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10/19/24

We have thick fog over the river this morning with flows that are still running very consistent for the last month plus. Not much has changed with the fishing or the weather other than some colder nights. Currently in the 30’s with highs later today in the 60’s we have great fall weather to be out on the river. Overall, the fishing has been pretty good lately with a good nymph bite, good streamer fishing with lots of action from the aggressive browns and a few of them actually eating the fly. There have been some decent to pretty good bugs in the afternoons and now we are getting into some pretty warm afternoon temps compared to the last few weeks. The flow up at Stilesville on the West Branch is 633 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 744 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is still at 744 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 797 cfs and 45 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1530 cfs and 49 degrees. The West Branch is still running pretty stained due to the release water from the reservoir and is the best streamer water on the system and is quite a bit warmer on the upper West as well. Also due to the release from Cannonsville after a summer of sucking the cold-water-layers from the bottom. The East Branch and mainstem are much clearer and the nymph bite has been consistent and good most of the day. There has been decent bug activity in the afternoons with #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, a few #16-18 hebes and #12 Isonychia. Small rusty spinners can also be good in the afternoons for the BWO spinners. The weather the next few days is going to be pretty warm with afternoon temps getting into the 70’s next week. Lotsa’ Luck

10/8/24

Today is sunny and cooler with morning temps in the 40’s and highs later around 60 degrees. It look like similar weather all week with cooler fall temps finally. The water flows are still running steady where they’ve been for a few months now, which is going to come to an end sometime next week. We have 615 cfs and 59 degrees on the upper West Branch and down at Hale Eddy we have 715 cfs and 57 degrees. The West is still running pretty stained with vegetation in the water, very typical this time of year, especially with the increased release volume. The East is running clear and cool with 719 cfs and 43 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 817 cfs and 47 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1520 cfs and 43 degrees. The fishing has been decent lately, pretty typical of fall fishing on the Delaware with plenty of water to fish. With the West being dirty, especially the upper half or so, it’s not the first choice this time of year. The upper maisntem is hard to beat especially as you move downriver from the junction and the dirty water of the West mixed with the clear water of the East. Nymphing or a dry-dropper setup is going to be a good method for most of the day and hope for some bug in the later afternoon hours. There’s still some decent BWO hatches at times along with some random Isonchia too. Streamers are always an option but in the bright sun it won’t be too productive. The next few days look like similar weather with slightly cooler temps. Lotsa’ Luck

10/4/24

It’s cool and clear this morning with sunny skies and temps in the low-70’s later today. The rivers are all still running with good flows due to the steady releases from both reservoirs. The West Branch is running pretty dirty due to the water from the reservoir which happens every year at this time. We are still seeing some bugs in the afternoons, during the warmest part of the day. The upper West is running 615 cfs and 58 degrees at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 715 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 730 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 837 cfs and 51 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1540 cfs and 56. As far as the bugs go, not much has changed lately, with #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, a few #14-16 Stenos and some #16-18 Hebes, with the window from say, 2-6pm when we have the warmest air temps. The nymphing is your best bet to get fish this time of year and throwing streamers on the West is also an option with the stained water. Air temps look to cool down over the next few day, especially at night, dipping into the low-40’s. Lotsa’ Luck

9/30/24

Today is starting out fairly warm with highs later around 70 degrees with good cloud cover. We have good flows still, not much different than what we’ve had the last few weeks, even with a bit of rain late last week. We have 615 cfs and 56 degrees up at Stilesville on the West Branch and down here at Hale Eddy we have 709 cfs and 58 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 736 cfs and 46 degrees, the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is 893 cfs and 51 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1590 cfs and 57 degrees. The fishing has been decent lately, some days better than others and same goes for the bugs. We have had some good streamer fishing too but again, some days are better than others and a lot of fish are swatting at and rolling on flies instead of inhaling them, not too uncommon this time of year. The small, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives are the number one bugs, volume-wise, typically in the afternoons and into the evenings. The lower half of the West Branch, mainstem and East Branch are you’re best bet for cleaner/clearer water and bugs. The upper half of the West Branch isn’t fishing bad but the water is pretty stained and there is quite a bit of algae suspended in water. There are also some #12 Isonychia, a few #14-16 Stenos and #16-18 Hebes. You’re not going to see a ton of these bugs but they are worth having and are good to blind cast with. Running a dry dropper off of a big Iso is also a good method to cover some water. Lotsa’ Luck

9/27/24

We have good cloud cover this morning after some rain most of the day yesterday and into last night. The rivers did bump up a bit after yesterdays rains but the rain was spread out over most of the day and river levels remain about where they were for the last few weeks. The West Branch has some pretty good stain to it, mostly from the release water coming out in it’s typical fall stain. The upper West at Stilesville is running 615 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 742 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 742 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 921 cfs and 50 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1620 cfs and 55 degrees. With the rain yesterday we had some pretty good streamer fishing with the stained water. Typical during the fall a lot of the fish are rolling on or swatting at the fly versus just grabbing it with their mouths. Oftentimes you can get the fly back in their zone and at least part of the time get another response or eat. We did have some Olives in #18-22 in the afternoon as well as a few Stenos in the #16-18 size range. The nyphing has been good as well and there is some algae suspended on the West Branch so you’ll need to check your flies often. As you move down the West the algae becomes less of a factor and into the main everything clears up pretty good. The weather today looks to be overcast and fairly warm, with highs later around 70 degrees. Lotsa’ Luck

9/24/24

Today we have some good cloud cover and light rain this morning with very little rain forecast for the day. Flows are good, pretty much where they’ve been the last few weeks. The upper West at Stilesville is running 624 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 698 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 730 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 886 cfs and 49 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1600 cfs and 54 degrees. It was a bit windy earlier but has settled down at bit. We had a good, buggy day yesterday with light rain most of the day. There were plenty of small #18-22 Olives, a few #12 Isonychia, #14 Stenos and #16-18 Hebes. The streamer fishing can work with the cloud cover and stained water of the West but a bit more rain produced stain would help for streamer fishing. The weather looks cooler for the next few days with a decent amount of rain on Thursday which is a good thing. Lotsa’ Luck

9/23/24

We finally have some cloud cover and light rain to start the week after a couple weeks of very clear skies with no precipitation. Flows are still great throughout the system with great releases out of both reservoirs. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 624 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 704 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 730 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 900 cfs and 51 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1570 cfs and 58 degrees. With todays weather the fishing is likely to be pretty good with some #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, a few Isonychia, #14-16 Stenos and #16-18 Hebes this afternoon. Olives will be the most prevalent bug and most likely what the fish are feeding on if you find them rising steadily. Small rusty spinners of the BWO’s are also great flies for fussy fish. With the rain and cloud cover it’s a good opportunity to run some streamers as well. Lotsa’ Luck

9/20/24

Today is cool and foggy with sunny skies later and highs around 80 degrees. Despite the recent sunny weather lately the fishing has been pretty good overall. We have good flows and water temps throughout the system. The flow on the upper West Branch at Stilesville is 615 cfs and 52 degrees. There is the typical fall stain to the West Branch and the upper 3-4 miles has a decent amount of vegetation in the water column from the reservoir release, typical under the current conditions. Down at Hale Eddy we have 692 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 725 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 897 cfs and 52 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is at 1570 cfs and 58 degrees. Even with the near-80 degree days the main is staying cool, in the low-60’s even at Lordville thanks to the increased release. As far as bugs the Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 have been the most consistent in the afternoons, from 2-6pm. You can see some small rusty spinners mixed in during the hatch as well as a few #12 Isonychia, #14-16 summer Stenos and #16-18 Hebes as well, which look a lot like a Sulphur with a slightly darker body. The nymphing has remained good, even on the upper West with the suspended vegetation if you don’t mind dealing with it. Lotsa’ Luck

9/17/24

We have some decent cloud cover to start the day and temps around 60 with highs later in the mid-70’s. It’s been pretty bright and sunny the last few days some the cloud cover is always welcome. The flows are still very good out of both reservoirs with 615 cfs and 51 degrees up at Stilesville on the upper West. Down here at Hale eddy we have 692 cfs adn 51 degrees. We have great water on the East as well with 615 cfs and 51 degrees up at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 886 cfs and 51 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1610 cfs and 58 degrees. The bugs have been pretty good in the afternoons with #18-22 Blue Winged Olives in the afternoons. With the cooler temps, the warmest part of the day, from 2-6pm, is typically when you’ll see the most bug activity. The larger #12 Isonychia, #14-16 Stenos and #16-18 Hebes are also around randomly in the afternoons. You can run into a decent number of Hebes, especially on the lower West and mainstem. The streamer fishing can be pretty good as well, especially early and late with lower light. Lotsa’ Luck

9/16/24

This week is looking pretty similar to last week with slightly cooler temps and no rain in the immediate forecast. Flows are also running very consistent with good releases out of both reservoirs. The upper West at Stilesville is running 615 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 698 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 736 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 900 cfs and 52 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1620 cfs and 59 degrees. We’ve had consistent #18-22 Blue Winged Olives in the afternoons, into evening, which tend to be better on the lower half of the West and mainstem. The upper West is fishing ok, but there is more vegetation in the water from the reservoir release than the other sections of river. We are still seeing a few #12 Isonychia, #14-16 Stenos, #16-18 Hebes, especially on the main Delaware. The streamer fishing can be good too, as we move into fall and the browns start moving and getting territorial, the fall-stain on the West Branch doesn’t hurt either. Lotsa’ Luck

9/13/24

It’s foggy this morning with sunny skies later and temps near 80. The fishing has been pretty good lately and flows are still pretty consistent with flows where they’ve been for the last week or so. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 615 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 698 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper West Branch at Harvard is running 747 cfs and 45 degrees and down on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 911 cfs and 53 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1650 cfs and 58 degrees. We’ve had some decent bugs in the afternoons, primarily with #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Hebes, #12 Isonychia and #14-16 Stenos. You can also have some spinners of the above bugs mixed in as well. The larger Isonychia and Stenos are good blind-casting bugs, especailly from a boat. The streamer fishing can be good, especially first thing in the mornings before the fog gets burned off. I looks pretty warm all weekend with cool temps in the mronings and highs later near 80, pretty pleasant weather to close out the summer. Lotsa’ Luck

9/10/24

Today is starting out a bit warmer with some cloud cover to start the day, with highs later around 70 degrees. It doesn’t look like the clouds will stick around too long today but we should still have some good BWO’s this afternoon. Flows are still up and have been great for the system, especially as the air temps creep up as we head into the weekend. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 615 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 704 cfs and 50 degrees. The water temp on the upper West is a bit warmer than we’ve seen, due to the colder, lower levels of water in the reservoir going away due to summer-long releases depleting them. Thats why there’s also a stain to the West, from silt moving up in the water column of the reservoir’s bottom The upper East at Harvard is running 764 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 979 cfs and 51 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1730 cfs and 56 degrees. We should have some good Blue Winged Olives this afternoon in the #18-22 range. With the cooler evenings a lot of the spinners of the Olives will be falling in the day, oftentimes amongst the duns. We are also seeing some #12 Isonychia and #14-16 Stenos and #16-18 Hebes that look a lot like a darker-bodied Sulphur. It looks like temps will gradually warm up this week but still be pleasant, in the upper-70’s.

9/9/24

We’ve got a cool and sunny morning to start the week with continued good water flows and some good fishing the past few days. The flows should stay where they are for a while, until the reservoirs drop a bit, and the cooler temps are going to stick around for the start of the week before the temps pick up towards the weekend. We have plenty of water to fish throughout they system and have had pretty good bugs in the afternoons with fish coming up. The upper West at Stilesville is running 615 cfs and 48 degrees while down here at Hale Eddy we have 704 cfs and 49 degrees. You may run into some algae floating in the water on the upper West as the reservoir gets drawn down along with the increased release. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 753 cfs and 44 degrees and down on hte lower East we have 986 cfs and 50 degrees, great flows and temps for this time of year on the East Branch. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1750 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1750 cfs and 54 degrees. We had pretty good Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 this weekend and some nice fish rising for them. There are also some #12 Isonychia and #14-16 Stenos, and #16-18 Hebes which look a lot like a darker bodied Sulphur. As we move into fall and the browns start to move around and think about the spawn the streamer fishing can be productive, especially with the stained water of the West. It does look like clouds moving in later today with a chance of showers. Lotsa’ Luck

9/8/24

Today is starting out sunny, clear and in the mid-40’s, with highs later in the low-60’s with very little cloud cover. The water levels are great due to the extra release water out of both reservoirs and there are many options throughout the whole system. The upper West at Stilesville is running 615 cfs and 48 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 715 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 764 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1030 cfs and 51 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1820 cfs and 54 degrees. The fishing has been pretty good lately for this time of year, with pretty good Olives and the nymphing has been great too. We did get some rain come through midday yesterday but it did very little to the rivers, it really just helped keep the reservoirs up a bit and will ensure longer release water we are getting. As far as bugs the #18-24 BWO’s are the most prevalent in the afternoons and their small rusty spinners are also very hard to beat. #12 Isonychia and #14-16 Stenos are around randomly in the afternoons and work well in the faster sections of water to drum up fish. Streamers are a good option early and late, also with the stained West Branch water but it’s much less productive with the high sun and bluebird skies. Lotsa’ Luck.

9/7/24

This Saturday morning is starting out cloudy with some rain just West of us with the forecast calling for some to move through the area in the next few hours. The rain shouldn’t do much to the river and will likely help the streamer fishing if we do end up getting it. Flows are still great with the increased release from the reservoirs. The upper West at Stilesville is runnign 606 cfs and 50 degrees while downriver at Hale Eddy we have 692 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 760 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 950 cfs and 54 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1670 cfs and 60 degrees. With these water temps we have lots of water to fish and get on some water that hasn’t been fished much over the last few months. The Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 have been the go-to bug for a while and the weather is perfect for them. The Isonychia and Stenos are good, larger bugs to blind cast or run a dry dropper off of if you can’t find consistent risers. If we get some rain and maybe some stain to the water we could have good conditions for streamers, something we haven’t had much of this year. Lotsa’ Luck

9/6/24

Today is another clear morning with temps in the 50’s and highs later in the 70’s, very pleasant weather for late summer. Water flows are up throughout the system with increased flows from the reservoirs in anticipation of the aquaduct work they will be starting soon. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 615 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 698 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East is running 747 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 950 cfs and 52 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1680 cfs and 58 degrees. The water on the West Branch has a decent stain to it, typical this time of year, due to the release water from the reservoir which is turning over. The turbidity doesn’t negatively affect the bugs or fish. As far as bugs the #18-24 Blue Winged Olives are the most dependable and the lower half of the West is probably seeing the most consistent afternoon hatches. We are still seeing some #12 Isonychia and #14-16 Stenos, randomly in the afternoons throughout the system. Small, #18-24 Winged Ants are also good bugs to have. The streamer fishing can be good, especially with the fall stain of the West Branch which tend to increase as we move into September. Lotsa’ Luck

9/3/24

We have another cool morning with high sun and clear skies. Water flows are going up at the moment on the upper West Branch at Stilesville with the current flow up there at 564 cfs and 48 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 566 cfs and 49 degrees but will rise as the day goes on and the water makes it’s way downriver. They are going to step up the release from Cannonsville gradually this morning until they reach 619 cfs until further notice. Hale Eddy’s flow will likely be just under 700 cfs later this afternoon, a great flow for waders and boats. The upper East at Harvard is 182 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 426 cfs and 60 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1120 cfs and 60 degrees. We’ve had decent bugs in the afternoons with some #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, #12 Isonychia, #14-16 Stenos and some #18-24 winged ants. You could also see the spinners of the above bugs on these calm evenings. You could also run into some #20-24 Tricos in the mornings on the lower West, East or mainstem. The weather looks very similar all week with no rain and cool temps. Lotsa’ Luck

9/2/24

Today is cool and clear to start the week with pleasant temps and a high in the mid-60’s. Flows are still steady without any significant rain over the weekend. The flow up at Stilesville is 509 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 580 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 185 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 473 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1180 cfs and 64 degrees. As we move into fall we are seeing the typical early-September bugs with #18-22 BWO’s, #12 Isonychia, #14-18 Stenos, #18-24 Winged Ants and a few #20-24 Tricos where they live on most stretches other than the upper West Branch. Nymphing or a dry-dropper setup is hard to beat early in the day before we get some afternoon hatches. Tricos, first thing in the morning are also an option on the East, lower West or mainstem. The streamer fishing can also be interesting this time of year as the browns start to think about fall and the spawn. Air temps look great all week and those cooler nights will help keep everything safe to fish. Lotsa’ Luck

9/1/24

This first day of September is starting out with some heavy fog over the river. The sun working it’s way through and it will be cloudless skies all day. Air temps will get to about 80 today and the rivers are pretty stable throughout the system. The upper West at Stilesville is running 509 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 580 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 194 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 517 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is at 1260 cfs and 61 degrees. The bugs this time of year aren’t going to change a whole lot with #18-22 BWO’s, #12 Isonychia, #14-18 Stenos, #18-24 Winged Ants and a few #20-24 Tricos where they live on most stretches other than the upper West Branch. We’ve had decent bugs for this time of year, especially the BWO’s, typical after the Sulphurs wind up for the year. The larger bugs are around in the afternoons and are fairly sporadic but make good bugs to cover some water and run a dropper off of. The winged ants can be very prolific at times and are dries you want to have a few of in the box. It looks like a dry week coming up with cooler air temps in the upper-60’s which will help keep all of the rivers cool and fishable. Lotsa’ Luck

8/31/24

We’ve got calm morning with good cloud cover to start the day with some rain moving in later around 6-7pm. The rivers are all still holding steady as we’ve had a pretty dry week overall. The upper West Branch at Stileville is 509 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 595 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 197 cfs and 55 degrees and down on the lower at Fishs’ Eddy we have 601 cfs and 63 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1380 cfs and 62 degrees. We should have some good Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 with the cloud cover. They were pretty good yesterday but the wind in the afternoon really kicked up and didn’t help anything. The larger #12 Isonchia and #14-16 Stenos have been around as well on most stretches of river. We are also seeing some #18-24 winged ants as well which can also be very prolific. The rain they’re calling for, about a quarter of an inch, likely won’t do much to the rivers but a little stain could make for some good streamer fishing. Lotsa’ luck

8/30/24

Today is cooler with good cloud cover after some light rain last night which didn’t do anything to the local rivers. It looks like it will stay cooler all day, in the upper-60’s with negligible rain, if any. It looks like a very good day to be on the water and a good day for some BWO’s. The upper West Branch at Stileville is running 509 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 590 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 197 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 577 cfs and 65 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1370 cfs and 65 degrees. With the overcast skies it has the makings of a perfect day for Olives in #18-22. There are a few #12 Isonychia and #14-16 Stenos around in the afternoons as well. You could also see some #18-24 winged ants, especially on the lower half of the West Branch. There have also been some #20-24 Tricos in the mornings. The streamer fishing can also be productive with the cloud cover and the fish starting to think about fall coming. Lotsa’ Luck

8/27/24

There’s pretty heavy fog over the river this morning with temps still in the 50’s and highs later around 80 and minimal wind. The flows have been slowly dropping as we’ve had a handful of days without rain but overall the rivers are in excellent shape. The upper West at Stilesville is running 509 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 590 cfa and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 209 cfs and 57 degrees and the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 590 cfs and 65 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1310 cfs and 65 degrees. As far as bugs the small, #18-22 BWO’s, #18-24 Winged Ants are the most prevalent bugs and are what the fish are typically feeding on if they’re steady. There are a few Isonychia and summer Stenos around as well and make good blind casting or dry-dropper bugs. Lotsa’ Luck

8/25/24

This Sunday is very pleasant with bluebird skies and cooler temps, no wind and highs later around 80. The flows are pretty stable but good throughout the system and water temps as well, great for late-August. The upper West at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 48 degrees and down here at Hale Eddy we have 595 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 235 cfs and 56 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we still have 660 cfs adn 62 degrees. The mainstem is in great shape too and is flowing 1450 cfs and 63 degrees at Lordville. We are mostly dealing with #18-22 BWO’s and #18-24 winged ants for surface activity and a few #18 Sulphurs lingering on the upper West Branch. The #12 Isonychia and #14-16 summer Stenos are around in random numbers throughout the system. The nymphing has been good was well. It looks like nice, pleasant weather all week to wrap up August. Lotsa’ Luck

8/24/24

We have a nice morning to start the weekend with pleasant temps and some fog with highs later in the upper-70’s. The rivers are slowly dropping after a few days of light rain earlier this week. Overall, the flows and temps are great for late-August and fishing has been pretty good as well. The upper West at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 611 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 246 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1540 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1540 cfs and 64 degrees. The main bug we’ve been seeing have been #18-20 Blue Winged Olives and if you see a fish feeding steadily it’s likely eating Olives or small #18-24 winged ants which can also be very prolific. Any bigger mayfly you’ll see would be a #12 Isonychia or #14-16 summer Steno. There are some caddis around as well, some #16 dark browns caddis and the larger #10 October caddis. The streamer fishing can be good, mainly during periods of lower light as the sun is just coming up or after it sets. It looks like dry weather the next few days with mild temps in the 70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

8/23/22

Today is another cool morning, especially for mid-August, with highs later back in the 70’s and we have great water flows throughout the system. Fishing has been good and we’ve also had decent bug activity. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 47 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 643 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 259 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 801 cfs and 60 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1670 cfs and 58 degrees. The light rain showers that passed through the area earlier in the week didn’t do much to raise the river but kept everything at a healthy flow and mixed with the unseasonably cool temps made for the perfect scenario for some good late-summer fishing. The small #18-22 Blue Winged Olives have been the most consistent bugs with a few lingering #18 Sulphurs on the upper West. #14-16 summer Stenos and #12 Isonychia are around randomly but consistent and are nice larger bugs to cover some water and run a dropper off of. The nymphing has been good with a variety of bugs in the #14-18 size range. Mornings can be productive with streamers and will only get better with any stain to the water and as we move into fall and the browns start to thing about the upcoming spawning season. It looks like the next few days are sunny and back to normal temps. Lotsa’ Luck

8/20/24

This morning is nice and cool with temps later in the low-60’s, very pleasant for mid-August. Water temps on some of the downstream sections are really dropping too, which is great. The flows are still dropping a bit after some minimal rain we got the last two days. The flow on the upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 664 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is at 332 cfs and 56 degrees down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1170 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2360 cfs and 61 degrees. It looks to be nice and cloudy all day so we should expect some Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 and it’s likely what they’re eating if you find some fish rising regularly. On the upper West we do have some #18 Sulphurs still around. There are also some dark bodied caddis in #16, #12 Isonychia, and some #14-16 summer Stenos. The nymphing has been very good with a variety of bugs in the #14-18 range. Water clarity has been good on the West Branch, the lower East was dirty yesterday from some rain East of us and the Beaverkill. The weather looks very mild, in the 60’s, the next couple days before it heats up for the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

8/19/24

Today is nice and cloudy with fairly warm temps after some light rain the last 24 hours. We really didn’t get much rain here at Hale Eddy, most of yesterday’s went just southeast of us, leaving the rivers in great shape. The upper West Branch at Stileville is running 502 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 664 cfs and 51 degrees, with very little stain, if any. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 277 cfs and 58 degrees and donwriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1420 cfs and 63 degrees. The mianstem at Lordville is running 3290 cfs and 64 degrees. With the cloudy weather we should have some good Olives in #18-22 wherever you decide to fish and the upper West is still getting some #18 Sulphurs as well. There are some small, #18-24, winged ants that should be around for a few weeks which always show up this time of year. You’ll also see a few #12 Isonychia and #14-16 summer Stenos which are good blind-casting bugs and also support a dropper well, especially if you’re moving in a boat. Streamers have been working pretty well, especially early and late in the lower light or if we do get some rain. They’re calling for a bit midday, around noon or so. Lotsa’ Luck

8/18/24

This Sunday morning is starting out with heavy cloud cover and temps in the mid-60’s with highs later around 75 and rain moving in around noon. It looks like the rain will continue into the evening. They’re currently forecasting around .65”, which shouldn’t do too much to the rivers if spread out over 6-8 hours. The flows and clarity is great now with good floatable and wadeable levels for late August. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 670 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 284 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 859 cfs and 63 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1770 cfs and 64 degrees. We should have some decent bugs today, especially if the rain isn’t too heavy in the afternoon when they typically get going. We are still seeeing some #18 Sulphurs, #18-22 BWO’s, #14-16 summer Stenos, #12 Isonyhia and #18-22 winged ants. If we do get some stain going we could have some good streamer fishing. When the river is rising and becoming colored up the streamer bit can become very good. The are also calling for a quarter inch of rain tomorrow afternoon which isn’t bad at all. Cannonsville reservoir on the West Branch is currently at 80% capacity so it does have the ability to absorb quite a bit of precipitation before spilling. Lotsa’ Luck

8/17/24

We have a nice cloudy morning today with some light rain that passed through early this morning, keeping the rivers about where they were yesterday. It looks like a great fishing day with good cloud cover and a chance for a bit of rain later this afternoon, but nothing significant. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 681 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 299 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 928 cfs and 65 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1870 cfs and 66 degrees. We should have some decent bugs today with a some #18 Sulphurs still around, #18-22 Blue Winged Olvies, #14-16 Summer Stenos, #10-12 Isonychia and some small #18-22 Winged ants. We typically see the ants for a few weeks this time of year and they can be very prolific. Streamer fishing is also likely to be good today and tomorrow with the overcast skies and possible rain. Lotsa’ Luck

8/16/24

The weather is great this morning with clear skies and cool temps to start the day with a high later around 80 degrees. The rivers are all still up a bit from the full creeks after last weeks storm that passed through but water levels are perfect and clear. The upper West at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 692 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 333 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1060 cfs and 64 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2070 cfs and 65 degrees. On the upper West we still have some #18 Sulphurs and throughout the system you’ll see #18-22 Olives, #14-16 summer stenos and some #10-12 Isonychia. The river has been fishing very well since the high water with good dry fly, streamer and nymph fishing. Running some of the larger bugs with a dropper is also hard to beat, especially from a boat. There have also been some #18-24 winged ants which can be very prolific and the fish will key in on them. From any distance over a few feet they can look like small BWO’s unless you really look close. Lotsa’ Luck

8/13/24

Today is starting out clear and sunny with air temps in the 50’s as the rivers continue to slowly drop and clear up. We have some really good water levels throughout the system now for both wade fishing and floating. The West Branch up at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 47 degrees and down here at Hale Eddy we have 951 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 596 cfs and 56 degrees and down on the lower river at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1800 cfs and 59 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 3640 cfs and 61 degrees. With the rivers really clearing up over the last 24 hours we should get back to some decent dry fly fishing. They’ve been feeding on top the last couple days on small BWO’s and Sulphurs along with a few #14-16 summer Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia. With the calm and clear nights the spinners of the above bugs are also great choices. The streamer fishing has been pretty good lately but with the water clearing up it’s going to be a bit tougher. It looks pretty clear the next few days and great air temps, in the 70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

8/12/24

We finally got power back on last night, after we lost it on Friday afternoon as the storm passed through the area. The rivers are recovering nicely and we are starting to finally get some decent wading on the West Branch. There is still some stain to pretty much most of the rivers other than maybe on the very upper West Branch up around Stilesville. The current flow at Stilesville is running 509 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1170 cfs 55 degrees. The upper East Banch at Harvard is running 823 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2560 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 5040 cfs and 62 degrees. As the river is clearing up we should start to see more fish feeding on top on #18-22 Blue Winged Olives and a few #18 Sulphurs floating around. You will also likely see a few summer/fall Stenos in the #14-16 range and #10-12 Isonychia, both of which make great blind casting flies or are good to run a dry dropper off of. With the streamer fishing you’ll have many options to get the job done. The water temps are looking great as well due to the cooler nights, in the 50’s and highs in the mid-70’s. The forecast looks cool and dry for the week. Lotsa’ Luck

8/9/24

This morning is cloudy with light rain and, so far, we have really lucked out with the storm that is passing through. It looks like the majority of the storm has passed just West of us and the rivers are still in very good shape with a light stain at the moment here at Hale Eddy. Water levels have not changed at all up on the upper West at Stilesville with 509 cfs and 47 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1090 cfs and 55 degrees, slightly warmer than normal due to the rainwater. The upper East is up and flowing at 978 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2000 cfs and 62 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 4120 cfs and 62 degrees. The last two days we had great fishing weather with light rain and cloudy skies. There are still a few Sulphurs, especailly on the upper West Branch, and the #18-22 BlueWinged Olives have been very prolific in the afternoons. The current clarity of the river is great for throwing streamers, especailly if you have access to a boat. It does look like some chance of rain the rest of the day but the majority of the storm is tracking just West of us with clear weather and cooler temps for the weekend. Lotsa’ luck

8/6/24

This morning is cloudy after some pretty good rain last night that luckily didn’t negatively affect the river and actually it’s at a very good level with only a slight stain. The forecast is for some rain starting later today and into tomorrow morning. The West at Stilesville is running 509 cfs and 47 degrees and down here at Hale Eddy we have 659 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 345 cfs and 60 degrees, a nice bump from previous levels. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running 704 cfs and 69 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1630 cfs and 62 degrees. We should continue to have some #18 Sulphurs and #18-22 Olives today, especially with the good cloud cover. The rain isn’t supposed to move in until later this afternoon, around 5pm or so and continue until early tomorrow. We could have some great streamer water if we get much rain. Lotsa’ Luck

8/5/24

Today is sunny and clear after a few days of random rain. Overall, the fishing has still been pretty good with some good bugs and some streamer fishing during the recent rains. The water levels haven’t moved much and there’s good wading and floating opportunities on the whole system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 590 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East is still up a bit with 263 cfs and 59 degrees and down on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 535 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1370 cfs and 68 degrees. We are still seeing some #18 Sulphurs showing up around noon on the upper West Branch, with decent hatches coming and going throughout the afternoon and into evening. There’s almost always some small #18-22 Blue Winged Olives mixed in with the Sulphurs and is a safe bet to try on some tough fish. You’ll also still see some larger #10-12 Isonychia and #14-16 summer Cahills, both great bugs to run a dropper off of or blind-cast from a boat. Mornings can be good with streamers too, especially from daybreak until the sun comes out. It looks dry today with some rain tomorrow evening and into early Wednesday, pretty normal for the last few weeks. Lotsa’ Luck

8/4/24

The fog is just clearing off of the river this morning, after another night of light rain that did nothing to the rivers. It looks like a good day, with good cloud cover but no more rain for today, at least nothing significant. The flows have been steady and wadeable all week with clear water throughout the system despite the almost daily rains. The West Branch up at Stilesville is running 509 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 601 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 213 cfs and 58 degrees and down on the lower East, at Fishs’ Eddy we have 511 cfs and 68 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1320 cfs and 67 degrees. It should be a good day for the Blue Winged Olives and we are still seeing some decent midday #18 Sulphurs upriver. With the cloud cover the lower half of the river should fish well and it has had much less pressure than the upriver sections for the last few months. This time of year that alone can make a big difference and if you have access to a boat, blind-casting larger Cahills or Isonychia can be very effective. Any fish that are on the difficult side, small terrestrials like ants and beetles can be very effective. Streamer fishing can be productive, mainly in low-light situations or if we have some rain coming down. It looks like this coming week is going to be off-and-on rain like we have a lot in August. Lotsa’ Luck

8/3/24

We’ve got cloudy skies and fog over the river this morning after a slight but steady rain overnight that did very little to the local rivers. We had some decent fishing both before and after the brief rain that passed through last night, starting about 4pm. The Sulphurs are still going pretty good on the upper West Branch but it seems starting to slow down for the season. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 509 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 611 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 226 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 436 cfs and 68 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1240 cfs and 67 degrees. With the cloud cover today and some possible rain later it should be a good day for the Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range. It could also be a good day for some streamers, especially if we get a little stain going later today. Lotsa’ Luck

8/2/24

The sun is just starting to poke through the clouds this morning after a bit of rain last night. The West Branch is still up a bit, but dropping, from the thermal release we had overnight. Overall, the fishing has been very good lately with some good surface activity. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 661 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 911 cfs and 49 degrees. The flows on the West will continue to drop the next few hours as the release was cut back early this morning. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 226 cfs and 60 degrees. The flow on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy 441 cfs and 70 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1330 cfs and 70 degrees. We still have some decent #18 Sulphurs, esepecially on the upper West Branch, starting around noon. There are typically some small #18-22 Blue Winged Olives mixed in as well as their spinners at night. There are still some bigger #10-12 Isonychia and #14-16 summer Cahills you’ll see randomly and make great blind casting bugs and are also perfect to run a dropper off of. They are a great way to cover some water when there isn’t much going on the surface and cover water when moving in a boat. The streamer fishing is not a bad choice, especially early and late in the day. It looks like we may get some rain later today for a few hours. Lotsa’ Luck

7/29/24

Today we have sunny skies and low-80’s later today. Water levels are still slowly dropping from last week’s rain, with a slight stain still to most of the rivers but everything is very wadeable at the moment. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 659 cfs and 50 degrees with a slight stain to the water. The upper East at Harvard is running 292 cfs and 58 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1370 cfs and 66 degrees. The #18 Suphurs and #18-22 Olives have been good lately with better midday Sulphurs up around Deposit, typically starting around noon or so. We’ve had some decent fishing downriver too, with a some Sulphurs and Olives too. We should see some spinners on these calmer evenings the last hour. Tonight looks to be dry and calm and tomorrow we may get some rain later in the evening and into Wednesday morning. Lotsa’ Luck

7/28/24

This Sunday is starting out with a bit of fog in the valleys with cooler temps in the low-60’s and the rest of the day looks to be sunny and low-80’s. The downriver flows are still slowly dropping after the rains we had midweek but conditions are great. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 509 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 715 cfs and 62 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 349 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 643 cfs and 63 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1570 cfs and 65 degrees. With the West Branch being in the 700 cfs range the water levels are ideal for both wade and boat fishermen. The Sulphurs and Olives have been good starting to show up around noon. Mornings can be great with some very early streamer fishing, starting before sunrise and is typically worth doing until the sun starts to burn off the fog. Once the sun is out you can usually find a few fish poking their noses up, eating leftover ginger and rusty spinners in the #18 range from the Sulphurs and Olives from the night before. Spent caddis or and terrestrials are also good bugs to throw at the morning fish and they typically aren’t as choosy as the fish locked in on Sulphurs. Lotsa’ Luck

7/27/24

This morning is nice and cool, around 60 degrees with highs later in the upper-70’s. The water levels have continued to drop and clarity has gotten much better over the last day or so and we should have some good fishing this weekend. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 509 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 816 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 461 cfs and 57 degrees. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running 807 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Lordville we have 1940 cfs and 64 degrees. With the water clearing the streamer fishing is going to be a bit tougher, especially in the high sun, but is still an option. The bugs have continued to be good lately with some #18 Sulphurs and #18-22 Blue Winged Olives being the most prevalent bugs on the system. The Sulphurs are still starting upriver around noon on the upper West Branch and you’ll see Olives mixed in too. As you go downriver you’ll see less of the midday Sulphurs but the Blue Winged Olives have been good recently in the afternoons and into the evenings. We are still seeing some larger #10-12 Isonychia and #14-16 Summer Cahills. It looks to be a nice mild weekend with clear skies and no rain. Lotsa’ Luck

7/26/24

The rivers are all getting back into fishable shape after a few days of rain and high, dirty water. The clarity on the West Branch, here at Hale Eddy, isn’t bad with a few feet of visibility. The upper West at Stilesville is running 509 cfs and 46 degrees and is going to be the clearest water on the system until you get down to Oquaga creek. The West here at Hale Eddy is running 1090 cfs and 54 degrees, a bit warmer than normal due to the warmer runoff water. The upper East at Harvard is running 730 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1170 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2790 cfs and 64 degrees. Now that levels are getting back to normal we should have some decent #18 Sulphurs around Deposit starting to show up around noon. There are usually some BWO’s mixed in as well in the #18-22 range. The larger Isonychia and Cahills are also nice for blind-casting in the stained water and are also great to run a dropper off of. It’s also a good time to throw some streamers, especially early and later in the day with lower light. The weather looks dry and mild for the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

7/23/24

The rain just stopped this morning, after an all-night steady rain, which we haven’t had in a very long time. The river here at Hale Eddy is still in good shape, with some stain and past wadeable at the moment but should crest soon and start to drop. The current flow up at Stilesville is up slightly at 517 cfs and 47 degrees and Hale Eddy is running 1230 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 654 cfs and 61 degrees and the lower East is running 807 cfs and 65 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1320 cfs and 67 degrees. Everything is still rising at the moment but should taper off by early afternoon, at least on the West. It’s probably a good morning to be out there, especailly if you don’t mind tossing a streamer. The #18 Sulphurs have been good lately, especially on the upper West Branch, around Deposit along with the usual small Olives mixed in. We will have to see today as the water temps, especially as you move downriver, are warmer from the rainwater and that can and likely will affect things for the day. Larger Isonychia, Cahills or even terrestrials aren’t a bad idea with the stained water. If wading, above Oquaga creek, in Deposit, is going to be the most wadeable water on the system. The upper East is currently in the mid-600’s and may be worth checking out too but we aren’t sure about the level of stain up there. But, overall, the area really needed the rain to help fill the creeks, reservoirs and non-tailwater rivers. Lotsa’ Luck

7/22/24

Today is starting out with some fog over the river and in the valleys with fairly warm temps, around 70 already, with highs later around 80 and good cloud cover forecast. We may get some rain moving through around 6-7pm, which has been pretty typical the last few weeks. Water levels are holding steady with 502 cfs and 46 degrees at Stilesville and 547 cfs and 48 degrees down at Hale Eddy. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 173 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 336 cfs and 68 degrees. The main at Lordville is running 1020 cfs and 68 degrees. The bugs have been pretty good lately with the #18 Sulphurs showing up around noon or so, along with a few Olives. In the summer heat the mornings can also be a good time to get out and small streamers can be a good option right before sunrise for a few hours. If you find fish rising in the mornings you it’s often spinners from the night before dead/spent caddis. Terrestrials are also hard to beat any time of the day. We will have a good spinnerfall as long as the rain/fog doesn’t move in and mess it up. Lotsa’ Luck

7/21/24

We have a nice and cool morning with clear skies after a bit of rain last night. Flows are still holding very steady throughout the system. It looks like a very nice day with some clouds moving in later and a mild, downstream wind. Stilesville on the upper West is still running 502 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 552 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 185 cfs and 58 degrees and down on the lower East we have 365 cfs and 68 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is 1020 cfs and 66 degrees. For the midday dry fly fishing the upper West is hard to beat with small Sulphurs and BWO’s, usually starting around noon. The nymphing and dry-dropper fishing has also been very good and is a great way to cover some water. A larger Isonyhcia or Cahill is great for the dry fly on the rig or cast alone when blind-casting. Small terrestrials are also good to have on fish that are being very picky on the Sulhpurs, which most are. It looks pretty dry the next couple days with some chance of rain for a few days, starting Tuesday. Lotsa’ Luck

7/20/24

We have a very nice morning today with cool temps, minimal wind and some cloud cover. Water levels are still running steady and should so with no rain in the immediate forecast. The upper West at Stilesville is running 502 cfs adn 146 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 556 cfs adn 47 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 179 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 336 cfs and 67 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville 1020 cfs and 67 degrees. We’ll have some good Sulphurs around noon, especially on the upper West Branch, along with some BWO’s in the #18-20 inch range. There’s a few Isonychia and Cahills int he afternoons as well. We should have some spinners this evening too, usually the last few hours of daylight. We’re getting a bit of rain now and it shouldn’t last long. If there’s a bit of stain to the water we could have some decent streamer opportunity too tonight and tomorrow morning. Lotsa’ Luck

7/19/24

Today is bright and sunny to start the morning with cooler temps in the upper-50’s and highs later in the upper 70’s. Flows haven’t changed much lately, even after some decent rain on Wednesday. The flow up at Stilesville is running 494 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 556 cfs and 57 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 191 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 370 cfs and 66 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1120 cfs and 67 degrees. The weather looks pretty dry for the next few days with fairly mild temps so we should continue to see #18 Sulphurs showing up around noon or so and continuing until dark on the upper West Branch. You’ll see them downriver but not in the numbers you’ll see around Deposit. There are typically some decent #18-22 Blue Winged Olives mixed in too, even on the sunny days. We should see some good spinners the next few nights with the last few hours of daylight. We are also still seeing a few Isonychia and Cahills in the afternoons too. Lotsa’ Luck

7/16/24

This morning is partly cloudy with warm temps to start the day. We did get a very brief but heavy storm that passed through the area last night but didn’t bring water levels up much or stain the river. The flows on the West are still up a bit from the thermal release they did overnight. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 671 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 744 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 176 cfs and 61degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 361 cfs and 72 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1060 cfs and 70 degrees. We could get a similar storm roll through this evening but it won’t affect the fishing or bugs before or after, like last night. We continue to see the small #18 Sulphurs on the upper West starting around noon. With the cloud cover we have it could be a good day for the Olives as well, in the #18-22 size range, as well as their spinners at night if the rain holds off. Larger #10-12 Isonychia and #14-16 Summer Cahills will be see scattered in the afternoons as well. Summer is always a good time for terrestrials as well. A nice ant or beetle in the #16-20 range can be as good as any dry this time of year. Lotsa’ Luck

7/15/24

We have some good cloud cover this morning with a bit of fog. We did get another thermal release last night and the flows are currently dropping as we speak. They are calling for a chance of storms later tonight, after 6pm. The flow up at Stilesville is running 680 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 750 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 352 cfs and 72 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1020 cfs and 68 degrees. It looks like a good day with some good cloud cover this morning. For midday fishing #18 Sulphurs in Deposit and a few Olives this afternoon should be good. If the rain holds off we could have some spinners as the wind looks pretty mild today. It looks like warm temps for the next few days with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck

7/14/24

We have a nice morning with some fog over the river after another thermal release last night. The water is still high on the West but will be dropping over the next few hours as they step the flow back this morning. Up at Stilesville we have 853 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 958 cfs and 46 degrees. The East is still running steady with 176 cfs and 60 degrees up at Harvard and on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 374 cfs and 70 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville we have 1070 cfs and 70 degrees. Today looks to be a mostly sunny day with temps in the mid-80’s and minimal wind. The last few days have been very calm too and offered some good Sulphurs during the day and lots of spinners at dark. You should also expect some #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Summer Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia. Nymphing has also been solid without too much algae and flies in the #16-20 range working well. It looks dry until Tuesday or so, then a few days with a possibility of rain in the afternoons, nothing that will affect the river or flows much. Lotsa’ Luck

7/13/24

We have some fog over the river this morning with the sun just starting to burn through. It looks like mostly sunny skies and pretty warm, in the mid-80’s. The flows are running steady and there’s a small chance of an afternoon thunderstorm later today. Stilesville on the upper West is running 502 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 547 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 182 cfs and 58 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 402 cfs and 69 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1080 cfs and 67 degrees. It’s been a good year for the Sulphurs the past few weeks. Most of them are a #18 now and they’ve been very dependable lately, typically starting around noon on the upper West Banch. The fish are always picky on these small bugs so be prepared with a handful of good patterns you have faith in and take time to watch the fish you are casting to. Lots of them are feeding just below the surface, occasionally taking a cripple or downed fly off of the surface. Ants, beetles and Blue Winged Olives are also good bugs to have and work as well as anything. The Cahills and Isonychia are also around sporadically in the afternoons too. They’re great bugs to cover some water if you’re in a boat. They are also good flies to run a dropper of of, which is very effective as well. Lotsa’ Luck

7/12/24

Today we have good cloud cover to start the day and it’s supposed to stick around all day with highs around 80. The flows are back to where they’ve been for a few months, with no significant rain the past few days. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 556 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 197 cfs and 60 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 446 cfs and 69 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1170 cfs and 69 degrees. We’ve had good fishing and bugs lately with the #16-18 Sulphurs coming off in the afternoons very consistently, usually around noon or so, up around Deposit. With the cloud cover we should see some decent Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range as well. There have also been a decent number if larger, #10-12 Isonychia in the afternoons as well, along with a few #14-16 Cahills. The fish, as they always are, are extremely picky on the Sulphurs. Cripples, spinners and droppers are all good bugs to try over them and timing is key, especially when there are tons of bugs to choose from. It’s very easy to think your fly is incorrect but it may simply be timing. It looks to be a perfect cloudy day on the water today. Lotsa’ Luck

7/9/24

We have pretty sunny skies this morning with highs later in the upper-80’s this afternoon. The water on the West Branch is still dropping after another overnight thermal release. By noon or so the flows will be back around the 600 cfs level. It looks like we may get some rain tomorrow, starting in the evening, but most looks like it will go north of us. Up at Stilesville the flow is running 540 and 46 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy its on the drop but running 866 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 173 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 407 cfs and 73 degrees. The mainstem downriver at Lordville is running 1320 cfs and 69 degrees. We’ve been getting some decent midday Sulphurs in the #16-18 range, starting around noon, with some BWO’s as well. We should have some spinners this evening with the warm, calm weather. The Isonychia and Cahills are also around, randomly, in the afternoon hours and make great blind-casting bugs or to run a dropper off of. Small Sulphur nymphs are hard to beat for the dropper, or to nymph with. Lotsa’ Luck

7/8/24

It’s bright and sunny today with highs later in the mod-80’s. The water on the West is still running high from the “thermal release” we got last night. The water will start dropping soon and be back down by early this afternoon. We had several of these releases a few weeks ago when the air temps were warm and the fishing and bugs were great. The flow up at Stilesville is running 762 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 885 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is holding steady at 179 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 446 cfs and 71 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is at 1180 cfs and 70 degrees. We’ve had good bugs lately with the #16-18 Sulphurs in full-swing, usually showing up around noon or so and coming and going ‘till dark. With the warm and sunny weather we should have some good spinners in the evenings, with #14-18 ginger spinners for Sulphurs and Cahills and #18-20 Rustys for the Olives. We are also seeing small Olives, even on the sunny days as well as a few Cahills and Isonychia. Terrestrials like ants and beetles are also hard to beat during the summer. It looks like dry weather until Wednesday and then a few days with some rain. Lotsa’ Luck

7/7/24

Today is a bit cooler than yesterday but still in the low-70’s, to start the day, with heavy fog over the river. The West Branch is still dropping from the rain early yesterday and the clarity is pretty close to where it was before the rain. The rain yesterday caused the water temps to raise, especially below Oquaga creek, where most of the water was coming from. This morning at Stilesville we have 502 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy it’s back down to 606 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 191 cfs and 62 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 553 cfs and 71 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1380 cfs and 72 degrees. The upper West Branch has been hard to beat for midday Sulphurs in the #16-18 range as well as some small BWO’s in the #18-20 range. The #14-16 Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia have also been around randomly in the afternoons throughout the river. The spinners should be good the next few nights as it doesn’t look like we’ll be dealing with the small cells of thunderstorms we dealt with last week which never help and typically fog up the river afterwards. Lotsa’ luck

7/6/24

The sun is out this morning after some storms yesterday afternoon and early this morning. We actually have some stained water here at Hale Eddy but the water levels are still in good shape and it’s still very wadeable on the river and will drop quickly throughout the day. It’s the first time we’ve had stained water in a few months and should be great as the water clears. Stilesville, on the upper West, is still running 502 cfs and 45 degrees and running clear. Hale Eddy is running 866 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is at 206 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 517 cfs and 69 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1170 cfs and 67 degrees. The stain to the river should clear up pretty quick as the day goes on but we’ll probably have a few feet of visibility by early afternoon. The temps at Hale Eddy are a bit warmer due to the rainwater but it shouldn’t affect the bugs much and above Oquaga Creek, in Deposit, nothing has changed. We are seeing good #16-18 Sulphurs, #18-22 BWO’s, #14-16 Cahills and some #10-12 Isonychia. The streamer fishing could be very good now, and as the water clears today as well. Today is sunny and humid, in the 80’s with dry weather until a chance midweek. Lotsa’ Luck

