Delaware River Report: June 5, 2023

The release from Cannonsville was increased slightly to 560 cfs. The micromanaging of the release is due to the Montague Flow Target in the FFMP. The cooler air temps have helped the water temps. The bright sun has pushed a lot of the hatching to later in the afternoon with some people finding a little midday action in spots. Nymphing is the best bet during the day but keep an eye out for sporadic risers. Sulphurs, Light Cahills, March Browns, cornutas and Green Drakes are hatching. Dark Blue Sedges #14 are out in the evening (Psilotreta sp.). The wind has been unkind so try to find some protected areas. The hourly forecast shows the wind dropping in the evening.

Today will hit 74 degrees with a mix of sunshine. Wind will be 10 -20 mph from the North.

Joe’s first fish on a fly. Mike Brewer photo
John Loughlin stuck it out until the end last night
Brendan with a good one yesterday

What’s Hatching:
Sulphur – #16 – 18 – E. dorothea
March Brown – #10-2xl – M. vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – M. vicarium
Light Cahill – #14 – E. invaria
Light Blue Wing Olive – #14 – D. cornuta
Green Drake – #8-2xl – E. guttulata
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche sp.
Dark Grannom – #16 – 18 – Brachycentrus sp. (Dark)
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.



View the current local weather conditions.

Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY507 cfs42°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY580 cfs42°
East Branch at Harvard, NY165 cfs53°
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY308 cfs60°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY975 cfs60°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY141 cfs58°
West Branch at 191 Bridge52°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)113 cfs57°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release500 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity92.3%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity96%
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