Man did that wind blow yesterday. Gusts up to 30 or so, with more regularity than I would like to admit. It did lay down in the evening, but those fishing subsurface during the worst of it had a great time with eager rainbows ready to eat. We had Olives in the evening, as well as a smattering of hebes, stenos, and the occasional Iso. The bright sun was not a big help, but the wind did blow some flying ants into the water in spots, and the fish were definitely eager to take those. Today we are looking at a much calmer day wind-wise, as well as temps in the low 70s, with “partly cloudy” skies. If those clouds ever decide to thicken, we will likley have some good afternoon action. Otherwise, the evening will be the way to go!
These guys were out yesterday as well, with the fish on them until the wind blew them off the river. Photo: Jeff White
What’s Hatching:
Ephemerella dorthea – Sulphurs – #16 & #18 – starting to wane
Epeorus vitreus – PED / Pink Lady – #14
Isonychia bicolor – Iso – Slate Drake – #12-2XL, #12
Stenonema species – Various Light Cahills – #14
Pseudocloeon species – BWO – #22 – sporadic
Heptagenia hebe – Olive Sulphurs – #16
Current Flow Conditions:
| FLOWS AS OF 8:00 AM: | |
| West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 456 cfs @ 47º |
| West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 601 cfs @ 48º |
| East Branch at Harvard, NY | 259 cfs @ 52º |
| East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 720 cfs @ 56º |
| Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 1,510 cfs @ 58º |
| Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY | 253 cfs @ N/A |
| Cannonsville Reservoir Level & Release | 86.4% – 470 CFS release |