7/5/24

Today is nice and cloudy with a chance of some rain later today. We got some pretty heavy rain last night around 5pm but it did very little to the river and the fishing was good before and after. The flows are still a bit higher from the rain but everything is running clear. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 502 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 585 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 412 cfs and 71 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1190 cfs and 68 degrees. Today looks like a good day for the Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 and we’ve had great Sulphurs in #16-18, usually showing up in the early afternoon. The Sulphurs are pretty good around the Deposit area if you’re fishing during the day. The last few hours are typically good everywhere and we’ve been getting good spinners if the rain doesn’t mess them up. We are also seeing some #14-16 Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia in the afternoons. Those larger bugs are great for blind-casting or running a dry-dropper setup. Sulphur nymphs in #16-18 trailed behind are hard to beat. They’re calling for around a half an inch of rain early this afternoon if the cell hits us. Lotsa’ Luck

7/2/24

This morning is nice and cool with lots of fog over the rivers. It’s looking like sunny skies and 80 with some clouds moving in this afternoon. The winds look pretty mild as well. The reservoirs both bumped up after this weekend’s rain, which will be great for the flows coming up this summer. Flows didn’t move much at all and are still very wadeable and running where they’ve been for a few months now. The upper West at Stilesville is running 494 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 552 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 179 cfs and 57 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 596 cfs and 64 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1320 cfs and 64 degrees. The #16-20 Sulphurs on the upper half of the West have been very good this year and typically start showing up around noon or early afternoon, depending on where you are. Bring as many good patterns as you can get your hands on as the fish get very picky during this prolific hatch. You also want some #18-22 BWO’s, #14-16 Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia. There are a few caddis around and a good spent-caddis pattern is great fly for this time of year. Running a dry-dropper setup is also a great way to drum up some fish if you aren’t targeting a specific riser. Lotsa’ luck

7/1/24

We have much cooler temps this morning compared to yesterday. Now we have low-50’s with highs later around 70 degrees and good cloud cover to start the day. Flows are still steady with 494 cfs and 45 degrees up as Stilesville on the West Branch and down at Hale Eddy we have 570 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 206 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 886 cfs and 64 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1680 cfs and 65 degrees. It should be a good day and any cloud cover always is a bonus. We’ve had some great Sulphur fishing lately with good bugs starting in the early afternoons. The fish always get choosy on the Sulphurs and there are times when the volume of bugs can make it tougher simply because the fish have so many naturals to choose from. Having a good assortment of cripples, emergers, duns and spinners in the #16-20 range will help. It seems like there are always some #18-22 Blue Winged Olives around, which are always great options on choosy fish. Ants and beetles in the #16-20 range are also good flies on tough fish for the next few months. The nice thing about terrestrials is you don’t have to worry about the life stages of them, it’s just an ant or beetle and the fish like them. A few #14-16 Cahills and #10-12 Isos are good to have around. The dry-dropper fishing has also been great, especially before the bugs get going later in the day. It looks like a nice week with no rain in the immediate future. Lotsa’ Luck

6/30/24

We’ve got sunny skies today after some rain most of the day yesterday but the river levels and clarity haven’t changed much. There’s a chance of some rain moving through this morning but it isn’t enough to do anything to the local rivers. We’ve had great fishing lately with good bugs, especailly on the upper West Branch around Deposit, where the midday Sulphur hatch is the most dependable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 494 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 538 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 219 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy it’s at 687 cfs and 64 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordiville is running 1340 cfs and 62 degrees. Overall, the fishing has been great the last couple weeks with dependable Sulphurs starting shortly after noon with enough bugs to keep the fish up and generally a good hatch the last few hours of daylight with some spinners if the weather cooperates. A small ginger spinner or rusty in #16-20 is a tough fly to beat. We are also seeing some Olives in #18-22 on most days, especially when we have some cloud cover. We are also seeing the typical Cahills in #14-16 and some Isonychia. Nymphing and dry dropper setups are also working very well. Streamer fishing is also an option if we get some stain to the water. Lotsa’ Luck

6/29/24

This morning is looking great, with cool temps and a light rain all morning, it should be a good day on the water. We really haven’t had a day with some steady rain and consistent overcast skies in a while and a bit of rain is always good. The flows are still running very steady with 494 cfs and 44 degrees on the upper West at Stilesville. Down at Hale Eddy we have 165 cfs and 58 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 165 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 374 cfs and 66 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1030 cfs and 65 degrees. The Sulphurs in #16-18 have been good lately but with the overcast skies the small Olives in #18-22 should be pretty good today. There are a few larger bugs around in lesser numbers in the afternoons and most get eaten as they float down the river. #14-16 summer Cahills and #10-12 Isonyhcia are good to have. If the rain gets heavier later and some possible color to the river we could also have some decent streamer opportunities. It looks like the rain will last into early tomorrow and then clear up. Lotsa’ Luck

6/28/24

Today is a nice and sunny day with mild temps with a high later in the mid-70’s. Not a lot has changed recently, which is good, considering the fishing has been very good lately, especially in late-June. We did get a bit of rain on Wednesday but we’ve had nothing significant to change the river much over the last few weeks. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 494 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy 538 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 165 cfs and 56 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 416 cfs adn 64 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1090 cfs and 64 degrees. The #16-18 Sulphurs have been good this season, typically starting around noon or so and the last several hours in the evening are typically the best. There are some Olives in the #18-22 range along with some #14-16 summer Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia. The bigger bugs are great to run a dropper off of as well. A small Sulphur nymph is hard to beat as a dropper. The fish get pretty picky during the Suphur hatch and sometimes something different will work, like an ant, beetle or other terrestrial. They are calling for a chance of rain tomorrow afternoon, which would be great. Lotsa’ Luck

6/25/24

Today we have some clear skies today with a high later around 80 degrees and a lot less wind than yesterday. Despite the wind it did fish very well yesterday with the heavy cloud cover. The flows are still where they’ve been for a while now with 494 cfs and 44 degrees and up at Stilesville and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 552 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 165 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 462 cfs adn 67 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1110 cfs and 63 degrees. It should be a good day for some bugs later this afternoon with the Sulphurs typically showing up in the early afternoon. Along with the Sulphurs we are also seeing BWO’s in #18-22, #14-16 Summer Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia. With the warmer weather and lack of wind we should also see some decent spinners this evening. Lotsa’ Luck

6/24/24

This Monday morning is starting out cloudy with much cooler temps this week. Now it’s in the upper-50’s with highs later in the upper-60’s. Water flows are still running steady, where they’ve been for the last month or so and we didn’t have the thermal release last night that we got all last week. The upper West at Stilesville is running 494 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 556 cfs adn 49 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 535 cfs and 169 cfs. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1280 cfs and 68 degrees. It should be a good day for some Blue Winged Olives with the good cloud cover and we’ve been seeing some #16-18 Sulphurs starting on the upper West Branch in the early afternoon. We’ve had some good fishing lately, even in the very hot weather of last week. There are also some random #14-16 Summer Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia as well, great for a dry-dropper setup which has been working very well too. Other than a bit of wind today looks like a good one. Lotsa’ Luck

6/23/24

Today is starting out sunny with highs again in the 80’s with some possible rain later this afternoon. The flows on the West are currently dropping after another thermal release overnight. With the air temps dropping considerably tomorrow those thermal releases should be over for a while. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 671 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 816 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 194 cfs and 65 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 517 cfs and 72 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1290 cfs and 70 degrees. The bugs have been pretty consistent and good lately, especially considering the heat and sun we’ve had all week. The Sulphurs in #16-20 have been the main bugs with a few starting around noon on the upper West Branch. Spinners, cripples and emergers are a good place to start. Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 are also hard to beat the next few months as well as a few Isos and #14-16 summer Cahills. The nymphing has been good lately with a variety of nymphs in the #14-18 rangee, especailly something resembling a Sulphur nymph. If we get rain this afternoon it’s likely to get foggy which makes the surface fishing tough at times and can be a good opportunity to toss a streamer, especially if we get a bit of stain on the banks. Lotsa’ Luck

6/22/24

We’ve got some fog on the water this morning from the rain we got last evening for an hour or so. The rain did very little to the river, maybe some slightly stained water in a few places along the banks for a bit. We did get another thermal release last night, due to the warm air temps, which is stepping down at the moment. The flows on the West will be back to the mid-500s at Hale Eddy in a few hours. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 509 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 866 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 179 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 500 cfs and 70 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1160 cfs and 68 degrees. It’s going to be another warm and sunny day so we should expect some Sulphurs to start showing up around noon on the upper West Branch. The summer Sulphurs are always a tricky hatch so you want to have a variety of emergers, cripples, spinners and droppers to try on the difficult fish. Sometimes a small Blue Winged Olive or terrestrial will fool them, just something different, especially if the water is littered with bugs. Oftentimes the fish will key in on the cripples, bypassing many healthy duns between rises. We are also seeing some #14-16 Summer Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia. The dry dropper fishing can also be very effective with a small nymph in the #16-18 size range. They are calling for a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon, a possibility anytime we have this warm, humid weather. Lotsa’ Luck

6/21/24

Today is going to be another warm day but flows have been steady along with the regular thermal releases out of Cannonsville the past few days. The West is still on the drop from that release and should be down to the mid-500’s at Hale Eddy by early afternoon. The upper West at Stilesville is running 615 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 732 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 194 cfs and 60 degrees. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running 402 cfs and 73 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1060 cfs and 71 degrees. Even with the heat the West Branch has been fishing well with some good Sulhur hatches that we should continue to see for a while. You might find some fish in the mornings feeding on some leftover bugs from the night before and usually by early afternoon we’ll see a few #14-18 Sulphurs starting to pop for the day. We are also seeing some #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Summer Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia mixed in throughout the afternoon. The evenings have been good with a good hatch of Sulphurs on most of the West and we can expect some spinners if the weather cooperates. They are calling for a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon which may or may not hit us. Bringing a rain jacket when it’s this hot and humid is always a good move. Lotsa’ Luck

6/18/24

We’ve got another sunny and warm day with no rain for a few more days. We are still seeing the levels bumped up a bit from the first “thermal release” of the season, to help keep water temps a bit lower on the downstream sections during periods of extreme heat. The “extra” release water has been stepped down and flows will be back to where they’ve been in the next few hours. It’s the time of year when the fishing gets real and the good fishermen and guides do very well. It happens every year. The flow up at Stilesville is 606 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 841 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard got a bump too and is running 170 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 397 cfs and 70 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1070 cfs and 69 degrees. Despite the warm weather, which does happen in the summer, the fishing has been pretty good. Very good in the evenings with the surface activity typically starting around noon or so. The main bugs for the next month plus will be #14-18 Sulphurs and #18-22 Blue Winged Olives. We are also seeing a few #10-12 Isonychia and #14-16 Summer Cahills that you will see scattered in the afternoons. When we get a few bugs hatching there have been quite a few fish on top but as always with the Sulphurs they aren’t easy. They like eating the emerging nymphs, slowly coming up in the water column and a few crippled duns as well. Pay attention to the size of the bugs and what they are actually eating. It’s not uncommon for fish to take a small Olive amongst the Sulphurs too. The larger bugs are good to cover some water, not pound a fish that’s steadily rising. They are also great for a dry-dropper setup. The spinner falls are also usually pretty prolific the last hours of light. Lotsa’ luck.

6/16/24

This Sunday is starting out nice and cool, in the 50’s, with highs later around 75 degrees and some cloud cover. Water levels are still holding very steady with very little rain this week. Wading throughout the system has been great the last month plus. The upper West at Stilesville is running 468 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 538 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 173 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 431 cfs and 62 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1110 cfs and 62 degrees. As we move into the summer, especially with the temps this upcoming week, the West Branch is going to be the place, especially the upper half for some midday surface activity. We are getting some #14-18 Sulphurs starting in the early afternoons and can be good to sporadic, depending on where you are on the river. Typically, the last few hours are going to be pretty good with a hatch of Sulphurs. Other than Sulphurs we do have some small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range, even on the sunny days. Other than the Sulphurs and Olives, you should see some larger #10-12 Isonychia and #14-16 Summer Cahill-type bugs which are always good to grid the water or blind cast. Many nymphs in the #16-20 size-range will work and is hard to beat before the bugs get going. Lotsa’ Luck

6/15/24

Today is going to be sunny and clear with temps in the low-70’s. It looks like today and tomorrow will be mild, in the 70’s. Before the warm weather moves in next week. The flows haven’t moved much with 468 cfs and 43 up at Stilesville on the West and down at Hale Eddy we have 543 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 176 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 457 cfs and 63 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1150 cfs and 62 degrees. The midday is fishing is going to be either nymphing or a #16-18 Sulphurs, starting in the early afternoon. The good midday Sulphurs should be showing up soon and is always one of our best hatches. There haven’t been a ton of bugs before evening, too far south of Deposit, and the upper West Branch is going to be your best bet for bugs prior to the evening. The lower West can fish well too, especially blind casting and nymphing. Dry dropper combos in the faster water are also a good way to cover some water if no bugs are around. Lotsa’ Luck

6/14/24

This Friday is looking partly cloudy with a slight chance of some showers later today but unfortunately nothing significant. It looks like clouds and mid-70’s for the day with flows pretty much where they’ve been for a while now. The upper West at Stilesville is running 468 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 543 cfs adn 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 182 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 473 cfs and 65 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1160 cfs and 64 degrees. With the recent warmer temps we all need to check water temps on certain downriver stretches to make sure temps are cool enough not to harm the trout. We’ve been seeing a few bugs starting in the early afternoons, especially on the upper West Branch, which will get a few fish up on top before the hatches pick up later in the evenings. Small, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives and #14-18 Sulphurs are the bugs to have for the next few months. We are seeing a few larger bugs like #10-12 Isonychia and #14 Cahills in the afternoons as well and they are always good bugs to blind cast and run a dropper off of. Spent caddis and terrestrials are great bugs to use as we get into the summer fishing. The mornings are also a good time to get out and oftentimes there are a few fish up eating leftover spinners and spent caddis from the day before. Lotsa’ Luck

6/11/24

Today is another nice-looking day to be on the water with some good cloud cover and highs later today in the low-60’s. The cooler temps have been great for the rivers, helping keep water temps down throughout the system. The upper West at Stilesville is running 462 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 556 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 188 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 565 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1300 cfs and 57 degrees, an awesome water temp or the second week of June. Bugs haven’t changed much lately with #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #14-16 Charcoal caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs and #10-12 Isonychia. Make Sure to have Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs. With the cloud cover expect small Olives for the afternoon and possibly their spinners and the larger bugs can be great to drum up some fish, especially in the faster moving water. You can also add a dropper to the larger bug which can also be very effective. We’re typically seeing some Sulphurs scattered in the afternoons and some more in the evenings. Lotsa’ Luck

6/10/24

There are a few clouds around to start the week with some sun poking through at times with nice and cool temps this morning. The rain we got yesterday didn’t do much to the rivers, only slightly rising the main and East a small amount. These cooler days and nights really help keep the water temps down, which are great for this time of year. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 462 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 547 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East is now running 203 cfs and 53 degrees at Harvard and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 648 cfs and 59 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1420 cfs and 59 degrees. We are still seeing #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #14-16 Charcoal caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs and #10-12 Isonychia. Make Sure to have Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs. For midday surface activity you’re most likely to see some small Olives, especially if we have some cloud cover. You may also see a few Sulphurs as well but we have some time before the consistent midday #18’s start on the upper West Branch. Blind casting those larger bugs is a good way to drum up some fish and running a dropper is hard to beat as well. Terrestrials on picky fish are always a good option as we move into summer. It looks like dry weather and mild temps the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck

6/9/24

This morning is nice and cool with a bit of moderate rain the last few hours, which has pretty much passed us for the day. The rain hasn’t done too much to the river other than a bit of stain coming off of some banks and levels rising slightly. These cool temps are really a bit help to get the water temps down around the system and keep all those rivers and sections an option for the foreseeable future. Tomorrow looks great with a high of 61, which is awesome for mid-June highs. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 468 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 585 cfs and 46 degrees with a bit of stain on the edges. The upper East at Harvard is running 194 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 601 cfs and 60 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1320 cfs and 61 degrees. Be on the lookout for #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #14-16 Charcoal caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs and #10-12 Isonychia. Make Sure to have Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs. With the heavy cloud cover it should be a good day for some Blue Winged Olives, which will always be a staple, but today looks perfect for them. Running those larger bugs in likely spots is also a great way to pick up some fish, even if they aren’t coming up. It looks nice and cool the next few days, without much rian. Lotsa’ Luck

6/8/24

Today we have some clouds to start the morning, which look like they’ll stick around with highs later around 70 degrees. We got very little rain yesterday and flows are very wadeable and steady throughout the system. The cooler nights have helped to lower temps on the downriver section, especially last night. You will still need to watch the water temps if you’re fishing down on the lower East or very far down on the main Delaware. The upper West at Stilesville is running 462 cfs and 44 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we 547 cfs and 45 degrees. The East Branch up at Harvard is running 188 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 617 and 61 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1360 cfs and 62 degrees. For bugs we’ve been seeing #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #14-16 Charcoal caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs and #10-12 Isonychia. Make Sure to have Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs. With the cloud cover today it should help get some Blue Winged Olives going and likely a few Sulphurs. Enough to get a few fish to stick their noses up. We’ve still got a few weeks until the small upriver Sulphrurs start to show up on a regular basis, towards the end of June. If there aren’t many bugs on the water blind-casting a visible March Brown/Grey Fox or Isonychia with or without a dropper in the moving water is a good way to drum up some fish. It looks like a possibility of rain tomorrow with very mild temps for the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck

6/7/24

We have partly cloudy skies today with some possible rain this afternoon. We were supposed to get a some rain the last two days but most of it went around us, leaving flows about where they’ve been the last week or more. Air temps have cooled a bit, which will help, with temps in the 50’s overnight. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 462 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 556 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 194 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 687 cfs and 65 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1380 cfs and 66 degrees. With the cloud cover building we should see some decent BWO’s this afternoon. We’re still seeing #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #14-16 Charcoal caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs and #10-12 Isonychia. Make Sure to have Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs. The Sulphurs are and will be the most dependable and abundant bug around unless the Olives really show up today. The rain we may get will only help, even if we have a bit of dirty water to deal with for a day or so. Lotsa’ Luck

6/4/24

We have some cloud cover to start the day with highs later today around 80 degrees, very similar to yesterday. The water levels are also pretty much the same with levels dropping very slowly as it’s been dry out the past few days. It does look like some rain moving in later this week, starting on Thursday and air temps are also going to drop back down into the 60’s for highs. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 462 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 552 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 194 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 659 cfs and 63 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1420 cfs and 64 degrees. The mornings can be good on these warmer days and typically you can find a few fish coming up before the crowds arrive, with fish eating some spinners or leftover bugs from the night before. There are typically a few bugs starting to show up in the early afternoon hours and enough activity to hunt some fish all afternoon if you know what to and where to look for. Expect #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #14-16 Charcoal caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs and #10-12 Isonychia. Make Sure to have Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs. Spent caddis are great bugs to have for the picky fish any time of the day. Those larger March Browns and Isos are great blind casting bugs in the moving water if nymphing isn’t your thing. Lotsa’ Luck

6/3/24

Today is starting out with some good cloud cover that is supposed to stick around all day. The air temps are about what we had yesterday with highs later in the mid-70’s. Flows are almost identical as well and water temps are still pretty good but will need to be checked and monitored as you go down on the mainstem or lower East Branch. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 462 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 556 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 200 cfs and 55 degrees and down on the lower East, at Fishs’ Eddy we have 687 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1490 cfs and 62 degrees. There haven’t been a ton of bugs midday, which is very normal this time of year, but we’ve had enough that good fisherman can find and fish for rising fish all day. We are seeing the normal bugs with #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #14-16 Charcoal caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs and #10-14 Isonychia. Make Sure to have Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs, along with a few Coffin flies. There are still a few drakes around on the lower sections of river where they live and some spinners as well. Nymphing has been good for those who choose to do so and small bugs in the Sulphur size-range are hard to beat. It looks pretty dry for the next few days with some rain later this week. Lotsa’ Luck

6/2/24

We finally have some good cloud cover to start the day which is forecast to stick around all day. The temps are going to be in the mid-70’s with mild wind wind, under ten mph out of the south. Water levels are still holding very steady with good wading opportunities as well as lots of water to float. The upper West at The mornings have been a good time to get out and typically you can find a few fish trash feeding if you are looking. In the early afternoon we are seeing some sporadic hatches spread out with the typical bugs like Sulphurs and small Olives keeping a few fish up. The upper West at Stilesville we have 462 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 570 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East is still running 206 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 727 cfs and 59 degrees. The mainstem we have 1590 cfs and 61 degrees. If you’re not finding fish feeding on top the nymphing has been productive. We’re still seeing a variety of bugs with #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #14-16 Charcoal caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs and #10-14 Isonychia. Make Sure to have Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs, along with some Coffin flies. There are still some drakes around on the lower sections of river where they live and some spinners as well but they are nearing the end of the hatch for the year. Big spinners at night are hard to beat and typically it’s not hard to find some risers. Lotsa’ Luck

6/1/24

We have another morning with the sun out strong and cool temps in the 40’s. The rivers are holding pretty steady other than the West Branch which got a bump in release due to the flow plan on June 1. The bugs were pretty good last night with some random bugs scattered during the day too. Overall, the river levels and fishing have been great for June. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 462 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 566 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 209 cfs and 52 degrees. Down on the lower East Branch at Fishs’ Eddy we have 801 cfs and 56 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1630 cfs and 59 degrees. Even with the cooler nights the mornings can offer some decent fishing with some fish rising to leftover spinners and random bugs from the night before and nymphing is always an option. We’ve been seeing a lot of different bugs in pretty good numbers for this time of year with #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #14-16 Charcoal caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs and #10-14 Isonychia. Make Sure to have Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs, along with some Coffin flies. There are still some drakes around on the lower sections of river where they live and some spinners as well. It’s great spring weather and it looks pretty similar and dry for the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck

5/31/24

Today is starting out with very clear skies and sun which should remain all day. It looks to be a nice spring day with minimal wind out of the north. The temps overnight, in the low-40’s, have really helped out with the overall water temps throughout the system which were starting to get warm after the unseasonably warm weather last week. We had some rain off-and-on Wednesday which also helped flows and temps. The fishing has been pretty good lately with an assortment of bugs for the fish to choose from. We have been seeing #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs and #10-12 Isonychia. Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. There are some drakes around on the lower sections of river where they live and some spinners as well. Without a ton of bugs midday the fish found rising are eating whatever comes their way and a good cast is often the most important part. It looks like great spring weather this weekend with temps in the 70’s and cooler nights to help keep everything fishing. Lotsa’ Luck

5/28/24

Today is mild with good cloud cover and cooler temps for the highs later today, in the mid-60’s. We did get a bit of rain last night with much less than was forecast, maybe a quarter inch yesterday afternoon. The flows did bump up slightly on the West Branch and the East, especially the lower, got him more since it’s draining much more land than the West. We may get a little rian midday today but no significant amount. The West Branch at Stilesville is running 426 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 516 cfs and 48 degrees with little or no stain to the water. The upper East Banch bumped up to 318 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy is running 1830 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 2170 cfs and 64 degrees and likely has a little color on the East Branch side up around Hancock. Yesterday wasn’t the greatest day on the water, especially the first half of the day with the approaching storm and high winds. It did calm down after the rain passed with a few bugs knocked into the water to bring fish up. We are still seeing #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs. Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. There are some drakes around on the lower sections of river where they live and some spinners as well. With the cooler temps and some more rain possible we should be able to fish a bit more water than what we had last week. Lotsa’ Luck

5/25/24

We have nice weather to stat this Saturday with mild temps around 60 degrees and highs later around 80. They’re saying good cloud cover for the day but it’s pretty sunny at the moment. Flows and starting temps are almost identical to yesterday. We have 435 cfs and 43 degrees at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 511 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 180 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 676 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1450 cfs and 64 degrees. The mornings are a good time to get out on the water before it gets too busy. The nymphing is usually pretty good and you can oftentimes pick up a few fish trash-feeding on spinners and caddis. There aren’t a ton of bugs midday this time of year but you can find some fish on top with little spurts of bugs throughout the afternoon. Look for #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs. Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. There are some drakes around on the lower sections of river where they live and some spinners as well, just be aware of water temps on those sections. Blind casting a larger bug like the March Browns or Sulphurs over likely water is a good method and a dropper doesn’t hurt. It should be a good spinner nights as the sun goes down. Lotsa’ Luck

5/24/24

Today is a nice cool morning, in the low-50’s, with high sun already and temps later around 75 degrees. Water levels are pretty stable and the cooler evening temps did help to cool the downriver temps a bit compared to yesterday morning. And three or four degrees can make a big difference. Always be aware and check water temps if you’re fishing in the afternoon on the warmer sections. The upper West at Stilesville is running 426 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 511 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 185 cfs and 55 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 769 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1630 cfs and 63 degrees. As we move into summer there isn’t a ton of bugs midday but the fishing has still been pretty good for the end of May. Nymphing has been good and if that’s not your thing blind casting with or without a dropper can be very effective, especially from a boat to cover water. We are still seeing the usual bugs for this time of year with #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #10-14 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs. Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. There are some drakes around on the lower sections of river where they live and some spinners as well, just be aware of water temps on those sections. Today’s forecast looks good for some spinners this evening. Lotsa’ Luck

5/23/24

We are getting a bit of rain this morning from the thunderstorm cell which is passing just below us, looking like the mainstem will get more than us. After that storm passes us, within the hour, it looks to be dry and temps later in the 70’s. It will be nice after several hot days in the 80’s. River levels haven’t changed much with 426 cfs upriver at Stilesville and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 520 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvad is running 191 cfs and 58 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 750 cfs and 64 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1600 cfs and 66 degrees. The warm weather got most anglers off of the rivers early yesterday but there was some decent morning activity with spinners and caddis flies. With the cloud cover and better temps we should expect better mid-day activity with #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs. Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. There are some drakes around on the lower sections of river where they live and some spinners as well, just be aware of water temps on those sections. The air temps, both during the day and night, look much better and should help cool down the downstream waters a bit. Lotsa’ Luck

5/22/24

We’ve got another warm day today with temps later in the low-80’s and it’s already 69 degrees at 9am. Water levels are running pretty consistent lately with good cold water on the West Branch and some warmer temps starting to show up on the lower East Branch and mainstem. You’ll need to be aware and check water temps if fishing the those rivers in this heat waver. This does look to be the last of the really warm air temps for a few days with temps back down in the 70’s tomorrow and into the weekend. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 426 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 538 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 197 cfs and 56 degrees and down on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 782 cfs and 62 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1670 cfs and 64 degrees. With the high suen and heat the nymphing is going to be a safe bet to start the day. Also, a dry dropper setup in the riffles is a good way to cover water. The early season bugs are wrapping up as we move into summer and we are seeing #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-18 Sulphurs. Rusty spinners in #10-20 and some #14-18 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. There are some drakes around on the lower sections of river where they live and some spinners as well, just be aware of water temps on those sections. They’re forecasting some rain later tonight/early tomorrow, likely a thunderstorm which would be great. Lotsa’ Luck

5/20/24

Monday is starting out with some sun after the fog has burned off this morning. We’ve got some warmer weather the next few days with air temps near 80. The rivers are all running pretty steady with flows slowly dropping as we continue with no rain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is still 388 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 529 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East is running 206 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 900 cfs and 58 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1870 cfs and 60 degrees. We’ve still had some pretty good fishing through the days with some morning action with nymping being productive and possibly some surface activity with spinners or caddis. As we get into the early afternoon look for #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-16 a few remaining Hendricksons, especially on the upper West Branch and #14-16 Sulphurs. Rusty spinners in #14-20 and some #14-16 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. Ware also seeing a few Green Drakes down on the main and warmer water sections of river and should start to see some spinners with these warmer, calm nights. Lotsa’ Luck

5/19/24

Today we finally have some blue skies and sunshine after a few days of rain and good cloud cover. It’s already in the 60’s with highs later today around 73. Water levels are pretty much where they’ve been the last two days as the rain didn’t do much to affect water levels. The upper West at Stilesville is running 388 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 570 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East is running 216 cfs and 52 at Harvard and down on the lower at Fishs’ Eddy we have 971 cfs and 56 degrees. The main at Lordville is running 2070 cfs and 57 degrees. We’ve had plenty of bugs lately with #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-16 a few remaining Hendricksons, especially on the upper West Branch and #14-16 Sulphurs. Rusty spinners in #14-20 and some #14-16 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. The fish are getting picky and with the variety of bugs on the water at a given time they have a lot to choose from. The weather looks pretty similar this week with dry conditions and temps in the 70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

5/18/24

There’s some light rain coming down this morning, not enough do change the river much and should wind up around noon. Water levels are running about where they were yesterday with good wadeable water everywhere. Bugs should be good today with the perfect light drizzle they and the fish tend to like. The upper West is running 388 cfs at Stilesville and 43 degrees and here at Hale Eddy we have 547 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 219 cfs and 54 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1020 cfs and 57 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2060 cfs and 59 degrees. It looks like a great day for some Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-16 a few remaining Hendricksons, especially on the upper West Branch and #14-16 Sulphurs. Rusty spinners in #14-20 and some #14-16 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. Nymphing has been good for the mornings before the bugs get going or all day if that’s your thing. Even with the lower water streamer fishing can be productive especially early in the morning if we get some low-light days like today with the rain and cloud cover. With temps a bit cooler today, in the low-60’s, it should be pleasant and warmer weather the coming days. Lotsa’ Luck

5/17/24

This morning is starting out mild, in 50’s, with some good cloud cover which should stick around all day. The West Branch got the release cut back again last night and is currently running 388 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 556 cfsa and 47 degrees. The East hasn’t moved much and is running 229 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1100 cfs and 56 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2240 cfs and 57 degrees. Everything is very wadeable at the moment, throughout the system, but the West is going to be getting rocky to float if Hale Eddy drops much more. The bugs have been pretty good in the afternoons and the cloud cover helps. With the lower water the temps are going to creep up a little quicker and we should see surface activity starting around noon. Any before that is likely fish eating spinners or caddis. The bugs to expect are #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-16 a few remaining Hendricksons, especially on the upper West Branch and #14-16 Sulphurs. Rusty spinners in #14-20 and some #14-16 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. Spent caddis are good bugs to have as fish get pickier as we’ve had tons of caddis in the air lately. Lotsa’ Luck

Delaware River System Current Conditions

5/16/24

Today we have high sun as it burns off the fog of the last few day’s rain with highs later around 70 degrees. We have had some rainy weather lately so we’ll have to see how the fish and bugs likes the sun. The West up at Stilesville is still running 444 cfs and 44 degrees and Hale Eddy has dropped to 590 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East is still running at 239 cfsa dn 52 degrees and donw at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1290 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper mainstem at Lordville is running 2730 cfs and 57 degrees. We’re still seeing pretty good bugs, with some days better than others, but overall we can’t complain. We are seeing #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-16 a few remaining Hendricksons, especially on the upper West Branch and #14-16 Sulphurs. Rusty spinners in #14-20 and some #14-16 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. Spent caddis in the appropriate size are great bugs with the number of caddis around lately, especially on the fish garbage feeding on whatever happens to float down their lane. The weather looks consistent over the next few days with minimal rain and temps in the low-70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

5/15/24

We’ve got some light rain today, which started overnight, and really hasn’t done much to the rivers int he area. Flows were lowered on the West Branch early this morning and the river will keep dropping throughout the day today at Hale Eddy. Currently, the upper West at Stilesville is running 444 cf and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 681 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is bumped up a bit at 239 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 921 cfs and 58 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2160 cfs and 59 degrees. We could use the rain and any stain we may have won’t last long and will only help. The bugs have been thick lately with any and all bugs that should be hatching this time of year on the water. With the warm night and warmer water temps we should have a good day today. We’ve been seeing #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-16 Hendricksons, especially on the upper West Branch and #14-16 Sulphurs downriver. Rusty spinners in #14-20 for all the bugs hatching and some #14-16 Ginger spinners for the Sulphrs growing in numbers. Spent caddis in the appropriate size are great bugs with the number of caddis around lately. The rain looks like it will wrap up around noon and the rest of the week looks to be dry and in the upper-60’s. Lotsa’ Luck

5/13/24

The temps are still cool this morning after a cooler weekend with rain. We’ve got some clouds to start the day and highs later in the upper-60’s. Water levels didn’t change much from the rain we got but every little bit helps, as does the cooler air temps. Stileville, on the upper West Branch is running 610 cfs and 42 and down at Hale Eddy we have 744 cfs and 44 degrees with good clarity. The upper East Branch is running 203 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 900 cfs and 50 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2240 cfs and 50 degrees. Fishing was pretty good, even with the temps the past two days barely breaking 50 degrees, although the window for dry fly fishing was a bit shorter as the temps dropped in the evenings. Bugs have been good with #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns and #14-16 Hendricksons, especially on the West Branch. You could also see a few #14-16 Sulphurs down lower on the mainstem or East Branch Rusty spinners in #14-20 for all the mayflies currently hatching. The weather looks good, with warmer temps in the 60’s and some light but welcomed rain for Tuesday and Wednesday. Lotsa’ Luck

5/12/24

We’ve had some light and steady rain since about 6 this morning and it looks like it will wrap up later this morning. Temps later look to peak out in the low 50’s with warmer temps coming on Monday. Despite the cooler temps yesterday we did have some pretty good fishing with some good surface activity as well. The rain still hasn’t done too much to the river with 610 cfs and 43 degrees on the upper West and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 756 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 206 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 859 cfs and 53 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2160 cfs and 52 degrees. Even with the rain this weekend we have good wadeable water throughout the system along with pretty clear water as well. It looks like a good day to have some Blue Winged Olives and expect some #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns and #14-16 Hendricksons, especially on the West Branch. Rusty spinners in #14-20 for all the bugs hatching and with the cooler temps mid-day could be when to see some. Streamers are also a good option as we may get some stain to the water as the rain continues. Lotsa’ Luck

5/11/24

This morning we have clear skies and cooler temps with highs later in the low-50’s with mild wind. We did get a slow and steady rain all day yesterday that brought the rivers up slightly, which is great for everyone. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 610 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 791 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East creeped up to 213 cfs and 49 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we ahve 971 cfs and 52 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2370 cfs and 52 degrees. The cooler temps may delay the hatch a bit as far as timing but we should still see some surface activity this afternoon. The temps also help keep water temps low and everything fishable for as long as possible. Bugs to look our for will be #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns and #14-16 Hendricksons, especially on the upper West Branch. We are also seeing a few Sulphurs in #14-16 on the warmer water stretches like the main and lower East Branch. Rusty spinners in #14-20 for all the bugs hatching. Lotsa’ Luck

5/10/24

We are finally getting some rain, which is welcomed and should lead to a great day to be on the water. It started last night, light and steady and it looks to do the same until this evening. It should be a good bug day and the creeks could use the water. Even if we get a bit of stain to the water it won’t hurt or last long. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running the same at 602 cfs and 43 degrees and down here at Hale Eddy we are looking at 77 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 197 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 775 cfs and 56 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1870 cfs and 55 degrees. We had pretty good fishing all around yesterday with some good spinners at night. Tonight might not be the best spinner night but during the day we should see #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns and #14-16 Hendricksons, especially on the upper West Branch. Rusty spinners in #14-20 for all the bugs hatching. The rain looks to wrap up around 5-6pm. Lotsa’ Luck

5/9/24

Today is looking good with mild temps, currently around 50 degrees, with some good cloud cover that looks to stick around all day. Flows are holding steady and the water is clear and wadeable throughout the system. The upper West Branch is running 602 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 681 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East is running 182 cfs and 54 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 801 cfs and 59 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1870 cfs and 58 degrees. With the cloud cover we should have some decent bugs. With #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns and #14-16 Hendricksons, especially on the upper West Branch. Rusty spinners in #14-20 will work for any mayflies hatching now. With all of the caddis around a spent caddis is also something to try on the fussy fish. Lotsa’ Luck

5/8/24

This morning started out a bit foggy after we got some brief but heavy rain that came through this morning around 6am. It didn’t do much at all to our local rivers, maybe a slight hint of stain but that’s it. The sun is starting to poke through the clouds now and it looks like sun and 76 for today’s forecast. The upper West at Stilesville is running 602 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 687 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 191 cfs and 53 degrees and below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 769 cfs and 57 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1870 cfs and 58 degrees. We should have a good day on the water and hope the clouds stick around a as long as possible. The bugs have been pretty good lately. If the sun gets high and the skies bluebird the mainstem can get a little tough, as usual and we should expect some good spinners with the warm calm night. Be on the lookout for #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-14 March Browns / Grey Fox and #14-16 Hendricksons, especially on the upper West Branch. Rusty spinners in #14-20 for all the bugs hatching. A good spent-caddis pattern you have faith in is also hard to beat. Lotsa’ Luck

5/7/24

Today we have clear skies and some nice spring temps with minimal wind. Highs later today are going to be in the low-70’s. There has been plenty of bugs lately and a day without wind is a blessing after the week we had last week. Flows are stable and haven’t changed much in the last few days and everything is very clear and wadable at the moment. The upper West at Stilesville is running 602 cfs and 42 degrees and 687 cfs and 44 degrees and over on the upper East Branch at Harvard we have 203 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 846 cfs and 54 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1990 cfs and 53 degrees. The bugs haven’t changed much lately other than the March Browns picking up, especially on the warmer water sections of river. Expect to see #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. Rusty spinners in #14-20 are also essential bugs to have, especially with the warmer weather

5/5/24

We have a clouds and light rain, finally, with cooler temps for the high today around mid-50’s. Unfortunately the wind is going to be the biggest issue we’ll have. We did get some rain last night but nothing significant other than wind. Water levels are pretty much where they’ve been the last few days with no stain to the water. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 670 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we 680 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is at 206 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy 680 cfs and 44 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1700 cfs and 54 degrees. With the clouds and overcast skies we could have some decent bug activity despite the cooler temps, only time tell. The wind was bad yesterday but most anglers had a great day. It looks like tomorrow will be much warmer with good cloud cover. Lotsa’ Luck

5/4/24

Today we’ve got some nice cloud cover for a change with mild temps in the mid-50’s. The water flows have been cut back a bit on the East Branch and the West is holding where it was since yesterday, leaving everything very wadeable. The upstream wind has been the biggest issue the last few days. The upper West at Stilesville is running 660 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 660 and 44 degrees. The upper East has dropped to 220 cfs and 50 degrees at Harvard and the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running 813 cfs and 55 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1800 cfs and 57 degrees. The bugs have been decent in the afternoons and good spinners with these warmer nights after the wind lays down. We’ve been seeing#20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #10-12 March Browns and #14-16 Hendricksons, especially on the upper West Branch. Rusty spinners in #14-20 for all the bugs hatching. Spent caddis are also hard to beat. It look like some rain starting late tonight and continuing until mid-day tomorrow. Lotsa’ Luck

5/3/24

Another sunny day here with warm temps in the upper 60’s later today. They did cut the water back a bit from Cannonsville onto the West Branch. At the current flows the wading opportunities are widespread. The flow up at Stilesville is running 677 cfs and 45 degrees and Hale Eddy downriver we have 681 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 337 cfs and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 893 cfs and 57 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 893 cfs and 57 degrees. The fishing has been good lately with good water levels and temps and the only issue has been the wind some days. Bugs have been good, some days better thean others, with #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons and maybe a few #10-12 March Browns if you’re fishing downriver with warm water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 are also essential bugs to have, especially with the warmer weather. It looks like similar weather tomorrow then cooler weather and some rain, which we will be happy to get. Lotsa’ Luck

5/1/24

Today is sunny and in the 50’s and the fog is burning off pretty quickly after yesterdays rain. Most of the rain passed close by and we avoided most of it and the rivers are slightly higher with maybe a bit of color depending on where you choose to fish. The upper West at Stilesville is running 942 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 992 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 366 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1060 cfs and 48 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2410 cfs and 48 degrees. The hatches and fishing was decent yesterday and on schedule until the thunderstorms came through around 5pm, not helping much with the fog it created afterwards. Expect #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. Rusty spinners in #14-20 will cover any you might come across. The nyphing has been very good with a variety of bugs throughout the day. It looks like partly cloudy and 70 for the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck

4/30/24

We have cloud cover to start this Tuesday with air temps that stayed pretty warm as well. Water temps are up after the warm day we had yesterday and it looks like we’ll get a bit of rain later today, which is a good thing with the summer-like temps this early in the season. Water levels are staying pretty consistent with good wading and floating on most rivers. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 942 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 965 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 345 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 964 cfs and 57 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2250 cfs and 57 degrees. With the cloud cover and warmer temps we should expect some good bugs and fish feeding on top. They did get picky yesterday with the gin-clear water and high sun but it is the Delaware. Be on the lookout for spinners, any time of the day with the unseasonable weather and rain moving in later today. Expect to see #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. Rusty spinners in #14-20 are also essential bugs to have, especially with the warmer weather, and they can be around any time of the day. The rain isn’t going to hit until later today and the water won’t hurt. Lotsa’ Luck

4/28/24

Sunday is starting out with some nice cloud cover, for a change, still a little wet from some overnight rain that didn’t do much to the rivers. The flows have held steady at good levels for anglers both on foot and in a boat. The wind was a pain again yesterday, coming from the south. The upper West at Stilesville is running 942 cfs and 42 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 992 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 366 cfs and 46 degrees and the lower at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1060 cfs and 48 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville we have 2410 cfs and 48 degrees. The cloud cover expected for the day should really help versus the bright sun. There may be a bit of rain later tonight but it won’t do much to the river. The temps later are going to be in the 70’s and are supposed to last through the week. We are seeing the usual May bugs with #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. Rusty spinners in #14-20 are also essential bugs to have, especially with the warmer weather coming up. The nymph bit has also been good and is hard to beat if you just want to catch fish. Lotsa’ Luck

4/27/24

It’s mostly cloudy this morning with pretty clear skies and temps in the mid-40’s and highs later around 55 with some possible rain this afternoon. Just the possibility of rain is a good thing, clouds are always better than sun. The flows are very slowly dropping but overall pretty much what we had yesterday. The flow up on the West Branch at Stilesville is 942 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 999 cfs and 41 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 374 cfs and 47 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1100 cfs and 47 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 2460 cfs and 49 degrees. Bugs shouldn’t change too much in the coming days with #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. Rusty spinners in #14-20 are also go-to flies. As we get into the warmer temps of the upcoming days we should have some more concentrated spinner falls, especially if the evenings stay warm. Lotsa’ Luck

4/26/24

We’ve got another sunny day today with temps around 60 later this afternoon. Water throughout the system is very clear and water levels are pretty stable, only slightly lower than yesterday. We have 940 cfs and 40 degrees up at Stilesville on the West Branch and down at Hale Eddy we have 1000 cfs and 40 degrees as well. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 395 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1160 cfs and 45 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2500 cfs and 47 degrees. We currently have good levels for all, both waders and boat anglers. We are seeing #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Apple caddis, #16 Tan caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. Rusty spinners in #14-20 are also essential bugs to have, which could drop during the day with these cooler temps and as it warms this weekend we could see some later-evening spinner falls. The nymphing before the bugs get going is always a good option, especially as the water is a bit lower and riffles more defined. The weatehr looks fairly clear and 60 for tomorrow and same for Sunday with temps around 70. Lotsa’ Luck

4/25/24

Today is clear, cool and sunny to start the day, with highs later in the low-50’s. The rivers have all dropped overnight, as the flows have been reduced from both reservoirs, and will continue to slowly do so until more rain comes. The reservoirs are still very full but as the city follows the current flow plan we should have wadable water for a while. The upper West at Stilesville is running 954 cfs and 41 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1080 cfs and 40 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 456 cfs and 41 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1388 cfs and 44 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 3390 cfs and 45 degrees. Bugs aren’t going to change anytime soon other than some new hatches that will start as we get some warmer water temps. We are seeing #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. Rusty spinners in #14-20 are also essential bugs to have, which could drop during the day with these cooler temps and as it warms this weekend we could see some later-evening spinner falls. Lotsa’ Luck

4/24/24

Today has the makings of a good day with some cloud cover building and fairly warm temps. The flows have continued to go down due to the dry weather we’ve had lately and it looks like minimal rain, if any, for today. The fishing has remained very good although the wind was pretty bad yesterday depending on where you were. The wind looks much better today and we don’t have the bluebird skies which never help. As the water levels drop too we are starting to get a few wading opportunities here and there. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1590 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1750 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 865 cfs and 43 degrees. Down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1590 cfs and 48 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 3910 cfs and 48 degrees. The bugs have been good and will only be better with cloud cover. We are seeing #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. The extended weather looks good with some dry days this week and maybe a bit of rain Sunday with warm weekend temps. Lotsa’ Luck

4/21/24

It’s cooler and clear-skied to end the week with air temps in the upper-30’s and highs in the upper-40’s later today. The rivers are dropping steadily today as release was resumed on the West Branch yesterday. It looks to be dry the next few days which will also help. Fishing was good yesterday with some good afternoon bugs. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 2400 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy you have 2700 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East is running 1200 cfs and 42 degrees and down on the lower East we have 2100 cfs and 42 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 5700 cfs and 44 degrees. The rivers are as clear as you’d ever wish and the fishing and bugs you could say the same. This current week was very good for all who could hop in a boat with very good bugs and fish rising as the warm winter got things going early this spring. All of our customers who were lucky enough to get out this week were very happy and some surprised at how good the fishing was this early. This coming week looks like the last uncrowded week before we get into the busy season next weekend, for a month plus. We’ve been seeing the same bugs for a couple weeks now with good numbers of #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. The weather looks good this week with normal mid-40’s to 60 degree temps with no rain in the forecast until Wednesday. Lotsa’ Luck

4/20/24

Today is already looking good with cloud cover and fairly warm temps in the upper-40’s and highs later in the mid-50’s. The fishing has been hard to beat, with great temps and good flows for fishing from a boat. Water throughout the system is very clear as well. Both reservoirs are still spilling and the release from Cannonsville has resumed so that flow will continue to rise today. As of now, Stilesville on the upper West Branch is running 1760 cfs and 46 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 2970 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1460 cfs and 44 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we hve 2640 cfs and 46 degrees. The mainstem is running 5990 cfs and 47 degrees at Lordville. Overall, the fishing has been hard to beat lately with some good dry fly fishing starting around 1pm or so. The streamer fishing before the bugs get going has also been solid, especially if we have some cloud cover. We are seeing the usual late-April bugs with #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. A few rusty spinners in #14-20 are also good to have as you may see them throughout the day, not just in the evening, this time of year. The nymphing has also been decent before the hatches start up.

