Delaware River Report / Conditions July 5, 2016

We had some light rain overnight but not enough to bump the flows on any of the rivers.  The rain did bring us heavy fog this morning but that should clear in the next hour or so.  We may see some additional showers plus a possible thunderstorm today – if you believe the weather channel.  The sun should break through mid day and air temperatures should hit the high 80’s.  The West Branch and upper East Branch are in great shape.  The West is at a comfortable level for floating and wading this morning.  Nymphing has been productive before the hatches.  There is enough green algae still floating that if you want to nymph stick to the lower WB.   The lower East Branch and Mainstem water temperatures both peaked over 70 degrees yesterday and will likely climb higher today so those are out for trout.

Beth and Dave working a riser over the weekend

Hatching:
Slate Drake – 12-2xl- Isonychia bicolor
Sulphur – #16-18 – E dorothea
Light Cahill – #14 – 16 – S. ithaca & canadense
Tiny Blue Winged Olive – #22 – 26 – Psuedocloeon spp.
Blue Winged Olive – #18 – 20 – E. lata
Light Blue Winged Olive – #16 – 20 E. attenuatta
Tan Caddis – #16 – 20 – Hydropsyche spp.
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)