Despite a few downpours yesterday fished very well throughout the system. Hatches Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Blue Winged Olives, and both light and dark Brachycentrus caddis had the fish very happy. The Hendrickson spinners throughout the day were the icing on the cake. Lots of fish were eating and lots of fish were landed on dry flies. It looks like the rain has increased the spill from Cannonsville overnight. The flow at Hale Eddy is dropping and should level off this morning. We have slight color but it’s still clear enough for dryfly fishing. Today looks good with warm air temps and sun.
Life is good for Mark on the West Branch. Photo by Steve Shen
Life is better. mark with another fish. Photo by Steve Shen
Hatching:
Light Hendrickson #12 – E. subvaria
Dark Hendrickson #14 – E. Subvaria
Blue Quill #16 – Paralep sp.
Apple Caddis #16 – Lt Brachycentrus sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
Quill Gordon #14 -Epeorus pluralis
Little Black Caddis #18-20 – Chimarra sp.
Tiny Black Stoneflies #18 – Capniadae sp.
Early Black and Brown Stoneflies #14 – 16 Taeniopteryx sp.
| FLOWS AS OF 8:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 712 cfs @ 49º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 1160 cfs @ 48º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 416 cfs @ 51º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 1,280 cfs @ 54º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2,980 cfs @ 55º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 735 cfs @ N/A |