4/19/24

We’ve got nice cloud cover again to start the day with highs later today around 60 degrees. It’s very similar to yesterday and it did fish very well throughout the system. Flows are pretty similar as well with the West at bit higher due to the increase in spill water. Up at Stilesville on the West we have 1760 cfs and 46 degrees and here at Hale Eddy we have 2150 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1860 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3380 cfs and 44 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 6430 cfs and 46 degrees. Water clarity is good throughout the system and as long as you have access to a boat the fishing has been great and starting to get more consistent, especially the hatches and dry fly fishing. We are seeing #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. The bugs have been starting around 1pm or so, in decent numbers, with fish starting to look up shortly after. With the diversity of bugs on the water at any one time can make the fish selective but overall, this early in the season, they’re eagerly eating a fly presented properly. The streamer fishing can be good too and is a good way to cover some water before the hatches start. The weather looks pretty dry with consistent temps in the 50’s for the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck

4/18/24

Today is nice and cloudy with a small amount of rain that may come during the morning hours with highs later today in the low-50’s. The makings of a good bug day, and the cloudy skies overnight kept temps relatively warm. The release is still cut back from Cannonsville reservoir which feeds the West Branch due to some work on the system, which should be wrapped up by this weekend. The flow up at Stilesville on the West is 1480 cfs and 44 degres and down at Hale Eddy we have 1960 cfs and 46 degrees. The clarity is pretty good throughout the system and a bit of rain will only help. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 2020 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3830 cfs and 46 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 6340 cfs and 46 degrees. Bugs are still gonna be #16-20 Stoneflies, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. The fishing the last couple of days was decent but the gin clear water and high sun aren’t the best and, although cooler, todays conditions are looking good. The bugs and fish looking up are typically starting around 2pm or so. Before the hatch gets started, streamer fishing is hard to beat in the higher water. Tomorrow looks good too, with warmer weather and some cloud cover. Lotsa’ Luck

4/17/24

We have some clear skies at the moment with some lower flows throughout the system with some rain moving in later this afternoon. The flow on the West has decreased the most as they shut the release down to inspect the reservoir. According to the DEP the work will be done and the release restored by the weekend. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1240 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1890 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 2420 cfs and 41 degrees and the lower East Branch at Fishs’ Eddy is 4270 cfs and 43 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 7,280 cfs and 47 degrees. We’ve had good fishing lately, as long as you have access to a boat, with the heavy flows. The streamer fishing has been pretty good and is much better with some cloud cover and some stain to the water. At the moment, the rivers are running pretty clear and the rain coming today will only help the streamer bite. We’ve had pretty good bugs lately, typically starting around 2pm or so. We are seeing #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. Most of the fish, this early in the season, aren’t too picky but the diversity of bugs you’ll need to pay attention to what they’re eating. It looks like a quarter inch of rain expected tonight with a bit tomorrow as well, wrapping up before sunrise. Lotsa’ Luck

4/14/24

We finally have some clear skies to start the day. Although a bit cooler, with temps in the low-40’s, we have some sun with temps peaking later around 60 degrees. We could get some rain later today, around sunset with a possible .25”, as it quickly moves through our area. The rivers have mostly crested and are slowly dropping and here at Hale Eddy the turbidity isn’t too bad. Definitely a nice post-rain green color that should be perfect today for some streamers and maybe some rising fish this afternoon if you can find them in the slower moving areas of the river. It’s going to be a while before we see any wading on the tailwaters of the Delaware system as both reservoirs are spilling and will continue for several days, even with no rain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 3390 cfs and 41 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 4290 cfs and 41 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 4100 cfs and 40 degrees while Fishs’ Eddy is at 7700 cfs and 41 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 12,800 cfs and 42 degrees. With the high water and stain streamer fishing is going to be the best bet and many different flies will work and oftentimes changing flies and colors will show best what the fish are looking for. Flies with some weight and preferably a sink tip to get down in the heavy water. We should start to see more fish on top as we get back into some warmer weather. We are seeing #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. At these levels, if you find fish on top, they shouldn’t be too picky nor leader fly. A dark-bodied caddis in #16, a few #16 Blue Quills, always small BWO’s and your favorite Hendrickson pattern should be all you need. Lotsa’ Luck

4/13/24

Today is cloudy with no rain at the moment, with a bit forecast for later today, around .3”. We got a bit more rain late last night into the morning and all of the rivers have continued to rise. The West Branch here at Hale Eddy has some stain but isn’t too bad currently and is fishable by boat. As usual, this time of year, it will be a while before there is any wading on the system with all of the reservoirs spilling. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 2880 cfs and 40 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 3970 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 4120 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 8990 cfs and 44 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 13,700 cfs and 46 degrees. The West Branch is going to be the friendliest water to fish, for at least today as the lower East and main are running running pretty high. It’s going to be cooler today, in the mid-40’s, but we are still seeing some decent bugs for early-April. You could see #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. The slowest water, tight to the bank or in the side-chanels is going the be your best water for both streamers or any fish that decide to come up. Lotsa’ Luck

4/12/24

We had a bit of rain last night that is continuing through the first half of today. The rivers hav bumped up a bit and temps stayed warm overnight and the rivers do have a bit of stain going. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1960 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2820 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 2070 cfs and 47 degrees and the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is at 4870 cfs and 49 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 7140 cfs and 49 degrees as well. We should have some streamer water today as we now have a bit of color on all of the rivers. The rain is supposed to last until around noon and other sections of river will be affected more than others, like below the Beaverkill. Bugs have been pretty good for this early in the season with #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. The latter part of today should be free from rain and some light rain tomorrow morning wrapping up around daybreak. Lotsa’ Luck

4/11/24

We’ve got a pretty similar day to yesterday with overcast skies and a light drizzle. We seemed to get a bit more rain the first half of yesterday but it didn’t negatively affect the river and clarity is good with a slight stain and water levels that are slightly higher. We are supposed to get a bit of rain today, spread out, without much accumulation. The wind will be the biggest factor as the day moves on. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1830 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2240 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1520 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2350 cfs and 46 degrees. The mainstem bumped up a bit to 5300 cfs and 46 degrees as well. Yesterday fished pretty well for most with a good streamer bite most of the day and some bugs as well. Depending on where you were at in the system the dry fly fishing was pretty good, especially considering it’s the second week of April. Water temps vary a bit throughout the system and do make a difference on what bugs to expect. We are seeing #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. The Hendricksons are going to be better on the mainstem and lower sections of the East due to water temp and the progression of the hatch as it works it’s way up the two branches. The West is going to be more BWO’s, Blue Quills and Chimarra caddis. The fish typically aren’t too picky this time of year and many dries will work. A dark-bodied caddis for the stones and Chimarras will work. Also, a spent version is also good as there can be a lot of the spent Chimarras on the water as they’re around in pretty good numbers. The streamer fishing should remain pretty good with the higher water and rain we are getting. Lotsa’ Luck

4/10/24

Today is looking pretty good so far, with temps already near 60 degrees with some light rain coming down at the moment. The rain today shouldn’t be significant with a total of .15” forecast. The flows are running at their typical spring levels with both reservoirs spilling and some rain spread out over the next few days. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently at 1810 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2110 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1290 cfs and 43 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2190 cfs and 46 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 5000 cfs and 46 degrees. Last week we got snow most days and this week the weather really broke and the air and water temps are getting where they need to be. We’ve had good fishing so far this week with good bugs on all of the branches. We are seeing #16-20 Stoneflies still, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Chimarra caddis, #16-20 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons already. The streamer fishing has also been solid and will only get better as the rain starts to dirty the water a bit. That stain really helps to turn those follows into takes. The nymphing has also been good, especially if you know the rivers as the riffles are much less defined at these water levels. Lotsa’ Luck

10/22/23

We have cooler weather today, with temps in the 40’s to start the day and some possible light rain early. Highs later will also be lower than what we’ve had with temps topping out in the upper-40’s. The extra release water into the West Branch is a big help with 646 cfs adn 54 degrees up at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 681 cfs and 52 degrees. The West Branch has a pretty good stain to it from the release water which isn’t a bad thing and could help with the streamer fishing a bit. The upper East at Harvard is running 681 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 811 cfs and 48 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1860 cfs and 52 degrees. We should have some small Olives later, say 1-5, during the warmest part of the day. We’ve got some cooler temps to start the new week with warmer weather later in the week with little rain. Lotsa’ Luck

10/21/23

The ground is still damp from some light rain that passed through the area, dropping very little rain but for some reason we got a nice bump in the release from Cannonsville into the West Branch. The West Branch here at Hale Eddy looks better than it has since they cut the release back 10/1. Stilesville is running 646 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 676 cfs and 54 degrees, with a good “fall stain” to the water. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 354 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 811 cfs and 51 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1460 cfs and 54 degrees. The water is in great shape for throwing some streamers with the current stain, which will stick around as long as the releases stay up. We should have some Blue Winged Olives later today, which are usually the best during the warmest part of the day from 1pm-5 or 6pm. It looks like the rain for today has passed we will have good cloud cover all day. Lotsa’ Luck

10/20/23

We have clouds and low water with some temps around 60 degrees later today. The city cut the release back to zero cfs out of Cannonsville, to the West Branch yesterday, for 12 hours now the release is coming back up and flows are slowly following. The upper West at Stilesville is running 140 cfs and 52 degrees adn down at Hale Eddy we have 134 cfs and 53 degrees as the water makes its way downriver. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 349 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 832 cfs and 49 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1300 cfs and 52 degrees. We’ve still been getting some small Olives in the afternoons, starting say 1pm and going through the warmest part of the day. Some larger Isonychia can also be effective in the faster water. We are supposed to get a slight amount of rain, less than a half-inch, starting tonight and into tomorrow, wrapping up around noon. Lotsa’ Luck

10/15/23

Today we have some sun peaking through the clouds with highs later around 50 degrees. We had light rain yesterday afternoon that gave the rivers a slight bump but really did nothing to the system as far as flows and stain goes. The upper West is still running 163 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we had a slight bump, bringing the river to 350 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running at a nice flow of 395 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1080 cfs and 47 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1800 cfs and 49 degrees. At the current water levels it’s going to be nymphing and maybe some streamers, if you have enough water, before the afternoon bugs. The afternoon BWO’s are going to be the most dependable with some Isonychia also working, especailly in the faster water. It looks like another dry week with temps going from 40 at night to 50 during the day. Lotsa’ Luck

10/13/23

Today has been the coolest morning we’ve had with some light frost in areas and temps in the 30’s. The water has slowly been dropping after a week with no rain and with the mild weather the fishing has remained pretty stable considering the lower water. The upper West is still at 161 cfs and 51 up at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 306 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch has a little extra release water and is running 386 cfs and 46 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1100 cfs and 48 degrees. The mainstem is a good place to be with some water and is running 1730 cfs and 52 degrees. Nymphing has been the best bet before we start to see some BWO’s in the #18-24 range in the afternoons, around 2pm. There are a few larger Isonychia still around for blind casting and dry dropper setups. It looks like some rain and overcast skies tomorrow, with around a half inch possible throughout the day. If we do get lucky and get any rain to stain the water streamers could be an option. Lotsa’ Luck

10/9/29

We are starting the week with much cooler temps than we had last week with 40’s this morning and highs in the lower-50’s. We didn’t get much rain over the weekend on the West Branch but the East got some which also helped bump the mainstems flows up. The upper West at Stilesville is 166 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 351 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard bumped up to 566 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2170 cfs and 52 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 2990 cfs and 53 degrees. The warmest part of the day, say from 2-6pm will be the best window for some rising fish with small Olives being pretty consistent lately. Small rusty spinners for the Olives are also good to have along with an Isonychia or two. Nymphing in the lower water is also very effective before the bugs show up. It looks like very similar weather all week with sunny skies and cool temps and dry until the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

10/7/23

This morning we have good cloud cover with some light rain so far but no significant rain in our area. It does look like the cell moving north will hit us soon. The forecast is calling for about a half inch of rain spread out this afternoon. Other than the lower East Branch the rivers are all about where they were yesterday. The upper West at Stilesville is running 166 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 334 cfs and 59 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 222 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1680 cf and rising. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1320 cfs and 63 degrees which will be rising steeply as the lower East’s water moves downriver. Even if the rain is heavy at times it should be a good day and looks perfect for some good Blue Winged Olives. Streamer fishing could also be very good if the rivers start to rise if we do actually get any significant rain. It looks like as the front passes we’ll have much cooler temps, starting tomorrow. Lotsa’ Luck

10/6/23

We have some rain this morning, nothing significant, but any rain is good rain for the rivers this time of year. The flows haven’t changed much this week of dry weather, only dropping a bit as runoff slows. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 166 cfs and down at Hale Eddy we have 313 cfs and 59 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 135 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 535 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1130 cfs and 65 degrees. The lower water we’ve had since the first of the month is far from ideal but we’ve still been getting some Blue Winged Olives and the other bugs you’d expect this time of year. The nymphing has also been decent with a variety of bugs in the #16-20 range. The BWO’s have typically been starting in the afternoon, around 2-4pm. With the rain we could have some decent streamer water this afternoon and especially tomorrow which they are forecasting 1/2” for the day. Lotsa’ Luck

10/3/23

Today is looking a lot like yesterday weather-wise, with temps in the mid-50’s to start the day and highs later in the upper-70’s and nearly identical flows. It looks like similar weather until the weekend when some rain is forecast for Saturday, which we’ll take. The flow up at Stilesville on the West is at 189 cfs and down at Hale Eddy we have 327 cfs and 56 degrees with the typical fall stain. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 148 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 656 cfs and 57 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1330 cfs and 61 degrees. The bugs aren’t going to change much over the next couple weeks with small Olives being the main bugs for any fish feeding on top steadily unless you run into some flying ants. Isonychia and hebes are also good bugs to prospect with. Lotsa’ Luck

10/2/23

This morning is starting out with heavy fog over the river with clear skies later today and and highs in the low-70’s. They started to lower the flow on the West Branch yesterday and the drop has continued. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 192 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we now have 337 cfs and 57 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 156 cfs and 54 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 724 cfs and 57 degrees. The mainstem is running 1460 cfs and 60 degrees at Lordville. We’ve had pretty good bugs the last few days in the afternoons with small BWO’s and winged ants bringing fish to the surface. With the lower water it’s hard to predict exactly what will happen but it wouldn’t be surprising if the dry fly fishing got even better. The nymphing has been good lately, especially prior to the bugs getting started in the afternoons. It looks pretty dry this week with some in the forecast for the weekend but it’s hard to count on many days out. Lotsa’ Luck

10/1/23

We’ve got heavy fog over the rivers this morning with a sunny day ahead once it clears and warmer temps, in the low-70’s. Water levels have been pretty stable lately, with minimal rain, so they are slowly dropping after a few dry days. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 409 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 606 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper East is running 200 cfs adn 52 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 853 cfs and 56 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1890 cfs and 58 degrees. We’ve had pretty good fishing lately with some good bugs in the afternoons with mostly small, #18-24 Blue Winged Olives. Small rusty spinners for the BWO’s are also good flies to have if they are being picky. We are also still seeing some winged-ants in #16-20 as will in the afternoons and they can be very prolific on some days. You’ll also see some random Isonychia in #10-12 and #16-18 hebes, which are a Sulhpur colored bugs with light-dun wings. There is a bit of streamer fishing opportunity, especially early and late in the day, especially on the West Branch with the fall stain to the water. This week looks to be a bit warmer, with temps back into the 70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

9/26/23

The skies have cleared after several days of rain and we’ve currently got sunny skies with a bit of cloud cover forecast for the rest of the day. Water levels have been stable and are slowly dropping after several days of light and steady rain. There is a bit of stain to the water, depending on where you’re fishing, especially on the West due to the release water which will stick around as the other rivers clear. The upper West at Stilesville is running 426 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 709 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is at 399 cfs and 49 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1650 cfs and 54 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 3460 cfs and 60 degrees. The last few days fished pretty well in the mornings with streamers and nymphing with some Blue Winged Olives in the afternoons. There has been some decent Isonychia hatches in the afternoon as well and they always make great blind casting bugs and are nice to run a dropper off of too. Small rusty spinners are also good flies for the picky fish eating small BWO spinners. Lotsa’ Luck

9/25/23

Today is starting out with cloud cover and a bit of light drizzle, excellent conditions similar to what we had all weekend. The water flows did come up slightly after some light rain most of the night. We have a bit of extra stain to the water from the rain as well as the normal color from the release water which is typically stained going into the fall. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 426 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 804 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 429 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1570 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper main is running 3840 cfs and 56 degrees down at Lordville. We’ve had some pretty good fishing the last few days with the cloudy skies and light rain. As usual, the weather conditions are the biggest factor in a good day versus a bad one. We will have the same bugs for the next month or so with #18-24 Olives and a few #10-12 Isonychia and #16-18 hebes. Small terrestrials, like ants and beetles, are still good choices on picky fish. The water is perfect for throwing streamer as well with just enough stain to turn those follows into a fish in the boat. Lotsa’ Luck

9/24/23

We have some light rain which started last night and has about passed through the area, with great conditions this morning and did very little to the rivers as far as stain and water levels. Today and maybe tomorrow for a bit, is perfect conditions for streamers and won’t last long. We may get some Olives later today as it looks like the overcast skies will stick around. The upper West is running 430 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 620 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 330 cfs and 47 degrees and the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running 720 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper main at Lordville is running 1600 cfs and 55 degrees. The levels are likely to rise a bit as the day goes on but nothing significant with the light, steady rain. The anglers we’ve spoke with so far today have done very well on streamers and that should continue for a while. It was blue-bird skies and sunny most of the week and we finally have good fishing weather. As for bugs, small #18-24 BWO’s are going to be what fish are eating if you find steadily rising fish. There are some random, larger bugs like the #10-12 Isonychia and #16-18 hebes that you’ll want to bring, just don’t expect a blanket hatch of them. It does look like a bit of rain early tomorrow which is a great forecast for the fishing. Lotsa’ Luck

9/22/23

We have some fog this morning and cool temps, around 45, with mild temps in the 60’s later today. Water levels have been slowly dropping all week as we’ve had minimal rain, leaving great wading and floating conditions throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stileville is running 432 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 616 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 322 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 693 cfs and 53 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1600 cfs and 58 degrees. We’ve been seeing some decent bugs lately with #18-24 BWO’s in the afternoons and some #10-12 Isonychia and #16-18 Hebes scattered in there too. The larger bugs are good for covering some water or to run a dropper off of. For fish rising with consistency the small Olives are hard to beat. The nymphing has also been a decent with a variety of bugs in the #16-20 range with pheasant tails and perdigons working well. The streamer fishing is also worth doing, especilly on the West Branch with the stained release water helping a bit if the sun is out. It does look like some rain spread out over the weekend with a half inch the next three days on the forecast, likely not enough to bring too much stain to the water but could be BWO weather. Lotsa’ Luck

9/19/23

We have sunny skies and mild temps today with rivers slowly dropping after a few days without rain. The levels are great on all of our local river with many options to choose from. The recent mild temps really help to keep water temps down as well. The upper West is running 432 cfs and 52 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 726 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 341 cfs and 48 degrees and at Fishs’ Eddy we have 913 cfs and 54 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2090 cfs and 57 degrees. As for bugs we’ve got some BWO’s in the #18-24 range that will be the most dependable for the rest of the year. Small terrestrials like ants and beetles are also good for rising fish. Blind casting a larger Isonychia is also a good option as we’ve been seeing decent numbers of them in the afternoons. Streamers are always an option too, especially with the stain on the West. It looks dry during the week with some possible rain on Saturday. Lotsa’ Luck

9/18/23

Today is looking like a great fishing day with overcast skies after a bit of light rain overnight that didn’t do much to river levels or clarity. The levels and temps are good for both wading and floating as we move into fall. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 432 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 853 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 357 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 898 cfs and 55degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2070 cfs and 58 degrees. Yesterday was a good weather day for fishing with overcast skies and some light rain which started in the afternoon. We had the bugs that you would expect this time of year with small Olives in decent numbers in the afternoon along with some Isonychia too. Nymphing and streamer fishing is also hard to beat if you don’t see many bugs. The slight stain to the West Branch, which is typical this time of year, is helpful for the streamer fishing and won’t go away anytime soon. Temps look mild all week so the main and East should remain good options to see some different water and fish to some fish that haven’t been pressured as much the last few months. Lotsa’ Luck

9/15/23

This Friday morning was the coolest we’ve had yet this summer, with temps in the mid-40’s to start the day. Water levels have been very consistent lately with good wading conditions throughout the system. The upper West at Stilesville is running a bit lower at 468 cfs and 50 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 853 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is 337 cfs and 49 degrees and the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2210 cfs and 58 degrees, a great temp for this time of year. We should see the same bugs for the next few weeks with #18-24 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 Isonychia, #14-16 Cahills, and some winged ants in the #18-24 range as well. If you find steadily rising fish small Olives or terrestrials will be your best bet. With a slight stain to the water streamers are a good option as well, especially early and late with the high sun. It looks like good weather over the weekend with no rain. Lotsa’ Luck

9/11/23

This week is starting out nice and overcast, with a bit of light drizzle, which looks to last into the afternoon hours. It’s perfect weather to get some BWO’s later this afternoon. We did get a bit of rain last night that did very little to the river system and it’s continuing to drop from the rain this weekend. The upper West Branch at Stileville is running 514 cfs adn 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 822 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 337 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 944 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2330 cfs and 64 degrees. With the weather today small Olives in #18-24 are going to be what you find fish feeding on if they are doing so steadily. You could also find some winged ants in the same size range this time of year. The Isonychia in #10-12 seem to be picking up a bit as we move towards fall but never expect to see a ton of them. They make great bugs to grid some water and run a dropper if needed. The weather looks a it cooler this week with some more rain on Wednesday morning, according to the forecast. Lotsa’ Luck

9/10/23

This morning we currently have nice, cloudy skies with a bit of drizzle starting. It looks like the forecast is for similar weather with a bit of rain this afternoon. The West Branch has continued to drop, even after a little rain last night around sunset. Water levels are still dropping slowly and clarity here at Hale Eddy is looking good, especially for throwing some streamers. It also looks like a good day to see some BWO’s on the water as well. The West up at Stilesville is now running 507 cfs and 51 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1040 cfs and 58 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 345 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1030 cfs and 60 degrees. Lordville down on the main Delaware is running 2520 cfs and 65 degrees. If you run into some fish rising steadily it will likely be small Olives in the #18-24 range or some winged ants in the same size range. Bigger bugs like Isonychia and Cahills are good flies to use to drum some fish up, especially if there aren’t many bugs on the water which is very likely this time of year. Lotsa’ Luck

9/9/23

We have some cloudy skies after the rain that started last night and continued until early this morning. We didn’t get a ton of rain but enough to bring up the river here at Hale Eddy and add some stain to the water. Above Deposit we still have a few miles of clear water that is also wadable. We’ve had many storms similar to this the last few months and we should have a good day of fishing as the water drops and clears over the next few hours. After the last storms there has been some excellent streamer fishing and if we get some bugs later the water will be clear enough for the fish to look up. Stilesville on the upper West is running 507 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1530 cfs and 55 degrees. The East doesn’t look like it got hit as hard as Harvard is still running 353 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1200 cfs and 66 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2250 cfs and 66 degrees. You could still see a few Sulphurs above Deposit but mostly small Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 and larger Cahills and Isonychia should be good bugs in the stained water to blind cast or cover a rising fish. It looks like most of the rain has passed for the day other than a brief shower later. Lotsa’ Luck

9/8/23

Today we have high sun with highs around 80 and very little rain over the last 24 hours that did hit areas close to us pretty hard but we got very little rain. We may get a bit of rain this evening but it doesn’t look like enough to do much to the river. They are calling for around a half inch early tomorrow morning which will be fine and actually would help the fishing as we haven’t had much lately. River levels are still pretty good for early September with good wading and floating. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 501 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 704 cfs and 54 degrees with a slight stain, likely due to the reservoir turning over. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 407 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1860 cfs and 62 degrees. The lower East is running a bit higher as it looks like the Beaverkill system got some rain last night. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2280 cfs and 66 degrees and is still going up as the water from the lower East moves downriver. As we move towards the fall we don’t have a ton of different bugs to worry about. The Sulphurs on the upper West are coming to an end but you could still get into a fishable hatch up around Deposit. We’ll have the small BWO’s the rest of the fall along with small winged ants that will be around in these warmer late-summer months. Isonychia and summer Cahills are good bugs to have to grid the water if not much is happening. It would be nice if the incoming rain brought up the river a bit with some stain which would be a perfect scenario to toss some streamers around. Lotsa’ Luck

9/5/23

We’ve got high sun and clear skies today, with warmer temps for a few days this week. This is the longest stretch without rain for the last month or so. With the high sun and pressure the midday bugs have been lacking on most stretches. Up around Deposit, on the upper West Branch, is your best bet to get some bugs during the heat of the day. They are still seeing the tail-end of the Sulphurs, especially up around Stilesville. Anywhere on the river system you could expect some #18-24 BWO’s and winged-ants in the same size range. Water levels have been pretty consistent lately with good flows for wading on all stretches. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 507 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 632 cfs and 54 degrees. With the slightly increased water temps up at Stilesville and the slight stain to the water it looks like the reservoir is starting to turn over, as it typically does this time of year. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 341 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 890 cfs and 62 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1870 cfs and 67 degrees. Other than the small bugs we do have some larger summer Cahills and Hebes in the #14-16 range as well as a few #10-12 Isonychia too which make great blind-casting bugs with or without a dropper. Lotsa’ Luck

9/2/23

We’ve got a nice weather this Saturday with clear skies and mild temps this morning. River levels continue to drop as we’ve finally had a few days without rain. The upper West at Stilesville is running 507 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 670 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 357 cfs adn 51 degrees and the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is now at 1120 cfs and 58 degrees. The upper mainstem at Lordville is running 2280 cfs and 61 degrees. If you’re looking for midday bugs the upper West Branch, around Deposit, is where you should be unless we have some good, rainy and cloudy weather to get some BWO’s going during the day. There have been some winged ants in the #16-24 range in the afternoons too which can lead to some good fishing. If there aren’t bugs on the water either nymphing or blind-casting a larger bug like a Cahill or Isonychia is hard to beat. Streamer fishing is always an option and will be better with low light or if we get some stain to the water after a storm. It looks pretty dry for the next few days and some warmer weather later in the coming week. Lotsa’ Luck

9/1/23

This first day of September is starting out nice and sunny with cool air temps, in the 50’s, which is really helping keep river temps cool throughout the system. The water levels are also very good going into the fall with good, floatable and wadable water and plenty of options. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 501 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 687 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 366 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1300 cfs and 57 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2690 cfs and 60 degrees. Other than a few lingering Sulphurs up around Deposit on the upper West Branch we are mainly seeing #18-24 Blue Winged Olvies, #14-16 summer Cahills, #16-18 Hebe’s and some #10-12 Isonychia. There have also been some pretty good winged-ants around in the afternoons that can be very prolific. Blind casting some of the bigger bugs, with or without a dropper, can be very effective too if there aren’t many bugs on the water. Streamers can be an option with the higher water but are always going to be better with lower light at the beginning or end of each day. It looks like nice weather for the holiday weekend with no rain. Lotsa’ Luck

8/28/23

We have some good cloud cover and a light mist a bit ago to start the week. Water flows are very similar to yesterday, just a bit lower throughout the system. The flow on the upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 557 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 804 cfs and 51degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 390 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1000 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2250 cfs and 61 degrees. The weather looks good with some possible light rain later this afternoon. Upriver, around Deposit, is going to be tough to beat for midday bugs with some Sulphurs still around. Blue Winged Olives should be decent today as well with the weather. Blind casting bigger bugs like Cahills and Isonychia is a hard-to-beat method for getting into larger fish, especially from a boat. The weather looks mild all week without much rain so we are in good shape with great water conditions. Lotsa’ Luck

8/27/23

We have good cloud cover and mild temps today with river levels running steady and wadable clear water on most of the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 547 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 841 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 407 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1090 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 2460 cfs and 63 degrees. The water has cleared up after the rains a few days ago with good visibility on the whole system and good water flows for both wading and floating. The bugs have been decent lately with the typical late summer bugs showing up in the afternoon. Up on the West, around Deposit, you’ll still run into some #18-20 Sulphurs and small Olives in the #18-24 range which will also be on most stretches of river as well. #14-16 summer Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia and their spinners are also flies to be on the lookout for. We have also been seeing good numbers of winged ants in the #16-24 range, primarily on the lower West and upper mainstem in the afternoons. Periods of low light are also good for throwing streamers, which can be very effective this time of year. Lotsa’ Luck

8/26/23

Today is a nice sunny day to start the weekend. The water is dropping and clearing from the early-Friday rain that passed through the area, bringing the rivers up. The clarity is good enough for all types of fishing and yesterday we had some decent dry fly activity in the afternoon. The upper West at Stilesville is running 560 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 950 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 440 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1330 cfs and 58 degrees. The mainstem is running 3000 cfs and 60 degrees at Lordville. We started yesterday with some fairly stained, but fishable, water in the morning which is always good for throwing streamers. Above Oquaga creek in Deposit the water has remained much clearer than below during these recent storms and is also the best bet for some remaining Sulphurs. We are still seeing some below Deposit but it’s more of an evening event. We are seeing small Olives throughout the system as well as some summer Cahills in the #14-16 range and #10-12 Isonychia. If you have access to a boat blind-casting these bigger bugs is a very effective method of fishing when there aren’t bugs on the water, ie most of the day. It looks clear and mild for the next few days so we should have some good fishing. Lotsa’ Luck

8/24/23

Today is looking good with some solid cloud cover and a bit of rain forecast for today. The rain shouldn’t do much to the river today. All of the rivers have continued to drop over the last few days with more wading opportunities every day. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 557 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 816 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 465 cfs and 54 degrees and down on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1200 cfs and 59 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2490 cfs and 62 degrees. Now that the river has had a few days to drop from spiking late last week we should have some decent fishing, especially with the cloud cover today. On the upper West be on the lookout for some #18-20 Sulphurs and #18-24 BWO’s starting in the early afternoon. There are a few #14-16 Cahills and #12 Isonchia too in lesser numbers. Streamers could be a good option today with the cloud cover and light rain. Lotsa’ Luck

8/23/23

We have some good cloud cover to start the day today with pretty good water flows throughout the system. The water is running on the high side but is running pretty clear with better wading on the upper sections. Stilesville on the upper West is running 557 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 931 cfs and 61 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 517 cfs and 53 degrees and the lower at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1380 cfs and 58 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 2780 cfs and 61 degrees. With the recent cooler air temps most sections of river are ok to fish so there are many options. The upper West has still been hard to beat to find some fish rising during the day. You will still run into some Sulhpurs up around Deposit in the afternoons. #18-24 winged ants and Olives in the same size are also bugs you’ll likely run into. The winged ants can also be found on the entire system and if good can also offer some good late-morning and mid-day fishing. Blind casting #14-16 Cahills or #12 Isonychia is also very effective, especially from a boat. The forecast looks like a bit of rain tomorrow and them more going into Friday. Lotsa’ luck

8/22/23

Tuesday morning here is looking nice so far, with high sun and cool temps to start the day. The rivers are shaping up and dropping by the hour with minimal stain to he water here at Hale Eddy. The current flow up at Stilseville is running 564 cfs and 48 degrees and offers some good wade fishing on the upper river. Hale Eddy is now at 971 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 606 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1680 cfs and 58 degrees. The mainstem is at a good level with cooling temps and Lordville is running 3310 cfs and 60 degrees. With the extra water and cooler temps we do have a lot of water to fish as long as the air temps stay down. As far as bugs go the upper West is still the place to be mid-day with the tail end of the #18-20 Sulphurs starting to come off in the early afternoons. There are always BWO’s as well and be on the lookout for the #18-24 winged ants which do look a lot like small Olives from afar. Bigger bugs like Cahills and Isonychi are always good blind casting flies. Droppers added to those larger flies is also a good option. Streamer fishing is another option but with the high sun the mornings and evenings with lower light will be the most productive. Lotsa’ Luck

8/20/23

This Sunday morning we have some cool weather, in the mid-50’s, to start the day and the river has shaped up nicely after the rain we got a few days ago. Levels are still up but most of the stain is gone and we should have a good week ahead of us with mild temps after tomorrow and no rain for a few days. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 557 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1750 cfs and 60 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 921 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2750 cfs and 56 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 5260 cfs and 60 degrees. With the clearer water and higher levels we should have some good fishing this week with the tail end of the #18-20 Sulphurs on the upper river still starting in the early afternoons. There are also typically decent BWO’s in the mix as well. We have been seeing some good winged ants on the river as well. Even if you don’t see many on the water, small #18-22 Winged Ants are great flies for the next few weeks. For blind-casting or running a dry dropper a #14-16 Cahill or is a hard fly to be as well as a larger Isonychia. It looks pretty dry for few days with some possible rain at the end of the week. Lotsa’ Luck

8/19/23

Today is starting out nice and sunny and the river here at Hale Eddy and everything has dropped quite a bit over the last 24 hours. There is still a pretty good stain to the water at the moment at Hale Eddy which should clear up throughout the day. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 564 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2080 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1360 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4500 cfs and 57 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 8500 cfs and 60 degrees. The West is definitely fishable today and there will be some boats floating later today. The only real option to wade fish is up around the Stilesville access on the upper West Branch. The way the river is dropping we should have some more wade fishing opportunities by tomorrow. Lotsa’ Luck

8/18/23

This Friday morning is starting out with sunny skies after some pretty heavy rains in the early morning hours. It looks like the whole river system to a big hit and all rivers are going to need to have some time to recover. Upriver on the West Branch at Stilesville is the only section that didn’t spike tremendously and is running 587 cfs and 48 degrees. This section is going to be the only area to get near the water on foot for a while, until we start to see some of the rivers crest and drop over the weekend. Down at Hale Eddy we have a highly-stained river running 6210 cfs and 62 degrees. Over on the upper East at Harvard we have 2080 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 5330 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem is running 7290 cfs and 63 degrees. We are just going to have to wait a few days and hope for no more rain to let the rivers shape up and become fishable. Lotsa’ Luck

8/15/23

We got hit with some rain overnight and once again the river has come up quite a bit with some pretty good stain to the water here at Hale Eddy. The river here just crested a bit ago and is running 2990 cfs at the moment. Stilesville on the upper West is running 579 cfs and is going to be the best bet for wade fishing for a while. You should be good as you move down until Oquaga creek. The East up at Harvard is running 714 cfs and 59 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3210 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 5810 cfs and 64 degrees. The river is going to drop fast and we should have some decent streamer water my this evening. Lotsa’ Luck

8/14/23

Today is starting out nice and calm with some cloud cover and temps in the 60’s. The water out front looks great and has dropped and cleared up over the last 24 hours. The river at Stilesville is running 557 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 911 cfs and 54 degrees with minimal stain to the water. The upper East at Harvard is running 310 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1250 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2790 cfs and 63 degrees. Today should be a good day with great water levels and many options. Streamers are going to be good for the higher water for a few days and we should see some Sulphurs upriver this afternoon. Last night we had good bugs in the evening after the water settled down at bit. Today looks pretty dry but it does look like some rain moving in early tomorrow. Lotsa’ Luck

8/13/23

We have some stained water here at Hale Eddy again, after some rain last night around 5pm, which lasted a few hours. The river is definitely fishable and should be good streamer water for a few hours as it clears and drops throughout the day. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is still wadable at 564 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1140 cfs and 54 degrees. The East up at Harvard is running 370 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2220 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 3660 cfs and 62 degrees. It’s a lot like Groundhogs Day with the afternoon thunderstorms we’ve been getting several times a week with some good fishing occurring as the water drops over the following days. We should have some solid streamer fishing for another day or so. Small Sulphurs and BWO’s are still the main bugs to look out for, typically starting in the early afternoon. Isonychia and summer Cahills are also good bugs to have and will be seen randomly in the afternoons as well. The weather looks clear for a couple days and then some possible rain is forecast for Tuesday. Lotsa’ Luck

8/11/23

Today is a nice cool morning with clear skies and mild temps in the mid-70’s. Water temps and levels are great after several storms rolled through mid-week. Clarity is also good throughout the system after the water has had several days to recover. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 841 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 841 cfs adn 51 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1030 cfs and 59 degrees. The mainstem is running 2330 cfs and 62 degrees down at Lordville. We’ve had some good fishing lately with lot’s of options. After the rains earlier in the week we had some very good streamer fishing when the water was stained. We have also been getting pretty good Sulphur hatches on the upper West Branch starting in the early afternoon and you’ll see them later in the day as you move downriver. #18-24 Blue Winged Olives are also good flies to have along with the Sulphurs. We are still seeing some larger #10-12 Isonychia and summer Cahills in the #14-16 range. These are good bugs to run if you’re blind-casting, especially if you’re moving downriver in a boat. It looks like today is going to be dry but tomorrow afternoon we could get some rain. Lotsa’ Luck

8/8/23

We’ve got some light rain still hanging around this morning after some steady rain over the last 12 hours. The river here at Hale Eddy has dropped about 850 cfs since it crested last night and it currently has some color but is still fishable from a boat and will continue to drop quickly. The flow up at Stilesville is still very wadable at 514 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1400 cfs and 57 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 764 cfs and 58 degrees and dowriver, below the Beaverkill, at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3550 cfs and 62 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 4790 cfs and 64 degrees. For wade fishing, getting above Oquaga creek in Deposit is going to be the only option until the river and creeks drop a bit. Streamer fishing from a boat could be very productive and by this afternoon, when the bugs typically show up, the river will still be on the high side but overall visibility should be fine. Lotsa’ Luck

8/7/23

We are just drying out after a storm ran through the area around 4 am or so. It was brief but did come down pretty hard. The river here at Hale Eddy is looking good with clear water on the north side but some stain on the southern 1/4 of the river, likely from Oquaga creek in Deposit. From the current flows it didn’t make much of an impact but a little stain is always a good thing. We will have to wait and see what additional rainfall we get throughout the day. Stilesville is still running 514 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 828 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 292 cfs and 60 degrees and the lower East Branch is running 610 cfs and 65 degrees. The mainstem is running 1490 cfs and 67 degrees. Yesterday fished pretty well and we had some good bugs, with a nice afternoon hatch of Sulphurs that was very prolific and lasted for hours. This year’s Sulphurs have been a little inconsistent and sparse it times, a lot could be due to the weather’s inconsistency and near-daily rainfall that changes those water temps up. There are also typically some #18-24 Olives mixed in. Always count on some bigger flies like some random #10-12 Isonychia, #14-16 Summer Cahills and a few #10 Potamanthus. Terrestrials like smaller ants and beetles are always good bugs to have this time of year when the fish get fussy eating Sulphurs. If the flows kick up and some staining occurs it’s going to be a great time for some streamers. Lotsa’ Luck

8/5/23

This Saturday morning is starting out with some cloud cover and mild temps after a bit of rain yesterday that didn’t do too much to the river other than a few hours of light stain below the feeder streams. Flows have been pretty steady this week, without the thunderstorms we had in the past. The flow up at Stilesville is running 514 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 773 cfs and 51 degrees - great flows for both boaters and waders. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 285 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we hve 621 cfs and 60 degrees. The mainstem is running 1700 cfs and 62 degrees. Overall fishing has been pretty good with nymphing being the best bet before we get some bugs starting in the afternoons, typically around noon. The Sulphur hatch this year that we depend on has been a bit off this year with the overall hatch being a little inconsistent from day to day. Sometimes the hatch is brief and other will last hours, like we are used to in past years. But, #18-20 Sulphurs and #18-24 Blue Winged Olives will be the primary bugs for a few more weeks. There are some larger Isonychia and summer Cahills that are also on the water in lesser numbers but also make good blind-casting flies. Nymphing with #16-20 pheasant tails and various perdigons are hard to beat. Streamer fishing is also an option with the higher water and if we get a bit of stain, all the better. Mornings are a great time to cover some water if you’re an early riser. It looks dry for a few days and then maybe some rain on Monday and Tuesday. Lotsa’ Luck

7/31/23

We have a nice cool morning for the last day in July with clear skies for a few days. The rivers have cleared up a lot and dropped over the last 24 hours and are looking good. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 507 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 905 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 502 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 992 cfs and 59 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2300 cfs and 65 degrees. We should still have a little time for some productive streamer fishing with the stained water before it clears up too much. #18-20 Sulphurs and #18-24 Blue Winged Olives are going to be the staple bugs which have been showing up around noon on most days. We are seeing a few bigger bugs also with #10-12 Isonychia, #14-16 summer Cahills and a few #10-12 Potamanthus on the upper river. The larger bugs are great blind casting flies, especially in the higher, stained water. The weather looks great the next few days with cool nights and highs in the low-70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

7/30/23

Today we’ve got a little fog from the rain last night with mild temps and clear skies today. It looks like mild temps, in the low-70’s, all week with no rain in the immediate forecast. We got hit again last night with some pretty good rain, especially upriver around Deposit. It did hit the feeder creeks of the upper West Branch once again, bringing the upper West Branch up to 2500 cfs last night with plenty of dirt and debris. It’s looking much better today with good streamer clarity here at Hale Eddy, around 2-3 feet of visibility currently. Above Oquaga creek in Deposit the flow is relatively mild and still very wadable. Stilesville is running 514 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1310 cfs adn 56 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard bumped up to 681 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1360 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 3310 cfs and 61 degrees this morning. Even with the muddy water after the rain we did have a lot of #18-20 Sulphurs, #14-16 Summer Cahills, #18-24 Blue Winged Olives and a decent number of #10-12 Potamanthus/Golden Drakes on the upper West and as you move downriver you’ll see the same but typically in lesser numbers than upriver. The river will clear quickly and today should be the day for some good streamer opportunity before the water clears too much. This week looks like great weather with cool temps at night in the low 50’s to upper-40’s which is great. Lotsa’ Luck

7/28/23

We have a nice morning going into the weekend with mostly clear skies and highs in the mid-80’s. We got hit with some thunderstorms mid-day yesterday and the river is once again puffed up but in good shape with a slight stain here at Hale Eddy. Stilesville on the upper West is running 514 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 958 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper East is up as well with 648 cfs and 59 degrees at Harvard while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1240 cfs and 63 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is currently running 2840 cfs and 65 degrees. With all the recent rains several days a week we have had some decent streamer water, especially in the mornings after the prior day’s storm has passed and the water is clearing. We are also seeing bugs starting around noon, with Sulphurs and Olives being the most abundant. The rain does affect water temps and the hatches too, making them inconsistent compared to a week of fair weather. There are a few larger bugs like Isonychia and some summer Cahills in the #14-16 range. The fish on Sulphurs get pretty picky, as usual, and some terrestrials like ants and beetles can come in handy. The forecast is looking like clear skies today and some rain possible early tomorrow. Lotsa’ Luck

7/25/23

This morning we still have some cloud cover after a decent storm passed through our area last night. Upriver got a good shot of rain yesterday that impacted the upper river and slowly worked it’s way downriver, with the bubble of dirt hitting Hale Eddy around 4pm. We continued to get some thunder, lightning and rain throughout the night adding a few cfs to the West Branch. The East Branch didn’t get much, if any, of the rains. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 488 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1320 cfs and 56 degrees. The river here crested a few hours ago and is dropping roughly 100cfs/hour which will slow down as it continues to drop. The upper East Branch is running 270 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 776 cfs and 64 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2010 cfs and 64 degrees. Upriver around Stilesville and even into the no-kill area below Deposit will be your best stretch to get in the water until everything has a chance to clear up and drop. Last night the river was pretty stained but there were still some decent Sulphur and some fish rising. It’s also a good chance to throw some streamers and without more rain that opportunity won’t last more than a couple days, where we’ll have some stain to the water. The higher water is also helping to flush some of the algae out of the upper river which is always a pain to deal with. Lotsa’ Luck

7/24/23

We have a nice cooler day today with a bit of rain that passed through about noon. It did nothing to the river here at Hale Eddy but it did hit the creek upriver that feeds in around Stilesville and there’s some pretty substantial dirt pumping in. The flows have been pretty steady lately with 488 up at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 606 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 242 cfs and 60 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 718 cfs and 66 degrees. The mainstem is running 1530 at Lordville and 68 degrees this morning. The Sulphur hatch has been pretty solid on most days with bugs starting between 11am-1pm on most days with some odd days here and there where the hatch is off or short-lived. The Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 are always a factor and very important bugs to have in your box. Depending on where you choose to fish and the clarity, streamers can be very effective any time of the day, especially if you get a little stain to the water. Larger bugs like #10-12 Isonychia and #14-16 Cahills are good blind-casting bugs to cover some water, especailly in the faster moving riffles. We may get some more rain from the spotty thunderstorms passing through later today. Lotsa’ Luck

7/22/23

This Saturday is starting out clear and cool with temps in the 50’s and highs later today in the low-70’s. With the recent cloudy and chance of rain weather we’ve been having it’s nice to have a sunny day. The bugs have been starting around noon, give or take an hour, especially upriver around Deposit but the small Sulphur hatch we look forward to have been off to a spotty start with a little less volume of bugs that we’ve been used to. Yesterday was better than most with a pretty good hatch of #16-20 Sulphurs, but it always depends on where you are at on the river when the bugs start. The flows are pretty stable and the rivers are all pretty wadable after some afternoon thunderstorms this week. The upper West at Stilesville is running 488 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 654 cfs and 49 degrees. The East is still up slightly with 288 cfs and 59 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 898 cfs and 63 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1890 cfs and 66 degrees. The recent rains did really help clear out a lot of the algae on the upper river that’s always a pain. Sulphurs and #18-20 Blue Winged Olives are our main bugs for a while with an occasional larger Isonycia and #14-16 Summer Cahill mixed in. Droppers and soft hackles fished behind a good Sulphur pattern is always a good option if you find fish feeding below the surface during the hatch. The weather looks good for the next few days with mild temps and no rain until mid -week. Lotsa’ Luck

7/17/23

Today is looking good with some cloud cover but no significant rain in the immediate forecast. Some rivers have dropped steadily overnight and some are still coming up like the lower East and mainstem. We have been pretty lucky and the West is looking pretty good at Hale Eddy this morning. It was clearing pretty good yesterday but still dirty directly below any feeder stream of any size. The upper West at Stilesville is running 481 cfs and 45 degrees and Hale Eddy we have 985 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper East is running 847 cfs and 59 degrees at Harvard and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4070 cfs and 63 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 4860 cfs and and 67 degrees and steadily rising. There ended up being some fish coming up last night to some Sulphurs and Olives and should only get better today. Typically around 1-2pm we start to see a few bugs popping. It should be a good day for some streamers as we do have some stain to the water, which won’t stick around long if we don’t get more rain. Lotsa’ Luck

7/16/23

This Sunday morning is starting out nice and calm with a bit of cloud cover after some rain again last night that did bring the rivers back up after dropping all day yesterday. The river here at Hale Eddy is once again running high and stained at 1740 cfs and 55 degrees. Upriver at Stilesville is running much lower at 488 cfs and 45 degrees with some dirty water coming in on the north side of the river there. The East Branch is running 507 cfs and 60 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1240 cfs and 65 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is currently running 2440 cfs and 69 degrees. Most rivers and sections of river are going to have color this morning but will clear up quickly as long as we don’t get more rain but they are forecasting a possible half inch throughout the day today. We don’t mind the water and this should help clear some algae from the upper river and create some good opportunities for streamer fishing. The Deposit area on the upper East is going to be the best for the wade fisherman until the water drops from the feeder streams as you move downriver. Lotsa’ Luck

7/15/23

This morning we’ve got some fog in the valleys after some rain last night. We didn’t get much rain here around Hale Eddy but it did get hit upriver pretty good, around Deposit, and we’ve got some pretty stained water at the moment. Hale Eddy is pretty shot at the moment but should clear quickly. We haven’t been upriver yet but according to the flows it looks like above Oquaga creek to the dam should be fine and is definitely the cleanest water. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 488 cfs and 45 degrees, basically what it’s been running for a while now. Down at Hale Eddy we have 1110 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper East at Harvard got hit pretty good as well and is now running 890 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1890 cfs and 65 degrees. The mainstem is running 2490 cfs and 69 degrees. Bugs aren’t going to change much over the coming weeks so #16-20 Sulphurs and #18-22 BWO’s if you get out. Lotsa’ Luck

7/14/23

We have a nice clear morning to start the weekend with temps later today around 80 degrees. We did get a brief thunderstorm last night and there may be another this afternoon. The recent rains have kept the river up a bit but the whole system is still very wadeable with minimal color to the water. The upper West at Stilesville is still 481 cfs add 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 704 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 281 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 790 cfs and 65 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1660 cfs and 69 degrees. The bugs lately have been getting started early afternoon, around 1pm or so with #16-18 Sulphurs and some small BWO’s making up the majority of the hatch. You’ll also see some larger Isonyhcia and summer Cahills in the #14 range. The nymphing can be very productive and the lower half of the West Branch is going to be a better option with much more algae up around Deposit on the upper river. Even when dry fly fishing the algae is an issue where you need to be aware and check your fly every few casts. The weather looks pretty consistent the next few days with the possibility of some thunderstorms but not enough rain to be a worry to the river. Lotsa’ Luck

7/10/23

We have a nice calm morning to start the weeks with cloudy skies but it looks like all of the rain has passed us and the river handled the water we got very well, with minimal change to our Delaware rivers. Most of the rain went just southeast of us yesterday afternoon and into the night. The upper West at Stilesville is running 481 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 637 cfs and 48 degrees. There’s very little color to the water up here on the West Branch and really most areas on the Delaware. The upper East at Harvard is running 274 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 960 cfs and 63 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1900 cfs and 63 degrees. The upper West Branch had pretty solid bug activity throughout the rain and fog yesterday afternoon. Small BWO’s in #18-22 and Sulphurs in the #16-18 range, as expected. Today should be a good day on the water with good cloud cover and cooler air temps. Lotsa’ Luck

