Delaware River Report: September 17, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 794 cfs. The gauges are showing a bit more than that with Stilesville at 852 cfs. That should put the release around 900 cfs. Wading is still possible on the West Branch but pick your spots accordingly. The Upper Mainstem is at a great level for wading. The water has that tint we get in the Fall. It doesn’t bother the fish or bugs and the river not being gin clear makes the fishing a little easier. The clouds could push the olive and hebes a little earlier in the day. Blind casting Isonychias and Cahills could also pick up in this weather. Hopefully Wunderground is correct. It’s been a while since we had a good cloudy day.

Today will be 72 degrees. It will be partly cloudy in the morning with more clouds in the afternoon. There is a slight chance of a rain shower. Total rainfall will be negligible. Wind will be light and variable.

Sadly Ryan Geiges, a friend and former DRC guide, recently lost his battle with cancer. He will be missed by many – both off and on the water. There is a GoFundMe for Ryan’s family if you’d like to support them in this difficult time.

What’s Hatching:
Slate Drake – #12-2xl – 12 – Isonychia bicolor
Light Cahill – #14 – Epeorus vitreus (male), Ephemeralla rotunda, Ephemerella invaria
Heptagenia hebe – #18 – 20 – Olive Sulphur
Dark Blue Wing Olive – #16 – 18 – Baetis spp.
Tan Caddis – #16 – 18 – Hydropsyche spp.
Tiny Blue Wing Olive – #22 – 26 – Pseudocloeon sp.
Flying Ant – #16 – 22


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