocloeon species – BWO – #22 – sporadic
Heptagenia hebe – Olive Sulphurs – #16 – starting
Current Flow Conditions:
| FLOWS AS OF 8:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 577 cfs @ 46º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 709 cfs @ 47º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 242 cfs @ 55º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 675 cfs @ 61º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,670 cfs @ 61º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 274 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 85.9% – 600 CFS release |