7/8/23

Today we’ve got some clear skies to start the day after a short thunderstorm yesterday afternoon that did bump the rivers a bit but everything is running pretty clear this morning. Today is going to be a bit cooler than the last few days with highs around 80 later today. The upper West at Stilesville is still running 481 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we now have 632 cfs and 49 degrees. The East didn’t get much rain yesteday and is running 252 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 588 cfs and 66 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1870 cfs and 68 degrees. Today should be a good day to be on the water with some bugs starting in the afternoon with some #16-18 Sulphurs adn #18-22 Olives, the bugs we will be using for the next month or more, especially on the upper West Branch which will be the place to be for a while. Dry dropper rigs with a Sulphur nymph or pheasant tail can be a good option in the faster water too. Nymphing before the bugs get started is effective but there is a decent amount of algae on the upper West but is much better down on the lower half of the river which is always a bit cleaner on the bottom, especially without much or any high water lately to clear it out. It does look like some more rain possible tomorrow afternoon. Lotsa’ Luck

7/7/23

Today is starting out warm, with highs later around 80 degrees, and some possibility of afternoon thunderstorms which seem to be daily lately. Water levels have been pretty steady lately, between 550 and 600 cfs here on the West Branch at Hale Eddy, rising and dropping quickly if we get a bit of rain. The upper West at Stilesville is running 481 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 595 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 256 cfs and 60 degrees. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is 616 cfs and 67 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1410 cfs and 69 degrees. With the air temps the West Branch is going to be the place to be for a while with the upriver Sulphur hatch picking up as we move into July. Typically by early afternoon you’ll start to see some #16-18 Sulphurs and small BWO’s are also scattered in, depending on the day’s weather. There are also a few Isonychia which are nice, big bugs to grid the water with. Small rusty and some ginger spinners are also good bugs to have any time of day, especially in the evenings if the weather cooperates. Lotsa’ Luck

7/4/23

Today is looking a lot like yesterday morning with heavy fog and wet grass, after some decent rain last night. The rivers are still up a bit but are basically where they were yesterday with a bit of stain to most of the rivers and area all fishable. The upper West at Stilesville is running 488 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 744 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is at 390 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 936 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1970 cfs and 67 degrees. Today will be the first day in a while where we don’t have afternoon storms to deal with. BWO’s and Sulpurs have been starting in the early afternoons, typically around 1-2 pm. Streamer fishing will be an option and at least for today we will have a little stain to the water which is a big help. The skies look like they’ll be clear for the next few days with temps in the mid-80’s. Lotsa’ Luck

7/3/23

Today is foggy and cloudy after a pretty good rain cell that came through last night, bringing the river up a bit and we currently have a decent stain here at Hale Eddy. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is still running at the same level, at 488 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 892 cfs and 53 degrees with some decent color to the water. It should be great for streamers and by the time some bugs are ready to pop it should clear a decent amount. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 429 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 905 cfs and 62 degrees. The upper mainstem at Lordville is running 1890 cfs and 65 degrees. It also look like we may get some more rain this afternoon with highs around 80 degrees. The #16-18 Sulphurs and #18-22 Olives will make up the majority of the bugs you see on the water. A few Isonychia and Grey Fox have been around too. It is nice to have some streamer water for at least a day or two, depending on how much we get today. Lotsa’ Luck

7/2/23

Today we’ve got pretty solid cloud cover, after a bit of rain last night. They are calling for a chance of rain all day but there’s not much coming our way on the radar at the moment. The water levels are running very steady, with very little change over the last few days and everything is running clear at the moment. The upper West Branch at Stileville is running 488 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 566 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 314 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 594 cfs and 62 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1340 cfs and 65 degrees. The bugs have been decent lately with some days better than others as the summer Sulphurs pick up steam on the upper half of the river. #16-18 Sulphurs and #18-22 Blue Winged Olives are going the be the go-to bugs for a while if you find steadily rising fish. Having a handful of good Sulphur patterns you have faith in will help as the fish are notoriously picky during this hatch. Spinners of both are also essential flies for any time of the day, especially at dusk. We are still seeing a few #14 Grey Fox and #10-12 Isonychia, randomly in the afternoons. These bugs are always good options for blind-casting or running a dry dropper before you find something steady. Lotsa’ Luck

6/30/23

Today is starting out sunny and and cool with some haze from the Canadian fires again in the area. Highs later are around 80 degrees and water flows are slowly getting back down to the pre-rain levels, after bumping up slightly earlier in the week. The upper West at Stilesville is running 481 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are running 570 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 390 cfs and 55 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 776 cfs and 59 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1620 cfs and 62 degrees. The bugs haven’t been anything to write home about lately, very typical this time of year as we await the upriver Sulphur hatch to get going. We are still seeing some bugs start in the early afternoons with #16-18 Sulphurs and #18-22 Blue Winged Olives being the most likely bugs you’ll see. Spinners of both are great flies any time of the day and are essential in the evenings. We are seeing a few #14 Grey Fox and #10-12 Isonychia as well. There have also been a decent number of #16 charcoal caddis around as well. Nyphing is hard to beat earlier in the day and the lower half of the West is a bit easier on the nymph rigs with a lot less algae than the upper river. It doesn’t look like much rain until Sunday. Lotsa’ Luck

6/27/23

Tuesday is starting out calm and cloudy this morning after a decent shot of rain yesterday. They are calling for cloudy skies with a chance of another quarter inch later this afternoon. The rivers all did come up a bit yesterday and have crested and are dropping with a little bit of color to the West this morning and only 50 cfs higher than yesterday at this time. The upper West at Stilesville is at 488 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 637 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East, being a longer river was affected more and at Harvard we have 1110 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1920 cfs and 58 degrees. The mainstem is up a bit and currently running 3890 cfs and 62 degrees. Today should be a good day to be out with some bugs in the early afternoon and some streamer opportunities, especially if you’re fishing in an area with some color to the water. Olives and Sulphurs will be the majority of bugs you’ll be dealing with other than a few #14 Grey Fox and #10-12 Isonychia. It’s good to get a little water for the reservoirs and freestones which haven’t got much this spring. Lotsa’ Luck

6/26/23

We have some good cloud cover that will likely last all day with a very good chance of getting some rain later today. With a similar forecast to what we’ve had the last few days, and most of this week, it looks like a good week to fish. After weeks of drought, we are finally getting some consistent rain which always helps, and if we’re lucky we will get some stain to the water which will really help. The river levels have dropped back down since the last shot of rain we got last week and everything is pretty clear at the moment. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 481 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 596 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 226 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 725 cfs and 67 degrees. The mainstem is running 1180 cfs and 65 degrees. The main bugs to look out for are #18-22 Blue Winged Olives and #16-18 Sulphurs, which typically get going in the early afternoon, around 1pm or so. We are also seeing some #14 Grey Fox and #10-12 Isonychia which are great prospecting flies and good to run a dropper off of. If we do get some stain to the water the streamer fishing could be a great option, especially as the water is rising. Lotsa’ Luck

6/24/23

We’ve got rainy morning this Saturday, after a steady rain all of last night which has started to bring the river up a bit and also the West Branch is starting to get a little cover. It looks like we will get some rain for the next couple hours and then cloud cover the rest of the day. The flow up at Stilesville on the West Branch is 480 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 616 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is 185 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 315 cfs and 63 degrees. The mainstem is running 1020 cfs and 62 degrees. The rain should be good for the fishing and it’s perfect weather for #18-20 Blue Winged Olives. You should also see some #16-18 Sulphurs and a few #10-12 Isonychia and #14 Grey Fox. With the stained water we should also have good streamer opportunities. The weather the next handfull of days looks like a bit of rain everyday with good cloud cover and temps in the mid-70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

6/23/23

Today we’ve got some good cloud cover with a chance of rain in the afternoon, and the same forecast for the next few days which looks great for the fishing. The accumulation is minimal, with a quarter inch possible today. The flows lately have been very stable, with just enough rain to keep the rivers steady with very little increase in water levels. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 481 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 538 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 165 cfs and 56 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 266 cfs and 66 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 919 cfs and 64 degrees. Bugs have been decent lately, especially when we get some good cloud cover like today. Sulphurs in #16-18 and BWO’s in #18-22 make up the majority of bugs. You’ll also see some #10-12 Isonychia and a few #14 Grey Fox, which are always good to blind cast or do a dry-dropper rig to grid the water. Nymphing is also hard to beat before the bugs get started with various flies in the #14-18 range. Lotsa’ Luck

6/19/23

Today is nice and cool with clear skies and highs late today in the 70’s. Water levels haven’t changed much lately after some light rain last week. Everything is still very wadable and water temps are great for late-June. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 481 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 566 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 315 cfs and 60 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1000 cfs and 60 degrees. The bugs have been a bit spotty on the upper West Branch the last few days but moving downriver on the West Branch and into the upper mainstem we are seeing better bugs and surface activity. We are seeing #16-18 Sulphurs, #18-22 BWO’s, #14 Grey Fox, a few #14-16 Cornutas and #10-12 Isonychia. The Isos and Grey Fox are some bigger bugs that work nice to blind-cast if you aren’t seeing much on top. They also support a nymph as a dropper well. Some rusty and ginger spinners are also must-have flies for fussy fish and the evenings. Weather looks very similar all week with not much chance of rain for a few days. Lotsa’ Luck

6/17/23

We’ve got some sun peaking through this morning after a few days of off-and-on rain, which was much needed but didn’t affect the river much and helps keep the reservoirs a bit higher. The forecast looks mild with temps in the low-70’s and very little rain through the upcoming week. The flow on the upper West is running 480 cfs and 43 degrees at Stilesville. Downriver at Hale Eddy we have 600 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 180 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 370 cfs and 57 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1000 cfs and 57 degrees as well. With the recent cloudy weather we’ve had the Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 have been pretty steady in the afternoons mixed in with some #14-18 Sulphurs that tend to pick up as the day progresses. There are also a few #14 Grey Fox and #10-12 Isonychia popping off in the afternoon hours as well. These bigger bugs are great to blind cast, especially from a boat, both with and without a dropper. The nymphing is always hard to beat before the hatches get going in the afternoons. Lotsa’ Luck

6/13/23

We still have some clouds hanging around after the rain last night with some sun poking through as the day goes on. The rain did very little to the system with negligible impact to flows or clarity. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 481 cfs and 43 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 575 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East did bump up a bit and is now at 256 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 470 cfs and 61 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville came up a few hundred cfs and is now running 1200 cfs and 61 degrees. The bugs were a bit off yesterday with the changing pressure and approaching storm, plus the wind didn’t help. Today should be better with minimal wind and mild temps. We should see #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 BWO’s, #10-14 March Browns / Grey Fox, few #14-16 Cornutas and #10-12 Isonychia. It does look like a half inch of rain tomorrow which is always welcomed. Lotsa’ Luck

6/12/23

We have good cloud cover this morning but no rain yet. We are still supposed to get some decent rain, as of now, but not starting until later today around 5pm. Flows are pretty much where they were yesterday and water temps are still pretty good for mid-June. The upper West at Stilesville is running 481 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 529 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 529 cfs and 46 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 269 cfs and 63 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 928 cfs and 62 degrees. The bugs have been pretty good lately with some days better than others and a lot will depend on which stretch of river you choose. We’ve got #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 BWO’s, #10-14 March Browns / Grey Fox, #10-12 Isonychia and #14-16 Cornutas. With the cloud cover it should be a good day on the water and hopefully we finally get some much-needed rain later today. Lotsa’ Luck

6/11/23

We’ve got mostly sunny skies this morning with some cloud cover building later this afternoon and highs in the upper-70’s. It looks like rain starting early tomorrow morning and continuing through the day. It will be the first significant rain we’ve had since early May. They have cut the release back coming out of Cannonsville into the West Branch, most likely in anticipation of the rain coming, which will help meet the downriver minimum flows. Stilesville on the upper West is running 480 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 538 cfs and 43 degrees as well. The East Branch up at Harvard is running 160 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 280 cfs and 58 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1000 cfs and 55 degrees. Bugs have been pretty consistent this week, with #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 BWO’s, #10-14 March Browns / Grey Fox and #10-12 Isonychia starting in the afternoons. It is gonna be a bit warmer today so we could see some surface activity a bit earlier and we should have some spinners tonight with the warm weather and minimal winds. The rain is much needed and should make fishing tomorrow interesting as the rain moves in. Lotsa’ Luck

6/10/23

This morning is starting out fairly warm, in the 50’s, due to the cloud cover that stuck around overnight. It looks like cloudy skies to start the day with the sun popping out a bit later but temps still in the 60’s, pretty good for fishing. The flows and temps have been very good lately, especially for the second week of June, with many options and lots of water to fish and spread anglers out. We got an additional bump of water due to the dry weather and low downstream flows, which will continue to occur until we get enough rain. It looks like Monday we will finally get some decent rain, the first in over a month. The West Branch up at Stilesville is running 587 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 664 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is still running 162 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 284 cfs and 55 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is now running 1060 cfs and 54 degrees. We still have a variety of bugs on the water, often at once, along with some spinners mixed in that hae been starting in the early afternoon hours. We have been seeing #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 BWO’s, #10-14 March Browns / Grey Fox, #14-16 Cornutas and maybe a few remaining drakes. Spinners in ginger and rust are a must have as well and are always a go-to for tough fish. Lotsa’ Luck

6/9/23

Friday is nice and cool with highs later today in the low-60’s with a chance of negligible rain this afternoon. A really good weather combo for the second week of June. The whole system has cooled down and the fish are happy. We have good cloud cover and the smoke from Canada has passed through the area. The flow up at Stilesville on the West got bumped up and is now 571 cfs and 43 degrees at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we now have 643 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 162 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 284 cfs and 54 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1000 cfs and 52 degrees. We’re seeing a variety of bugs lately with #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 BWO’s, #10-14 March Browns / Grey Fox, #10-12 Isonychia and several different caddis in the #16-18 range. Spinners are also hard to beat in all sizes for the above bugs. Nymphing has been very productive as well before the bugs get going. The temps look very mild for the next week so we are in great shape for a while. Lotsa’ Luck

6/6/23

Today is starting out with some sun, trying to burn through the smokey haze we’ve had lately, with temps in the 50’s to start the day and highs later in the mid-60’s. Water flows remain unchanged since yesterday with very wadable conditions throughout the system and the cooler temps are allowing us to get on a lot more water than last week. The upper West at Stilesville is running 507 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 580 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 162 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 294 cfs and 50 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1000 cfs and 59 degrees. You may find some fish rising early in the day on leftover spinners or spent caddis before the hatches start in the early afternoon. A small, #18-20 rusty spinner is a hard-to-beat morning fly if you do find some rising fish before the sun really pops out. Later in the afternoon look for #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 BWO’s, #10-14 March Browns / Grey Fox and some Green and Brown Drakes on the main, East and lower West Branch. Nymphing in the mornings is before the bugs get going is typically hard to beat, with a variety of nymphs in the #14-18 range. The high temps this week are pretty mild with very little rain in the immediate forecast. Lotsa’ Luck

6/5/23

This week is starting out with very pleasant air temps, especially compared to last week’s heat wave. We also got a little bump in water on the West Branch due to the dry conditions way down river. The bugs were a bit slower yesterday, likely due to the 25 degree temperature drop. The flow up on the West Branch at Stilesville is at 507 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 580 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 165 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 308 cfs and 60 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 966 cfs and 61 degrees. The cooler air and water temps are great and will allow us to get back on some sections of water that got a little too warm last week and will help spread everyone out too. The bugs are pretty much the same with #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 BWO’s, #10-14 March Browns / Grey Fox and some Green and Brown Drakes where they live, mostly the East and mainstem along with a few on the lower West Branch. We could have some spinners this evening if the wind stays down and it doesn’t cool off too much. Lotsa’ Luck

6/2/23

This morning is another warm and sunny one, a good one to get out early and look for some fish eating leftover spinners before the sun starts to bake. Needless to say it’s been warm and dry lately, like most of the Northeast. The water has remained steady since yesterday with the upper West at Stilesville running 462 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 529 cfs and 44 degrees. Maybe less water than some would like but we’re very lucky with the current conditions to have the cold water we do. The upper East at Harvard is running 165 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 315 cfs and 68 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 994 cfs and 66 degrees. It does look like the warm weather may bring some brief thunderstorms this afternoon, which we’ll happily deal with. Accumulation will do nothing to the river but every drop helps. It also looks like the temps are going to break, with air temps over the next few days 10-20 degrees cooler than what we’ve been dealing with. #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 BWO’s, #10-14 March Browns / Grey Fox and some Green and Brown Drakes make up most of the bugs you’ll see out there. Evenings have been perfect for spinners, we’ll see what the impending storms do for the spinner fall tonight as the storms can put them off for another night. Lotsa’ Luck

6/1/23

We have another warm day today, like most of the US the last week. We did get a little bump out of water from the reservoirs on both the East and West Branches but nothing that’s going to change too much other than lower the temp by a degree or two. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 456 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 525 cfs and 44 degrees. Up on the East Branch at Harvard we have 153 cfs adn 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 315 cfs and 64 degrees. The main down at Lordville is 947 cfs and 64 degrees and is too warm to fish that far down with temps getting into the high 60’s quickly. Still be on the lookout for #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-14 March Browns/Grey Fox, some Green and Brown Drakes, #14-16 Apple Caddis and #16-18 Tan Caddis. Don’t leave home without a good assortment of spinners for the evening hours. Lotsa’ Luck

5/31/23

This morning we have another warm and sunny day with temps in the 80’s and flows and releases remain steady with very little change over the last week other than water temps. The weather going into the weekend looks pretty consistent as well with 80’s and sun with no rain on the horizon. The West Branch up at Stilessville is running 420 cfs and 43 degrees and at Hale Eddy we have 485 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 150 cfs and 56 degrees and the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is at 325 cfs and 62 degrees. The main down at Lordville is now at 966 cfs and 63 degrees. With these warm temps the mornings have been a good time to get out and find some fish feeding on spinners or spent caddis before the heat picks up. #14-16 Sulphurs have been the most reliable bugs lately, small #18-20 BWO’s are also hard to beat. We are seeing a few #10-14 March Browns/Grey Fox as well. Spent caddis in #16-18 are also hard to beat for fish trash feeding on random bugs any time of the day. Nymphing is also hard to beat if you’re not seeing much surface activity. Lotsa’ Luck

5/29/23

The sunny skies continue to start the week with warmer temps in the 50’s this morning and highs later in the 80’s. The flows have been holding pretty steady with consistent releases the last week or so. It’s that time of year where you need to be aware of water temps, especially if you choose to fish the mainstem or lower East Branch. With the low flows and high air temps the water in certain sections is starting to hit that 68 degree mark where it’s best to leave the trout alone and find another spot. The upper West at Stilesville is running 426 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 490 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 156 cfs and 56 degrees at Harvard and down at the Fishs’ Eddy we have 355 cfs and 62 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1010 cfs and 63 degrees. The fishing has been decent lately considering the bluebird skies and high air temps which are never ideal. We are still seeing a variety of bugs with #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-14 March Browns/Grey Fox, some Green Drakes on the main, #14-16 Apple Caddis and #16-18 Tan Caddis. Up around Deposit you could also run into a few #16 Hendricksons as well. Spinners are essential flies to have with rustys from #10-20 and #14-16 gingers for the Sulphurs. We should get some extra water from the reservoirs in a few days once June rolls around. Lotsa’ Luck

5/25/23

We’ve got a cool and sunny morning today with water levels remaining steady, dropping only a few cfs on all of the rivers. With highs today around 60, it’s going to be pretty cool compared to recent temps. The upper West at Stilesville is running 426 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 503 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 167 cfs and 54 at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 424 cfs and 55 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1130 cfs and 56 degrees. Yesterday started out warm with some activity but in the afternoon a front moved in and the temp dropped slowing everything down a bit and very few spinners. We are still seeing decent bugs with #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-14 March Browns/Grey Fox, some Green Drakes on the main, #14-16 Apple Caddis and #16-18 Tan Caddis. It looks like the temps are going to warm up over the next few days with no rain in the immediate forecast. Lotsa’ Luck

5/24/23

With virtually no rain in the last week the water levels have remained very steady with consistent releases out of both reservoirs. The runoff is slowly drying up and we may bet a brief shower later today but it doesn’t look to be anything significant. The upper West at Stilesville is still running 480 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 507 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 160 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 440 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1170 cfs and 59 degrees. We’ve had consistent bugs in the afternoons and into the evenings with pretty good spinnerfalls overnight. The main has been a bit slower during the day on the bright and sunny days but picks up as the sun drops. As for bugs, 18-20 Olives, #14-16 Hendricksons (upper West), #10-12 March Browns, #18-20 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Sulphurs. There have been a few Green Drakes getting started on the mainstem. Have some rusty spinners in #10-20 for most of the bugs and some #14-16 ginger spinners for the Sulphurs. Lotsa’ luck

5/21/23

Today we have good cloud cover after a little bit of rain came through last night around dark. We got very little rain and it did nothing to any of the local rivers. The West Branch does have a bit more water but it looks like it’s from additional release water from Cannonsville. The flow up at Stilesville is running 421 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 525 cfs and 44 degrees. The East is slightly lower up at Harvard with 170 cfs and 52 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 535 cfs and 54 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1240 cfs and 55 degrees. It looks like good cloud cover till mid-afternoon, then the sunshine comes. As the season moves on and water temps warm downriver we are seeing some different bugs depending on where you’re fishing. We are still seeing some early season bugs like Hendricksons on the upper West Branch while downriver we are seeing some #14-16 Sulphurs you won’t see high up on the West. Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 are always a staple, especially with some cloud cover. We are also seeing some March Browns in the afternoons too. Rusty spinners are hard to beat all month and a few gingers for the Sulphurs. Lotsa’ Luck

5/20/23

This Saturday is starting out with some cloudy skies and warmer temps than we’ve the past few mornings. We may get a bit of rain later today, after 5pm, which would be great. Flows are about the same as yesterday with water temps a few degrees warmer all around due to the overnight cloud cover. Up at Stilesville the flow is 377 cfs and 43 and down at Hale Eddy we have 477 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 52 degrees and down Fishs’ Eddy we have 540 cfs and 55 degrees. The mainstem is running 1240 cfs and 57 degrees. Today should be good for the bugs with the cloud cover and rain and the fishing should follow. As for bugs, 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #10-12 March Browns, #18-20 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Sulphurs. Have some rusty spinners in #10-20 for most of the bugs and some #14-16 ginger spinners for the Sulphurs. Lotsa’ luck

5/19/23

We have some good cloud cover this morning with mild temps and highs later in the mid-60’s. Rivers are running pretty steady, still dropping a bit as we have had no rain in over a week now. Wading is good throughout and floating is still possible but knowing the river is going to be essential at these levels. The upper West at Stilesville is running 377 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 477 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 176 cfs and 50 degrees and down Fishs’ Eddy we have 551 cfs and 53 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1260 cfs and 54 degrees. We are still getting decent bugs in the afternoons with 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #10-12 March Browns, #18-20 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Sulphurs and #14-16 and spinners at night if the wind lies down. Nymphing has been good before the bugs get started in the early afternoon hours. It does look like good cloud cover today, which is a big help and something we haven’t had much of lately. Tomorrow is looking like we will get some rain in the afternoon and we will take it. Lotsa’ Luck

5/18/23

This morning is starting out clear and pretty cold, in the low-30’s, with a good frost this morning. Water levels have leveled off over the last few days and all rivers are very wadable. The flow up at Stilesville on the West is 456 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 481 cfs and 41 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 182 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 589 cfs and 51 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1310 cfs and 53 degrees. Yesterday was pretty bad with the wind and cooler air temp that peaked out in the low-50’s. Despite the harsh weather yesterday we had some decent to very good bugs in the afternoon, depending on where you were fishing. Hatches are pretty much right on schedule with 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #10-12 March Browns, #18-20 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Sulphurs and #14-16 tan caddis. We should have some spinners tonight as well in sizes #10-20. The rest of the week’s weather looks similar with temp in the 60’s and 70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

5/16/23

We have sunny skies and cool temps again to start the day. It’s been very dry the last week or so and the rivers have been dropping steadily and are currently very wadable pretty much everywhere. The cooler nights are very helpful to keep river temps low as the rivers drop. The upper West at Stilesville is running 488 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 546 cfs and 43 degrees. Over on the upper East we have 200 cfs and 49 degrees and down below the Beaverkill, at Fishs’ Eddy we have 680 cfs and 52 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is now at 1500 cfs and 55 degrees. The fishing has remained pretty good as it’s been the last few weeks with pretty good bugs and spinners most nights with these clear nights. As long as the wind calms a bit when the sun goes down. We are still seeing a variety of Look out for 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #10-12 March Browns, #18-20 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Sulphurs and #14-16 Apple caddis. Rusty spinners are a must-have this time of year too. Lotsa’ Luck

5/14/23

We’ve got a nice sunny morning to finish the week with air temps a bit cooler, in the 60’s later today. Water levels continue to drop slowly, with some very wadeable water on all of the rivers. This week looks to be a bit cooler overall with most highs in the 60’s. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 730 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 840 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 250 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 830 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware is running 2000 cfs and 56 degrees. Overall we’ve had some pretty good fishing all week with some pretty good hatches and plenty of very nice fish feeding on them. You could have slightly different bugs depending on which stretch of river you are fishing. You should be prepared for 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #10-12 March Browns, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis. We’ve had good spinners most evenings and some warmer mornings too. Lotsa’ Luck

5/13/23

Today the sun continues with temps later today around 70 with minimal cloud cover. Water levels have really been dropping over the last 48 hours offering some good wading opportunities throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 900 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1000 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 277 cfs and 52 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 940 cfs and 46 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2400 cfs and 57 degrees. Look out for 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #10-12 March Browns, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis. We’ve had very consistent spinner falls all week with the nice weather so a good assortment of Rusty Spinners is essential. Lotsa’ Luck

5/11/23

We’ve got another sunny day today with air temps later in the low-70’s. Water levels are moving a bit with more water on the West due to the release and the East is lower due to the reservoir stopped spilling. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1660 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1860 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch is down to 800 cfs and 46 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1600 cfs and 50 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 3800 cfs and 53 degrees. We’ve had pretty good fishing lately with good bugs as well. The whole river system is clear with some wading opportunities in specific areas which will only get better as the rivers and spill continues to drop. The bright sun lately can make for some picky fish as is always the cast. We are seeing 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #10-12 March Browns, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis as well. We’ve had pretty good spinner falls the last few nights and that should continue with the warm weather. Lotsa’ Luck

5/10/23

Today is another nice spring day with clear skies and air temps in the mid-60’s later today. Water levels have been dropping slowly and there is some wadable water in places, especially on the upper West Branch. The flow at Stilesville is running 1160 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1490 cfs. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1070 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1960 cfs and 51 degrees. The mainstem is running 3880 cfs and 53 degrees at Lordville. We have been getting good bugs lately, with about every bug on a hatch chart for this time of year and it’s typical to see during an afternoon on the water. We are seeing 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #10-12 March Browns, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis as well. Definitely bring #10-20 rusty spinners and spent caddis, which are hard to beat for dries this time of year. The nymphing has been good as well before the bugs get going in the afternoon, typically around 1-2pm. Lotsa’ Luck

5/8/23

This Monday morning is starting out nice and sunny with some lower water flows on the West Branch to start the week. The week looks like good weather and no significant rain in the forecast. The West Branch at Stilesville is running 1400 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we 1780 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Brach at Harvard is running 1720 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2900 cfs and 50 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 5200 cfs and 52 degrees. We are still seeing good numbers of bugs, typically getting started after noon between 1-2pm depending on the air temps. You could see a variety of bugs with 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #10-12 March Browns, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis as well. Rusty spinners and spent caddis are also great flies to have for the spent versions of the bugs above. Lotsa’ Luck

5/7/23

Today is another sunny morning with cooler temps in the low-40’s. The rivers have been slowly dropping and are really shaping up and offering more and more desirable spots as the days go on. The bugs have also been pretty solid with some good spinners in the evenings now that we have some nice weather. The upper West at Stilesville is running 2200 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2700 cfs and 48 degrees as well. The upper East at Harvard is running 1900 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3300 cfs and48 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 6650 cfs and 50 degrees. We are still seeing 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #10-12 March Browns, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis as well. We should have some good rusty spinners later tonight as the weather looks warm. The weather looks similar this upcoming week with 60’s and 70’s without any significant rain. Lotsa’ Lcuk

5/6/23

We finally got a nice sunny day today for a change with warmer temps in the 60’s. Both reservoirs are still spilling and the rivers are still high but fishing very well. The upper West up at Stilesville is running 2800 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 3300 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 2300 cfs and 47 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4000 cfs and 47 degrees. The mainstem is running 8000 cfs down at Lordville and 48 degrees. We’ve had pretty good bugs on most sections of river in the afternoons with fish feeding in the slower water. As the water drops the surface activity has been picking up. You can expect 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #10-12 March Browns (mainstem) #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis as well. With today being the first nice, sunny day in almost a week we should have some good spinners later today. A good selection of #10-20 Rusty spinners will come in handy. Lotsa’ Luck

5/5/23

We’ve got a bit warmer weather this morning with temps already in the 50’s, warmer than we’ve had all this week. The water levels are still slowly dropping but flows are still high and unwadeable on all of the Delaware branches. The upper West at Stilesville is running 3300 cfs and down at Hale Eddy we have 3900 cfs. The East up at Harvard is running 2500 cfs and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4600 cfs. The mainstem at Lordville is running 9000 cfs this morning. We have been getting good bugs with 18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #10-12 March Browns,#18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis as well. The afternoons have been offering some pretty good dry fly opportunity for most. The streamer fishing can be good with the higher water with a variety of bugs. Lotsa’ Luck

5/4/23

This morning has good cloud cover with very little rain for today’s forecast. The rivers are still slowly dropping and remain pretty clear throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 3710 cfs and down at Hale Eddy we have 4720 cfs and the water is pretty clear throughout the West. The upper East at Harvard is running 2940 cfs and down at Fishs’ Eddy on the lower section we have 5590 cfs. The mainstem at Lordville is running 10,900 cfs and is pretty clear as well. We have been seeing some pretty good bugs lately with #18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis as well. They typically start in the afternoon hours, around 1-2pm and go into the evening. The air temp is going to warm starting today which is a plus. Streamer fishing is going to be an option for a while with the higher water. Lotsa’ Luck

5/3/23

We have another morning of light drizzle and water levels have continued to drop and the rivers are clearing up. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 3900 cfs and is very clear while down at Hale Eddy we have 5000 cfs and there is 3-4 feet of visibility, enough for any type of fishing. The upper East is running 3200 cfs and 5900 cfs at Fishs’ Eddy on the lower East. The mainstem is running 12,000 cfs down at Lordville. We had very good bugs yesterday and there were fish eating on top in the slower sections you’d expect to find them in at these flows. The streamer fishing is also a great option any time of day. The reservoirs, especially Cannonsville on the West, will be spilling for a while. Lotsa’ Luck

5/2/23

We’ve got a cloudy morning today, after a bit of rain last night that ended early this morning. All of the rivers are still running very high and will be for a while. Anglers with access to boats are still fishing as most stretches of river have crested and the clarity is goon in places and getting better in others. The upper West at Stilesville is running 4380 cfs and down at Hale Eddy we have 6380 cfs. The water up at Stilesville is still rising slowly, as the bubble of high water works its way over the reservoir. The upper East at Harvard is running 3680 cfs and 7470 cfs down at Fishs’ Eddy. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 15,800 cfs and dropping after cresting at around 22,000 cfs. Streamer fishing is going to be the best bet with the given conditions. Side channels and slow water along the banks will be where where any fish rising will be found. The high water won’t affect the bugs and as the fish get adjusted to the higher water the dry fly fishing will continue to get better.

4/30/23

We currently have a break in the rain this morning after the steady rain that started last night and continued until recently. The rivers are still rising and some more rain is in the forecast but currently everything is pretty reasonable with some stain starting to show below feeder streams etc. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 1000 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1500 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East is running 1200 cfs and 45 degrees while down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2200 cfs and 46 degrees. The main is running 4100 cfs and 47 degrees. Bugs are still gonna be #18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #18-20, some #12 March Browns on the Main, Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis. We are going to have some good streamer conditions for a while and these first few days as the water is rising and before they see lots of them should be a good opportunity for some nice fish. It looks like a continuation of the mild temps with 30’s—50’s for daily air temps, very typical for early May. Lotsa’ Luck

4/29/23

The cell of rain that started last night just passed us for the day, other than a few small clusters that may hit us later. The rivers handled it well and are all in good shape for floating. There is still some wading, with the upper West being the most navigable on foot. The flow up at Stilesville is currently 990 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1280 cfs and 44 degrees with a bit of color from the rain. The flows on the West really didn’t change much over the last 24 hours. The upper East is running 1300 cfs at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2100 cfs and 45 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 3400 cfs and 47 degrees. Most stretches of river had decent bugs yesterday, as we’ve seen all week. We’ll be seeing #18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis. Lots of bugs to choose from and pretty standard for the last few days of April. Lotsa’ Luck

4/28/23

Today is looking like another nice day to be on the water with some good cloud cover and a bit of wind. Water levels are pretty stable and are about the same as yesterday. The last few days have fished very well throughout the system with plenty of bugs of many varieties. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 966 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1220 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 920 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1700 cfs and 47. The main at Lordville is running 3100 cfs and 48. There is some wading at these levels but you’ll have limited water to get around at these levels. The bugs have been about as good as they get the last few days, in most stretches, with the following. #18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple caddis. Rusty spinners are also a necessity and could drop any time during the day. Spent-caddis are also an option on picky fish. It looks like some rain moving in later tonight into tomorrow with minimal accumulation, so tomorrow looks good too. Lotsa’ Luck

4/27/23

We’ve got good weather this morning with solid cloud cover and temps a bit warmer than yesterday. We do have some warmer temps on the upper West Branch due to the spill coming over the reservoir, which won’t hurt the bug situation. Pepacton reservoir feeding the East branch isn’t far from spilling at 99.8% and good water coming into the backside from the rains yesterday. The upper West at Stilesville is running 907 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1190 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 502 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1390 cfs and 47 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2780 cfs and 47 degrees. Most anglers had a pretty good day yesterday with solid bugs from the afternoon on. With the warmer water temps on the main and East they’ve been getting better larger bugs for a few weeks now. That warm water on the upper West should help get the Hendricksons going in better numbers as we get into May. You should see #18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons and maybe some other larger bugs if you venture way down on the main. We are also seeing some #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple Caddis. A good spent caddis pattern is always good if the fish get picky. Before the hatches start the nymphing is hard to beat and with the cloud cover streamer fishing is also an option. Lotsa’ Luck

4/26/23

Today is another clear cool day in the 30’s with highs later today in the low-50’s with some possible rain this afternoon. Water levels are still up in most places from the rain last weekend and Cannonsville on the West is now spilling. The upper West at Stilesville is running 760 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1080 cfs and 40 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 326 cfs and 44 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1410 cfs and 44 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 2760 cfs and 46 degrees. Bugs are right on schedule with #18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons and always have some rusty spinners in #14-18 to cover all bugs currently hatching. The East and main are definitely seeing more Hendricksons due to the much warmer water temps over the last few weeks. We are seeing some on the West, especially the lower half, with plenty more to come. Lotsa’ Luck

4/23/23

We faired pretty well with the storm that passed through last night. The rivers did go up and do have some color this morning but are still in great shape and should offer some good fishing the next few days. The last two days were very windy, which is always the toughest element to deal with and it was upstream. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 690 cfs and 41 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1300 cfs and 45 degrees. There’s some color at Hale Eddy but there’s still easily 2-3 feet of visibility and will clear up pretty quickly, which is unfortunate. The upper East Branch at Harvard is 380 cfs and 52 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1570 cfs and 53 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2100 cfs and 54 degrees. The bugs won’t mind the stained water and we should continue to see good #18-20 Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons and always have some rusty spinners in #14-18 to cover all of the above. We are also seeing some #18-20 Chimarra caddis and some #14-16 Apple caddis on the mainstem and East due to the warmer water temps. We should have a good week ahead with normal April air temps. Lotsa’ Luck

4/21/23

We’ve got another very nice day today with temps this afternoon in the mid-70’s. Water levels have remained steady lately with great wading and floating conditions throughout the system and gin-clear water. The bugs have been good overall with the main and East seeing more of the bigger bugs with the warmer water temps for a week or so. The West up at Stilesville is running 700 cfs and 40 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 780 cfs and 41 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 130 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 560 cfs and 49 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1500 cfs and 49 degrees. We will be seeing #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons and some #18-20 Chimarra caddis for a while. There are definitely more of and more consistent bigger bugs on the main and East due to water temp but the West is due to have some better Hendricksons any day now, especially when it’s pushing 80 degrees and that water temp rises. It looks like the wind will be the biggest issue today. Lotsa’ Luck

4/20/23

Today is starting out a bit warmer than the last two with temps rising into the mid-60’s later with minimal wind. It should be a very good day to be on the water, with good cloud cover at the moment. The flows are remaining steady with consistent releases from the reservoirs. The upper West at Stilesville is running 703 cfs and 40 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 791 cfs and 40 degrees as well. The upper East at Harvard is running 143 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 607 cfs and 44 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1620 cfs and 45 degrees. These are ideal conditions for both wading and floating, throughout the system. The last two days were pretty chilly in the mornings but there were still some decent bugs on the water by 2pm on. Be on the lookout for #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons and some #18-20 Chimarra caddis. Having a good Hedrickson and Blue Quill should be all the bugs you need for a bit on top. Streamer and nymph fishing have also been solid before the bugs start. Lotsa’ Luck

4/19/23

Today we’ve got another cold morning to start the day with temps in the 30’s and a few snow flakes. The water flows have remained pretty steady over the last few days with the water temps dropping with the dropping air temps. With the colder weather we still saw the bugs starting around the same time of day, around 2pm, with fish looking up as well. The hatches have been wrapping up a bit earlier when the evening temp drops. The flow up at Stilesville is running 703 cfs and 40 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 804 cfs and 40 degrees as well. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 151 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 673 cfs and 45 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 673 cfs and 45 degrees. We’ve been seeing pretty good bugs lately, even yesterday with the cold temps, with the usual mid-April bugs on the water. We are seeing #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #16-20 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons and some #18-20 Chimarra caddis. The fish definitely started to look up earlier this week as the bugs picked up. The dry fly fishing has been starting around 2pm, give or take a bit, depending on where you’re at on the system. The mainstem and East’s water temps have been quite a bit warmer, especially with the cooler air temps. That 4-6 degree difference is huge this time of year. The nymphing has been the way to go before the hatches get going. The streamer fishing can also be good, especially since we have had some clouds the last couple days. Once the sun comes out in the gin-clear water it becomes pretty tough. Today looks like a bit warmer than yesterday and then back into the 60’s tomorrow. Lotsa’ Luck

4/16/23

The fog is burning off the rivers this morning after a bit of light rain most of last night and into this morning. It did bring the rivers up slightly but overall everything remained about the same with good wadeable and floatable conditions on all of the local rivers. It looks like fairly mild temps today, in the low-70’s, with good cloud cover. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 700 cfs and 40 degrees and Hale Eddy is now at 820 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 180 cfs and 51 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 711 cfs and 54 degrees. The mainstem is now running 1800 cfs and 54 degrees. For mid-April these are pretty good water temps, thanks to the warm weather of the last handful of days. The clarity on all of the rivers remains very good. We’re seeing the typical bugs for this time of year with #14-18 Black Stoneflies, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons and #12-14 Quill Gordons. Thankfully, we’re still in the window where fish will typically eat a good-looking fly thats getting a proper drift over their heads with little hesitation. A good stonefly pattern and a #16 mayfly emerger are typically all you’ll need. The weather this upcoming week looks more April-like with cooler temps and a bit of rain on Monday which is always welcome. Lotsa’ Luck

4/15/23

This Saturday is starting out sunny with some clouds moving in and a bit of rain for the afternoon. They’re calling for about a quarter inch later today which we all welcome after a few days of hot weather and cloudless skies. River levels have continued to drop with good wading opportunities throughout they system. The upper West at Stilesville is 700 cfs and 40 degrees and Hale Eddy is running 790 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is down to 280 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 930 cfs and 55 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2240 cfs and 53 this morning. We saw decent bugs again yesterday with some fish feeding on top in the afternoon. Pretty typical fishing for the second week of April. We are seeing the usual bugs for now with; #14-18 Black Stoneflies, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. We just started seeing the Blue Quills and Hendricksons and we had some decent spinners as well last night with the unseasonably warm weather. Nymphing is going to remain the best way to catch fish until the afternoon when you can start to look for rising fish. With less water for the fish to travel through and some clouds/rain the dry fly fishing should continue to steadily improve. Air temps look to cool down to normal next week, which is a very good thing. Lotsa’ Luck

4/14/23

We have another warm, sunny morning heading into the weekend with highs later in the 80’s. The water has dropped the last 24 hours after both reservoirs quit spilling. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 930 cfs and 40 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1080 cfs and 41 degrees - offering some pretty good wading opportunity on the West. The upper East at Harvard is running 550 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1300 cfs and 47 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3100 cfs and 50 degrees. We are still seeing some stoneflies in #14-18, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives and the last day or so we’ve been seeing some #16-18 Blue Quills and a few #14-16 Hendricksons. With the drop in the water over the last day we have a lot more wadeable water throughout the system. Nymphing has also been a good option with the clear water until we get some bugs starting in the early afternoon hours. The streamer fishing is tough with the very clear water and sunny skies. Lotsa’ Luck

4/13/23

Today is going to be another unseasonably warm day for early-April, with highs later today around 80 degrees. Both reservoirs are done spilling, for the time being, and flows have been fairly steady on both the East and West Branches. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1450 cfs and 41 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1700 cfs and 41 as well. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 853 cfs and 42 degrees. The main Delaware is running 3320 cfs and 48 degrees. The water is still extremely clear on all of the rivers and won’t change until we get some rain, which looks like early next week. The fishing has been pretty consistent with nymphing being the best bet until early afternoon when we are starting to see some #14-18 Stoneflies and some #18-20 Chimarra caddis. You could also see some small BWO’s in the #18-20 range. We should start to see some #16-18 Blue Quills and #12-14 Quill Gordons soon, especially with the warm weather and water temps which are going to get into the 50’s the next couple days. The streamer fishing is generally pretty tough with high sun and very clear water but can work, especially if you’re out early or late in the day. Lotsa’ Luck

4/12/23

After a few days of high sun and no rain the local rivers are all dropping steadily and some reservoirs have stopped spilling. The water is still spilling over Cannonsville on the West Branch but has stopped coming over the Pepacton on the East Branch. The water is very clear on all rivers of the Delaware system and although the rivers are all high, there is starting to be some wadeable areas for those who know the river and don’t mind wading in the high flows. The upper West at stilesville is running 1450 cfs and 40 degrees while downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1720 cfs and 41 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 853 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1570 cfs and 46 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 3440 cfs and 46 degrees. The bugs have been decent in the afternoons with Stoneflies in the #14-18 range, which are bringing some fish to the surface from early afternoon into the evenings. This time of year the fish don’t tend to stay up for long periods of time feeding, so getting on them quickly helps. There are some small Chimarra caddis in the #18-20 range as well as Olives in the same size range and could be a factor if there aren’t the much bigger stoneflies around. If the only dry have is a good stonefly imitation, a dark-bodied elk hair caddis, you’ll be fine. The nymphing is going to be the way to go for most of the day with a variety of stoneflies and mayfly nymphs tied to get down in the heavy water. Streamer fishing is an option but the conditions are the opposite of ideal with the high sun and gin-clear water. It can still work and any periods with lower light will help. Lotsa’ Luck

4/8/23

Today is nice and Sunny to start the weekend with cool temps in the upper-20’s this morning. They’re calling for sunny skies all day and highs around 50 in the afternoon. Water flows are a bit lower as the spill coming over the reservoirs decreases as it remains dry. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 2240 cfs and 38 degrees and Hale Eddy is at 2600 cfs and 38 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 1180 at Harvard and 38 while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2320 cfs and 38 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 5190 cfs and 39 degrees. All rivers are gin-clear and creeks are still full. The fishing has been good for the first week of April with excellent conditions to be in a boat. We are seeing consistent Stoneflies, Chimarra caddis and some small Olives in the afternoons and continue to pick up as the water warms into the evening. Streamer fishing is an option but clear water and skies isn’t the best. Nymphing is also an option with a variety of subsurface imitations of the above bugs. The weather looks to be warming into the coming week, a good opportunity to see the river before it gets very crowded and fish start to think twice before eating your fly. Lotsa’ Luck

4/7/23

This morning is starting out nice with a bit of cloud cover and temps in the upper-30’s. Later today we have highs in the mid-40’s with moderate wind from the northwest. The rivers are all still running on the high side with both reservoirs still spilling, with very clean water throughout. The upper West at Stilesville is running 2510 cfs and 39 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 3000 cfs and 39 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 1380 cfs at Harvard and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2780 cfs and 42 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 5960 cfs and 44 degrees. Overall these conditions are awesome, unless you’re looking to wade. There are some fish coming up in the afternoons with #16-18 Stoneflies, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and some Olives in the #18-20 range. There’s plenty of water for streamers and if you have some cloud cover or low light it’s going to help with the water being so clear, sunny skies will be tough with them. The upcoming air temps look good and no precipitation in the immediate forecast. Lotsa’ Luck

4/5/23

Water levels have dropped slightly over the last couple days with both reservoirs still spilling. The water is very clear throughout the system despite the depth. We’ve had pretty good bugs lately in the early afternoons on with black stoneflies making up the majority of the bugs on the water and are really the only dry fly you’ll need until the mayflies pick up later in the month. This time of year the fish might not stay up long but if you get a good drift over them while they’re feeding they will eat. The best dry fly window is going to be in the afternoons with the warmest temps, say from 2pm-7pm. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1720 cfs and 39 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2190 cfs and 40 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1590 cfs and 41 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 3280 cfs and 44 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 5650 cfs and 45 degrees. Along with the stoneflies in size #14-20 there are lots of Chimarra caddis in #16-18. You likely won’t see fish keying in on anything on top other than the stoneflies while they are still around in the current numbers. The streamer fishing can be decent, especially if you get some good cloud cover. With the super-clear water the streamer fishing is going to be tough if you have high sun, as it always will be. It does look like a bit of rain tonight around 5pm and maybe a quarter inch on Thursday in the midday hours. Lotsa’ Luck

4/2/23

We’ve had a positive start to the spring this year with plenty of precipitation in March and the rivers and reservoirs are full and clear. Cannonsville reservoir on the West Branch has been spilling for about a week and Pepacton just started to spill. It’s been cold during the nights, keeping the water temps in around 40 degrees to start the days and on the warmer days we’ve had the temps have been getting into the mid-40’s. The upper West at Stilesville is 2010 cfs and 37 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2780 cfs and 38 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is up to 1760 cfs and 40 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 5180 cfs and 40 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 8220 cfs and 42 degrees. All of the rivers are very clear despite the higher volumes they are running. We’ve been seeing good stonefly activity in the afternoons, especially on the warmer days, with some fish poking their noses up on the warmer days. A nice, dark-bodied elk hair caddis always works well for the fluttering stones in the #16-18 range. Throwing streamers is always a good option to cover some water this time of year as well. A good sink tip is nice to have with these flows. Nymphing is also hard to beat, especially as the flows drop, with a variety of bugs. The weather looks good this coming week with temps in the 50’s and 60’s for the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck

10/13/22

We are back to sunny skies and cooler air temps, especially at night. The last few days were pretty warm and yesterday we did get rain all day but it didn’t do much to the rivers other than the Beaverkill, which has brought the lower East up and the mainstem will soon see that water. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 133 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 293 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 293 cfs and 54 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2960 cfs and 53 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 993 cfs and 54 degrees but will get higher and some color as the day progresses. Fishing has still been pretty good, especially for mid-October and low water. The nymphing has been pretty consistent lately with and definitely the most consistent method of fishing at least until we get into the afternoons and typically find some rising fish. For the bugs in the afternoons, look for small #18-22 Blue Winged Olives and their spinners-small rustys, #12 Isonychia and some #16-18 hebes down on the main and East Branch. Streamers could be an option down on the mainstem as it rises and gets color, which should last through the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

