Patches of bright sun with slightly cooler temperatures led to a big improvement over Saturday’s activity. The bugs were up throughout the day, and the fish were more than happy to chow down. The West Branch fished slightly better than the East and Main, up until the evening when the entire river system came to life. The Hendricksons came early on the West, but weren’t seen in big numbers on the Main, where Cornutas made their first appearance of the year, as well as some Ephemerella invaria on the East Branch. Sulphurs were also out on the main, with the occasional fish grabbing one. Today we have showers in the forecast, which will likely produce some steady hatching throughout.
It wouldn't be a complete trip for Alan Rupp without a photo in his silly hat. Fortunately, he's holding a nice Main Stem Smallie, so that kinda makes up for it. Photo by: Bruce Miller
Hatches:
Ephemerella subvaria – Hendricksons – #16
Stenonema vicarium – March Browns – #10-2xl (sporadic, just getting started)
Light Brachycentrus Caddis – Apple Green – #16 & #18
Dark Brachycentrus Caddis – Charcoal – #16 & #18
Baetis species – #18 & #20
| FLOWS AS OF 8:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 142 cfs @ 45º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy,NY | 525 cfs @ 54º |
| East Branch at Harvard,NY | 239 cfs @ 55º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy,NY | 965 cfs @ 56º |
| Mainstem at Lordville,NY | 2,120 cfs @ 60º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls,NY | 477 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level &Release | 93.1% – 150 CFS release |
