Yesterday definitely panned out to be similar to Friday in many ways, especially in the areas that fished (or did not). The Upper West fished well from 2PM on, with cloud covers helping both the fish and the bugs be active. Below Hale Eddy the dry fly action was quite slow, but there was definitely a good streamer bite in full effect throughout the day. During the evening however, the whole river lit up with everything from Sulphurs to Isos to a great Coffin Flies. It all depended on where you were! Today, we’re looking at warmer temps and more sunshine, which will likely mean the hatching will be pushed back to late afternoon / early evening. But if last night was any evidence of what to expect, it’s going to be a fun evening for sure!
Sam Dennis showing the fish some love! Photo: Jeff White
What’s Hatching:
Ephemera guttulata – Green Drakes – #8-2XL
Isonychia bicolor – Iso – Slate Drake – #12-2XL
Stenonema fuscum – Grey Fox – #12-2xl
Hydropysche species – Tan Caddis – #16 & #18
Chimarra species – Charcoal Caddis – #16 & #18
Epeorus vitreus – PED, Pink Lady – #14
Pseudocloeon species – BWO – #22 – sporadic
Ephemerella invaria– Sulphurs – #14
Ephemerella dorthea – Sulphurs – #16
Current Flow Conditions:
| FLOWS AS OF 8:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 885 cfs @ 58º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1,020 cfs @ 51º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 736 cfs @ 57º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 1,260 cfs @ 57º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,910 cfs @ 58º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 462 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 101.2% – 600 CFS release |