10/11/22

We’ve got heavy fog this morning, with cool temps still in the 30’s to start the day. It looks like clear skies and highs in the mid-60’s later today with cloud cover moving in Wednesday and some good rain on Thursday. Water levels have pretty much leveled out after last weeks rains. The rivers are on the low side but the mild temps have kept fishing pretty good lately with very wadeable conditions throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 129 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 240 cfs and 52 degrees, still running with that fall stain to the release water. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 108 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 340 cfs and 50 degrees. The main Delaware is running 838 cfs and 52 degrees. Nymphing has been solid lately with a variety on nymphs in the #14-18 range and a little color to your flies doesn’t hurt. The bugs are typically showing up in early afternoon and small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range are the most prevalent bug around. Little rusty spinners in the same size are great bugs as well. There are some small hebes in the #16-18 range have also been pretty good in the afternoons, especially down on the mainstem. It does look like over an inch of rain on Thursday and into Friday which is great. Lotsa’ Luck

10/10/22

This week is starting out with clear skies and temps around 40 to start the day and highs later around 60. Water levels have continued to slowly drop since the midweek rain we got last week. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 129 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 249 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 110 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 355 cfs and 49 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 910 cfs and 52 degrees. The fishing has been decent for this time of year, especially considering the water levels. We’ve been getting consistent #18-24 Blue Winged Olives in the afternoons throughout the system, sometimes earlier if we have some good cloud cover and maybe rain. There have also been some hebes in #16-18, especially if you get down on the main Delaware as well as a few #12 Isonychia. Nymphing has been the way to go until you see some bugs later in the day. It does look like some good rain on Thursday into Friday, which we will take. Lotsa’ Luck

10/7/22

Today is starting out very foggy after an early morning rain cell that passed through and dropped a bit of rain, doing very little to the river. Water levels are slightly lower than yesterday but the cool fall temps have brought lots of options, with water temps and wading levels great throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 129 cfs and 54 degrees and Hale Eddy is running 303 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 130 cfs and 53 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 465 cfs and 55 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1350 cfs and 56 degrees. The fishing was pretty good yesterday, not much different than other this week, but no rain. The nymphing has been good in the lower water and is a good way to start the day with any bugs to hit the water will come in the afternoon hours ‘til dark. We had some decent bugs and rising fish yesterday on all of the rivers with small BWO’s being the most prevalent bug this time of year. Small rusty spinners in the same size range, #18-24, are also great patterns any time of the day and are especially nice on fussy fish. We’re still seeing the early-fall smattering of other bugs like #12 Isonychia, #16-18 hebes along with a few #14 summer Cahills. Some of those bigger bugs are also great to blind-cast, gridding the water looking for an opportunistic fish. They also support a dropper well if you don’t want to stare at an indicator. It’s a nice time of year to get out and explore your favorite water. It’s best not to get caught up on the lower flows, thinking that the fishing will suffer, there’s plenty of good fishing to be had and some great views as well. Lotsa’ Luck

10/6/22

Today is another cool morning, starting out in the 40’s, with warmer temps peaking out near 70 later today. The rivers did come up a bit from the last two day’s rain, which is great with the current releases from the reservoirs. Everything is still very wadeable and the main can be floated at the current levels. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 131 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 351 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 145 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 584 cfs and 52 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1730 cfs and 53 degrees. The fishing has been pretty good given the current conditions with low water and has been very good on some nights on top if we have some rainy and cloudy conditions. Nymphing has been good lately with the nymphing runs being very obvious in the lower water. We are still seeing some small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range and their rusty spinners, which could fall durning the day and into evening. We are also seeing some #16-18 hebes, #12 Isonychia, especially on the lower West Branch, mainstem and East Branch. The weather looks good the next couple days with cloud cover but no rain and then sunnier skies from Saturday on. Lotsa’ Luck

10/3/22

We continue to have cool weather with plenty of clouds but no rain until late Tuesday night and into Wednesday, with maybe a quarter in if we get lucky. Water levels are have continued to drop a bit since yesterday but overall they’re still on the low side. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 106 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 232 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 132 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 456 cfs and 51 degrees. Down on the mainstem we have 865 cfs and 54 degrees this morning. At these levels you can pretty much wade the whole system and the nymphing riffs and slots are going to be very obvious at these levels. We are still seeing some small Blue Winged Olives and caddis in the afternoons but nymphing is going to be your best bet most of the day. Various nymphs in the #14-18 range like pheasant tails, perdigons, frenchies, and Isonychia-specific patterns are all good choices. Streamer fishing can be tough at these levels but getting out early and hitting the deeper slots can be productive. The forecast looks pretty dry this week, other than tomorrow night, so the more rain we can get out of that front the better. Lotsa’ Luck

10/2/22

Today is another cool, overcast day with no rain in the immediate forecast. Yesterday, being October 1st, they did lower the water on the West Branch which brought the river down quite a bit in the afternoon. We currently have 108 cfs and 53 degrees up at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 243 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 140 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 937 cfs and 56 degrees. The mainstem is running 937 cfs and 56 degrees. Fish are still being caught and hatches and tactics aren’t going change with the lower water but floating is going to be near impossible until we get some rain. Small Olives in the afternoons and evenings are going to be your best bet on top. Nymphing is hard to beat to all day long and it’s pretty obvious at these levels where the fish will be. We’ve got pretty good weather heading into next week with 30’s at night and 60’s during the day. Lotsa’ Luck

10/1/22

We’ve got some good weather today on the first day of October, with cool temps in the 40’s and some good cloud cover and some light rain possible midday but nothing significant. The West Branch is running a bit lower today with the release from Cannonsville being lowered slightly. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 264 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 404 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 182 cfs and 51 degrees. The lower East Branch at Fishs’ Eddy we have 578 cfs and 52 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1180 cfs and 55 degrees. It fished pretty well the last few days with some solid nymphing and some decent bugs and fish coming up in the afternoon. Small Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 and some small Rusty Spinners are your best bet if you find some steadily rising fish. Small terrestrials are also a good bug to try if fish are being fussy. The nymphing with a variety of bugs in the #14-18 range has been good most of the day. It looks like good cloud cover tomorrow as well with a slight chance of light rain durning the day. Lotsa’ Luck

9/30/22

This morning we’ve got pretty heavy fog and a nice cool morning, in the 30’s, going into the weekend. The river levels have tapered off and are running pretty consistent with some rain forecast for the next couple days which is great. The upper West Branch at Hale Eddy is running 294 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 427 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 197 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 624 cfs and 51 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1280 cfs and 54 degrees. With the cooler air temps the water temps are also looking great throughout the system. The fishing has been pretty good lately with consistent nymphing until we get some bugs later in the afternoon. Bugs in the afternoons are decent with Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range and their rusty spinners too. There are also quite a few #16 dark bodied and winged caddis. Down on the main you could also see a few white flies in #12 and their spinners. It does look like a bit of rain tomorrow and Sunday which should help with the fishing too. Lotsa’ Luck

9/27/22

This morning is nice and sunny with cooler temps in the upper-40’s to start the day and highs later around 60 degrees. It does look like some clouds moving in around noon but no rain of any amount. Water levels are remaining pretty stable, with most rivers dropping a bit after the past rain. The upper West at Stilesville is running 289 cfs and 52 degrees and Hale Eddy is running 481 this morning and 52 degrees. The upper East is running 266 cfs and 52 degrees up at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 938 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1730 cfs and 56 degrees. Yesterday fished pretty well with the good cloud cover and midday rain that moved through. The nymphing has been pretty good lately and is definitely going to be the best bet for consistently getting into fish. We are getting some bugs later in the day with Olives in #18-24, a few winged ants still around in the same size, #12-14 Isonychia and a few White flies on the main Delaware. The streamer fishing has been decent too, especially early and late or if we get some color to the water from any rain. It looks like pretty similar weather all week with nice and mild air temps. Lotsa’ Luck

9/26/22

We have some sunshine to start the week this morning with warmer temps than what we had over the weekend. With highs in the 60’s it’s still looking nice for the week. The flows came up in bit on most of the rivers thanks to a few hours of light rain yesterday. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 289 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 543 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 299 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1020 cfs and 55 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1720 cfs and 56 degrees. The rivers are all running clear and wadeable but the West has some slight color due to the release water. Yesterday fished pretty well with some streamer action and some bugs in the afternoon, into evening. The small Olives in #18-24, #16-18 dark caddis and#12-14 Isonychia will be what to look out for and #12 White Flies primarily downriver on the mainstem. There’s some rain West of us this morning but they’re just calling for partly cloudy skies for the next couple days. Lotsa’ Luck

9/25/22

Today is looking pretty good with heavy cloud cover and a pretty good front moving our way which is supposed to hit here about noon, dropping about a third of an inch over the next half-day. We’ve actually got pretty good rain this month, almost seven inches, but as dry as the summer was we will take all we can get. Water levels are only slightly down from the flows we have had all weekend. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 299 cfs and 53 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 444 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 326 cfs and 52 degrees and the lower East below the Beaverkill is running 984 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1760 cfs and 55 degrees. This could be a good day to run some streamers as the rain passes through and may bring a bit of stain to the water. The rain we are supposed to get won’t blow out the river but will likely be good for today’s fishing and the forecast for the first half of the week looks promising with light rain most days. The bugs have been pretty spotty lately with small Olives, Isonychia and some White Flies down on the mainstem. With the spotty bugs the nymphing is going to be your best bet unless we get some stain to the water and streamer fishing picks up. Lotsa’ Luck

9/24/22

This morning started out cooler than any we’ve had since spring, with overnight temps in the upper-30’s and clear skies. With the weather we had Thursday and Friday with the front passing through and the clear skies moving in everything has stabilized since and we will have minimal wind today. The temps are supposed to peak later today around 60, perfect fall temps to be out on the water. Everything has also cleared up pretty good after the rains with 294 cfs and 51 degrees up at Stilesville on the West. Down at Hale Eddy we have 460 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 382 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1220 cfs and 50 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 2060 cfs and 54 degrees. The wind and weather in general was pretty rough the last day and half but it is nice to get any water we can. With water temps now very good throughout the system there are lots of options to fish your favorite water and pretty much everything is very wadeable. Bugs to expect this afternoon are small Blue Winged Olives in #18-24, Isonychia in #12-14, a few #10-12 White flies on the mainstem. The nymphing has been good lately with a variety of bugs from #14-18. The next few days look good weather-wise with some light rain forecast for the first part of the week. Lotsa’ Luck

9/23/22

Today is nice and cool with good cloud cover, still in the low-40’s, with water levels on all of the rivers dropping after a decent rain yesterday. Fall temps are finally here with highs later today in the low-50’s. There’s a bit of in areas, especially below any of the feeder streams. The West Branch here at Hale Eddy is pretty clear, with any stain coming from the reservoir release out of Cannonsville reservoir. The upper West Branch at Stileville is running 289 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 520 cfs and 52 degrees. The East got some more water to bring the upper river at Harvard up to 488 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1750 cfs and 55 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 3000 cfs and 58 degrees. Everything crested late yesterday afternoon or evening and is on the drop. With the extra water and some stain in areas streamers will be an option if that’s your thing. The weather has been pretty inconsistent the last week or so with changing temps and rain. As far as bugs and fish on top the Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 have been the most consistent and their small rusty spinners are hard to beat. If you don’t notice any bugs on the water and the fish are rising those small spinners are very hard to see and are likely what they’re eating. There are a few Isonychia out there in #12-14 and are good bugs to cover water and run a dropper off of. The nymphing has been good lately with lots of different bugs working and nymphs with a bit of color are nice in the stained water. Lotsa’ Luck

9/20/22

This Tuesday is nice and calm with good cloud cover and temps later in the low-70’s. The rain that moved through yesterday probably dropped a quarter of an inch, if we’re lucky and it didn’t do much to any of the rivers. It does look like good cloud cover today and some rain and clouds tomorrow and more on Thursday which is exactly what we hope for. Water levels have been pretty consistent with 289 and 53 degrees at Stileville and down at Hale Eddy we have 408 cfs and 55 degrees with no stain other than from the release. The upper East at Harvard is running 263 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 698 cfs and 60 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1410 cfs and 60 degrees. With water temps pretty good throughout the system there are plenty of options to see some different water. Small Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 along with winged ants in the same size range are going to be the most likely bugs if you find fish rising steadily. Small rusty spinners are also great flies, pretty much any time of the day and there were quite a few on the water this morning. There are some Isonychia and summer stenos still around too if you are covering water they make great blind casting bugs. The nymphing has been solid with a variety of bugs to mimic the nymphs of the above. The remaining weather this week looks good and with the temps really dropping we should have some decent fishing. Lotsa’ Luck

9/18/22

Sunday is starting out nice and sunny with a few clouds moving in later today. The conditions are pretty much the same as what we had yesterday, just a bit lower throughout the system. It does look like some rain tomorrow afternoon, which is the best cast scenario for fishing and the current water we have. The current flow up at Stilesville on the West Branch is running 299 cfs and 52 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 419 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East is running 216 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 595 cfs and 60 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville we have 1260 cfs and 63 degrees. Nymphing and blind-casting is going to be your best bet until later in the day and then one can hope to get into some BWO’s or fish trash feeding on whatever comes by. The cloud cover should help this afternoon but the midday bugs have been pretty slow and this time of year the lower West and upper mainstem are good best with some of the larger bugs in better numbers. You could see some of the summer stenos and Isonychia which work great for the blind casting and also make great flies to run droppers off of. We can look forward to a little rain tomorrow which is all we can hope for, the more the better. Lotsa’ luck

9/17/22

Today is a bit warmer than yesterday, due to the cloud cover on the river this morning with partly cloudy skies today and highs in the upper-70’s. The water is a bit lower today due to them cutting the release back out of Cannonsville, into the West Branch. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 294 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 448 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is still up a bit with 246 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 686 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1420 cfs and 61 degrees. The fishing has been pretty good lately, especially if you don’t mind fishing subsurface, but the bugs and dry fly fishing has been pretty slow lately until right at dark. A variety of nymphs have been working in the #14-18 range with frenchies, pheasant tails, and bug-specific nymphs like Isonychia nymphs being good bugs to try. If you do find some fish eating on top, small Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 and their spinners is likely what they’re feeding on. There are a few summer stenos and Isonychia too which are good blind-casting bugs if nothing is happening. The fishing is pretty typical for fall on the Delaware and a lot of your luck depends on what weather the day brings. Lotsa’ Luck

9/16/22

Today feels like an early fall day with temps this morning in the low 40’s with highs later today around 70 degrees with clear skies. The flows are pretty much where they’ve been the last couple days without rain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 376 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 529 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 292 cfs and 53 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 822 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper mainstem down at Lordville is running 1700 cfs and 59 degrees. The fishing lately has been pretty good for mid-September, especially nymphing, but the bugs on top have been pretty slow during the day. These cooler nights as we make the transition into fall should help as the water temps drop. The rivers are all pretty clear other than the upper West Branch that’s running slightly dirty due to the release from Cannonsville reservoir, which is typical as we get into the fall. Nymphing, using a variety of bugs in the 14-18 range has been very productive throughout the day. Lately, we haven’t had a ton of bugs until right at dark but if you do get into some steadily rising fish they’re likely eating small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range and their small rusty spinners. We are still seeing a few random summer stenos in the #14-16 range, #16-18 hebes and down on the mainstem a few #10-12 Isonychia and #12 White Flies. Blind-casting any of these larger bugs can be productive if nymphing isn’t your thing. If we get some rain the streamer fishing could turn on but overall it’s very slow in the bright sun and clear water. Lotsa’ Luck

9/12/22

Today we’re starting the week with mostly cloudy skies with a bit of rain moving in later today and temps peaking in the mid-70’s. We got a bit of light rain yesterday afternoon which helped keep the water levels up. Today we have very similar flows with pretty good temps throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 363 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 516 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is at 270 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 731 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1520 cfs and 63 degrees. With conditions remaining pretty consistent the last few days not much is going to change as far as fishing and the bugs unless we get some heavier rain and some color to the water. Olives in #18-24 are going to be your best bet on most fish. You can typically get away with an Olive in the #18-20 range. Small winged ants in the same size range are hard to beat on a fish that’s consistently rising. The bigger summer stenos and Isonychia are good for blind casting, especially if you’re moving in a boat. Droppers off of those same bugs are good options too if you don’t want to run an indicator, which is also working well. Streamers can be productive this time of year and will depend a lot on the current conditions. A bit of rain today and tomorrow would be perfect. Lotsa’ Luck

9/11/22

We’ve got some light rain moving though the area today, nothing significant but it should be a good day to stimulate the some Olives and make a decent day to be out on the water. Water levels are pretty much the same as what we’ve had the last couple days and decent temperatures throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 363 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 494 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 266 cfs and 59 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 731 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville we have 1150 cfs and 65 degrees. The bugs aren’t going to be changing too much any time soon with Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 being the most prevalent bug around and the most likely bug to find steadily rising fish eating. We are a few other random some other bugs like summer stenos in #14-16, hebes in #16-18, #12 Isonychia and small winged ants in the #18-24 range. Streamer fishing this time of year can be good, especially with the right conditions like low light, a little stain to the water etc. It looks like a chance of rain the next two days, which is great and will help keep water levels up with the higher release levels a thing of the past with the current reservoir levels. Lotsa’ Luck

9/10/22

There’s pretty good fog covering the river this morning with clear skies and highs around 80 later this afternoon. The water levels have continued to drop a bit and everything is running pretty clear at the moment. The upper West at Stilesville is still at 363 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 547 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper East is running 333 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1020 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2050 cfs and 63 degrees. Water temps are pretty good throughout the system so you should have some options to fish your favorite water. The water on the West Branch is running a bit warmer than it’s usual release temps due to the reservoir levels getting lower after months of sucking the colder layers from the bottom. We are still seeing the same bugs but the midday hatches have slowed due to the water temps. If you find steadily rising fish it’s likely going to be eating small Blue Winged Olives or winged ants in the #18-24 range. There has been some Tricos and their spinners in the mornings too, until the sun really comes out for the day. Streamers are still an option but the water is getting pretty clear for any midday action. Nymphing is going to be your best bet during the day and it’s been pretty good lately. It looks like clouds and possible rain the next few days but nothing significant to change the river much. Lotsa’ Luck

9/9/22

This morning is starting out foggy and clear with temps in the 50’s with highs later in the mid-70’s and little cloud cover. The rivers have shaped up and cleared after the rains we got mid-week which finally did get some much needed water into the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 363 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 645 cfs and 56 degrees. The West Branch is running pretty clear, with a bit of stain still in the water from the release out of Cannonsville. The East Branch finally got some water and currently at Harvard we have 470 cfs and 58 degrees. The lower East Branch at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1520 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2910 cfs and 63 degrees. Now that the river has settled down from the rains we should continue to have some decent fishing with small Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 and their spinners. There are plenty of small rusty spinners on the water this morning but are great flies any time of the day you find fish rising. Most of the hatching will be from afternoon into evening. We are still seeing a few scattered larger summer Cahills in the #14 range and smaller hebes in #16-18. The nymphing has been solid for the last month or so with many options in the #12-18 size range. Streamer fishing has been decent to very good lately, it just depends on the day and conditions. It doesn’t look like too much rain in the immediate future so we should have some stable water for a while. Lotsa’ Luck

9/6/22

The rain has stopped after a pretty good rain the last 20 hours or so. We finally did get some decent and much-needed rain for the system and most of the rivers have risen quite a bit but there is still some water on the upper West Branch. This is the first decent rain that really brought the rivers up in several months. Up at Stilesville on the upper West Branch we have 376 cfs, basically what it was flowing pre-rain, and 51 degrees. Downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1440 cfs and dropping quickly and 60 degrees due to the warm rain water and runoff. The East Branch and it’s tribs finally got some rain. Harvard on the upper East is running 2160 cfs and 62 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3540 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 5360 cfs and 64 degrees and will be rising for a while. As far as wadeable water the upper West Branch above Deposit is going the be the best bet. There is some color to the river on the West bank from Cold Spring Creek that enters the river right above the Stilesville access point. From there, several miles down, until you hit Oquaga creek on the West bank of the river it’s going to be fairly low and much clearer than below Oquaga. As you move downriver towards Hale Eddy the water eventually mixes and is pretty stained at the moment but is dropping quickly and will be fished today for sure. It does look like the vast majority of the storm is passed us but we may get some light rain throughout the day. The East Branch and main is going to be running high with color for a while but it’s the best thing for those rivers and the reservoirs too. Lotsa’ Luck

9/5/22

We are finally getting a bit of rain this morning to start the week. The storm is currently traveling just north of us and but the chance of rain looks like it will last for the next 24-30 hours, with a long line of rain heading our way. Hopefully we get some rain out of the system as most of the storms the last few months bypassed us. Today, and probably tomorrow depending on what rain actually hits us, should be good days to be out with light rain and currently there’s zero impact to the river from the rain overnight. A perfect day for some BWO’s and possibly some streamer activity, especially if we start to get any color to the water. The upper West at Stilesville is now running 363 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 423 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 132 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 205 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 899 cfs and 65 degrees. With the good cloud cover and hopefully some decent rain we should have good Olives in #18-24, which typically start later in the afternoon and into evening. The streamer fishing should also be a good option with the cloud cover and current heavy fog over the river and only get better if we’re lucky enough to get some rain. Lotsa’ Luck

9/4/22

Today is starting out with good cloud cover after a bit of light rain overnight and more on the way later today, around 4pm. They did lower the release on the West Branch overnight as the rain helped the river meet the minimum flows downriver. The current flow at Stilesville is 363 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 404 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 125 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 191 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 937 cfs and 62 degrees. With the lower water we currently have on the West Branch you will be able to wade pretty much all of the river. We’ve had great Olive hatches in the afternoons and fishing has been good on top but never easy. Small comparaduns, emergers, cripples and spinners in the #18-22 range are bugs you want to have on you. A few larger summer Cahills in #14-16, hebes in #16-18 and some winged ants in #18-24 have been around as well in varying numbers depending on the day. If the rain coming in brings some stain to the water the streamer fishing could again be an option as well. Lotsa’ Luck

9/3/22

We’ve got some clouds this morning, which they are saying will stick around all day, and we’ve got lower water on the West than we’ve had in a few days of fluctuating water. The fishing has been good, despite the water flows, especially for this time of year. Although the water has been up and down lately, it’s remained between 650-1000 cfs, which is really good water to both wade fish and float. The West Branch is flowing with stained water which is dirtier the higher up you go towards the dam and clears as you move downriver. The upper West at Stilesville is running 649 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 937 cfs and 50 degrees which will drop a few hundred cfs in the next few hours. The upper East at Harvard is running 137 cfs and 56 degree and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 208 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1270 cfs and 60 degrees this morning. We’ve been getting some good Olive hatches in the afternoons and into evening with some spinners mixed in as you move towards sunset. If you find steadily rising fish chances are they will be eating small Olives. We are seeing a few other bugs on the water, a few summer Cahills in #14, some hebes in #16-18 and #12 Isonychia - all of which are great blind-casting flies and the larger bugs are great for running a dropper. With the stain to the water and fall approaching the streamer fishing has also picked up, especially early and late. It’s looks like some rain moving in late Sunday, through Monday and into Tuesday - the best case scenario for some good fishing. Lotsa’ Luck

9/2/22

The river is running high going into the weekend despite the rain we got Tuesday night. We got a good inch of rain but the water didn’t do much downriver to help meet the minimum flows down in NJ, so the high releases from Cannonsville continue. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 919 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 955 cfs and 50 degrees. The West Branch is running with the usual fall stain from the release water which seemed to get a little dirtier after the rain. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 140 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 225 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1520 cfs and 58 degrees. We are still seeing good numbers of small Blue Winged Olives in the afternoons with plenty of fish looking up. We are also getting a few Cahills in the #14-16 range, some hebes in #16-18 and a few #12 Isonychia as well. Nymphing is also a solid method to get some fish any time of the day and with the turbidity in the river a nymph with some color and flash doesn’t hurt. Streamer fishing is also a good option, especially early and late. We will have pretty high water until we get some significant rain, more than a few inches. Lotsa’ Luck.

8/30/22

Today we have partly cloudy skies with some rain moving in early this afternoon. The flows are pretty much identical to yesterday, throughout the system, with the same lowering of the West Branch that we’ve had for over a week. The fishing has been very good for late-August despite the yo-yoing of the flows lately. The rain if supposed to start around 1pm and continue into the night with over an inch for the area. As dry as it’s been an inch won’t do too much to the river, especially long term, but will help meet the downstream minimum and help stabilize flows a bit. We could have some decent streamer fishing later today and tomorrow if the rain ends up hitting us for a change. Tomorrow looks like a good day to get out with most of the rain past us and good cloud cover. We really need the rain in all of the local freestone streams and to help fill the reservoirs back up. Lotsa’ Luck

8/29/22

Monday is looking pretty good to start the week with a bit of cloud cover which is forecast to clear as the day moves on. We have flows on the West Branch on the drop but are still in the same pattern we’ve been dealing with the last week or so. Stileville on the upper West is running 649 cfs and 51 degrees after the flow was decreased shortly after midnight from the 900 range. The flow at Hale Eddy is currently running 931 cfs and 51 degrees this morning, with the drop in water just starting to show after making it’s way from upriver. The upper East Branch is running 137 cfs and 59 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 186 cfs and 67 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 937 cfs and 63 degrees this morning. The fishing has remained very good for the end of August, despite the daily fluctuating flows we’ve been getting the last week or more. Typically, by mid-morning the flows have settled a bit and you won’t notice much change while fishing during the day. 700-900 cfs is a great flow on the West and there is still plenty of wading at those levels and floating is great. We have had great nymphing lately with lots of different bugs. With the water on the higher side and some fall-stain to it, bugs in the #14-16 range, even with a bit of color or flash, have been working well. You could see a few Sulphurs lingering on the upper West Branch but they are pretty much a wrap for the year. The Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 are likely to be what the fish are eating, especially if you find a steady riser. Their small rusty spinners are also hard to beat any time of the day you find some risers. Scattered in the afternoons you could also find a few #16 Cahills, #16-18 hebes and #12 Isonychia. Winged ants in #18-24 are also good bugs to have and can show up in good numbers on the water. Today is going to be another warm on in the upper-80’s with some rain moving in tomorrow night into Wednesday, with the temps dropping after that front passes through. Lotsa’ luck

8/27/22

This Saturday is starting out sunny with a few clouds around with highs later near 80. Water flows are a bit higher than yesterday due to the release and dry weather we’ve been having. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 907 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 931 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 137 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 189 cfs and 66 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 937 cfs and 62 degrees. These are great water levels on the West Branch and fishing has been pretty solid when the water is up, both on top and nymphing. Bugs aren’t gonna change much for the next few weeks with Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 being the most prevalent bug. A few larger Cahills and hebes are around in #14-18 and some small winged-ants in #18-22 have been on the water and can be very prolific at times. It doesn’t look like any rain in the forecast until next week so we should have pretty steady flows until then. Streamers can be productive in the high water as well. Lotsa’ Luck

8/26/22

Today we’ve got some sunny skies as the fog burns off of the river. We’ve currently got fairly high flows on the West Branch with the water dropping up at Stilesville, what they’ll bring it down to is only a guess. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 852 cfs and 49 degrees and is dropping and down at Hale Eddy we have 931 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 137 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 217 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 956 cfs and 64 degrees. The water hasn’t started dropping here at Hale Eddy as appears they only decreased the flow a few hours ago. The fishing has still been pretty good lately, even with the fluctuating water levels on the West Branch. As for bugs there are a few Sulphurs way up on the West Branch but are overall pretty sporadic. The #18-24 Blue Winged Olives have been the good lately and are a late-season staple for the next few months. We are also seeing a few random Isonychia, Cahills and hebes in the afternoon hours. Be on the lookout for the winged ants in #18-24 as they can be very important this time of year. Nymphs like pheasant tails, frenchies, copper johns in sizes from 12-20 have been working very well under an indicator or fished as a dropper off a bigger dry. Streamer fishing can also be good, mostly in low-light scenarios, in the morning and evenings. It looks like similar weather the next few days with temps in the low-80’s and a few clouds, no significant rain incoming. Lotsa’ Luck

8/23/22

Tuesday is starting out with good cloud cover still and some fog on the water from the rain we got yesterday. Overall, we got very little rain from the storm that rolled through the area. Flows are still lower than what we had last week but will possibly be back up soon with flows downriver still pretty low without much rain in the forecast. We may get a little light rain this afternoon, between 4-7pm, but it’s been pretty good at avoiding us lately. The upper West Branch is running 513 cfs and 48 degrees at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 529 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 143 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 235 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 852 cfs and 65 degrees. We had pretty good fishing yesterday amongst the intermittent rain that came down. The nymphing was very good, as it has been the last few weeks. The bugs were ok at times between the bouts of rain with little Blue Winged Olives being the bugs of the day. Today should be a good one with less rain but good cloud cover. If you’re concerned with the water rising over the next few days you want to check the flows down at Montegue as they drop below 2000 cfs. Lotsa’ Luck

8/22/22

We’ve got some light, steady rain this morning to start the week. So far, we’ve got very little rain with the cells that passed through last night. They have got enough water from the multiple cells passing by to help meet the minimum flows downriver, which has allowed them to cut the flows back on the release into the West Branch. The upper West at Stilesville is running 463 this morning and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 485 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East is now 151 cfs at Harvard and 58 degrees. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running 235 cfs and 67 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 907 cfs and 62 degrees. Today should be a good day to be on the water with off-and-on rain most of the day with little chance of the water rising much or getting too stained. It also looks like a great Blue Winged Olive day, especially from afternoon on. Today should also be a good chance to throw some streamers with the low light and rain. Tomorrow looks pretty good too as far as the weather goes with mild temps and some possible rain. Lotsa’ Luck

8/21/22

We finally have a bit of cloud cover today with some fog in the valleys and riverbottoms from the brief rain we got last night before sunset. Flows today will likely be just a bit lower than they have been the last few days with 896 cfs and 48 degrees currently up at Stilesville. In a move that doesn’t make much sense they did lower the release upriver, around midnight, to about 650 cfs but now it’s being raised to where it currently is. The powers to be likely thought we were going to get more rain in the system than what actually fell and raised the water back up once they realized it didn’t happen. Hale Eddy is running 680 cfs and 49 degrees this morning and is rising to what will be over 900 cfs here in a few hours. Overall, the fluctuating release shouldn’t affect the quality of the fishing today and it’s been pretty solid lately. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now running 143 cfs and 61 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 216 cfs and 68 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1060 cfs and 61 degrees this morning. With the Sulphurs winding up for the season, other than way up river where you’ll see a few, our late summer bugs like #18-24 BWO’s, #14 Caihills, #12 Isonychia and #16-18 hebes are scattered around enough to bring fish to the surface. There are also some tricos around in the mornings especially on rivers with lower, warmer flows than the West Branch. The nymphing, both with an indicator and run off of a dry fly as a dropper, are working very well with variety of patterns producing. Streamer fishing in the higher and slightly dirty water is also productive at times and smaller is typically better. Lotsa’ Luck

8/20/22

This Saturday morning is another bright and sunny one with temps around 60 to start the day. We still have the extra water coming out of the West which has made a good August even better. Flows up at Stilesville is running 978 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1020 cfs and 52 degrees. There’s a little color to the river, which typically occurs this time of year, and will likely last for a few months. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 137 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 194 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1390 cfs and 61 degrees this morning. There are a few Sulphurs up top, around Deposit, as that hatch winds up for the year. We are also seeing decent Blue Winged Olives on the water too in sizes #18-24 with some spinners too which are great bugs for the picky fish. We’re also seeing some #12 Isonychia around too as well as a few #14 Cahills and #16-18 hebes. The larger bugs are good options for the dry droppers which are working very well this time of year. Lotsa’ Luck

8/19/22

Today is mostly sunny with a few clouds rolling in here and there and highs later in the low-80’s. The West Branch is still getting some great release water from Cannonsville due to the dry weather we’ve been experiencing. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 978 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1020 cfs and 52 degrees. The West Branch has some color to it from the release as it appears the reservoir is turning over, which typically happens this time of year. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 140 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 202 cfs and 68 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville the flow is 1520 cfs and 60 degrees, an excellent temp for mid-August. The fishing has been very good lately, about as good as it will ever be this time of year. The Sulphurs are winding down up around Deposit but you will still see a few. The Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 have been great and will be a staple for the rest of the year. We are still getting some #14-16 Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia as well. Those larger bugs are great for running a dropper too. Lots of nymphs are working well with pheasant tails, frenchies and some larger Isonycia patterns at the top. Something with a bit of flash or color to it helps in the turbid water. It looks like similar weather and temps the next few days with some rain on Monday. Lotsa’ Luck

8/16/22

We’ve got another sunny day today with some clouds forecast for later and highs around 80 degrees. The water is still up, and will be until we get some rain, on the West Branch due to the lack of rain and lower flows down on the main Delaware. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1110 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1140 cfs and 48 degrees. The East is still running low and warm with 151 cfs and 55 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 214 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 991 cfs and 61 degrees. With the high water, which started yesterday, the fishing was pretty good from late-morning on. We are still getting some #18-20 Sulphurs on the upper West Branch. The small Olives in #18-24 are also essential bugs for the next few months as well as their small rusty spinners. Small nymphs representing the Sulphurs and Olives are also working well. Some #12 Isonychia and #14 Cahills are great flies to grid the water with and also work well to run a dropper off of. The water is pretty clear but with the increased volume some streamer fishing could be productive, especially during periods of low light. It looks like the forecast is pretty dry over the next few days so expect the water to stay about where it is. Lotsa’ Luck

8/15/22

Today we are starting the week with high sun, clear skies and a bump in flow on the West Branch. With the very dry conditions we’ve had lately the downriver flows in NJ are getting to the level where they need to release water into the West Branch to keep those levels up. Currently at Stilesville on the upper West Branch we have 919 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 943 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East is still steady at 151 cfs and 57 at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 214 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1000 cfs and 63 degrees. With the increased water on the West Branch there is still quite a bit of wading opportunity in most spots and it’s much nicer to row a boat in. Fishing should remain pretty steady with the tail end of the season’s #18-20 Sulphurs still coming off upriver, around Deposit, starting in the early afternoon. Small Olives, from #20-24, are also bugs you’ll have to have, even on the bright and sunny days. For some larger bugs the Isonychia in #10-12 and #14 Cahills are great choices still. #18 Sulphur-specific or Pheasant tail nymphs are hard to be when nymphing or running as a dropper, pretty much all day. It doesn’t look like too much rain in the immediate forecast so flows should stay steady until we do get some precipitation somewhere along the Delaware. Lotsa’ Luck

8/13/22

The weekend is starting out very clear and sunny with cool temps this morning, in the mid-40’s. These cooler nights will really help bring the water temps down on the East and mainstem and the temps look pretty good this upcoming week. As far as flows and temps nothing has really changed other than slightly cooler water on the East and mainstem. They have kept the increased water coming out of Cannonsville, into the West Branch, going steady with 625 cfs here at Hale Eddy. That’s a great level for the West Branch, making it a bit easier to navigate in a boat and is also very wadeable. We are still getting some Sulphurs, especially on the upper West Branch, but they are starting to slow down which is pretty typical this time of year. Small Blue Winged Olives and terrestrials will be good bugs for the next month as well. A few Isonychia and Cahills are around and make good blind casting bugs, especially when moving over water in a boat. It looks like similar weather tomorrow and then some cloud cover moving in on Monday. Lotsa’ Luck

8/12/22

This Friday morning is very clear with cooler temps to start the day, currently around 60 degrees with highs later today in the low-70’s. Due to the dry conditions lately we have a some more release water on the West Branch to keep the water levels up way down river. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 627 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 625 cfs and 47 degrees. Hale Eddy is going to rise a bit as that release water makes it’s way downriver. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 153 cfs and 57 degrees while the lower East Branch is running 232 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 907 cfs and 65 degrees. We are still getting some Sulphurs up top on the West, up around Deposit, starting around noon with some nice fish looking up. Running droppers and nymphing has also been very productive, both before and during the hatch. There are a few Isonychia out there too, which always make great blind-casting bugs both with or without a dropper. Don’t forget the small terrestrials either, ants and beetles are hard to be on fussy fish this time of year. Lotsa’ Luck

8/9/22

Today is looking pretty good to start, with good cloud cover and cooler temps with highs around 80 this afternoon. There is a slight chance of some rain this afternoon, as there is most days this time of year but don’t expect much. It’s been very dry lately and water flows are still very steady, where they’ve been for a few months. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 496 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 520 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 159 cfs and 64 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 272 cfs and 72 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 972 cfs and 71 degrees. As we move more into August the Sulphur hatch is still going strong, with plenty of fish feeding on top and eating the nymphs below as well. The hatch has been starting around noon on most days with bugs going through the evening. We should have some decent Blue Winged Olives mixed in too, especially with the cloud cover we’ve got. The nymps, fished both with indicators or as a dropper, has been very effective as well. Keep a few of your favorite terrestrials handy for tough fish as they are very effective this time of year. Lotsa’ Luck

8/7/22

We’ve got some cloud cover this morning, which is always welcomed versus high sun. We did get another thermal release on the West Branch last night, with just under 700 cfs up at Stilesville before the cut it back to the 500 cfs we currently have up there. Hale Eddy is still dropping with 587 currently and 50 degrees to start the day. The upper East is running 156 cfs and 62 degrees up at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 254 cfs and 72 degrees. The upper mainstem at Lordville is running 962 cfs and 70 degrees. There isn’t a lot to report since we’ve had identical conditions and bugs over the last few weeks. But, that’s good because for mid-August we have pretty good hatches of Sulphurs kicking off midday up around Deposit. The fish are in their typical summer Sulphur mood and are about as picky as fish can get while eating dry flies. You want to have some select Sulphur patterns in #18-20 along with some nymphs to use as droppers and spinners for the evenings. Small Olives and terrestrials are oftentimes good flies to use during the Sulphur hatch and same goes for some small rusty spinners for the Olives. A #22 Rusty Spinner is a common bug to be found on the water at any time of the day and the big, fussy fish know that. It looks like warm weather, getting near 90 degrees, the next few days with a chance of storm in the afternoons. From Tuesday on the highs are a bit cooler, below 80, which we will take. Lotsa’ Luck

8/6/22

Today is currently sunny with temps in the low-70’s and highs later today in the 80’s with clouds moving in. Water flows and fishing have been very stable and good, with midday Sulphurs and plenty of fish feeding on top. We haven’t got much rain lately with very wadeable flows over the last two months. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 568 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 695 cfs and 48 degrees. The river is currently up a bit and dropping due to a thermal release overnight. The flow will be back down to the mid-500 cfs range in the next few hours here at Hale Eddy. These frequent thermal releases haven’t negatively impacted fishing. The upper East at Harvard is running 159 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 275 cfs and 70 degrees. The upper mainstem at Lordville is running 944 cfs and 69 degrees. The upper West Branch, up around Deposit, has been the place to be with #18-20 Sulphurs picking up around noon. Small Blue Winged Olives have been around as well, despite the weather, and are great flies to have. There are a few winged ants around too in #20-24 and should increase in numbers as we get into August. Terrestrials, in general, are great flies to have during these warm summer days. There are also a few Isonychia and Cahills as well if you need a big blind-casting bug. The forecast looks very similar the next four days with temps in the upper-80’s and chance of storms in the afternoon which we rarely get much out of. Lotsa’ Luck

8/1/22

This Monday morning started out with a bit of drizzle and clouds and now the sun is poking out with temps later around 80 degrees. We did have another thermal release last night on the West Branch and water levels at Hale Eddy are already back down to where they’ve been for a few months. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 496 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 534 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 162 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 232 cfs and 68 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 972 cfs and 62 degrees. The fishing has been pretty consistent lately and upriver, around Deposit, is the place to be this time of year if you’re looking for midday Sulphurs. Around noon, give or take an hour, has been when a few Sulphurs start to show up. You will want #18’s and #20’s in several of your favorite emerger patterns and maybe a few cripples and some spinners for the evening. Small Olives, in #18-24, are essential to have as well, even on the bright and sunny days. The fish oftentimes will take the small Olives, even during a decent Sulphur hatch. Small rusty spinners for the Olives are also great flies for the picky fish. Terrestrials are also good flies to try for the next month or so. If you want to throw a bigger bug, possibly with a dropper there have been a few Isonychia in #12 as well as #14 Cahills. It looks like pretty consistent weather this week with a chance of rain Thursday and Friday but nothing significant. Lotsa’ Luck

7/30/22

We’ve got clear skies with highs in the upper-70’s later today. River levels continue to run very consistent, even with a little rain we had move through on Wednesday afternoon. As dry as it has been all the rain was quickly soaked up with some slight stain for a few hours that evening. Stilesville on the upper West is running 487 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 525 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 165 cfs and 61 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 268 cfs and 70 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1030 cfs and 69 degrees. Hatches on the upper West have also remained pretty consistent with the Sulphurs starting in the early afternoon hours. There are always a few small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range mixed in, even in the high sun. As you move downriver, past the PA border the bugs have been pretty slow lately with a few Olives and Sulphurs in the afternoons into evening but they’ve been sparse at best. Blind casting and nymphing will be your best bet down there unless you find some steady risers towards dark. Terrestrials are still solid bugs to bring over the next month too. Lotsa’ Luck

7/26/22

Today is starting out with some nice, cool air temps with minimal humidity. A welcome change after the hot, humid weather we dealt with the last week. It looks to be clear, sunny and around 80 for the high over the next few days. Water levels are back down to where they’ve been for the last month plus, after the slight rain and thermal releases of the last few days. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 487 cfs and 46 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 534 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 176 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 316 cfs and 68 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1070 cfs and 68 degrees. The midday Sulphurs in #18-20 have been solid and will be around for a while. Typically around noon we are seeing the bugs start and remain good through the afternoon hours with some spinners at dark on the calmer nights. Small Olives in the #18-24 range are also essential bugs to have along with their small, Rusty Spinners which could work any time of the day. Ants and beetles are also good bugs to have over the next few months. The #10-12 Isonychia and #14 Cahills are also good bugs to have. Lotsa’ Luck

7/25/22

We did get a little rain the last few hours, with very little impact to the river, other than the heavy fog covering the river this morning. We may get a few small showers but it looks like the rain has moved past us for the day leaving good cloud cover though, which does help. The air temps the next few days are around 80 degrees, a nice change after several days in the 90’s. The upper West Branch at Stilesville did bump up a bit and is running 504 cfs and 63 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 556 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 173 cfs and 63 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 271 cfs and 52 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1040 cfs and 68 degrees. We could see these levels bump up a bit from the rain over the next few hours but it will be pretty minimal overall and won’t affect clarity or wadability. We did have a pretty good thunderstorm last night around 6:30 pm, which brought fog afterwards, and didn’t help the evening hatch or the fishing. Overall we’ve been getting pretty good Sulphurs on the upper stretches of the West Branch, typically starting to show around noon and going through the evening. The #18-24 Blue Winged Olives could be pretty good today with the conditions. We really haven’t had much cloud cover the last few weeks so it will definitely help. We have also been getting some #10-12 Isonychia and #14 Cahills as well in the afternoons. Streamers have been good in the morning hours with low light and any color coming into the river via feeder streams will help. Lotsa’ Luck

7/24/22

Today is starting out warm and sunny with the flows on the West Branch dropping after another thermal release last night, as they try and counter the very warm air temps we’ve been getting lately. Water levels are currently back to wadeable upriver at Stilesville, with 713 cfs and 47 degrees, and are dropping down here at Hale Eddy with a current flow of 1170 cfs and 47 degrees. Hale Eddy should be back under 700 and wadeable my midday. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 165 cfs and 62 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 247 and 71 degrees. The main down at Lordville is running 1510 cfs and 68 degrees. The upper West Branch, up around Deposit is where where you want to be for some bugs and midday dry fly fishing. We are getting pretty good Sulphurs in the #18-20 range, typically starting around noon, depending on the day’s weather. Small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range are typically around in some numbers as well as their small spinners. For some larger flies to cover water, #10-12 Isonychia and #14 Cahills, are hard to beat. Today is looking pretty clear most of the day with some clouds moving in later, around 6 or so with some possible rain early tomorrow until around 10am. Lotsa’ Luck

7/23/22

We’ve got another hot and sunny day here on the Delaware. The water on the West is still running a bit higher due to a thermal release last night. The water up at Stilesville is about what it has been and Hale Eddy will follow shortly. The upper West at Stilesville is 686 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1090 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East is running 165 cfs and 60 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 261 cfs and 71 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1620 cfs and 68 degrees. The upper West Branch is the place to be this time of year and the #18-20 Sulphurs have been pretty good with the hatch typically starting around noon. The fish are notoriously tough and you’ll need your best flies, both dries and nymphs, long leaders and precise casts. There are also some #10-12 Isonychia and #14 Cahills that are great blind casting bugs and are also great for running a dropper. Terrestrials, like ants and beetles, are also great bugs for the next few months. It doesn’t look like much rain anytime soon but maybe a bit tomorrow afternoon and Monday. Lotsa’ Luck

7/19/22

Today is looking a bit different than yesterday, we now have bright sunny skies with a humid 70 degrees to start the day with temps in the upper-80’s later today. We ended up getting very little rain yesterday out of the large storm that passed through the area, leaving water levels where they have been all month. The upper West Branch is running 496 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 534 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is 179 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 316 cfs and 68 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now at 1080 cfs and 66 degrees. With the sunny skies and warm temps the upper West is going to be the best bet until we get towards evening. We are still in the middle of the small Sulphurs in the #18-20 ranges which we’ll see in the early afternoon, mixed with a few small #18-24 Blue Winged Olives. These summer conditions make for some tricky fish but we are lucky to have some midday targets. Sparse and buggy cripples, emergers, droppers and spinners are must-have flies to throw at these fish. If the fish seem to be feeding subsurface, ie. you see random body parts other than a mouth, small little pheasant tails or Sulphur nymphs work great as droppers. 6X tippet is going to be necessary and maybe even 7X if you trust yourself will also help get a better drift with the smaller flies. The larger Isonychia and Cahills also make some decent bugs to cover water and run a dropper. The weather and conditions look pretty similar all week, with little rain in the immediate forecast. Lotsa’ Luck

7/18/22

We still have a bit of rain passing through the area this morning but we didn’t get much out of the portion that passed through earlier this morning. Most of the storm went north of us and we are left with water levels that haven’t changed much over the last month. There is some rain still south of us moving our way and if it hits it will be later this afternoon. The upper West at Stilesville is running 496 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 534 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 173 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 300 cfs and 70 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1070 cfs and 70 degrees. It should be a good day for the bugs with the light drizzle and good cloud cover. We will still have some Sulphurs in the early afternoon along with some Blue Winged Olives, which it’s a perfect day for. The conditions are perfect for some good dry fly fishing and hopefully we get some more rain and some color to the water to throw some streamers. Lotsa’ Luck

7/17/22

Today is starting out sunny and clear with some cloud cover moving in later this afternoon. It looks like a decent storm heading our way for Monday, with rain starting early tomorrow morning. Flows are still consistent and very wadeable throughout the river system. It would be nice to get some significant rain with the front moving through as we haven’t had much this month. The upper West at Stilesville is still just under 500 cfs and down at Hale Eddy we have 560 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 173 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 312 cfs and 67 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1090 cfs and 67 degrees. Yesterday fished pretty well with the typical #18-20 Sulphurs starting upriver in the early afternoon. Mixed in with the prolific Sulphurs are a few #10-12 Isonychia and #14 Cahills. These bigger flies are also nice to run a dropper off of, typically a smaller nymph to imitate the Sulphurs. Running a similar dropper off of a #18 Sulphur is also very effective as a lot of the fish are taking the emerging bugs right below the surface. Terrestrials, like ants and beetles, are hard to beat in these summer months. If we do get some rain out of this storm we could have some nice water for streamers, especially tomorrow as the water is rising. Lotsa’ Luck

7/16/22

This Saturday morning is starting out with some decent cloud cover and mild temps in the 60’s with highs later in the low-80’s. Today has better cloud cover than we’ve seen in a week or so, which is always a good thing. Flows have not changed much at all over the last week or two and the fishing really hasn’t either unless we have an afternoon of rain, which has mostly avoided us lately. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 496 cfs and 46 and down at Hale Eddy we have 529 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 176 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we’ve got 336 cfs and 66 degrees. The upper mainstem down at Lordville is running 1130 cfs and 68 degrees. We are still seeing #16-20 Sulphurs, with most of them in the #18-20 range, starting up around Deposit in the early afternoon hours. The fish are notoriously fussy during this hatch so bring a good variety of emergers, cripples and droppers. Small Olives in the #18-24 range are also must-have flies, despite the weather, and oftentimes work very well even durning a period of good Sulphurs. We are also seeing a few #10-12 Isonychia around as well as a few #14 Cahills, both make good blind-casting bugs when trying to cover some water. It looks like very similar weather the rest of the weekend and a bit of rain early next week. Lotsa’ Luck

