Delaware River Report: September 19, 2025

The release from Cannonsville is 1,176 cfs. Since the release has the “tint” to it the higher the release the more off color the West Branch looks. Wading is still possible on the West Branch but pick your spots accordingly. There are a few spots on the West Branch of wading over 1,000 cfs but there will be better wade opportunities on the Mainstem and Upper East Branch. It would be much better for both rivers if DEP split the release between the West Branch and East Branch but that never seems to be of interest to them. So the fishing should be the same as yesterday. Nymphing or swinging wets would be good options during the day. The tint on the West Branch makes streamers a viable option too. We have seen some olives midday but the majority of the hatch should come in the late afternoon. Olives and hebes are making up the bulk but here are some Isonychias, Cahills, and flying ants around.

Today will be 74 degrees wit clouds and sun. Wind will be 10 – 15 mph from the North.

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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