Delaware River Report: May 26, 2026

We had a little computer trouble yesterday. The fishing has been good since the rain. The Hendricksons are pretty much done but you may find some Xs and spinners in the colder water near the dams. March Browns, Gray Fox, and Sulphurs are moving up the system. Green Drakes have been spotted on some sections. Caddis are still prolific offering some decent fishing even midday. There are some Cahills showing too. The release from Cannonsville is 450 cfs. We’re at a good level for floating and wading.

Today will be 81 degrees with a mix of sun and clouds. Wind will be 5 – 10 mph from the West.


Jim with a nice one yesterday. Samuel Jones photo
Matt with one to the boat. Sean Witman photo
Jeremy with a pretty brown yesterday. Mike Daccurzio photo
Mike with a good one. Jeremy Shurites photo

What’s Hatching:
Dark Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (male) – mostly spinners
Light Hendrickson – #14 – Ephemerella subvaria (female) – mostly spinners
Dark Hendrickson – #16 – Ephemerella X – mostly spinners
Dark Grannom – #16 – Brachycentrus sp.
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis vagans
March Brown – #10-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Gray Fox – 12-2xl – Maccaffertium vicarium
Sulphur – 16 – 18 – Ephemerella dorothea
Dark Blue Sedge – #14 – Psilotreta sp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydrosyche sp


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Click on any gauge for the most recent data:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY452 cfs43°
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY668 cfs46°
East Branch at Harvard, NY392 cfs55°
East Branch at Fishs Eddy, NY1,120 cfsN/A
East Branch at Hancock, NY1,600 cfs57°
Mainstem at Lordville, NY2,410 cfs56°
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY544 cfs55°
West Branch at 191 Bridge53°
West Branch at Walton (Cannonsville inflow)491 cfs57°
Cannonsville Reservoir Release450 cfs
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity99.5%
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity100%

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