7/10/22

Today is sunny and cloudless with temps later today around 80 degrees. The clear skies are making for a nice cool morning with temps in the mid-50’s. Flows are pretty steady since the last rain we had last. Stilesville on the upper West is running 487 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 538 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 182 cfs and 58 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 332 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1130 cfs and 66 degrees. It looks like pretty consistent weather the next few days with mild temps, in the upper-70’s - low-80’s, and maybe a bit of rain possible for Tuesday. Sulphurs in #16-20 have and will be the primary bugs we are dealing with for a while. The upper four to five miles of the West Branch is going to have much better bugs than what you will see as you head downriver, with very few bugs midday below that area, unless we get some good cloudy/rainy weather which typically leads to good Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 range. The Olives are also good to have up around Deposit, even on the sunny days. We are seeing some #10-12 Isonychia and #14 Cahills randomly throughout the river and they are always nice to grid the water with, and run a dropper off of if needed. Spinners in the evenings have been good with lots of ginger Sulphur spinners on the water and some big Rusty Spinners for the Isos mixed in. It would be nice to get a bit of rain on Tuesday but it doesn’t look like anything to change flow significantly. Lotsa’ Luck

7/8/22

Today is mild, mid-60’s, with some cloud cover to start the day with pretty consistent temps in the low-80’s all weekend. Flows and fishing really haven’t changed much over the last week or so with some good bugs and fishing still, especially on the upper West Branch. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently at 496 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 547 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 191 cfs and 60 degrees and down on the lower we have 374 cfs and 67 degrees. The upper mainstem at Lordville is running 1200 cfs and 67 degrees to start the day. Lately and for the next couple months the upper half of the West Branch is going to be the place to be with more and bugs and surface activity, especially during the day. #16-20 Sulphurs have been good, typically starting in the afternoon and getting better as the day goes on. The fish are notoriously picky on the Sulphurs, so having a good selection of sparse emergers, cripples and spinners will be needed. Little Blue Winged Olives, in the 18-24 size range, are also around most days and can be really good if we do get some cloud cover and rain. Little Rusty spinners for the BWO’s are good bugs to have for the last few hours of daylight and can even be present midday. For the Sulphur spinners, which will be around the last hour or so of light, mixed in with the duns are also great flies to run as the evening is wrapping up. We are seeing a few larger Isonychia in #10-12 and some #14 Cahills mixed in with the smaller bugs and area always great blind-casting options. Small droppers for the Sulphurs are also great options if some fish are being tricky. It looks like very similar weather all weekend with no rain until early next week. Lotsa’ Luck

7/4/22

Happy 4th of July to everyone, we’ve got a very nice morning and day ahead to wrap up the holiday weekend. It’s nice and cool this morning after clear skies last night with highs later around 80. It looks like clouds moving in later today and maybe a bit of rain tomorrow but nothing significant. It seems like we got a little overnight and temporary increase in release water from Cannonsville into the West Branch, it looks like a thermal release to help keep downriver temps cool. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 496 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 635 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 213 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 495 cfs and 63 degrees. Fishing has been very good lately for this time of year with some good bugs in areas and great dry fly fishing as we get into July. As usual, the upper portion of the West Branch is producing the best bugs with #16-20 Sulphurs starting in early afternoon and there are typically some decent Olives in #18-24 mixed in as well. There are also a few Isonychia in #10-12 randomly hatching through the system, same for a few #14 Cahills. Spinners of the above the bugs are also essential, with small ginger spinners for the Sulphurs and Cahills and rustys for the BWO’s and Isonychia. Tomorrow could be a good day too with some cloud cover for a change and maybe a bit of rain. Lotsa’ Luck

7/2/22

We have overcast skies and fog this morning to start the weekend after light rain last night. The rain was minimal and didn’t make an impact on any of the local rivers with the skies clearing a bit as the day goes on. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 487 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 569 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is 263 cfs and 60 degrees. Fishs’ Eddy on the lower East is running 553 cfs and 67 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1450 cfs and 68 degrees. Not much is going to change with the bugs over the next month or so, with smaller Sulphurs making up the majority of what we will be seeing. We are still seeing some of the larger #16 Sulphurs around, especially up higher on the West Branch as the #18-20’s increase in numbers as we get into July. The fish are notoriously picky on the summer Sulphurs so bring your best emergers, cripples, spinners and even a few droppers as you should have plenty of opportunity to try them all out. Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 are also going to be around for the rest of the season, even on the sunny days, but can be really good if the cloud cover sticks around. If the fish are being tough on top small terrestrials are hard to beat. It looks like the rain is done for the weekend as the clouds clear out as the day goes on. Lotsa’ Luck

7/1/22

This Friday is starting out warm and sunny with temps in 70’s already and highs later today around 85 with some rain moving in early tomorrow morning. A little rain to freshen the river up would be welcomed. The flows are very consistent with good wading opportunity throughout the system with most fishing being done on the West Branch with these warm air temps. The upper West at Stilesville is running 496 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 625 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 219 cfs and 48 degrees while down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 495 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1430 cfs and 66 degrees. We have been seeing some small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range, even during these high sun days with some #16-20 Sulphurs mixed in starting in the early afternoon. Small terrestrials like ants and beetles can also be great flies for these midday fish as we get into the summer months. We are seeing a good hatch of Sulphurs to end the day, typically starting around 7pm and then will become mixed in with spinners if the conditions are calm and warm. We are also seeing some random Isonychia in #10-12 as well as #14 Cahills, both make great prospecting flies. If the rivers do get some color tomorrow we could have a bit of time where streamers become effective, especially early and late in the day. Lotsa’ Luck

6/27/22

Most of the rain which was supposed to hit last night and into this morning went around us, leaving the rivers pretty unaffected overall, with some light drizzle still coming down. The cloud cover and current conditions should lead to a good day as we start the week with much cooler temps for a few days. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 496 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 611 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 288 cfs and 60 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 744 cfs and 64 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is now running 1960 cfs and 67 degrees, too warm for trout fishing. We can expect some Sulphurs in the #16-20 range later this afternoon and it also looks like a great BWO day with bugs in the #18-22 range. There have been more Isonychia in #10-12 around lately throughout the system. It does look like most of the rain has passed and we should have good cloud cover for the remainder of today and some tomorrow as well. Lotsa’ Luck

6/26/22

This morning is starting out with high sun and clear skies with temps already in the 70’s and highs later today in the mid-80’s. It looks like cloud cover moving in later today with rain starting around dark and continuing until tomorrow morning, with cooler air temps behind the front moving through. A possible half inch of rain would be great for the river and fishing tomorrow, even if we do have a little stain to the water tomorrow. It looks like they did bump the release out of Cannonsville last night for thermal reasons due to the high air temps today. The upper West at Stilesville is just under 500 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 685 cfs and 48 degrees, which will drop today as the thermal release passes. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 310 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 840 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2170 cfs and 64 degrees. Today is going to be a good day to be on the upper West Branch with the air temps. We’ve been seeing some Sulphurs starting in the early afternoons in the #16-20 size range. With the Sulphurs this time of year the fish can get pretty fussy and be aware of fish feeding just below the surface. A good Sulphur nymph dropper behind a buoyant dry fly oftentimes works on these fish. Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 are always a good choice, especially with the clouds and rain coming in. #10-12 Isonychia are always good bugs to cover some water with, any time of the day. If we do get some stain to the water we could have some decent streamer fishing the first half of tomorrow. Lotsa’ Luck

6/24/22

Today is nice and clear out after we got some decent rain early yesterday ‘till the midday hours which did bring the rivers up as well as some pretty good color to most stretches. The river has cleared up nicely and is fairly clear here at Hale Eddy, with a bit of a stain still lingering. The levels are still up a bit but overall wading is pretty good on the West Branch in all spots. The upper West up at Stilesville is running 496 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 705 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is still up a bit at 434 cfs and 56 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1450 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3860 cfs and 58 degrees. As the water was clearing yesterday we had some really good fishing, both some streamer opportunities and some great Sulphurs and dry fly fishing as well. We are still seeing good Sulphurs in the #16-20 range, which are starting around 2-3pm on most days on the upper half of the West Branch. We will see the Sulphurs for a few more months, with the small #18-20 Dortheas just getting started, mixed in with the larger ones. Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 are must-have flies too from here on out. Sometimes even during a great Sulphur hatch a small Olive will work better. There are also some #10-12 Isonychia, which will be around for several months and are great blind-casting flies. You could see #14 Grey Fox which are also a good, larger blind-casting bugs and will support a dropper if needed. If you’re fishing an area still with a bit of stain streamers could be a good option especially early and late. Lotsa’ Luck

6/21/22

This morning is starting out with some cloud cover, maybe a small amount of rain later this morning, and temperatures getting near 60 and highs later of upper-60’s. With good cloud cover all day and mild wind it looks like a very good day to be on the water. We had pretty solid bugs and fishing yesterday with some Sulphurs typically starting around 2-3 pm and remaining strong in the later evening hours with plenty of fish eating on top. Flows are still stable and very wadeable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 487 cfs and 45 degrees. Down at Hale Eddy we have 592 cfs and 62 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard dropped a bit and is now at 216 cfs and 54 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 553 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville running 1560 cfs and 60 degrees. The main bugs are the #16-20 Sulphurs mentioned above as well as #18-22 Blue Winged Olives which are always important this time of year. There are also pretty good #10-12 Isonychia and a few #14 Grey Fox spread through the afternoons and are great blind-casting bugs, especially if your in a boat covering some water. Nymphing has been good as well with the nymphs of the above bugs. With the calm nights you should also have a decent selection of Rusty spinners for the Olives and Isos as well as a few Ginger spinners for the Sulpurs and Grey Fox. Watch for the fish eating the Sulphurs too, if they seem to be eating subsurface, a dropper off the back of a realistic dry fly works very well. The weather looks great the next few days with some rain moving in late-Wednesday and into Thursday, which always makes us and the fish happy. Lotsa’ Luck

6/20/22

Today is looking a lot better than the last two days with minimal wind and cool temps to start the day. The last two days were nice and cool but the wind made fishing pretty tough to say the least. Today is clear at the moment, in the 40’s, with some clouds moving in later with a high around 70. Water levels are back down to what they’ve been the last month, with very wadeable conditions throughout the system. The upper West at Stilesville is running 496 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 611 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 226 cfs and 52 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 616 cfs and 55 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1960 cfs and 58 degrees this morning. We had some decent bugs Saturday in the wind, with #18-22 Blue Winged Olives covering the water in the afternoon. We typically see the #14-18 Sulphurs start around 2-3pm and trickle off for the afternoon and some better bugs the last few hours of the day. We are seeing a few #10-12 Isonychia and #14 Grey Fox as well. Those bigger bugs are always favorites when blind-casting and work well to support a dropper if that’s your thing. Today should be a good day to be on the water with minimal wind and some clouds picking up as the day progresses. From the forecast it looks like the clouds will stick around for a few days and some possible rain midweek. Lotsa’ Luck

6/17/22

Today is starting out sunny and warm with decent humidity as well. It looks and feels like summer with temps today topping out in the upper-70’s. There still is a bit of stain to the water from the rain yesterday morning which did bring the river up more than we’ve had in weeks. The rivers are getting back to their pre-rain levels and are now pretty wadeable again throughout the system. The upper West at Stilesville is running 496 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 802 cfs and 52 degrees with a slight tint at the bridge. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 292 cfs and 56 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1040 cfs and 59 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 3100 cfs and 62 degrees going into the weekend. We had some good streamer water yesterday with upriver being the best bet with the stained water, which mixed and became pretty dirty as you traveled downriver. With the water dropping we should see a pickup in the surface activity with #14-20 Sulphurs, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 Isonychia and the spinners of the above bugs, typically in the evenings. On the very warm mornings we have seen some decent activity lately for a few hours on top with leftover spinners, spent caddis or random terrestrials. The morning streamer fishing can also be very productive from sunrise until the sun really comes out, depending on the weather. The next two days look to be quite a bit cooler, with highs in the low-60’s and 40’s overnight. Lotsa’ Luck

6/14/22

Today we’ve got clear skies and slightly warmer temps, with highs in the upper-70’s later today. Flows are still running very steady with the lack of any significant rain lately. The upper West at Stilesville is running 487 cfs and 55 degrees and downriver Hale Eddy is at 592 cfs and 47 to start the day. The upper East Branch is running 295 cfs and 55 while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 927 cfs and 59. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1850 cfs and 61 degrees. The report isn’t likely to change unless the conditions do via some decent rain that rolls through or until later this month when the smaller Sulphurs really pick up on the upper West Branch. It has been worth being out in the mornings, especially if it stays warm like it did last night. You can typically find some consistent targets on top, trash feeding on leftover bugs and spinners from the previous day. Good morning flies are small spinners, ginger or rusty this time of year, or maybe a small spent-caddis or terrestrial as the temps warm. Ants and beetles are always good morning flies. As far as bugs in the afternoons, #14-18 Sulphurs are typically starting between 2-3pm, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 Isonychia sporadicly and maybe a #14 Grey Fox or two. Even when the hatching is sparse this time of year, blind-casting a visible dry fly and a dropper is a great method to drum up fish if nymphing isn’t your thing. Tomorrow looks like very similar weather with temps in the 80’s and a chance of rain on Thursday morning and night. Lotsa’ Luck

6/13/22

We did get some rain last night out of the storm that passed through the area. It didn’t do much to the river, bringing everything up a little bit with minimal stain to the water on most stretches. Stilesville on the upper West is now running 496 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 640 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now running 353 cfs and 54 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1110 cfs and 57 degrees. The upper main at Lordville is 59 degrees this morning. We do have some cloud cover today that looks like it should stick around, especially the first half of the day. It has been worth being out in the mornings, especially if it stays warm like it did last night. You can typically find some consistent targets on top, trash feeding on leftover bugs and spinners from the previous day. When the sun really pops out, depending on the day/wether, it typically peters out on top. Good morning flies are small spinners, ginger or rusty this time of year, or maybe a small spent-caddis or terrestrial as the temps warm. Ants and beetles are always good morning flies. As far as bugs in the afternoons, #14-18 Sulphurs are typically starting between 2-3pm, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 Isonychia sporadicly and maybe a #14 Grey Fox or two. Even when the hatching is sparse this time of year, blind-casting a visible dry fly and a dropper is a great method to drum up fish if nymphing isn’t your thing. It looks like slightly warmer temps this week and maybe a bit of rain mid-week. Lotsa’ Luck

6/11/22

This Saturday we have clear skies and temps in the low-50’s to start the weekend with clouds moving in later and highs in the low-70’s. The cooler night temperatures have definitely helped keep the downriver water temps low, with all of the Delaware rivers under 60 degrees to start the day. The water levels are running pretty consistent, dropping a bit after the rains earlier this week. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 487 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 620 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 451 cfs and 51 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1500 cfs and 57. The mainstem downriver at Lordville is now running 2630 cfs and 57 degrees. We are still seeing #14-18 Sulphurs through the system, with the most consistent hatches being on the West Branch, pretty typical this time of year as we head into summer. Blind casting, if there’s not a noticeable hatch, has been working with either Sulphurs or also with larger bugs like #10-12 Isonychia or #12-14 March Browns/Grey Fox. Even in the bright sun, Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 are great flies to have, even during a decent hatch of other mayflies. Blind casting with a visible dry fly and dropper has also been working if there aren’t many bugs on the water. The streamer fishing was decent at times after the rains this week and may turn back on after the rain we are forecast to get tomorrow. Lotsa’ Luck

6/10/22

Today we’ve got sunny, clear skies with cool temps in the mid-50’s. After on-and-off light rain the last few days the rivers still have a bit of stain to them and are dropping slowly back to pre-rain flows. With the slight stain we still have a bit of opportunity for streamer fishing, depending on where you choose to fish but it does get tough when that sun pops out. Up at Stilesville on the West Branch we have 487 cfs and 44 degrees. Downriver at Hale Eddy we have 680 cfs and 48 degrees with a slight tint to the water. The upper East at Harvard is running 576 cfs and 54 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3680 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 3680 cfs and 58 degrees. The streamer fishing has been decent, especially early and late in the day, durning lower light situations. There has also been some trash-feeding fish early in the mornings, typically wrapping up by 10 or 11 am. A small Sulphur spinner in #14-18 or spent caddis will typically work on these fish. We are seeing a few bugs mid-day but this time of year can be slow on the bright and sunny days. Blind casting a nice and visible Sulphur emerger, March Brown or Isonychia can work to drum fish up. Running a small #16-18 nymph dropper off the back can also work very well, especially if you’re seeing fish nymphing during the day. Towards dark we typically see a decent hatch of #14-18 Sulphurs and some various spinner of the bugs mentioned above. The weather looks good this weekend with mild temps, which really help keep downriver water temps good, and some cloud cover and possible rain on Sunday. Lotsa’ Luck

6/7/22

Today is looking like good with some cloud cover and some rain moving in later today, around 3pm, with light rain through the night. The last few days have been pretty dry and sunny so some rain is really the best cast scenario, if we actually get any from the current storm. Flow are almost identical as yesterday with 487 cfs and 45 degrees at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 556 cfs and 46 degrees. Harvard over on the East is running 263 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 388 cfs and 62 degrees. The main at Lordville is running 1200 cfs and 62 to start the day. We’ve had decent bugs lately for this time of year with #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, a few #12-14 March Browns / Grey Fox along with some #16 Dark Bodied caddis. Spinners for the above bug and some nymphs to use as droppers for the Sulphur are great bugs to have this time of year. It would be nice to get some rain out of the weather passing through, for both the dry fly fishing and possibly some streamer fishing which we haven’t had in a while. Lotsa’ Luck

6/6/22

We’ve got a slightly warmer morning to start the week with temps in the 60’s due to the cloud cover with a high later today in the upper-70’s. We had pretty similar weather all weekend, with slightly cooler temps and the river levels have not changed much in the last few days. We’ve had pretty good bugs and fishing overall the last few days, some areas fished better than others depending on where you were on a given day with more mid day consistency on the West Branch which is typical. We are still seeing a few different bugs around with #14-16 Sulphurs being the most widespread. Also be on the lookout for #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 March Browns/Grey Fox, #16 Dark Speckled Caddis and some #8-10 Green Drakes where they live. Spinners for the above bugs would include some #10-20 Rusty Spinners, #14-16 Ginger Spinners and #8 Coffin Flies for the drakes. Thankfully we have some good cloud cover today with some rain predicted for tomorrow afternoon and through the next few days with minimal accumulation. The clouds and hopefully rain will really help with the clear water. Lotsa’ Luck

6/3/22

Today is starting nice and mild with cooler temps and a high later today in the mid-70’s with a few clouds, clearing as the day goes on. We have a bit more release water in the West Branch but overall flows are still pretty consistent with what we’ve had all month. It looks like similar weather all weekend with no rain in the immediate forecast and cool air temps. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 487 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 601 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 303 cfs and 56 degrees up at Harvard and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 616 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1610 cfs and 63 degrees. The fishing has remained good over the last few days with decent bugs, depending on where you are fishing. We are seeing a few March Browns / Grey Fox in #12-14, Sulphurs in #14-16, Blue Winged Olives in #18-20, Green Drakes in #8 on the main and East as well as some spotted dark caddis in #16-18. Rusty spinners in #12-20, Ginger Spinners in #14-16 for the Sulphurs and some coffin flies in #8 for the Drakes are good flies to have for the evenings. Spent caddis are also good bugs for the picky fish or those who are trash feeding. Lotsa’ Luck

5/31/22

We’ve got another warm and sunny day today with mostly clear skies and highs in the mid-80’s. The flows are dropping to where they were the last week after a thermal release out of Cannonsville reservoir, into the West Branch. The upper West at Stilesville is running 447 and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 690 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 277 and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 511 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1340 cfs and 66 degrees. As usual, when it’s nearing 90 degrees and sunny, the fishing has been a little tough the last couple days but there still have been bugs and rising fish. The main Delaware is getting too warm to fish as the day moves on and as you move down river, so please check water temps if you’re fishing down there and don’t fish past 68 degrees. It does look like rain moving in later tomorrow, around 4pm. Be prepared for #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns /#12-14 Grey Fox, #14-16 Sulphurs, #8-10 Green Drakes, a few #14-16 Hendricksons (upper West) and #16-18 Dark tan caddis. #14-16 Sulphurs Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. Some #14-26 ginger spinners as well for the Sulphurs as their numbers increase. A few spent caddis patterns in the #16-20 are great bugs for the picky feeders this time of year. Lotsa’ Luck

5/30/22

We’ve got decent cloud cover to start the week with warmer temps coming later today, in the mid-80’s. Flows are still running steady with minimal change throughout the system. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 440 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 525 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 284 cfs and 56 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 547 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1330 cfs and 63 degrees. Yesterday was bright and sunny with cooler temps, in the 70’s. The main and East are always going to be tough durning the day on those bright and sunny days but lots of anglers are looking for the drakes this time of year, typically the spinners right at dark. The West Branch is going to offer more mid-day activity as we mover forward unless you have some good weather / cloud cover or better yet, rain. Also, as always this time of year, if you’re headed downriver be aware of water temps which are getting near dangerous levels (68+) in the afternoon down on the main and lower East Branch. As for bugs, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns /#12-14 Grey Fox, #14-16 Sulphurs, #8-10 Green Drakes, a few #14-16 Hendricksons (upper West) and #16-18 Dark tan caddis. #14-16 Sulphurs Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. Some #14-26 ginger spinners as well for the Sulphurs as their numbers increase. A few spent caddis patterns in the #16-20 are great bugs for the picky feeders this time of year. Lotsa’ Luck

5/28/22

This morning is starting out warm and humid with a chance of some rain later today, nothing significant, if it hits at all. The rain that moved through the area yesterday didn’t didn’t do much to the river, with most of the storm missing us, dropping maybe a tenth of an inch. The weather looks good today, with good cloud cover and a chance of rain most of the day. Flows are pretty much identical as to what we’ve had all month, with very wadeable conditions throughout the system. The upper West at Stilesville is running 440 cfs and 44 degrees. Down at Hale Eddy we have 564 cfs and 48 degrees. The East Branch up at Harvard is running 326 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 643 cfs and 49 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1440 cfs and 61 degrees. We are still seeing some of the earlier season bugs up on the West Branch and are moving into larger bug / drake season on the main and East. There are quite a few bugs you could see, depending on where you choose to fish with #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns /#12-14 Grey Fox, #14-16 Hendricksons (especially on the upper West), #8 Green Drakes (main and East) and #16-18 Dark tan caddis. Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. Some #14-16 ginger spinners as well for the Sulphurs as their numbers increase. A few spent caddis patterns in the #16-20 range can also be effective with the heavy caddis hatches we’ve been seeing. It would be nice to get a bit of rain on the system with warmer temps moving in early next week. Lotsa’ Luck

5/27/22

Today is starting out a bit warmer with, already in the mid-60’s, due to good cloud cover along with some rain moving in around 4pm. The weather looks excellent for the fishing today and tomorrow, with the rain later today lasting around 24 hours with less than a half inch each day. We’ve had very little rain lately so some steady, drawn-out rain is perfect. Yesterday and last night fished very well for most with good bugs and spinners too. The rivers are still running steady with 440 cfs and 45 degrees up at Stilesville on the West. Down at Hale Eddy we have 547 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 326 cfs and 56 degrees while the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 643 cfs and 60 degrees. Lordville on the mainstem is running 1460 cfs and 62 degrees. We’ve been getting good bugs lately with quite the assortment on the water on any given day. Depending on where you’re fishing on the system you could see any of the following; #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns /#12-14 Grey Fox, #14-16 Sulphurs, #14-16 Hendricksons (especially on the upper West) and #16-18 Dark tan caddis. Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. Some #14-26 ginger spinners as well for the Sulphurs as their numbers increase. A few spent caddis patterns in the #16-20 range can also be effective with the heavy caddis hatches we’ve been seeing. We could get a little color to the river with the incoming rain which won’t hurt at all. Lotsa’ Luck

5/26/22

We’ve got a little breeze with sunny skies to start the day with current temps in the 50’s. The highs today look to be around 70 degrees with mild wind out of the south. The river are all still very wadeable with no recent changes to the flows. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 440 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hal Eddy we have 560 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 341 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 692 cfs and 59 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now at 1530 cfs and 61 degrees. The early-season bugs are starting to fade away and we are moving into the late-spring / summer bugs as we head into June. Be on the lookout for #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns /#12-14 Grey Fox, #14-16 Hendricksons (especially on the upper West) and #16-18 Dark tan caddis. Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. Some #14-26 ginger spinners as well for the Sulphurs as their numbers increase. A few spent caddis patterns in the #16-20 range can also be effective with the heavy caddis hatches we’ve been seeing. Lotsa’ Luck

5/24/22

Today is cool and calm with highs later around 65, good cloud cover and minimal wind. Flows all around are very steady with pretty good water temps as well, thanks to the cool nights. The bugs have been pretty consistent as well with all the usual suspects as we head towards the end of May. The upper West at Stilesville is running 440 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale eddy we have 592 and 48 degrees to start the day. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 382 cfs and 54 while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 823 cfs and 59 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now running 1720 cfs and 62. With very consistent weather the next few days we should have some great fishing with #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns /#12-14 Grey Fox, #14-16 Hendricksons (especially up on the West) and #16-18 Dark tan caddis. Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. Some #14-26 ginger spinners as well for the Sulphurs as their numbers increase. A few spent caddis patterns in the #16-20 range can also be effective with the heavy caddis hatches we’ve been seeing. Lotsa’ Luck

5/23/22

We’ve got great weather to start the week with much cooler air temps after the rain came through last night. Current air temps are in the 50’s with highs later today around 66 with cloud cover throughout the day. The flows did come up a bit from the rain last night but the rivers all running clear. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now 440 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 664 cfs and 60 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 474 cfs and 60 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1070 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1930 cfs and 64 degrees. We had good fishing yesterday, even after the rain came in last night around 6pm, which didn’t last long. The bugs have been consistent lately other than the mainstem and East on the bright 90-degree days, which typically are slow there. Expect #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns /#12-14 Grey Fox, #14-16 Hendricksons (especially up on the upper West),# 14-16 Sulphurs, #14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. A few spent caddis patterns in the #16-20 range can also be effective with the heavy caddis hatches we’ve been seeing. The weather looks very similar all week with great temps. Lotsa’ Luck

5/22/22

Today is another warm and hazy day with temps in the 70’s already and upper 80’s in ht forecast for the afternoon. It looks like some rain this afternoon, around 5pm, then cooler temps the next few days and nights. We did get a slight boost in release water from Cannonsville, into the West Branch, that started yesterday. It’s currently 440 cfs up at Stilesville and every little bit helps. Down river at Hale Eddy we have 569 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 341 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 807 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1640 cfs and 66 degrees. We’ve been seeing pretty good bugs lately but yesterday was a bit tougher mid-day with the 90 degrees and high sun which isn’t too surprising. We should get some cloud cover moving in this afternoon before the possibility of rain around 2-3pm. We are still seeing #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns /#12-14 Grey Fox, #14-16 Hendricksons (especially up on the West),#14-16 Sulphurs (downriver),#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. A few spent caddis patterns in the #16-20 range can also be effective with the heavy caddis hatches we’ve been seeing or when you encounter a mid-day garbage feeder. Lots’a Luck

5/20/22

We have clear skies and sun to start the day with some rain coming in later today, around 4pm and lasting a few hours. The temperature is going to be fairly warm with highs in the upper 70’s today. The water levels are still holding steady with 383 cfs and 44 degrees upriver at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 573 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now running 382 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy on the lower East we have 767 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1780 cfs and 56 degrees. We should see the usual bugs starting around 1-2pm with the warmer air temps. We’ve had excellent numbers of #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns /#12-14 Grey Fox, #14-16 Hendricksons (especially up on the West),#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. A few spent caddis patterns in the #16-20 range can also be effective with the heavy caddis hatches we’ve been seeing. It doesn’t look like the best night for spinners with the rain moving in but Saturday night looks to be very warm and clear. Lotsa’ Luck

5/19/22

We have great weather this Thursday with light rain most of the day and temps later in the mid-60’s. They’re calling for about a quarter of an inch, which won’t do much to the river as it’s pretty dry out there now. The flows are still holding steady from last week. We have 383 cfs and 44 degrees up at Stilesville on the West Branch and down at Hale Eddy we have 548 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch is runinng 318 cfs and 53 degrees and downriver at Fissh’e Eddy we have 767 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1590 cfs and 58 degrees. The fishing has been very good lately with good bugs and plenty of rising fish, especially on the West Branch the last week or so. Bugs should be good on this cloudy, drizzly day with #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. Spent and emerging caddis patterns are also good flies to have throughout the day as the caddis on the water have been thick to say the least. Lotsa’ Luck

5/17/22

Today is starting out nice and sunny with cooler air temps in the low 50’s and highs later today in the 60’s. We got very little rain yesterday with the storm that moved through and we had very good fishing from early morning till dark. The rivers went up a slight amount but really didn’t get discolored. The bugs were good most of the day with spinners first thing in the morning and good hatches staring in the afternoon. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 385 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 573 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 357 cfs and 52 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1240 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is at 2050 cfs and 58 degrees. We are still seeing a lot of different bugs with #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. The stretch of water you’ll be on will make a difference in what bugs and numbers of them you’ll see. Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. It looks like mild temps, in the 60’s, for the next few days which will help keep water temps down a bit. Lotsa’ Luck

5/16/22

We’ve currently got clouds and warm temps today with a threat of storms later today in the early afternoon. The storm is tracking pretty far to the West of us now, moving north, but they are still calling for around an inch of rain this afternoon/night. We got a little rain yesterday for a few minutes but the sun came out afterwards and the fishing was good the whole time with plenty of bugs. Flows are currently about where they’ve been all week. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 383 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 503 cfs and 57 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 256 cfs and 57 degrees. Down below the Beaverkill on the lower East we have 783 cfs at Fishs’ Eddy and 63 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1430 cfs and 64 degrees. We’ve been seeing good numbers of #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. The stretch of water you’ll be on will make a difference in what bugs and numbers of them you’ll see. Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls throughout the system. Lotsa’ Luck

5/15/22

Sunday is starting out with a bit of cloud cover with temps around 60 with some possible rain moving in later today, around 6pm. The rain forecast for this afternoon and tomorrow is welcomed as we’ve had dry weather and high temps all week. The water levels have been pretty steady lately throughout the system with no rain and steady releases. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 383 cfs and 43 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 494 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 232 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 553 cfs and 62 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1320 cfs and 67 degrees. With the week of sunny weather the fish have been getting a bit picky but overall the fishing has been solid with pretty good bugs. This time of year you’re going to see a variety of bugs on the water at any given time and likely several stages of the same bugs. Expect to see #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 March Browns, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #10-20 as well for the spinner falls. Lotsa’ Luck

5/14/22

Another Saturday on the Delaware and it’s pretty warm and humid to start the day with quite a few spinners already on the water already. The last few warm mornings have been good for the spinners with some larger Hendricksons and Blue Quill spinners mixed in. The flows haven’t moved much lately and the upper West at Stilesville is running 383 cfs and 43 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 481 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 232 cfs and 55 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 565 cf and 61 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1320 cfs and 62 degrees. We have been getting some great fishing to start the days lately with the spinners in the morning with most of the hatches starting in the early afternoon with plenty of bugs on the water and spinners in the evenings as well. The forecast is for rain this evening, which if it comes will push the spinners to another night. We are still seeing #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 will cover all spinner falls. It does look like rain the next few afternoons which is much needed. Lotsa’ Luck

5/13/22

Today we actually have some good cloud cover, the first of this very sunny week. Flows have remained pretty steady since yesterday. It looks like good cloud cover and highs in the mid-70’s later today. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 376 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 481 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East is running 235 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 571 cfs and 60 degrees. The upper main Delaware is running 1340 cfs and 62 degrees. We had another good day of bugs yesterday with plenty of fish looking up as well. This time of year you’re likely to see quite a few different bugs at one time on the water and the fish could each want something different. We are still seeing #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 as well for the spinner falls. With all of the bugs hatching lately the spinner falls have been very good the last hour or so of daylight. Lotsa’ Luck

5/12/22

This Thursday is another bluebird day with temps in the 60’s already and highs later today around 80. With no recent rain they have lowered the flows a bit more over the last 36 hours. It looks dry and sunny until some rain on Sunday and into Monday. We’ve had pretty good bugs lately and some good fishing for most, depending on where you’re fishing. The upper West at Stilesville is at 383 cfs and 43 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 485 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 242 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 602 cfs and 56 degrees. The main Delaware downriver at Lordville is 1430 cfs and 58 degrees. At these water levels you can wade pretty much anywhere you desire and temps are still good throughout the system. We’ve had good Hendricksons on the West the last few days from early afternoon on with spinners in the evenings. We are still seeing a mix of #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 as well for the spinner falls. With these warm evening temps the spinners will be good until you can’t see, so pack the headlamp. Lotsa’ Luck

5/10/22

Today is looking a lot like yesterday with high sun and morning temps in the 40’s and highs later today around 70. It looks like cookie cutter days for the week with temps creeping up slowly as the week goes on. The West Branch has been holding steady with the flows and the East has dropped a bit over the last 24 hours. The upper West at Stilesville is now 549 cfsa and 42 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 649 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 281 cfs and 48 degrees and the lower East is running 751 cfs and 51 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is at 1840 cfs and 52 degrees. With the higher sun and low water the fish are going to be choosier and spookier, as they always are, under these conditions. The bugs to look out or are #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 as well for the spinner falls. Nymphing is going to be a effective with the lower water and well-defined riffs and pockets with nymphal stages of the above bugs. It looks like some possible rain starting Sunday which would be great. Lotsa’ Luck

5/9/22

This week is starting out sunny with a bit of chill to start the week. It looks like bluebird skies for a while, most of the week at least, with temps warming up a bit every day. They’ve been lowering the water over the weekend and now we have very wadeable conditions throughout the system and with the lower flows the water temps really shot up and the bugs responded accordingly. There was pretty good surface activity from early afternoon on. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 540 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 664 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is at 390 cfs and 47 degrees while the lower is running 900 cfs and 50 degrees. The main Delaware is at 1930 cfs and 51 degrees. The wind was a little bad yesterday but today looks very mild, peaking out at 10 mph. The bugs should be decent with the warmer water temps with #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 as well for the spinner falls. The weather for tomorrow looks almost identical with low-70’s for the high and 30’s and clear in the morning. Lotsa’ Luck

5/8/22

Today looks to be the start of a streak of sunny days and warming air temps as the week moves on. Today the high is around 60 with minimal wind and tomorrow’s forecast is for low-70’s as well as the rest of the week. The flows have been lowered due to the releases from the reservoirs bing cut back from both reservoirs. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 549 cfs and 42 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 685 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now 420 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1090 cfs and 46 degrees. With the lower water levels the temps are going to increase quicker and generally, when lowered this time of year the surface activity will pick up significantly. The bugs aren’t gonna change much and you should see #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 as well for the spinner falls. If you’ve been looking to wade all spring your options are now endless until we get some rain. Lotsa’ Luck

5/7/22

Today we’ve got good cloud cover to start the day which is supposed to stick around all day with very little rain for a while. They have cut the flows back quite a bit over the last 24 hours, leading to some decent wading opportunities opening up. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 760 cfs and 42 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 913 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 702 cfs and 44 degrees and down on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1430 cfs and 48 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2810 cfs and 48 degrees. It looks like prefect weather for some bugs with the clouds and highs around the mid-fifties. We’ve been seeing decent bugs with #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 as well for the spinner falls which have been decent on the calmer nights or earlier in the day if it’s cooler out. It looks like the last day with cloud cover before the skies clear and temps warm up. Lotsa’ Luck

5/6/22

The rain we’ve got so far today has been minimal with about a quarter inch forecast for today and continuing into tomorrow morning. With the lack of rain from this recent cell it looks like they’ve started to cu the release back from Cannonsville reservoir into the West Branch. The current flow at Stilesville is 907 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1120 cfs and 45 degrees. The East hasn’t changed much and up at Harvard we are looking at 959 cfs and 44 degrees. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running 1580 cfs and 49 degrees. The main Delaware is 3110 cfs and 50 degrees down at Lordville. Fishing overall has been good with decent bugs and plenty of healthy fish throughout the system. The dry fly fishing has been very good at times and, depending on the bugs and your timing, can be slow. It’s that time of year and with the high volume of water it has been pretty slow to warm up significantly. That’s a good thing and will help prolong the hatches as the season progresses. Blind casting a nice Hendrickson emerger has been productive from afternoon on if you don’t want to nymph. You will see #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 as well for the spinner falls. We had a nice night last night with minimal wind and had plenty of larger spinners. They are calling for some more rain overnight which won’t do much to the river as far as color or increased flow. Lotsa’ Luck

5/5/22

This Thursday is starting out bright and sunny with fairly warm temps, in the 50’s already. Flows are dropping slowly but there is still just a bit of wading on the Delaware system in select spots. Water temps are also rising slowly, due to the volume of water, so the hatches are progressing slowly which is nice and spreads them out a bit. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1360 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1590 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 978 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1680 cfs and 47 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3590 cfs and 48 degrees. The Beaverkill is the best bet for wading with 531 cfs and 49 degrees. We seeing a mixed bag of #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 as well for the spinner falls, which will all of the mayfly spinners you could see at any time of the day. We have been seeing decent number of fish on top, starting in the early afternoon, but that can also be spotty depending on the location and weather. Nymphing has remained pretty dependable with a variety of bugs. Streamer fishing is pretty tough with high sun and clear water but that looks to change tomorrow with rain Friday and Saturday which could lead to a bit of stain which isn’t bad for the fishing. Lotsa’ Luck

5/3/22

Today we’ve got heavy fog throughout the valleys with fairly warm temps, nearing 50 already, with highs around 70 later today. It looks like good cloud cover moving in later this afternoon before the rain hits in the early hours of tomorrow. Tomorrow looks like all day light rain which should be good for the fishing. Flows have been steady lately due to minimal rain and constant releases from the reservoirs, offering good water throughout the system. They are keeping the releases from the reservoirs up, instead of dropping the flow after they quit spilling, due to the rain this week which will just make them spill again in a few days. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1360 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1610 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 984 cfs and 44 degrees while the lower is running 1750 cfs and 46 degrees at Fishs’e Eddy. The main Delaware down at Lorville is currently 3680 cfs and 46 degrees. We’ve been seeing pretty good bugs with #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons,#14-16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 as well for the spinner falls. Streamer and nymph fishing has been decent as well before the bugs get started in the early afternoon hours. Lotsa’ Luck.

5/2/22

This morning is starting out with a bit of light rain and warm temps in the 50’s already, a nice headstart compared to the upper 20’s. Flows have remained pretty steady over the last 24 hrs with a little wading to be found in select spots. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 1360 and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1610 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 997 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1750 cfs and 49 degrees. The main Delaware is running 3680 cfs and 50 degrees. Today should be ideal with near perfect conditions for early May with temps around 60, humidity and a bit of rain. Be on the lookout for #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 are going to be necessities for the month. The weather looks ideal this week, with a bit of rain, which is good. Lotsa’ luck.

5/1/22

This weekend has turned out nice and today is looking great, with warm temps later today and minimal wind. Yesterday was the first fairly warm day with minimal wind and it fished pretty well for most. This should also be a good day for spinners with ideal conditions, warm and windless. The rivers are still slowly dropping with the lack of rain all week but we do have some more moving in tonight and a bit during the first part of the week. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1360 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1630 cfs and 42. Everything is pretty clear at the moment on all rivers. The upper East is running 1020 at Harvard and 41 degrees. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is now running 1810 cfs and 45 degrees. The main Delaware is now at Lordville is 3780 cfs and 46 degrees. The main fished very well yesterday on top, a few days ahead of the rest of the river with the slightly warmer water temps. We are gonna be seeing the same bugs for a while with #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons and #18-20 Chimarra caddis on the water. Rusty spinners in #14-20 are going to be great bugs as well and will cover all mayflies listed above. The weather coming up this week looks excellent, with a bit of rain, cloud cover and warm air temps. Lotsa’ Luck

4/29/22

We’ve got another chilly morning headed into the weekend with temps later today in the 50’s and clear skies. With the lack of rain this week the rivers are dropping steadily and reservoirs are getting close to not spilling. The weekend forecast looks nice, especially compared the the weather the last two days. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is 1380 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1880 cfs and 41 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 1270 cfs and 39 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2200 cfs and 42 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 4580 cfs and 43 degrees. The Beaverkill is wadeable at 762 cfs and we should have more opportunity for wading on the Delaware system pretty soon. We will be seeing #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons and #18-20 Chimarra caddis for a while and spinners of the mayflies too. With these early spring temps the spinnerfalls are often midday, so rusty spinners in #14-20 are great flies to have. Lotsa’ Luck

4/28/22

This Thursday is starting out clear and chilly, with current temps in the mid-30’s, with highs later in the mid-40’s. Yesterday was similar with cool temps, a bit of snow and wind - very typical for April. Flows are still dropping slowly with 1570 cfs and 43 degrees at Stilesville. Downriver at Hale Eddy we have 2110 cfs and 41 degees. The rivers are running very clear throughout the system. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 1550 cfs and 40 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2580 cfs and 42 degrees. The man Delaware at Lordville is running 5300 cfs and 42 degrees. Despite the wind some bugs were coming off yesterday and there were some great fish caught. We are still seeing #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons and #18-20 Chimarra caddis. Nymphing has been a dependable way to boat a few nice fish in the clear water. Streamer fishing is still an option but with the clear water and sunny skies it can be tough. Moving forward it looks like warmer weather and a nice weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

4/26/22

Most of the rain they forecast to start is just starting to hit us with light rain until mid day with about a quarter inch total. It looks like great fishing weather and should be a great day for bugs as well. Flows have dropped slowly the last few days with 1970 cfs up at Stilesville and 46 degrees. Downriver at Hale Eddy the flow is 2530 cfs and 44 degrees. The West currently has a bit of color but is overall pretty clear. The upper East at Harvard is running 1870 cfs and 45 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2940 cfs and 47 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 6620 cfs and 49 degrees. The rivers are still running high, typical this time of year, but conditions are ideal to be in a boat and fishing is starting to pick up with good bugs in the afternoons. You’re likely to see #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons, #18-20 Little Black Stones and #18-20 Chimarra caddis. Rusty spinners in size #14-20 are also essential bugs this time of year and are great flies if fish are being fussy. Nymphing has been good too with a variety of flies to represent the above bugs. Streamer fishing has still been working and if we get some stain to the water all the better. Lotsa’ Luck.

4/25/22

This week is starting out nice and sunny with warm temps, almost 70, later this afternoon. Water temps stayed up above the mid-40’s overnight again with water levels slowly dropping throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently at 2200 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are now looking at 2840 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 2100 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 3430 cfs and 46 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is 7120 cfs and 48 degrees. It’s currently sunny this morning with some cloud cover building this afternoon and a bit of rain tomorrow morning into mid-day with .3” predicted. With the higher water streamer or nymph fishing has been the method to start the day and hopefully as we get into the afternoon hours we start to see some fish on top. The fish have just started to look up and we are seeing decent numbers of, depending on the day and weather, all the usual bugs for late April. You can expect to see #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and maybe some #16-20 Black Stoneflies. Lotsa’ Luck

4/24/22

Sunday morning is sunny and relatively warm with a high of 73 later this afternoon. With temps already near 50 this morning the water temps did stay a bit warmer overnight, with most already in the mid-40’s. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now running 2420 cfs and 42 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2830 cfs and 42 degrees, with a slight stain to the water from the snow runoff into the tribs. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 1680 cfs and 40 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3110 cfs and 44 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 6650 cfs and 44 degrees, down a few thousand since yesterday. The bugs should be good the next few days with warm air temps until mid-week. This will be the week where there’s some good, early-season dry fly fishing before it gets very busy on the water for a couple months. We are going to see the same bugs for a while with #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons and #18-20 Chimarra caddis. Mid-day is your best bet for rising fish and spinners of the mayflies above, which will all be rusty spinners of the appropriate size. Nymphing with a variety of bugs representing the above is also a great way to pick off fish early in the day, working a bit better than streamers n the clear water. Lotsa’ Luck

4/23/22

This week has been interesting ,with almost a foot of snow on Monday night and no power until yesterday afternoon. Today we have a nice day in the 60’s with good cloud cover. The snow melted quickly as the temps warmed up mid week and the rivers did bump up a bit, with a bit of color too. With these warmer days water temps are starting to creep up in to the upper 40’s and we are starting to see good bugs on the water. The fish also started to look up, with some regularity, as the week goes on. The bugs are right on track with #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-2- Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons, #14-16 Hendricksons and #18-20 Chimarra caddis. Flows are still high with both reservoirs still spilling, keeping wading nonexistent for a while. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 2180 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 3260 cfs and 46 degrees. The East is running high too with 2380 cfs and 45 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 4440 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is at 8780 cfs and 46 degrees. This afternoon should be good with great cloud cover and warmer temps than we’ve had in a week or so. The streamer fishing is still an option in the high water but the trout have seen their fare share over the last few weeks and clear water and skies doesn’t help. It looks like warmer air temps the next few days and then back to upper 40’s mid week and minimal rain.

