Delaware River Report / Conditions May 8, 2016

We had another day of decent hatching with Hendricksons, Blue Winged Olives, and Blue Quills.   Some sections had decent March Browns mixed with tan caddis.  We have heard a few rumors of people seeing cornutas so definitely carry of few of those in your box just in case.  The hatching has been happening later in the afternoon so a lot people are having success nymphing in the morning before the dryfly action starts.
We had a brief heavy shower overnight but the creeks and rivers look fine this morning.  Today’s forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with the wind picking up mid day – gusts to 20 mph.  Once that happens find a wind sheltered spot and the fish should still rise.  Streamers and nymphs should be a good bet today too.  The wind will decrease after today and we’re looking forward to a decent weather week.
We have moved up to Table 4D under the FFMP so we now have a release of 224 cfs from Cannonsville.  Better but still not good enough given the amount of water in the system.

Tim with a wide tailed rainbow this weekend. Photo by Bruce Miller

Hatching:
March Browns – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium (formerly Stenonema vicarium)
Hendrickson- #12 – 14 – E. subvaria
Hendrickson #16 – E. X
Blue Quill #16 – 18 – Paraleptophlebia adoptiva
Dark Brachycentrus sp. – #14 – 18 – Dark Grannom
Light Brachycentrus sp. – #16 – 18 – Apple Caddis
Little Black Caddis #18 – 20 – Chimarra sp.
Blue Winged Olives #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans (updated name: Baetis tricaudatus)
Quill Gordons #14 – Epeorus pluralis – almost gone – you’ll still find a few here and there