4/18/22

This morning was chilly, with temps in the high-20’s, and clear skies with some clouds and weather moving in later tonight. The rivers are still dropping at a steady rate, along with the reservoirs, but it does look like more rain tonight and through tomorrow. There is also some snow mixed in during morning hours, followed by more rain throughout the day which is going to keep those reservoirs spilling for a while. Very typical weather for this time of year in the Catskills. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1560 cfs and 40 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2070 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1250 cfs and 38 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2420 cfs and 40 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 5010 cfs and 40 degrees. We did have some colder weather with a bit of snow this past weekend and those that fished did pretty well for mid-April. Most fish were taken on streamers and nymphs with the higher cold water. There have been a few bugs around with the usual suspects; #16-20 little black Stoneflies, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, #12-14 Quill Gordons and #14-16 Hendricksons. If you’re looking for water to wade, the Beaverkill and Willowemoc, or other freestones, are your best bet and are a week or so ahead of the tailwaters as far as temps and bugs activity. Lotsa’ Luck

4/17/22

This Easter Sunday is a bit colder than the temps we’ve had all week, with clear skies after yesterday’s rain and a bit of snow. The rain yesterday was spread out and didn’t do much to the still-dropping rivers. Those who dealt with the weather yesterday and put in some effort did very well. This time of year, and really all year, if you get scared off with a little colder weather and rain you will always miss out on the best days of fishing. The rivers and reservoirs are still dropping slowly with no rain until tomorrow evening and into Tuesday. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1800 cfs and 40 degrees. Down at Hale Eddy we have 2370 cfs and 40 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 1410 cfs and 40 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2810 cfs and 42 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is 5740 cfs and 52 degrees. The rivers are all still pretty clear but still no wading on the Delaware’s tailwaters. The best bet for wading is over on the Beaverkill or Willowemoc. Streamers and nymphs have still been the best bet in the higher, cold water. We are entering that time period where we are going to start seeing more bugs on the water and the fish on top will follow. As far as hatches go it’s a very typical year with some Baetis and stoneflies around with a few Blue Quills, Quill Gordons and even Hendricksons showing up as we move towards the end of April. Lotsa’ Luck

4/16/22

Today is starting out with good cloud cover and a bit of light drizzle with some heavier rain forecast for later today, from 3-7pm, with about a half of an inch overall. The rivers have been slowly dropping as well as the amount of water coming over the reservoirs and everything is running pretty clear as of this morning. With no real wading opportunities on the Delaware system some of the freestones East of here, like the Beaverkill (710 cfs), are going to be your best bet iif you’re looking to wade. The West Branch up at Stileville is now at 2160 cfs and 40 degrees while down at Hale Eddy 2550 cfs and 40 degrees as well. The Upper East Branch at Harvard has dropped to 1460 cfs and 41 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2700 cfs and 44 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 5840 cfs and 44 degrees. With the high water and the bugs and dry fly fishing just getting started we are still throwing a lot of streamers. The streamer fishing can still be tough at times with colder water temps, an abundance of natural alewyves, and fish with full bellies. We are seeing more bugs as time goes on with Black Stoneflies, Blue Winged Olives and a few Hendricksons starting to show up. Obviously, a lot depends on the weather but we are seeing more fish start to rise as time goes on. Lotsa’ Luck

4/15/22

We’ve got a nice sunny day today with cooler temps and the high later in the low-60’s. The last couple days were nice and warm and all rivers have dropped slowly and have great clarity. With both reservoirs spilling we have plenty of alwyves in the river, fattening up the fish as we head into spring. The abundance of extra forage in the river can actually make the streamer fishing tough at times as the fish have tons of naturals to choose from. Just like trying to get a fish to hit your dry amongst 1000’s of naturals. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 2420 cfs and 42 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 2830 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1680 cfs and 40 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3110 cfs and 44 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 6650 cfs and 44 degrees. With the high flows and more rain tomorrow, all fishing on the Delaware system is going to be done from boat for a while but the Beaverkill is in great shape at 800 cfs. We are seeing a few bugs with 16-20 Black stoneflies, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives and a few Hendricksons starting to show up. There have been a few fish rising in the afternoon but the dry fly fishing has been pretty spotty so far. It does look like rain tomorrow afternoon which won’t hurt the fishing at all and will just add more water to the spilling reservoirs. Lotsa’ luck

4/12/22

Today is starting off with some light rain which looks to end around 10am. It’s been raining for a few hours but the rivers are running clear and are still dropping at nice rate. The air temps did stay warm last night which will help the water temps stay a bit higher, especially as you move downriver. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 3860 cfs and 39 degrees and down at Hale Eddy the flow is 4210 cfs and 40 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 2840 cfs and 41 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy is now at 5070 cfs and 43 degrees. The mainstem is running 8750 cfs and 43 degrees down at Lordville. It looks like the next couple of days are gong to be warm, in the low-70s, with fairly warm temps at night which will also help. Although it’s great conditions for throwing streamers, as we have more and more of these warm days more bugs will show up every day. Lotsa’ Luck

4/11/22

The weather is looking good for today with sunshine and temps in the low-60’s later this afternoon. The weather this week also looks good with a bit of light rain mid week but temps in the upper-60’ and even 70’s a few days. The rivers are still pretty high from the big storm that hit late last week but the rivers are all clearing up nicely and dropping quickly. The tailwaters (East and West Branches) are going to drop slower due to the water coming over the dams from the reservoirs. Anglers will be fishing today from boats and will do very well. Almost entirely with streamers at these water levels, very common for this time of year. Wading on the tailwaters will take some time so the Beaverkill (currently 1560 cfs) is going to be one of the first local rivers that allows some wading. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 3940 cfs and 39 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 5400 cfs adn 38 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 3940 cfs and 39 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 6400 cfs and 39 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 11,800 cfs and 39 degrees. Again, all rivers are pretty clear, just high, with some excellent streamer fishing to be had if that’s your thing. Sink tips and flies with some weight are going to be the tools needed for a while. The bug activity will pick up with these warmer days coming up. Lotsa’ Luck

4/10/22

Today we’ve got some cooler temps with some light snow coming down, normal early-April weather with highs around 40. The rest of the week is going to be quite a bit warmer with some light rain possible but overall the forecast looks good. The rivers have all dropped quite a bit in the last 24 hours and most are running pretty clear but still very high. The upper West at Stilesville is running 6820 cfs and 39 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 7580 cfs and 39 degrees. Harvard on the upper East is at 5810 cfs and 39 degrees while down below the Beaverkill (2240 cfs) at Fishs’ Eddy we have 9330 cfs and 40 degrees. Lordville down on the mainstem is at 18700 cfs and 40 degrees. With the dropping of the rivers and good clarity we’ll be fishing very soon, probably tomorrow and the streamer fishing is going to be good. A lot of extra bait has been and is being washed into the system and the fish are going to be fat and happy, pushed against he bank making up for lost meals. Streamers are going to be where it’s at for a while with this volume of water. With all of the fishing being done out of a boat for the foreseeable future, a six or seven weight paired with a nice sink tip line is going to be the best tool for the job. With the warmer weather coming up this week we will definitely see more bugs with stoneflies and small Baetis still on the menu and as the week and warmth progresses maybe some Quill Gordons and Blue Quills. As the rivers continue to drop any fish that might be fish rising are going to behind islands or tight to the bank in the slackest of water, later in the day. Lota’ Luck

4/9/22

We do have some drizzle this morning, with light rain ‘till early this afternoon and about 1/3 of an inch forecast for today. The rivers all did crest overnight an have dropped quite a bit after they crested. If we can squeak by today without significant rains we should be in good shape as far as severe flooding goes. The forecast looks clear for the most part this upcoming week with light rain later in the week which will allow the rivers to recede a bit and clear up. Stilesville on the upper West Branch is now running 8,730 cfs and 39 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 10,300 cfs and 39 as well. The upper East Branch at Harvard is at 8,960 cfs and 39 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 14,400 cfs and 41 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 29,500 and 40 degrees, down from nearly 50,000 at it’s peak. Once the river clears in a few days we should have some excellent streamer fishing in high water. With the reservoir at 105.4% and rising there are going to be some baitfish to keep the fish fat and happy for a while. We’ve probably got another week or so before we see consistent mayfly activity so hopefully we get the high water out of the way. Lotsa’ Luck

4/8/22

We got hit with the rain storm that came across the whole East coast yesterday and the hours of heavy rain brought all rivers in the area up significantly. We’re currently looking at very high water throughout the system and are running dirty at the moment. How quickly they clear will depend on future rain. As far as dropping, the tailwaters are not going to drop significantly any time soon with the high volume of water coming into the back side of the reservoirs. They will actually continue to rise over the next few days despite any future precipitation. They could clear and offer some good fishing from a boat very soon if we don’t get blasted again in the next few days. As far as wade fishing, typical this time of year, it’s going to be a while. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 5410 with 39 degree water. Downriver at Hale Eddy we have 7630 cfs and 40 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 11,300 and 40 degrees. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running 27,200 cfs and 40 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is at 42,300 cfs and 42 degrees. All we can do now is hope for some clear skies which will all ow the river to clear and we will have some great streamer fishing. With the spilling reservoirs we are going to have some alewyves in the river and the fish are getting fat. Lotsa’ Luck

4/4/22

The weather today is a bit nicer than what we had over the weekend, with highs later today getting close to 50 degrees. The rivers did continue to rise overnight with the weekend’s rains and the water coming in from the backside of the reservoirs. Despite to snow and colder weather the river did fish well with streamers over the weekend. The flow up at Stilesville is now 2420 cfs and 38 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 2760 cfs and 38 degrees. The East Branch up at Harvard is now at 2490 cfs and 38 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4080 cfs and 39 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now at 6630 cfs and 38 degrees. With the higher water boats are going to be a necessity for quite some time. The rivers are currently in great shape with good visibility and a bit of stain. We are supposed to get some decent rain mid-week which will keep the flows up for the foreseeable future. The fish are seeing a decent number of streamers cast against the banks so sparse, smaller flies usually work best. Any bugs on top will be stoneflies in #16-22 with some small Baetis mixed in as well. Lotsa’ Luck

4/3/22

As we enter another season on the Delaware we have typical early-spring conditions here with snow this morning and high water throughout the system. There is a bit of color to the water but for early April the conditions are perfect with both reservoirs spilling. With the short-term forecast this week, calling for a rainy week, they will be spilling for a some time with wading conditions on the Delaware non-existent for a while. The flow up at Stilesville is currently 2170 cfs and 38 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2560 cfs and 38 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard we have 2720 cfs and 38 degrees. Down on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4650 cfs and 39 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 6890 cfs and 40 degrees. Over the past few weeks we’ve had some decent weather mixed in and the fishing has been very good for early spring with plenty of healthy fish, which have benefitted from the high water. Streamer fishing from a drift boat has been the go-to method to cover water lately with a wide variety of colors and styles working lately. A good sink tip line on a 6 or 7wt is your best bet, allowing you to get down and fish some lighter flies too. We have been seeing some small #16-22 Black Stoneflies in the afternoons for a few weeks now, with a few fish coming up in the slower water if you’re lucky. If you do find some fish on top it’s important to get on them quick as they don’t rise too many times this time of year. Typically they’ll eat two or three times and stay down for a while. If you do see any mayflies they’re going to be small Baetis, or Blue Winged Olives, in the #20-24 range. We should start seeing some Blue Quills and Quill Gordons towards the middle of the month. Lotsa’ Luck

10/18/21

This week is starting to look a lot more like fall, with temps in the 40’s today and a bit of light rain. It doesn’t look like too much accumulation with the rain and it looks to clear up tomorrow with slightly warmer temps and clear skies. The flows are dropping slowly after the rain we got Friday night and clearing as well. Up at Stilesville we are still looking at 863 cfs adn 61 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1360 cfs and 56 degrees. Even though the upper river is open for the first time ever, this time of year, our guides are leaving the spawning fish alone and won’t go above the PA border during trips. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 877 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1660 cfs and 50 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3340 cfs and 54 degrees. The streamer fishing was decent this weekend with the extra stain to the water, especially if you had some cloud cover. A few Blue Winged Olives in the afternoons are typically around in the slower water, often against the banks. Nymphing has been the most consistent method as the dries are petering out as the season goes on. Lotsa’ Luck

10/17/21

We’ve got a nice cloudy day this morning after some pretty heavy rain last night. The rivers all did come up a bit but are very fishable with varying levels of clarity. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 863 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1630 cfs and 55 degrees. Here at the bridge there is a decent stain to the water with a couple feet of visibility, clear enough for all types of fishing. The upper East went up a bit a Harvard and is currently flowing 959 cfs and 48 degrees. Down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 2080 cfs and 53 degrees. Down on the main Delaware at Lordville we have 4300 cfs and 57 degrees. With the added stain to the water the next few days should be great to throw some streamers and it does look like a possibility of rain later this afternoon. We could see some Blue Winged Olives later today along with an Isonychia here and there. It looks like much cooler weather for the rest of the week with highs in the 60’s. Lotsa’ Luck

10/16/21

Today is warm, humid and sunny with some rain moving in later today, around 2pm and lasting until 8pm or so. Current forecasts are estimating an inch of rain from the upcoming storm which will keep flows high for a while, if not from the rain at least from the high releases we’ve had the last couple months. Current flows are still holding steady where they’ve been the last few months. Stilesville on the upper West is running 863 cfs and 62 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1030 cfs and 57 degrees with a pretty good stain to the water from the reservoir turning over. The upper East is running clear with 793 cfs and 48 degrees up at Harvard. Downriver at Fishs’ Eddy 1410 cfs and 54 degrees. On the main Delaware down at Lordville we have 2520 cfs and 59 degrees and is running clearer, especially the farther you travel downriver. With the rain coming in we could have some good streamer opportunities this afternoon and the following days. As far as bugs on top the small Olives are your best bet but are definitely spread out and localized in the softer water this time of year. The good news is the air temps dropping as this front moves in with high temps the next few days being in the 50’s with lows in the 40’s. Lotsa’ Luck

10/15/21

This Friday is starting out with some good cloud cover and temps later peaking in the mid-70’s with no real rain coming until tomorrow. Tomorrow it looks like some rain moving in and a nice decrease in air temps. Currently they are saying an inch tomorrow, starting around mid day, which will ensure these higher flows for a while. Flows currently are exactly where they have been the last week or so with a bit of wading on the upper stretches of both rivers. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 863 cfs and 62 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1050 cfs and 56 degrees. The West Branch still has that “fall stain” to the water but is definitely clear enough for all types of fishing. The East Branch is running clear with generous releases too. The upper East at Harvard is now at 805 cfs and 47 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 1430 cfs and 52 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2580 cfs and 58 degrees and is running pretty clear, especially as you move downriver as the water of the two rivers gets a chance to mix. It has been pretty sunny most of this week which does slow things down a bit but the streamer fishing has been decent, especially early in the day before the sun really comes out. Nymphing has been pretty good lately and is the most consistent way to get some fish this time of year. With the recent warm weather we’ve been having there have been pretty consistent Blue Winged Olives in the afternoons along with a few caddis in the #16-18 size range. With the rain we are getting late tomorrow it could be a good day to be on the water and likely a good streamer day, especially if the rain starts to affect the river. Lotsa’ Luck

10/12/21

This Tuesday is starting out with some good cloud cover and temps in the low-50’s. It looks like the skies will clear around mid-day and temps later in the upper-60’s. Flows haven’t changed over the last three days and we still have a pretty decent stain to the West Branch. The flow up at Stilesville on the West is running 863 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1080 cfs and 56 degrees. Over on the East Branch at Harvard we are looking at 835 cfs and 47 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1650 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 2870 cfs and 58 degrees. The fishing has been good for early October but the last few days the wind has been pretty rough and out of the South which makes fishing and rowing difficult at times. It does look like a Southeast wind still but peaking at 8 mph which isn’t too bad. The nymphing has been good with small pheasant tails and other small, buggy looking flies. We are seeing some consistent Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range if you come across fish rising in the afternoons. Small comparaduns, cripples and parachutes are hard to beat and visible flies for the Olives. If you don’t see much on top there have been a few lingering Isonychia in the #10-12 range and they are always good blind casting flies and a small unweighted dropper is hard to beat. Streamers are also a good option, especially if in a boat moving down the river. It looks like similar weather the remainder of the week with some rain and cooler weather moving in this weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

10/11/21

This week is starting out sunny with clear skies with temps later today in the low-70’s. It looks like mild temps around 70 all week and nightly temps around 50. Flows are slightly lower than the weekend with some wading opportunities on the upper stretches of the rivers in tails of pools and other wider stretches. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 863 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1090 cfs and 57 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 847 cfs and 47 degrees. Down below at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1700 cfs and 53 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 3100 cfs and 51 degrees. The West Branch still has a good stain to the water due to the release water from the reservoir which is turning over. This also is why the water at Stilesville is so warm and will last for another month or so. The fishing has been pretty good for early October with nymphing being the most consistent way to put fish in the boat. We are still seeing some decent BWO hatches in the afternoons along with a few Isos here and there. Streamers are still a decent option but if the sun really comes out the success does decrease. It looks like similar, mild weather all this week. Lotsa’ Luck

10/10/21

This Sunday is looking good so far with good cloud cover and nice cool temps in the low-50’s to start the day. It looks like no real rain today and temps later in the mid-60’s. Flows today are slightly lower than what we had yesterday which now offer a bit of wading on the upper stretches of the East and West Branches. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 863 cfs and 61 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 865 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 865 cfs and 48 degrees. Downriver below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1780 cfs and 53 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now at 3160 cfs and 58 degrees. With the cloud cover we should have some decent Blue Winged Olives in the afternoon and without the bad upstream wind we had yesterday. There are also a few Isonychia as well in the afternoons and are great for supporting a dropper as well. #14-16 Cahills are good flies to have for the fall stenos down on the lower West Branch and main Delaware. Streamers can also be goo, especially in periods of low light, like mornings, evenings and days with good cloud cover. It looks to be dry most of the week which isn’t bad considering all the rain we’ve had the last few months. Lotsa’ Luck

10/9/21

Today is partly sunny with cooler temps for the high today and a bit less water than what we’ve had lately. The flow up at Stilesville on the upper West Branch is down at bit due to a decreased release with 978 this morning and 62 degrees. Down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1270 cfs and 57 degrees. At these flows you can start to wade around effectively in more places. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now running 883 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1890 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is currently running at 3490 cfs and 59 degrees. With the decent cloud cover we should have some streamer opportunities today, especially with the stained water of the West Branch. We have been getting some decent Blue Winged Olives in some areas in the afternoons which will usually bring some fish to the surface. You will also see the occasional Isonychia in #10-12 and maybe a few Cahill-like bugs in the #14-16 range. Nymphing has also been pretty good with a variety of bugs in the #14-18 range. It looks to be dry for the foreseeable future which may lead to a continued lowering of the release water. Lotsa’ Luck

10/8/21

We’ve got some pretty heavy fog this morning along the river with temps in the 50’s to start the day and low-70’s for the high later today. This is the first day in a few weeks where the water actually changed a much other than the frequent rain storms we’ve been getting. They did lower the flow coming out of the reservoir on the West Branch overnight due to the reservoir getting a bit lower. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1180 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we’ve got 1550 cfs and 56 degrees. At these levels you will finally be able to get around a bit better, especially upriver around Stilesville and Deposit in the no-kill area. The East is still running relatively high with the flow up at Fishs’ Eddy being 2050 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now at 4100 cfs and 59 degrees. With fall moving in we’ve had pretty good fishing this week with a decent streamer bite, especially in the stained water of the West Branch which can be very effective early in the morning before the sun really comes out. There have also been some consistent Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range in the afternoons and the lower water should be better for rising fish to come up through. There have still been a few late season Isonychia in the #10-12 range and are ideal bugs to blind cast with or without a dropper. Nymphing has also been pretty hot with small pheasant tails, Isonychia nymphs and a variety of smaller bugs in the #14-18 range. It looks like good cloud cover and a drop in temps for the upcoming weekend with temps peaking in the low-60’s and thankfully no rain. Lotsa’ Luck

10/3/21

Today we’ve got good cloud cover with some rain moving in later today, in the early afternoon, and is expected to rail lightly into tomorrow and into early Thursday. We’ve still got the same generous releases due to the full reservoirs and in incoming rain. We are looking at 1410 cfs and 61 degrees up at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 1680 cfs and 56 degrees. The West is still running with a pretty good stain to water which will last for a while. That sediment does drop out as you move down the West Branch and into the main Delaware, especially after it mixes with the clear East Branch water. The upper East branch at Harvard is running 823 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1420 cfs and 51 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now at 3220 cfs and 56 degrees. Streamers should be a solid bet for the next few days with the stained water and more rain moving in. It’s also good weather for #18-24 Blue Winged Olives in the afternoon hours until evening. There are also some sporadic Isonychia in the #10-12 range and are great dries to blind cast and run a dropper off of. It does look like a decent amount of rain over the next few days, likely an inch or so which should keep these flows going for a while. Lotsa’ Luck

10/2/21

This Saturday we’ve got pretty heavy fog with the cooler air temps, in the low-40’s, but highs today reaching 70. Water levels haven’t changed much with the first week in a while with no significant rain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1410 cfs and 60 degrees while downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1690 cfs and 55 degrees. The West Branch is still running with a pretty good stain to the water from the fall turnover which is also why the temps are so much higher than usual coming from the dam. The upper East at Harvard is now at 835 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1470 cfs and 49 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3320 cfs and 55 degrees. With the stain the streamer fishing should be solid for the rest of the fall. Lighter streamers and a short sink tip is hard to beat at these levels. We are still getting some small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range in the afternoons along with a few Isonychia in #10-12, with or without a small dropper. It does look like some rain moving in tomorrow afternoon and going through the first half of the week. Lotsa’ Luck.

9/28/21

We’ve got good cloud cover this morning with a band of rain moving in from the West which looks like it will it us sometime in the next few hours. We have almost identical conditions to what we had yesterday with flows holding steady on the West and upper East but the lower East Branch and main Delaware have dropped a bit. The West is running 1410 cfs up at Stilesville and 1750 here at Hale Eddy with temps in the mid-50’s. The upper East Branch is running 1000 cfs at Harvard and 1970 down at Fishs’ Eddy. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 4220 cfs and 58 degrees. Yesterday fished pretty well, especially early when the cloud cover was around. The stained water on the West makes for some good streamer conditions, especially on days like this with low light. It also looks like a good day for the BWO’s and a few Isonychia. Lotsa’ Luck

9/27/21

Today we’ve got a nice morning with light cloud cover and a bit of drizzle which shouldn’t last long and no real accumulation. It looks like today and tomorrow will be good days to be on the water with similar weather tomorrow and mild temps all week. Flows are still very similar to what we’ve had all week with the upper West Branch at Stilesville running 1410 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1800 cfs and 55 degrees. Downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1800 cfs and 55 degrees, still running with that fall stain which will be around for the rest of the season. The upper East is running pretty clear up at Harvard with 1090 cfs and 48 degrees, also due to a generous release not from rain. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2260 cfs and 53 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 4670 cfs and 56 degrees this morning. Streamers should be a safe bet for a while with the higher water and the satin on the West Branch. We can hope for some decent Blue Winged Olives later today with the cloud cover and a few Isonychia as well. The week’s weather looks mild with no big rain storms to deal with. Lotsa’ Luck

9/25/21

Today is starting out nice and cool, around 50, with temps later today in the upper-60’s and a bit of cloud cover. The runoff going into the rivers has continued to drop but the release out of Cannonsville reservoir has increased back up to 1400 so we have a little higher water on the upper West Branch. Up at Stilesville the current flow is 1410 cfs and 56 degrees and is currently the lowest water we’ve got on the Delaware system. The West Branch down here at Hale Eddy we have 1930 cfs and 55 degrees with a decent stain to the water, mostly due to the release water from the reservoir which is typical for the fall. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1500 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4460 cfs and 55 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville the flow is 7630 cfs and 57 degrees. Conditions for streamers are going to be great for a while with the high water and a short sink tip with a lightweight fly will be perfect for the conditions. In the afternoons if you get on some rising fish they will likely be on some small BWO’s in the #18-24 range or small ants in the same sizes are hard to beat. We are getting a few #10-12 Isonychia in the afternoons as well and running a dropper off of them is a great method. It looks like a nice week coming up with no rain and cooler temps. Lotsa’ luck

9/24/21

We have a nice sunny and cool morning, a nice change after a day and a half of rain and wind, with temps currently in the mid-40’s with temps later today in the 60’s. After all of the rain we do have higher water throughout the system with the West Branch running with some stain but is definitely fishable. The upper East is also quite a bit higher but isn’t totally blown out. Everything else, like the lower East Branch and main Delaware is going to be high and dirty for at least a few days. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1040 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1820 cfs and 55 degrees. Considering the rain we got the West here at Hale Eddy faired pretty well some decent visibility this morning which will get better as the day goes on. The conditions are excellent for streamers and really all types of fishing as long as some bugs show up. The upper East Branch is running 2270 cfs at Harvard and 55 degrees. Down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 12,000 cfs and 55 degrees, which is going to take some time to drop and clear. The same goes for the main Delaware which is running 19,400 cfs and 60 degrees. Streamers are going to be hard to beat while covering water today but we should have some BWO’s and a few Isonychia later in day. Running a dropper off of the Iso wouldn’t be a bad idea, cast tight to the banks in the slower water. It’s going to be tough wading for a while, even with no more rain in the immediate forecast. Lotsa’ Luck

9/21/21

Today we have pretty good cloud cover with no rain and highs later today in the low-70’s. Water levels are near identical to what we’ve had for the last several days with high water throughout the system with no chance of water going down anytime soon with the rain moving in tomorrow. The upper West is still at 1400 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Hale Eddy is running 1640 and 54 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is the lowest water on the Delaware at 817 cfs and 46 degrees. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is now at 1310 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now at 3090 cfs and 57 degrees. With the higher water the streamer bight has been decent and better with good cloud cover or early in the day around sunrise. We are still seeing some decent bugs in the afternoons with small Olives in the #18-22 range along with a few Isonychia in #10-12. Nymphs on the bottom or run as a dropper off of a dry fly have been productive. It looks like light rain moving in tomorrow afternoon with a quarter inch forecast which will go into Thursday and bring an inch or more. Lotsa’ Luck

9/20/21

This week is starting out cool, in the upper-40’s, with plenty of fog over the river and temps later in the mid-70’s. Water levels and clarity haven’t changed much with most of the water in the system being release water. With the generous releases on both rivers we have relatively high water with very little wading at the moment other than the upper East Branch which does offer some. The upper East Branch at Stilesville is running 1400 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1650 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 797 cfs and 46 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1330 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3250 cfs and 57 degrees. We had some pretty good streamer fishing the last couple days early in the mornings, usually until the sun burns off the fog. Smaller, sparse streamers on a short sink tip are the perfect tools for the current water. Depending on where you will be fishing you should see some bugs in the afternoon with BWO’s in the #18-22 range, #10-12 Isonychia and maybe a few Cahills in the #14 range. If the bugs the fish are feeding on are very hard to see on the water try a winged ant in the #18-24 range, which are hard flies to beat. It looks like dry weather for today and tomorrow with some rain moving in later Wednesday and into Thursday. Lotsa’ Luck

9/19/21

Today is starting out nice and cool, in the low-50’s, with bright sun and not much cloud cover for the day. Water levels are very similar to yesterday and it looks like it will stay the same for the immediate future due to the increased releases out of both reservoirs. It’s definitely on the tough side for wading in most all areas other than the upper East Branch which is very clear and you can navigate around a bit. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is still 1400 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1670 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 814 cfs and 46 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1500 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 3470 cfs and 58 degrees. The fishing lately has been pretty good with nymphing with small pheasant tails and other bugs in the #14-18 range under an indicator or dry fly working until you can locate some fish feeding on top. The bugs haven’t and wont change much for the next few weeks with small BWO’s and winged ants working well if you can find consistently rising fish. For blind-casting the Isonychia is hard to beat and is a great fly to support your dropper of choice. The streamer fishing has been decent, especially early in the day or any other low-light situ

9/18/21

We’ve got a nice sunny day here on the West Branch to start the weekend with temps in the mid-70’s. Water flows haven’t changed too much but some rivers have dropped a bit to allow some wade fishing. We are still getting pretty generous releases from both reservoirs in an attempt to create a void for future rain. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 1410 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1700 cfs and 53 degrees. The whole West is going to have a decent stain for a while due to the fall turnover of the reservoir that typically lasts a few months. The stain will help the streamer fishing and it’s definitely not going to affect the bugs on top or the fish eating them. The upper East has dropped to 808 cfs at Harvard and is 48 degrees and very clear, especially compared to the West Branch. The lower East Branch at Fishs’ Eddy is running 1610 cfs and 56 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is now at 3650 cfs and 58 degrees. The streamer bite has been decent, especially early in the day before the sun gets a bit higher and burns off the fog. The bugs have been decent too with #18-22 BWO’s, #18-24 Winged Ants, #12 Isonychia and a few #14 Cahills. It doesn’t look like much of a chance of rain until mid next week. Lotsa’ Luck

9/17/21

Today is looking like a good day to be on the water with plenty of cloud cover and temps later today in the mid-70’s. We do have a bit more water on both the East and West branches due to an increase in releases out of the reservoirs for flood mitigation. The West Branch is still running with the fall color from the reservoir, which is very typical this time of year, and will continue for at least another month. The current flow up at Stilesville is running 1440 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1720 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 819 cfs and 48 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1920 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 4300 cfs and 59 degrees. Fishing will be tough on foot at these water levels but if you have access to a boat the fishing has been pretty good for mid-September. The water level and clarity are perfect for streamers here on the West Branch. We are also getting some fish rising to the same bugs we’ve had for a while now, mostly small Blue Winged Olives, winged ants and some Isonychia. Down on the mainstem you could also run into some white fly spinners. It looks like it’s going to be dry for the weekend with temps in the 70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

9/14/21

Today we’ve got clear skies and high sun with temps in the 70’s later today. We did get a few minutes of heavy rain early this morning, before sunrise, which did very little to the river. The West is still running with the fall stain which always occurs this time of year, but it does clear a bit as you head downriver. The upper West at Stilesville is running 919 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1050 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 553 cfs and 50 degrees. Down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we now have 1190 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now running 2440 cfs and 60 degrees. We’ve got great water throughout the system so there are many options for fishing. We are still seeing the same bugs with small BWO’s in the #18-24 range and small flying ants in the same size range. The ants are a great option this time of year, even if you aren’t seeing them on the water. A few Isonychia are also typically around in size #10-12 and their nymphs are also good to use. With the stain we will have on the West for a while streamers are always a great option too, especially if you can get out early in the mornings. Lotsa’ Luck

9/13/21

This week is starting out a bit warmer than the morning temps we’ve had the last few days. It looks like temps during the day are also a bit warmer with highs in the 70’s and low 80’s through midweek when we are suppose to get a bit of rain Wednesday into Thursday. It does look like good cloud cover the next few days which is great to have. Fishing the last couple days was pretty good with the same bugs we’ve been seeing and will see for a while. The small BWO’s and winged-ants, both in the #18-24 range are hard to beat and the fish will typically eat when properly presented a fly. There are also a few Isonychia around as well as a some #12-14 White flies down on the main Delaware and the spinners at night typically bring some fish up. With the water levels up a bit due to the releases from the reservoir the wading is a bit tougher but the tails of pools and most riffles can be waded effectively. It does look like a good week weather-wise with the clouds and rain. Lotsa’ Luck

9/12/21

We’ve got another nice cool morning to wrap the week up with clear skies and some clouds moving in a as the day goes on. Water levels are pretty much the same as yesterday with good releases out of both reservoirs. Water temps and clarity is good throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 896 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1040 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now running 582 cfs and 50 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 1340 cfs and 55 degrees. The main Delaware is running 2680 cfs and 58 degrees. With good water temps throughout the system there are many options to get away from other anglers and the fishing has been pretty consistent with bugs in the afternoons. Small BWO’s in #18-22 are hard to beat, maybe a few small rusty spinners of the same size. Small ant patterns in the same are also very hard to beat this time of year and you’ll likely see a few winged ants on the water. Blind casting #10-12 Isonychia is still a very popular way to drum up a few fish, especially out of a boat. It looks like some good cloud cover moving in the next few days with a slight chance of rain but not much accumulation until Wednesday. Lotsa’ Luck

9/11/21

Today is nice and cool, around 50, to start the day with a little bump in the releases from the reservoirs overnight. With the very full reservoirs going into the fall they are looking to create a void for flood mitigation. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 896 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1040 cfs and 51 degrees. Clarity is still good here on the West with a slight stain from the release. The upper East Branch got a bump as well with 602 cfs and 50 degrees up at Harvard and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1490 cfs and 56 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2810 cfs and 59 degrees. These are still great water levels heading into fall which do still offer some wading and all rivers are in good shape temperature-wise. Streamers should be a good option here on the West with the extra water, especially early in the day before the sun really burns through the fog. Later we should still have some decent BWO’s in the #18-22 range and a few Isonychia. Small winged ants in the #18-22 range are hard dries to beat in early September. There have been some Ticos as well down on the mainstem, East and lower West Branch if the weather cooperates. Lotsa’ Luck

9/10/21

We’ve got clear skies with temps in the 50’s to start the day and the rivers are running pretty clear after the rain we had Wednesday. It looks like sunny skies for the weekend with air temps in the mid-70’s later today. The current flow up at Stilesville on the West Branch is 602 cfs and 50 degrees with a slight stain to the water. Downriver at Hale Eddy we have 700 cfs and 52 degrees, also with a little bit of that fall stain to the river. The flow at the upper East Branch at Harvard is running 471 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1690 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is now at 3060 cfs and 59 degrees. Even with the sunny skies the small Blue Winged Olives will be the most likely bugs to see from afternoon on. The Isonychia are also good flies to have this time of year as you’ll see them on the water sporadically the next month or so. We have been seeing some Tricos also on the East, main and even the lower West if they decide to show up in any numbers. You can also run into a few White Flies down on the main, especially the spinners in the evenings. Streamer fishing is still and option and typically picks up a bit as the weather cools as we move into fall. Lotsa’ Luck

9/7/21

This morning is starting out clear and sunny with air temps in the low-50’s and temps peaking out in the mid-70’s later today. These cooler temps really have been helping to keep the water temps low, especially the lower East Branch and main Delaware. Flows are still great for this time of year with good floatable and wadeable water throughout the system. The flow up at Stilesville on the upper West Branch is 610 cfs and 50 degrees today and down at Hale Eddy we have 721 cfs and 51 degrees with a slight stain to the water, very common this time of year. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 445 cfs and 53 degrees. Downriver below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 1150 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2230 cfs and 50 degrees, a perfect temp for early September. Again, small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range, #12 Isonyhia are going to be the bugs you’ll likely see. We are also seeing some #20-24 Tricos in the mornings and the East, lower West and main Delaware are where you’ll find them. There have also been some #12 White Flies and their spinners down on the mainstem in the evenings. It still looks like tomorrow evening we will get some rain which will last into the early hours of Thursday. That’s definitely a good thing as the last few rain storms we’ve had the following day, with a bit of stain to the water, fished very well. Lotsa’ Luck

9/6/21

Today we’ve got clear skies to start the week with a few similar days of sun before it looks like a bit of rain moving in on Wednesday. Flows have slowly dropped since the rains of last week and everything is pretty wadeable and clear at the moment. The flow upriver at Stilesville is running 602 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 732 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch is also in good shape at 475 cfs and 53 degrees. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running1330 cfs and 57 degrees. The upper main Delaware is running 2470 cfs and 58 degrees. Yesterday was a pretty good with near-perfect weather, with all-day light rain and good Olives throughout the day. The weather today is going to be pretty sunny so likely some nymphing early in the day will be a safe bet. We should have some bugs later today, typicall starting in the early afternoon hours with the same small Olives we’ve seen and an occasional Isonychia which are great to blind cast. Streamers are still a strong option, especially early in the morning from daybreak until the sun really peaks out. A floating line and a good lightweight streamer are hard to beat at these water levels. Lotsa’ Luck

9/5/21

We’ve got a good steady rain this morning that’s supposed to last into the early afternoon, with little accumulation. This won’t do anything to the river other than make if fish better. The low light of the cloud cover mixed with the rain makes for great conditions, especially early this morning with some streamers. The upper West at Stilesville is still at 600 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 732 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 498 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1400 cfs and 59 degrees. The upper main at Lordville is down to 2610 cfs and 61 degrees. The temps down on the main have been great lately, thanks to the cooler nights and mild daytime temps. The rain should also be good for the bugs today with BWO’s and an occasional Isonychia and those won’t really change over the next month. Smaller, sparse and lightly weighted streamers are going to be the best bet under these conditions. Lotsa’ Luck

9/4/21

Today is starting out cool with some fog over the river with highs later today around 70 degrees and a few clouds. Water levels are slightly lower than what we had yesterday with a bit clearer water as well. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 602 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 756 cfs and 51 degrees. On the West Branch this morning there’s a slight stain to the water, likely due to the reservoir starting to turn over, versus color from the recent rains. On the upper East Branch at Harvard the flow is 534 cfs and 53 degrees. Downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1690 cfs and 56 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3130 cfs and 58 degrees. As far as the bugs and fishing we are going to see the same bugs we’ve seen the last month or so with small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range. Little winged ants in the 18-22 range are also hard to beat this time of year, whether you see them or not. We are also seeing a few #12 Isonychia which always make great blind casting flies, both with and without a dropper. With the light stain to the water the streamer fishing is decent, especially during the low light periods of the day. It does look like we will get a small amount of rain tomorrow afternoon which won’t hurt. Lotsa’ Luck

9/3/21

Today is a nice cool September day with air temps in the low-50’s with great water after the hurricane rains passed. We got very lucky with the all-day rain on Wednesday from the remnants of the hurricane and the West Branch faired very well, only reaching 1,200 cfs or so before cresting and never got too stained. We currently have 602 cfs and 50 degrees up at Stilesville and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 797 cfs and 52 degrees with a slight green stain to the water. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 597 cfs and 54 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy (below the Beaverkill) the flow is 2310 cfs and 58 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 4280 cfs and 60 degrees. With the dropping flows we should see some fish on top with the usual suspects like small Olives in the #18-24 range, #12 Isonychia and small #18-22 winged ants make great flies this time of year. The nymphing has been good lately, but the higher water the last few days brought a decent amount of algae and debris to get on your subsurface flies. Streamer fishing could be an option with a bit of stain to the water with lighter weight flies as the water isn’t too deep. The weather looks great for the weekend with cool temps in the mornings and mild temps during the day. Lotsa’ Luck

8/31/21

This last day of August we’ve got a nice overcast morning with great flows on all of the rivers that make up the upper Delaware. We also have good temps with a bit cooler weather that we woke up to today. Water clarity is good and yesterday fished pretty well with some fish on top, although this time of year they can be pretty picky to say the least. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 602 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 732 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 432 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 948 cfs and 62 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 1900 cfs and 65 cfs. Yesterday the river down at Lordville peaked at 67 degrees which isn’t bad for late August. You should be able to find some rising fish in the afternoons and into the evenings. The bugs which you’ll find them eating lately have been very small Blue Winged Olvies or possibly midges. Small winged ants in the #20-22 range are also very hard to beat, despite what they may be eating. Some fish may be eating the nymphs coming up through the water column and small droppers like pheasant tails or soft hackles are hard to beat. It does look like we will be on the northern edge of the remains of the hurricane moving through the area tomorrow afternoon which should bring light rain to the area starting around 11am for the remainder of the day. The light rain should be good for the water and Blue Winged Olives and if we get some stain to the water we could have some good streamer opportunities. Lotsa’ Luck

8/30/21

We’ve got a fairly warm morning to start the week with good cloud cover and temps in the 70’s currently. There are some small little cells moving into the area with some likely rain mid day for a few hours. Flows are pretty good at the moment and most stain from the rains late last week have cleared. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 594 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 761 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 445 cfs and 57 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 1020 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2040 cfs and 65 degrees. With the cloud cover and rain today we hope to have some small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range and a few Isonychia in #12. When the fish get super picky on the Olives smaller is usually better. If we get the rain we are forecast to get we could have some decent streamer water. It does look like mid week, Wednesday and Thursday, we are going to get the rain from the hurricane moving north. Lotsa’ Luck

8/29/21

Today is starting out with some good cloud cover with cooler temp in the 60’s with no rain forecast until tomorrow afternoon. Water flows have steadily dropped over the last 24 hours, bringing all of the rivers to a really nice level and the stain is pretty slight throughout the system - perfect for any type of fishing you choose to do. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 602 cfs and 49 degrees and is very clear while down at Hale Eddy we have 822 cfs adn 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is at 486 cfs and 56 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1170 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper mainstem at Lordville is running 2370 cfs and 64 degrees. With the dropping water, great level of clarity (a bit of stain) and cooler temps this should be a great day to be on the water. With the current conditions you should be able to do whatever type of fishing you like, whether on top or below the surface. Small #18-20 Blue Winged Olives have been the most important dry flies for the last month or so and that won’t change anytime soon. Also, a good winged ant pattern in the #18-22 range is likely just as good or better than the small Olives. There are still some sporadic Isonychia as well and are great while moving in a boat, blind-cast in the faster moving water. The Isos also make great flies to run a small dropper, like a pheasant tail, off of. Nymphing has been solid too but yesterday was a bit tough with a good amount of displaced algae from the rain we got late Friday into Saturday. It does look like some rain for Monday and Wednesday this upcoming week. Lotsa’ Luck

8/28/21

We have a nice cloudy Saturday morning to start the weekend with some stain to the water from last night’s rain. We got a pretty good thunderstorm last night which dropped a decent amount of rain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 594 cfs and 49 degrees. It’s running clear up there but a bit higher due to the increase in release water from the reservoir, likely in anticipation of rain moving in from the South this upcoming week. Down at Hale Eddy we have 1080 cfs and 55 degrees with what looks like a couple feet of visibility currently but it will clear during the day quite a bit. Days like this in the recent past have fished pretty well as the water clears. This week fished pretty well despite the heat with nymphing and some small BWO’s, Isonychia and a small terrestrials on top. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 530 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1990 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 2860 cfs and 65 degrees. With the stained water we should have at least today and maybe tomorrow of productive streamer fishing. Lotsa’ Luck

8/24/21

The rain from the weekend has passed and today we have sunny skies and rivers that have dropped and cleared quite a bit since yesterday. There is still a slight stain to most of the water but overall it’s in great shape and pretty wadeable and floatable throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 557 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 853 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 883 cfs and 58 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2670 cfs and 62 degrees. The gauge down on the mainstem at Lordville is not working at the moment but it has crested and is dropping. Today should fish well with a bit of stain to the water which does help. Streamer fishing will definitely be an option and smaller, sparse lightly weighted flies will be best at these levels. There are still some #18-20 Sulphurs on the upper stretches of both river and some spinners in the evenings. Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range are going to be the most prevalent bug for a while, even on the sunny days. There are also some decent numbers of winged ants around in the #18-22 range and are typically good in the afternoons but make a great fly option any time of the day. Lotsa’ Luck

8/23/21

This week is starting out cloudy after a decent amount of rain which started for us late yesterday afternoon and continued through the night. The rivers did puff up due to the rain but the West is in the best shape at the moment running 564 cfs and 49 degrees at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 1180 cfs and 55 degrees (crested at about 1700) and is dropping quickly. The water is fairly turbid now, with low visibility, and should clear nicely as the water drops today. The upper East at Harvard is now at 1430 cfs and downriver below the Beaverkill the flow is 4800 cfs and 64 degrees at Fishs’ Eddy. The main Delaware is running 6960 cfs and 65 degrees. You’re going to have a pretty good stain over on the East for a few days. The upper sections are going to clear the quickest. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 6960 cfs and 65 degrees and is also going to be pretty stained for several days. The West Branch is going to be the best bet for today with clear and low water up at Stilesville, below the dam, and you’ll have several miles of cleaner water until you get below some of the feeder streams that are pumping in mud. The rain is a good change from the steady flows we’ve had for the last month. It looks like the storm has passed us for the most part and the rest of the week looks to be sunny and fairly warm. Lotsa’ Luck

8/21/21

This Saturday is looking like a good one to be on the water with some remaining drizzle from last night, which lasted most of the night, and it looks like it will remain nice and cloudy for the rest of the day. Tomorrow looks to be very similar with some rain moving in in the afternoon and dropping a decent amount into Monday morning. The rivers have got a little rain, some more than others, but overall the conditions are the same as they’ve been with a bit more water throughout the system and some stain. For late August conditions are prefect. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 557 cfs and 49 degrees. Down at Hale Eddy we have 652 cfs and 56 degrees with a bit of stain to the river. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 652 cfs and 56 degrees while down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1400 cfs and 63 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1400 cfs and 64 degrees down at Lordville. The weather is perfect for Blue Winged Olives that are in the #18-24 range along with a few sporadic Isonychia in the #10-12 range. We did have a tremendous amount of winged ants on the West Branch yesterday in the #18-22 range and the fishing was as good. The fish can be pretty selective on the size of these bugs and dealing with a ton of naturals on the water at the same time can be a problem too. The water is also in pretty good shape to throw some light weight streamers on a floating line which is going to work a lot better in the lower light portions of the day. It looks like decent rain coming in tomorrow afternoon into Monday which may puff up the river a bit which would do nothing but improve the fishing. Lotsa’ Luck

8/20/21

This Friday is starting out humid and warm and humid with some fog over the river. The rains we got the last few days were pretty minor as far as accumulation, and river levels are still very wadeable. The visibility is also very good with minimal stain to the rivers, with more below the feeder creeks. The forecast for the weekend looks to be full of clouds with some possibility of rain but no real accumulation. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 557 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 672 cfs and 52 degrees. The water on the West is in great shape with perfect color for all types of fishing. The upper East at Harvard is running 395 cfs and 55 degrees and down Fishs’ Eddy we have 977 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware downriver at Lordville is running 2040 cfs and 65 degrees. The Sulphurs are winding up but there are still some up on the upper stretches of the rivers, like Stilesville area and their spinners in the evenings. The Blue Winged Olives are going to be the most prevalent bug for a while with a few Isonychia around too. Small terrestrials, like ants and beetles, are also great flies this time of year. Smaller, sparse streamers are good options for the current conditions. Lotsa’ Luck

8/17/21

We are finally getting a bit of rain which started a bit ago, around sunrise, after missing most of what came through the area last night. It does look like we will get some more rain off and on today and throughout the week which should be great for the fishing. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 557 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 618 cfs and 51 degrees with minimal stain, if any, to the water. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 344 cfs and 54 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 426 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1260 cfs and 65 degrees. With the rain and cloud cover the Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 should be good, along with few Isonychia. Streamer fishing should be very solid with lower light due to the cloud cover and the light and steady rain should help if we get a bit of stain going on. It does look like some decent rain moving in as the week goes on, moving up from the south from the tropical storm. Lotsa’ Luck

8/16/21

We’ve got a nice sunny day to start the week with mild temps in the 60’s with highs later today in the mid 70’s. It’s going to be clear day with some rain moving in tonights which looks to stick around for most of the week. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 549 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 610 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 340 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 436 cfs and 50 degrees. Lordville down on the main Delaware is running 1270 cfs and 64 degrees. The Sulphurs are winding up with a few still up around Deposit/Stilesville area but the main bugs on top have been the #18-24 Olives, even on the brighter days. The Isonychia have also been decent are favorite blind casting flies. The rain coming in tonight won’t hurt anything and will likely bring a few days of good streamer fishing if we happen to get some stain to the water. Lotsa’ Luck

8/14/21

Today is nice and cloudy and a bit cooler than the weather we’ve had all week thanks to the storms that passed though last night. We did get a little stain to the water, especially around the mouths of the streams, but the clarity is perfect for all types of fishing. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 557 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 677 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 371 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 571 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1690 cfs and 70 degrees. The slightly stained water is definitely a bonus and streamers are an option, especially early with the good cloud cover we have. Today should also be a good Olive day with bugs in the #18-24 range. A few Sulphurs and Isonychia will also be around. The cooler temps will be a nice change from the 90 degree weather we’ve been experiencing with morning temps tomorrow around 50 which will help cool down the lower East and mainstem. Lotsa’ Luck.

8/13/21

This Friday is starting out hazy and warm, similar to what we’ve had all week with some rain forecast for late tonight and into tomorrow. We’ve had bright sun and 90 degree temps the last few days so it does look like the weather moving in later will help to cool things down a bit with highs tomorrow back in the 70’s. Flows are pretty much steady, dropping a bit as we haven’t had rain lately but releases are still good. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 549 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 610 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 344 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 467 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1310 cfs and 69 degrees. We are still getting the tail end of the Sulphurs up around Deposit in the #18-20 range, with a few bugs popping up around 11-12. Even on the bright and sunny days we have been getting decent Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range which are hard to beat despite what bugs are on the water. The Isonychia are still around for the next couple months and terrestrials like ants and beetles are excellent patterns if you find a fish on top that’s giving you trouble. The forecast is calling for a half inch of rain starting early Saturday and going into the morning hours, which would be excellent. Lotsa’ Luck

8/10/21

This morning is looking like a good day to be on the water with pretty heavy cloud cover but no rain in the forecast. Flows and bugs are going to be the same as we’ve had for a few weeks now. Stilesville is running 600 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 658 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 347 cfs and 57 degrees at Harvard and down at Hale Eddy we have 658 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now at 1410 cfs and 70 degrees. With the clouds it’s likely going to be a good day for small Olives in the #18-24 range. On the upper West there are still some #18-20 Sulphurs around and typically the smaller and sparser the tie the better, as the fish have seen these same bugs and artificial flies for a couple months now. Isonychia in the faster water are always good options. This time of year a good terrestrial pattern like a small, #18-22, flying ant is very hard to beat. Lotsa’ Luck

8/9/21

This week is starting out sunny with a bit of clouds and chance of rain moving in as the week goes on, with very little accumulation but at least some cloud cover. The rivers have been very consistent flow-wise with steady releases from the reservoir. The upper East Brach is running 602 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 663 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 351 cfs and 51 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 517 cfs and 63 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is currently 1420 cfs and 66 degrees. Not much has changed on the bug front, with #18-20 Sulphurs, #18-24 Olives, a few Isonychia and terrestrials are hard to beat this time of year. Ants and beetles are great flies, even on the picky fish in the middle of a Sulphur hatch. The water is in good shape for nymphing too, with very little algae in the water compared to other years. Lotsa’ Luck

8/7/21

Today looks like we will have some cloud cover with temps in the 80’s and no rain anytime soon. Conditions and bugs have been pretty similar for a few weeks now with good releases out of the reservoirs which help. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 602 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 663 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 359 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 559 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1490 cfs and 65 degrees. Again, those bugs haven’t changed so expect Sulphurs, Olives, Isonychia and terrestrials like ants and beetles. Nymphing has been good as well with Sulphur representations and other small flies in the #16-18 range. Lotsa’ Luck

8/6/21

We’ve got another clear day with highs later in the mid-80’s and great water levels for August. We haven’t had much rain this week and water levels are pretty stable with good floatable and wadeable water on the West Branch and main Delaware. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 602 cfs and down at Hale Eddy we have 672 cfs and 50 degrees. Over on the East Branch at Harvard the flow is 363 cfs and 52 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 590 cfs and 59 degrees. Down on the mainstem at Lordville we have 1540 cfs and 63 degrees. The water is very clear on all of these rivers. We’re still getting the tail end of the #18-20 Sulphurs, especially on the upper sections of the West and East branches, typically starting mid day and continuing into the evening. Small pheasant tails or Suphur specific nymphs are working well when nymphing or used as a dropper. The small Olives are usually around too in the #18-22 range as well as their small rusty spinners. Larger, #10-12 Isonychia are great to have as well and blind casting them is always a good option. The water is a bit too clear for streamers unless you hit it really early, around sunrise for a few hours, which is typically worth doing. Lotsa’ Luck

8/3/21

Today is nice and cool, in the low-50’s, with heavy fog to start the day. After no rain the last couple days the rivers are dropping very slowly and are in ideal shape for August. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 594 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 695 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard we have 387 cfs and 52 degrees and down below at Fishs’ Eddy we have 714 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1790 cfs and 61 degrees. Today looks very similar to yesterday, weather-wise, with highs in the mid-70’s and low winds. The bugs we are seeing are still some Sulphurs in the #18-20 range which are going to be heavier upriver. The Olives in #18-24 have also been good lately, even on the brighter days. Isonychia have also been around lately, not in crazy numbers but enough to have a few fish willing to grab them if blind cast in likely spots with or without a dropper. The weather looks pretty similar all week with very little chance of rain until the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

8/2/21

This week is starting out nice and cool after the rain last night, which really didn’t do much to the levels or tubidity, and the West Branch out front is in great shape this morning. It looks like today is going to be cool with some cloud cover and should fish great. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 602 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 761 cfs and 51 degrees with plenty of visibility. The upper East at Harvard is now at 440 cfs and 53 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 866 cfs and 58 degrees. The main at Lordville is now running 2210 cfs and 50 degrees. These are awesome flows and temps for the beginning of August. As for bugs we are still seeing #18-20 Sulphurs, typically starting early afternoon and the flush riding comparaduns, emergers and cripples are hard to beat. Today looks like a beautiful day to be on the water with guaranteed Blue Winged Olive activity in the #18-24 range. A few Isonychia are good dries to have as well and are hard to beat when prospecting likely looking water. It looks like good weather this week with no rain in the immediate future. Lotsa’ Luck

7/31/21

This Saturday is starting out cool, around 50, with some fog over the river and high sun trying to burn it off. It looks like clear skies all day with temps in the low-70’s. We’ve got pretty similar flows to yesterday with just under 600 cfs and 50 degrees up at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 700 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 399 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 815 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1870 cfs and 60 degrees. With everything being pretty wadeable, floatable and clear there are many options throughout the system. We’re still seeing the #18-20 Sulphurs, especially on the upper stretches of both rivers. Olives are also a must have and a few Isonychia as well. It looks like great weather for the day and early tomorrow with some more rain moving in tomorrow afternoon which won’t hurt a thing. Lotsa’ Luck

7/30/21

This morning is starting out nice and cool with some good cloud cover. We did get a bit of rain yesterday afternoon for a half hour or so and the rivers took it well with minimal stain, if any to the water. The rivers are all in great shape with great water levels for both floating and wading. The upper West Branch is running 602 cfs and 49 degrees up at Stilesville and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 732 cfs and 53 degrees. Over on the East Branch we have 424 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 967 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 2090 cfs and 59 degrees. These are awesome water temps for the end of July on the East and mainstem. This allows many options for fishing on the system and helps keep everyone spread out too. We are still getting pretty good Sulphurs on the upper West, starting around noon. Even in the bright sun there’ve been plenty of Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 to fill in the blanks. There are also some sporadic Isonychia which tend to get eaten quickly as they float down the river. The weather for the weekend looks great with highs in the low-70’s and them 50 or lower at night, with no rain until late Sunday. Lotsa’ Luck

7/27/21

It looks like another similar day today with clear skies and low-80’s. They did lower the flow again up at Stilesville, bringing the flow to 686 and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 898 cfs and 51 degrees. At these levels you will be able to wade pretty effectively in most spots. The upper East at Harvard is running 466 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1040 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 2470 cfs and 61 degrees. With the lower water it’s still at a very good level for wading and floating and the hatches to expect will not change at all. We’re still looking at Sulphurs, Olives and a few Isonychia. There have also been a few small, #18 light winged caddis as well. Streamers are still an option, especially in lower light situations, especially early mornings. We may get a little rain tonight, nothing that will do much damage to the river clarity or level-wise and would be a good thing. Lotsa’ Luck

7/26/21

This Monday morning is starting out very foggy with temps in the mid-60’s with some cloud cover which is going to clear throughout the day until it reaches the low-80’s later. They did lower the release a bit overnight bringing some lower flows to both the East and West Branches, which are now going to offer a bit of wadeable water to fish on foot. The flow upriver at Stilesville on the West Branch is currently 990 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1310 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 563 cfs and 53 degrees and below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1250 cfs and 59 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3200 cfs and 58 degrees. At these levels you can get in and wade a bit, especially in the tailouts of pools. The water is also pretty clear throughout the system for any type of fishing. These levels are excellent for both wade and boat fishermen and we’ve been getting some consistent Sulphurs starting around noon on most days, especially around the Deposit area. Isonychia and Cahills are still working and are great blind casting bugs and are great to run a small dropper off of as well. The weather looks pretty similar the next few days with fairly mild temps and minimal rain. Lotsa’ Luck

7/25/21

We have some good cloud cover to start the day today after a very brief bit of rain early this morning which did nothing to the rivers. All of the rivers have continued to drop slowly over the last few days of dry weather. The upper West Branch up at Stilesville is running 1380 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1840 cfs and 51 degrees with good visibility. The upper East Branch is running 774 cfs and 52 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1480 cfs and 59 degrees. The upper main Delaware is running 3920 cfs and 58 degrees. Wading is still going to be very tough for a while, until the releases from the reservoirs is decreased, but fishing from a boat has been very good. We are still getting our usual #16-20 Sulphurs, starting mid day, along with their spinners on calm nights. With the cloud cover the BWO’s should be good today as well as a few Isonychia. The water is in good shape for throwing streamers and with the clarity of the water sparse and smaller flies will work better. It does look like a chance of rain most days this week, but no significant amount. Lotsa’ Luck

7/24/21

This Saturday morning is running nice and cool, in the mid-50’s, with highs later in the low-80’s. The water has continued to drop a little bit overnight a clear more but still has a bit of stain to it, which is a good thing. The upper West Branch at Stilesville 1460 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2050 cfs and 52 degrees. On the upper East Branch, Harvard is running 1070 cfs and 50 degrees and down below the Beaverkill (646 cfs) at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1810 cfs and 57 degrees. The fishing should be very good with the amount of cold water we have in the system, with generous releases on both the East and West branches, which are also keeping the mainstem cool. We are getting pretty good Sulphurs in the #16-20 range, typically starting mid-day. Small Olives are also great flies to have and terrestrials like ants and beetles are hard to beat this time of year despite what’s hatching. Isonychia are also great flies to cover water with, and work really well to support a dropper if you like. Streamers can also be very effective in the higher water, especially in lower light situations. Lotsa’ Luck

7/23/21

Today is nice and cool with air temps in the low-60’s and clear, sunny skies. It looks like a nice weekend weather-wise with some rain moving in early Sunday morning. The rivers have cleared up nicely after the rains early this week and are very fishable but not wadeable. Both reservoirs that feed the East and West branches are spilling. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1630 cfs and 57 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 2370 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is at 1370 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2180 cfs and 57 degrees. The main at Lordville is running 5500 cfs and 58 degrees. With these higher flows, mostly due to release water now, the fishing has been solid and there are many options as all of the rivers are clear with great water temps for mid-July. The upper West Branch has been getting some Sulphur in the #16-20 range, usually starting around noon or so. Olives and Isonychia are also bugs to look out for and the Iso’s make great blind casting flies in the higher water and support a dropper well. A small pheasant tail or other small nymphs make great droppers. Streamer fishing is a good option to fill in the periods without bugs. There won’t be much wading until we get a several days/weeks without much rain which would lead to the reservoirs to quit spilling and then a decrease in the releases.

7/20/21

We have some cloud cover and fog this morning with clearing skies and some clouds later today, maybe a little rain late tonight. The flows are still dropping slowly and conditions are excellent to be in a boat, with a few wading options around. The flow upriver in Deposit at Stilesville is now 1400 cfs and 47 degrees with pretty clear water. The flow downriver at Hale Eddy is running 2210 cfs and 52 degrees with a bit of stain but very fishable. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1950 cfs and 55 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 3570 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 7020 cfs and 61 degrees. Although there’s not a lot of wading currently these are excellent flows and the fishing both on top and below the surface is hard to beat for mid-July. The #16-20 Sulphurs on the upper West are coming off mid day, around noon or so along with some #18-22 Olives, #14-16 Cahills and a few #10-12 Isonychia. Before the hatch streamers can work very well and with the water clearing small, sparse baitfish patterns tend to produce the best. It doesn’t look like much rain over the next few days so we should have similar conditions for a while. Lotsa’ Luck

7/19/21

The sun is out this morning to start the week, a nice change after the last few days of rain and overcast skies. The rivers have crested and are dropping and clearing slowly. With the saturated ground and full reservoirs we will have high water for a while. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is still steady at 1400 cfs and 46 degrees, which is primarily release water but will likely start to creep up soon when the reservoir starts spilling. Down at Hale Eddy we have 2780 cfs and 54 degrees with a few feet of visibility, quite a bit clearer than yesterday. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 2450 cfs and 60 degrees. Downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 5330 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 9970 cfs and 61 degrees, which has already dropped about 5,000 cfs since yesterday afternoon. We should have some good fishing coming up with the increased water and coldwater release. There were some decent Sulphurs yesterday on the upper West before it got too muddy as the day went on. The streamer fishing should be solid for a while as well with the turbid water. Lotsa’ Luck

7/18/21

We were hit pretty good yesterday afternoon with the large storm that passed along the whole East coast, leaving the rivers much higher and will lead to all reservoirs spilling if they already aren’t. The West Branch seems to be in the best shape at the moment with fairly stained water but should clear the quickest too. Currently the upper West Branch is running 1400 cfs and 46 degrees after an increase in the release from Cannonsville. The West Branch down at Hale Eddy is running 2640 cfs and 55 degrees. The East got hit pretty good and is now 2390 cfs up at Harvard and 57 degrees while the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 9170 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 14900 cfs and 61 degrees. The upper West Branch above Deposit is going to offer the cleanest water at the moment the the water downriver should clear up and offer some visibility soon, hopefully later today. We should have some good streamer water for a few days and as the water clears the fish will start coming up and eating bugs of the surface. With these flows a boat will be a necessity for a while and fishing should be very good with these increased flows. Lotsa’ Luck

7/17/21

This morning is starting out with a bit of cloud cover and rain moving in later this afternoon which will bring more water to the system. The water is pretty high already, throughout the system, due to an increased release from the reservoirs. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1380 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1890 cfs. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 1160 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2040 cfs and 59 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 4700 cfs and 61 degrees. With the higher water streamers will be effective, especially if we get some rain and a little more stain to the water. We will still see the Sulphurs, Olives and Isonychia and the fish are typically on the banks at these water levels. It looks like the rain is forecast for later today, around 5pm. Lotsa’ Luck

7/16/21

We’ve got a sunny morning today with some clouds moving in later today and highs in the low-80’s. The rivers are all running pretty high still from the recent rains and increased release and the clarity has improved over the last few days with pretty clear water that’s all currently fishable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 722 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddye we are looking at 1200 cfs and 54 degrees with plenty of visibility. The upper East Branch is running 896 cfs and 55 degrees up at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2150 cfs and 62 degrees. The mianstem at Lordville is running 4400 cfs and 64 degrees. We are starting to see some more steady bug activity after the rivers have come down at bit with #16-20 Sulphurs, #18-22 Olives and some Isonychia in the #10-12 range. With the high water streamers are a great option with many options to throw. It does look like rain tomorrow which might make for a good day on the water and could lead to Cannonsville spilling soon. Lotsa’ Luck

7/13/21

This morning we are looking at pretty high water overall with a pretty good stain on most of the rivers from the thunderstorms last night. The upper West Branch above Deposit is really the only wadeable water at the moment, only going up around 60 cfs from the rain. The flow at Stilesville is running 587 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 2320 cfs and 61 degrees. Hale Eddy is running pretty dirty at the moment with very little visibility but is dropping very fast at and will be perfect streamer water soon. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1210 cfs and 59 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 3590 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 8000 cfs and 64 degrees. With the current situation the upper West is going to be the best bet until the water downriver drops a bit. Streamer fishing will be a good option for the next few days with the higher water and stain, especially if you have access to a boat. It looks like cloud cover all day with a chance of rain later and some tomorrow as well. Lotsa’ Luck

7/12/21

We did get some decent rain from the storm last night, around 10pm, which did bring the rivers up a bit and also brought some stain to the water. It also looks like some rain later today, around 5pm, so we should have plenty of water this week and some good streamer water. The upper West at Stilesville is still at the same level it’s been for the last month and will offer some good clear and wadeable water at 521 cfs and 46 degrees. It seems like Oquaga creek is flowing high and dirty because down at Hale Eddy we have 1790 cfs and 57 degrees but has crested and is dropping pretty quickly. Currently at Hale Eddy it’s pretty dirty but is should clear quickly throughout the day, depending what rain we get this afternoon. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 984 cfs and 57 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2150 cfs and 61 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 4140 cfs and 62 degrees and will likely not crest for a while. With the current water situation streamers are going to be a good option for a while and there will be some bugs if you end up on a section of river with decent visibility. We’re still looking at Sulphurs in #16-20, small Olives in the #18-22 range along with some #10-12 Isonychia. It looks like overcast skies and a chance of rain the next few days which isn’t a bad thing. Lotsa’ Luck.

7/10/21

This morning is starting out cloudy with highs later today in the mid-70’s but no rain in the forecast. The rivers are in pretty good shape after the rains this week with flows slowly dropping and clearing for the most part. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 853 cfs and 54 degrees with a little stain to the water. The upper East Branch at Harvard we have 652 cfs and 58 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 2600 cfs and 63 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 4700 cfs and 64 degrees with some pretty good stain to the water due to the East Branch being up and dirty. The Sulphur hatch yesterday upriver was a bit off, likely due to the slightly warmer water temps due to the rain. Overall the mid day Sulphurs have been pretty good, typically starting around noon. The Isonychia have been around as well and make good blind casting flies with or without a dropper. The streamer fishing is still an option with some color to the water. It looks clear today with a chance of rain the next few days in the afternoons which is a good thing. Lotsa’ Luck

7/9/21

We have a nice overcast day today with the rain past us for the time being with a clear weekend coming up. We did get some much needed rain over the last few days which did dirty up the river a bit but is looking good this morning and is wadeable once again with several feet of visibility here below Hale Eddy. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 521 cfs and 46 degrees and is pretty clear up that high with stain near any feeder creek. Down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 810 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard we have 1060 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 5330 cfs and 63 degrees. The main Delaware is running 5320 cfs and 65 degrees. It looks like overcast skies for the day which should be a great one to be on the water. We should have a good opportunity to throw some streamers with the stained water, something we haven’t had recently since spring. There were some bugs yesterday with some fish starting to rise and today should be even better with the usual Sulphurs in #16-20, Olives in #18-22, Isonychia in #10-12 and their spinners in the evening if the weather doesn’t act up. The streamer fishing should also be good with lighter weight streamers as the water isn’t very deep. It looks like mild weather and sun the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck

7/6/21

We have another clear morning with fairly warm temps in the low-70’s with some cloud cover and possible rain moving in this afternoon. Water levels are pretty consistent now without any real stain to the water from the weekend’s rain that we got. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 514 cfs and 46 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 568 and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 277 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 884 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1890 cfs and 67 degrees. The best bet for mid-day bugs is still up around Deposit, with Sulphur typically starting in the early afternoon hours in the #16-20 size range. Small Olives in the #18-22 range are also around, especially if we do get some clouds/rain later. Isonychia in the #10-12 range are going to be around for a while and they make great dries to blind cast with or without a dropper - usually a small pheasant tail or something similar. This week’s forecast looks a lot like last week’s with a decent chance of rain/thunderstorm pretty much every day with fairly warm temps. Lotsa’ Luck

7/4/21

The river is looking good today with some nice stain and a little higher after the rain we got last night and into this morning. The sun is currently peaking out and it looks like the rain is gone for a few days. The upper West at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 750 cfs and 52 degrees with several feet of visibility, a great color for all types of fishing and still very wadeable. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 567 cfs and 57 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 2910 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 5070 cfs and 56 degrees. The rain and recent cooler temps really helped to cool the rivers down a bit after pretty hot temps all week. Sulphurs in the #16-20 range are still the bugs to have along with some small Olives and a few Isonychia and Cahills. We also have good water for some streamers, at least until the water clears over the next day or so. Lotsa’ Luck and happy 4th of July!

7/3/21

We did get some decent rain last night in the thunderstorms that passed. Most of the storm missed us during the day but at dark it rained very hard for a brief period which did bring the rivers up but the West is currently in great shape with a little stain and still very wadeable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 616 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 206 cfs and 58 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1590 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2290 cfs and 65 degrees. Here, around 7 miles from the reservoir, the stain is not bad with several feet of visibility and some fish rising already this morning. The rising fish this morning are likely trash-feeding, eating whatever ended up in the river after the storm. The bugs we are seeing will be the #16-20 Sulphurs, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 Isonychia and a few summer Cahills in #14 and the spinners of the above bugs. We should have some good streamer water for at least today, especially as you move downriver and around any feeder stream. The weather looks great for a day of fishing with light rain off and on throughout the day, totaling around a half an inch. Lotsa’ Luck

7/2/21

This Friday is looking good with cloud cover and some rain likely later today but the rain we’ve got over the last 48 hours has done nothing to the rivers as far as levels and turbidity. Everything is in good shape and very wadeable at the moment. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 562 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 197 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1080 cfs and 67 degrees. The upper mainstem is running 1640 cfs and 66 degrees. Our main bugs are still the Sulphurs in the #16-20 range with decent hatches starting in the early afternoon hours, especially on the upper 5-6 miles of the West Branch. With the good cloud cover/rain we also have excellent Blue Winged Olive weather with the flies ranging from #18-22 in size. We’re also seeing some Isonychia in the 10-12 range and a few Lt Cahills in the 14 range. Streamers aren’t a bad option early in the morning or if we get any significant rain in the future which gives the river a bit of stain. Air temps are much better than what we had mid-week with temps in the mid-60’s tomorrow. Lotsa’ Luck

6/29/21

We’ve got mostly sunny skies with warm temps today and what looks like some rain this afternoon, around 4pm. It also looks like a good chance of rain the rest of the week which would be great. We did get another bump of water out of Cannonsville due to a thermal release and water levels are already back to where they’ve been. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 557 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 665 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 191 cfs adn 65 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 298 cfs and 74 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is 1160 cfs and 70 degrees. With the warm temps near 90 nymphing is going to be your best bet until we get a few bugs later in the day. Small 18-20 Sulphurs around Deposit will be the bugs to look out for in the afternoon. If we get any significant rain it would be nice to get a little stain to the water for some streamer fishing. There are also some Isonychia around which are great for blind casting and supporting a dropper in the faster water. Lotsa’ Luck

6/28/21

This Monday is starting out warm and sunny, with highs later today in the low-90’s. We got some extra release water last night from Cannonsville reservoir to help cool down the river and it has already dropped back to the previous levels up at Stilesville and is still slowly dropping down at Hale Eddy. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 586 cf sand 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 779 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 176 cfs and 63 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 264 cfs and 73 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1310 cfs and 70 degrees. As we move into the summer weather the Sulphurs in #18-20 will be the go-to bugs for the next month. If you’ve fished the summer Sulphurs you know how tricky the fish get, eating a lot of cripples and bugs subsurface, while letting a lot of duns pass over them. Droppers like small, unweighted nymphs and soft hackles work very well. Also, ants and beetles are great flies to try on these fussy fish. Isonychia are also around in the #10-12 range and will be here for a while as well. Nymphing is going to be a good option before the bugs get going later today. It does look like cooler temps and rain later in the week. Lotsa’ Luck

6/26/21

Today is starting out warm and sticky with temps later in the upper-80’s. River flows are about the same with a little extra bump in the release from Cannonsville reservoir which definitely helps with the warm temps in the future. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now running 549 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 572 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 176 cfs and 62 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 275 cfs and 69 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1090 cfs and 67 degrees. With the current air and water temps the West Branch is going to be the only water with safe temps to fish for the foreseeable future. The Sulphur in #18-20 are going the be the main bug for the next month plus and we are seeing some decent mid-day activity on the upper stretches of the West with spinners in the evenings. It does look like some rain and cloud cover starting Tuesday for a few days, which could be good for the fishing. There are a few Isonychia around as well and as always they make great blind-casting flies if nothing is happening. Lotsa’ Luck

6/25/21

We’ve got clear skies and temps in the 50’s this morning with a high later around 80. All of the rivers are about the same, dropping a bit after no rain the past few days and are very wadeable and clear. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 514 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 545 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is currently 179 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 304 cfs and 63 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1100 cfs and 63 degrees. The cooler temps, especially at night, the last few days did help keep the water temps down a bit. We’ve been getting decent Sulphurs in the #16-18 range, starting int the early afternoon, and their spinners at night. There are a few larger Isonychia around as well and they make great blind casting flies and support a dropper well. Spent caddis and terrestrials are always good flies to have this time of year. Lotsa’ Luck

6/22/21

Today is looking great this morning with a nice light rain after we did get a bit last night, leaving the rivers still in good shape for wading and floating with really no stain. The upper West at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 558 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 203 cfs and 62 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 452 cfs and 70 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1260 cfs and 70 degrees. The weather today seems perfect for some good fishing with much cooler air temps, peaking out in the 60’s later, and light rain until early afternoon. We should see some decent BWO’s in the 18-22 range, Sulphurs in #16-18, a few #10-12 Isonychia and some caddis in the #16-18 range. Light, unweighted streamers are also great flies to try today with the lower light and overcast skies, especially if the river gets any color to it later. Lotsa’ Luck

6/21/21

The week is starting out humid and warm, in the 70’s, with the temps later in the mid-80’s. Water levels remain pretty steady with the West Branch still having a good level of cold water going into the warmer temps. Bugs are still the same with #16-18 Sulphurs making up the majority. It does look like some rain later this evening, starting around 7pm and lasting into the night. The more the better. Currently at Stilesville we have 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 565 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 182 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 308 cfs and 68 degrees. Other than the Sulphurs you could see some #14 Grey Fox, #10-12 Isonychia and several caddis in the #16 range. It does look like the rain coming in today/early tomorrow will cool down the air temps a bit with a high tomorrow of 70 degrees. Lotsa’ Luck

6/20/21

The cloud cover this morning is nice with mild temps peaking out around 80 later today after some decent rain last night. The rain didn’t do much to the rivers so everything is still very wadeable with no stain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 562 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 188 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 327 cfs and 66 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 1150 cfs and 64 degrees. It currently looks like a good day for some small BWO’s and the Sulphurs are still the primary bug you’ll likely see from early afternoon on. There have also been a few Isonychia which are always nice to blind cast in the faster water and support a dropper nicely. It looks like the next chance for some rain is Monday night into Tuesday. Lotsa’ Luck

6/19/21

This Saturday we have sunny skies and temps in the low-70’s with some cloud cover later in the afternoon. We got a slight amount of rain last night but nothing close to affecting the rivers as they remain pretty close to where they were yesterday. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 562 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 185 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 319 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1150 cfs and 64 degrees. The bugs you’ll likely see out there are Sulphurs in the #16-18 range, BWO’s in #18-22 and a few Isonychia in #10-12 as well as the spinners of those bugs in the evenings. There have been some bugs during the day, starting around noon or so depending on the weather, on the upper stretches of the rivers in the colder water. Those bugs can be pretty sporadic so nymphing will be a good option with small pheasant tails or Sulphur-specific patterns. It looks like temps in the 80’s the next few days with no significant rain any time soon. Lotsa’ Luck

6/18/21

We have bright and sunny skies to start the day with some cloud cover moving in later today with a chance of rain overnight. Without any significant rain this week the rivers have been slowly dropping and are all very wadeable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 565 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 188 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 327 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1160 cfs and 62 degrees. We are still seeing some Sulphurs in the #16-18 range with some sporadic bugs mid-day and the last few hours of daylight along with some of their ginger spinners. Small Olives in the #18-22 range are around, especially if we get some cloud cover. We are also seeing a few Isonychia in the #10-12 range which are typically sporadic but make great blind casting flies and are excellent for running a dropper too. There are always a few caddis around and spent caddis patterns work great on fish which are trash feeing, especially if you find them rising early in the day. It looks like temps getting back up into the low-80’s with cloud cover tomorrow. Lotsa’ Luck

6/14/21

Today is starting out mostly sunny with temps in the mid-60’s and no rain overnight and it looks like the rain still coming our way will miss us for the most part with temps in the 70’s later today. Flows are pretty steady with 521 still up at Stilesville and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 616 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 203 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 436 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware is currently running 1410 cfs and 65 degrees. Lately we haven’t been seeing a lot of bugs mid-day but the Sulphurs are picking up a bit. The small Sulphurs up around Deposit are still a week or two out before they become more consistent. The Sulphurs we’re seeing now are the bigger #16’s with their spinners the last hour or so tonight. We may have some cloud cover today and a few small Olives are always good to have for the fish rising, oftentimes trash feeding on whatever random bugs float by. Small rusty spinners and spent caddis are great patterns for those fish. Nymphing is going to be a solid option if no bugs are present. It doesn’t look like much rain in the future but thankfully the temps are still in the 70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

6/13/21

This Sunday is starting out with good cloud cover with a little drizzle without much accumulation for the day. It looks like good cloud cover the next three days with a bit of rain and temps in the mid-70’s. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 621 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 206 cfs and 57 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1370 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1370 cfs and 64 degrees. The clouds and drizzle will definitely help with the bug activity during the day which is typically some #14-16 Sulphurs starting in the afternoon. The weather is also perfect for BWO’s as well, in the #18-22 range. You could also run into a few Grey Fox in the #14 range which make good blind casting bugs or are good flies to run a dropper off of. With the rain passing through the area the next couple days we should have some decent fishing and the more water the merrier. Lotsa’ Luck

6/11/21

Today is a bit milder with cooler temps, a bit of cloud cover and a light wind. Today is going to peak out in the low-70’s the next few days with some decent cloud cover. The rivers are flowing about the same without much rain the last couple days. The upper West at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 687 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 215 up at Harvard and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 478 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is currently running 1570 cfs and 67 degrees. The main bugs to look out for have been #14-16 Sulphurs and their ginger spinners in the evenings. Small, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives are also flies you want to have with you as well as some small rusty spinners which are great any time of the day. You could see some #14 Grey Fox too, especially on the upper sections of both rivers. Nymphing remains productive if there are no bugs, especially earlier in the day. It looks like decent weather for the weekend with a chance of rain Sunday afternoon. Lotsa’ luck

6/10/21

The flows and visibility are back to normal after the rains we had Tuesday night, with wadeable and floatable water on the West Branch. Today looks like high sun and low-80’s once again with some cooler air temps starting tomorrow. The flow at Stilesville is 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 773 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East is running 222 at Harvard and 58 degrees. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running 553 cfs and 66 degrees. The upper main Delaware is running 1820 cfs and 66 degrees. The main bugs we’re seeing are still the #14-16 Sulphurs and their spinners near dark. Sulphur nymphs and small pheasant tails work well subsurface before the hatch starts, or used as a dropper off of a dry. Small Olives are always good flies to have on picky fish. We are still seeing a few Grey Fox in the #14 range too. Terrestrials, like ants and beetles, are also good dries for picky fish whenever we have this summer-like weather. Lotsa’ Luck

6/8/21

We’ve got low-70’s and good cloud cover today with flows that have dropped a bit since yesterday but are still pretty good throughout the system with some rain moving in later today, around 1pm, which should be a light fishing rain. The flow up at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 621 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 226 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 577 cfs and 66 degrees. Down on the main Delaware at Lordville the temp is starting out at 67 degrees, getting too warm for trout fishing down there . With the cloud cover and rain today we should expect some BWO’s in the #18-22 range along with some #14-16 Sulphurs, #10-14 March Browns and the spinners of the above bugs. Streamers in the early mornings are also good flies to use and are a great way to produce some fish before it gets too sunny. The nymphing is also working well durning the warmer, sunnier days when there isn’t much of a hatch going on. It looks like around a 1/2 inch of rain today which will go into the early hours of tomorrow and about 1/4 inch tomorrow, which won’t hurt the rivers or fishing. Lotsa’ Luck

6/7/21

Today is looking like a repeat of yesterday as far as weather goes, with temps currently in the low-70’s and highs later in the mid-80’s. It looks like clear skies today with some rain moving in tomorrow morning. The West Branch is running a bit higher today due to a slight increase in the release from Cannonsville reservoir, bringing Stilesville to 594 cfs and 45 degrees. Downriver at Hale Eddy the flow is 738 cfs and 50 degrees, great conditions for both the wading and floating angler. The upper East at Harvard is running 229 cfs and 59 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 616 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1630 cfs and 67 degrees. If you choose to fish the main or East Branch you need to check the water temps as they’re getting too high pretty quickly in the day. For bugs we are still seeing the #14-16 Sulphurs, a few #12-14 March Browns, a few #10-12 Isonychia and when it clouds up BWO’s are always around. With the conditions, nymphing is likely going to be the best bet mid-day or throwing a bigger bug with a small dropper in the faster water. It looks like some decent rain during the day tomorrow which is the best case scenario with chances of rain most days this upcoming week. Lotsa’ Luck

6/6/21

This Sunday is starting out warm and sunny with temps later in the mid-80’s. The water levels have dropped slightly but everything is still wadeable and floatable on the West Branch and upper mainstem but water temps on the main and East are getting warm later in the day. The upper Wes Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 681 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 239 cfs and 58 degrees and down on the lower East we have 706 cfs and 63 degrees at Fishs’ Eddy. The main at Lordville is running 1820 cfs and 65 degrees. The warm and sunny weather tends to require some subsurface fishing during the mid-day hours with small pheasant tails, sulphur nymphs and many other generic patterns. There have been some bugs in the afternoons/evenings with #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-22 BWO’s, #10-14 March Browns and some Green Drakes on the main and East. Tonight we should get some spinners with the warm and clear weather. Lotsa’ Luck

6/5/21

This Saturday morning is starting out sunny and clear with warm temps around 65 degrees with highs later today in the low-80’s. The rivers are all in good shape, with wadeable and floatable water on all rivers but with the increasing air temps you’ll have to be aware of water temps as the day goes on down on the main and lower East. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 761 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 259 cfs and 55 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 875 cfs and 60 degrees to start the day. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 2160 cfs and 61 degrees. With the warmer air temps and high sun the West Branch and upper East are going to be safe bets durning the day with some fish feeding in the mornings, typically just trash-feeding on leftover spinners and caddis from the previous day’s activity. Later in the day we are seeing some #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-22 BWO’s, #10-14 March Browns/Grey Fox and several types of caddis in the #16-18 range. Spent caddis are great flies this time of year too. The main Delaware and East had been getting some big bugs earlier this week, as well as the above ones, so if you check water temps and they’re still good you could have some good spinners at the end of the day. Lotsa’ Luck

6/4/21

We did get some rain last night which didn’t do too much to the river, but did keep the rivers up and running where they have been for the week but didn’t leave much stain. The upper West at 521 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 898 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 274 cfs and 54 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 831 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1980 cfs and 58 degrees. The bugs have been pretty good lately depending on the weather and which stretch of river you choose. Water temps are still good throughout the system and those higher water levels are good to keep the water cool with the warmer air temps coming up. We are seeing #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-22 Olives, #10-14 March Browns/Grey Fox, #8-10 Green Drakes and some caddis in the #16-18 range. It looks like cloud cover moving in around mid-day and maybe some rain from 1-3 pm, then mid-80’s the rest of the week. Lotsa’ Luck

6/3/21

We’ve got another good looking day to be out on the water with current temps around 60 and some rain moving in later around 3pm and continuing into tomorrow morning. We had similar weather yesterday and the fishing was pretty good, as it has been all week. Water levels are holding steady and the rain is helping keep everything cool and floatable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 676 cfs and 48 degrees with a slight stain but very good visibility. The upper East Branch at Harvard is currently running 270 cfs and 53 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 848 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1950 cfs and 57 degrees, also with just a slight stain to the water. The fishing has been pretty solid lately with about every bug you can think of which could come off this time of year. We’ve got BWO’s in #18-22, Sulphurs in #14-16, #8-14 March Browns, #8-10 Green Drakes and spinners of all of those bugs as well as some various caddis. Enjoy the great fishing weather. Lotsa’ Luck

6/1/21

The first day of June is looking good with cool temps, around 50, with some cloud cover and highs later today near 70 degrees. The flows and temps throughout the system are looking good after a bit of rain and cooler weather over the weekend which really helped to keep the rivers all cool and fishable for a while. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 526 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 750 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 277 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1050 cfs and 53 degrees. The main Delaware is running 2400 cfs and 55 degrees with minimal wind. The fishing the last few days has been pretty good with plenty of bugs and other than some wind yesterday, very good fishing. Most bugs that could be coming off this time of year have been around the last couple days. With good #8-12 March Browns, #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-22 Olives, 8-10 Green Drakes and some caddis. Spinners for the mayflies are also going to be good to have, especially if the wind stays down this evening. It does look like some rain starting tomorrow afternoon and similar weather the next few days, dropping just enough water to keep everything healthy. Lotsa’ Luck

5/31/21

Today is looking like a great day to be out on the water with temps getting near 70 later with good cloud cover. The cooler temps, rain and cloud cover the last few days has been excellent for bugs and the fishing on all of the rivers. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 438 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Hale Eddy the flow is 773 cfs and 47 degrees with good clarity after the rain the past two days. The upper East at Harvard is running 307 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1360 cfs and 50 degrees. The main Delaware is running 2540 cfs and 50 degrees. With the ideal conditions the last few days we’ve had lots of bugs with #8-12 March Browns, #18-22 Olives, #16-18Caddis, #8Green Drakes and #14-16 Sulphurs. The spinners of those bugs too will be around, especially with the warmer air temps and low wind. It looks like good weather the rest of the upcoming week with air temps around 70 and good cloud cover and a bit of rain mid-week. Lotsa’ Luck

5/29/21

Today we’ve got some cloud cover and light rain after 16 hours of steady rain which did bring the rivers up but none seem to be blown out or too off color for any type of fishing. The light rain may last off and on for a few hours but it looks like the majority of the storm has passed us and the water and cooler air temps were much needed. The upper West Branch at Hale Eddy is running 461 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking 971 and 48 degrees after cresting earlier this morning with good visibility. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 466 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1570 cfs and 55 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2600 cfs and 54 degrees. The rain and cooler temps are going to be much better for the fishery than the lower water and very warm temps we’ve had earlier this week. We should see some Blue Winged Olives this morning in the 18-22 range, #8-12 March Browns/Grey Fox, #16-18 caddis and some Green Drakes on the main Delaware and lower East Branch. With the higher water and some color too it streamers will be a good option for at least a couple days. Lotsa’ Luck

5/28/21

This morning is starting out cooler, in the 50’s, with good cloud cover. We do have some rain headed our way, likely starting in the early afternoon and continuing until the early hours of tomorrow. Water levels are still very steady with good wading conditions throughout the system and floating as well which will be a lot easier if we get some decent rain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 417 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 532 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 182 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 431 and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1300 cfs and 63 degrees. With the warm air temps we’ve had the last week or so the cooler weather we will get this weekend, mixed with the rain, will be excellent for the river. Today should be a good day to be on the water with excellent conditions until the rain gets too heavy which may or may not occur but overall way better than high sun and warm temps. It should be a good day for BWO’s and we’ve been seeing lots of caddis still and some March Browns. The main and East Branch have been seeing some 14-16 Sulphurs and a few Green Drakes as well. Lotsa’ Luck

5/27/21

The sun is back out after a bit of rain last night that was pretty severe but very brief and didn’t do much to the rivers which are pretty much where they’ve been all week. There was a bit of stain near the mouths of the creeks last night but most of that is gone by this morning. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 417 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 558 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 206 cfs and 59 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are running 571 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1440 cfs and 66 degrees this morning. We’re still dealing with the same bugs with spent caddis and spinners working well. March Browns have also been good along with their spinners later in the day. There have also been some #14-16 Sulphurs too and it’s good to have their ginger spinners as well which will be on the water as their numbers increase. It’s a lot cooler today with highs in the mid-60’s and temps the next few days in the low-50’s with some rainy weather which is great. Lotsa’ Luck

5/25/21

We’ve got some decent cloud cover today that is forecast to stick around today with temps later today in the low-70’s. We haven’t had any significant rain lately so water levels are running pretty steady the last week, dropping only a bit each day. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 417 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 539 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 185 cfs 56 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1290 cfs and 62 degrees. Bugs haven’t changed much over the last week with spinners, caddis and an occasional March Brown you’ll find on the water. The spent caddis and caddis pupa under a dry have been working well in the lower water. A big March Brown dry with a small caddis pupa or MB nymph fished in the faster water is a good way to drum up fish if nothing is happening mid day. Nymphing has been effective, even early in the mornings with the warmer overnight/morning temps. It looks like some rain tomorrow afternoon and a bit more over the weekend which would be great. Lotsa’ Luck

5/23/21

We did get a slight amount of drizzle this morning, not enough to affect the rivers, just enough to keep the dust down for a few hours. There’s a bit of cloud cover with the sun starting to poke out with no rain in the forecast until mid week. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 417 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 552 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 216 cfs and 57 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 547 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1450 cfs. At these levels everything is very wadeable and you can pretty much go wherever you want to go. We’re still seeing lots of caddis in the 16-20 range and spent caddis and nymphing with pupa has been effective. Rusty spinners are hard to beat too for those bank feeders who are trash feeding. It looks dry for the next few days with some rain moving in midweek. Lotsa’ Luck

5/22/21

Today is starting out hazy and warm with air temps near 70 already and highs later near 80. Water levels are near identical to yesterday’s with some cloud cover today which is always a good thing. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 417 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 558 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 222 cfs and 57 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 584 cfs and 63 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1510 cfs and 65 degrees this morning. With the lower water the fish are going to be a lot more fussy and spooky than they were in the high water so flies like small spinners and spent caddis are going to be good flies to use. Blind casting March Browns in the faster water is a good way to cover some water and those are good flies to run a dropper off of too. There have been lots of caddis too so nymphing with pupa is also a good way to be successful. Lotsa’ Luck

5/21/21

We’ve got another warm day today with high sun at the moment and a bit of cloud cover moving in later today. It looks like similar weather all weekend with some cooler temps on Monday. The rivers are still slowly dropping with very wadeable water throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 396 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 568 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 229 cfs and 59 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 643 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1590 cfs and 62 degrees. With these warmer temps and warm nights the mornings can be good with some fish on top trash feeding on leftover caddis and spinners that come by. With the high sun a lot of the fish feeding will be close to the bank, especially if you have some shade from the trees. The bright sun and summer-like conditions aren’t always the best for bugs with some caddis on the water along with a few mayflies. Sparse, spent caddis and spinners are hard to beat. Nymphing with small pheasant tails and caddis pupa is always a good bet. Lotsa’ Luck

5/20/21

It looks like a bit of cloud cover to start the day, which did keep it pretty warm overnight with current temps in the 50’s and highs later today in the low-80’s. Without rain the rivers continue to drop and are all very wadeable and clear. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 417 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 590 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 246 cfs and 56 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 721 cfs and 51 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1780 cfs and 60 degrees to start the day. With the lower water the fish will be a bit pickier and dries like spinners and spent caddis are great flies. There are some fish feeding this morning already with the very warm temps. It looks like temps are going to be pretty similar all weekend without much rain at all, maybe a slight chance Saturday into Sunday. Lotsa’ Luck

5/18/21

We have a nice morning today with no wind and temps later today in the mid-70’s with lots of sun. The rivers continue to drop slowly as we’ve had no significant rain over the last few days, offering some good wading on all of the rivers. The upper West at Stilesville is currently running 677 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 866 and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 431 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1050 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper main Delaware is running 2350 cfs and 54 degrees down at Lordville. Even with high sun we’ve had good bugs and good fishing lately with still some Hendricksons on the upper rivers, March Browns, a few Blue Quills, BWO’s and lots of caddis. Rusty spinners and spent caddis are great options too for the fussy fish sipping in the film. These warm nights are nice and offer some good opportunities until dark. Lotsa’ Luck

5/17/21

The week is starting out with clear skies and fairly warm with later temps reaching the low-70’s in the afternoon. The rivers have continued to drop slowly with more and more water becoming wadeable by the day with clear water throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 788 cfs and 48 degrees up at Stilesville with plenty of wading in the No-Kill area which is a popular stretch up in Deposit. Downriver at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1060 cfs and 46 degrees. Over at Harvard on the upper East Branch we are looking at 467 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is running 1160 cfs and 50 degrees. The main Delaware is running 2690 and 52 degrees downriver at Lordville. We had a good weekend of fishing with great water levels and pretty good bugs overall. We’re still seeing the bugs below and rusty spinners in the evening, which are falling later in the evening with the warmer air temps. It looks like clear warm weather the next few days with some rain moving in later in the week. Lotsa’ Luck.

5/16/21

Today is another warm morning with mostly clear skies and with some cloud cover and a little rain moving in later this afternoon. Water levels have continued to drop and the upper sections of both the East and West Branches are fairly wadeable at the moment. The upper West at Stilesville is running 995 cfs and 49 degrees, down a lot since the reservoir quit spilling and the release has been cut back significantly. Down at Hale Eddy on the West we have 1300 cfs and 46 degrees with very clear water. On the upper East at Harvard we have 518 cfs and 48 degrees and below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1280 cfs and 52 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is currently running 3110 cfs and 51 degrees. Yesterday was a bit slower bug-wise after several days of good bugs earlier this week. With some clouds moving in later today with the rain it could be good for the fishing. It doesn’t look like much accumulation with the rain moving in later and hopefully the reservoir stays where it is and doesn’t spill which would also cause an increase in release. Lotsa’ Luck.

5/15/21

Another sunny day on the rivers with warm temps almost 60 this morning with highs later around 70. The rivers have dropped a lot over the last 24-36 hours due to the reservoirs ending their spilling and the release decreased as well. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1230 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1620 cfs and 45 degrees and running very clear. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 598 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1430 cfs and 49 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 3650 cfs and 48 degrees. Yesterday fished very well throughout the system as the water was dropping, which is usually the case. There were great bugs with Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, March Browns and lots of caddis. Rusty spinners fell in the evening with the warmer weather and tonight should be no different. Throwing streamers is still an option in the higher water but everything is running very clear and once the sun really comes out the streamer fishing becomes much more difficult. Lotsa’ Luck.

5/14/21

The sun is out again this morning with a nice clear day ahead and temps in the mid-60’s. It looks like a nice weekend with similar temps and mostly clear skies with no rain until Sunday. The rivers are slowly dropping as both reservoirs have crested and are dropping. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1790 cfs and 50 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we are looking at 2290 cfs and 45 degrees. With days now without significant rain all rivers are running very clear. The upper East Branch at Harvard dropped to a nice level of 679 cfs and 45 degrees, now the best wading option on the Delaware system. Downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1600 cfs and 48 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 4570 cfsa and 47 degrees. It looks like minimal wind today, under 10 mph which is great, with warm temps till dark which will be great for spinners. We’ve been seeing the same bugs for a while now and for mayflies we still have Hendricksons, some Blue Quills, maybe BWO’s, March Browns and several caddis flies. Again, rusty spinners will be important this afternoon into the evening. Lotsa’ Luck

5/13/21

We have a lot of sun poking through this morning with highs later in the 60’s with a bit of cloud cover later. Water levels are about the same as we’ve had the last few days with some rivers rising a bit and some dropping due to both reservoirs still spilling. It looks like Cannonsville on the West actually crested and is finally dropping. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 2100 cfs and 49 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 2690 cfs and 45 degrees with very clear water now that we’ve had several days since significant rain. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1190 cfs and 43 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2130 cfs and 46 degrees. The East Branch is dropping nicely and the reservoir will quit spilling soon without rain. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 5170 cfs and 47 degrees. We’re still seeing plenty of bugs which should be around for another week or so with some Hendricksons, Blue Quills, BWO’s, Cimarra and Apple caddis. Rusty spinners are also go to flies this time of year as well. Streamers in the high water are always good flies as well to cover some water. Lotsa’ Luck

5/11/21

We have a clear sunny morning with temps in the upper-30’s and peaking out in the mid-50’s later today, very similar to yesterday without the overcast skies. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1810 cfs and 50 degrees to start the day while down at Hale Eddy it is running 2620 cfs and 47 degrees. These flows are up a bit from yesterday after they completed some work at the reservoir and ramped the release back up. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1790 cfs and 45 degrees while down on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3100 cfs and 46 degrees. The main Delaware is running 7120 cfs and 47 degrees. We had a good day yesterday for those who got out with decent bugs starting around noon or before with the bugs listed below. All of the rivers are very fishable and clear but are going to be tough to wade for a while with the high water. With the cooler temps be prepared for some rusty spinners throughout the day, as it’s not a right-at-dark thing when it’s in the 50’s or 40’s. Lotsa’ Luck

5/10/21

Monday is looking good with cloud cover to start the day after the rain last night which ended early this morning and did bring the rivers up a bit but clarity still looks good with some stain. Air temps the next couple days look to be in the mid-50’s with no more rain. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1080 cfs and 50 degrees this morning, a bit lower due to the cutting back of the release to run a routine procedure which will be done by noon and the release will be ramped up after that time. Down at Hale Eddy we have 2400 cfs and 48 degrees with a bit of stain. The upper East at Harvard bumped up a bit and is running 1940 cfs and 45 degrees while down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 3540 cfs and 47 degrees. The main Delaware is running 6780 cfs and 47 degrees. We had some pretty good bugs yesterday afternoon before the rain came in and today should be similar. We are still looking at Hendricksons which were good on the West Branch yesterday, Blue Quills, Blue Winged Olives, March Browns, Chimarra and Apple caddis. The streamer fishing should also be solid with the stain to the water and cloud cover. Lotsa’ Luck

5/9/21

This Sunday is starting out nice and sunny after some early morning fog with a high later this afternoon in the mid-50’s with rain starting around 4pm. It looks like a half of an inch tonight into tomorrow morning. The West has dropped a bit due to the ramping down of the release for the work they will complete tomorrow morning, then they will ramp it back up by 12pm. The upper West is looking good at 1320 cfs 50 degrees, a bit warmer due to the spill coming over the top. Downriver at Hale Eddy the flow is running 1900 cfs and 47 degrees with good visibility. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1860 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2770 cfs and 46 degrees. The main Delaware is running 5790 cfs and 46 degrees. The fishing has been pretty good lately, getting a little better recently as the rivers drop and clear from the rain this week. We’re still getting the usual bugs for early May with a few Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, March Browns and caddis. Rusty spinners too, which often fall mid-day with the cooler weather. It looks like rain early this week with skies clearing and temps warming mid-week. Lotsa’ Luck

5/8/21

We’ve got a little rain today that carried over from last night with very little accumulation so far. The rain for today looks to be about what we got last night with light rain off and on ‘till about 2pm today. The river at Stilesville is running 1720 cfs and 51 degrees this morning - a bit lower as they are ramping down the release to 0 cfs by early Monday to do some work on the dam, which will be competed by 12:00pm on Monday, then the release will be ramped back up to normal release levels. The flow at Hale Eddy is currently running 2410 cfs and 47 degrees this morning with a bit of stain but plenty of visibility for all types of fishing. The upper East at Harvard is running 2040 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we got 2930 cfs and 48 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 6580 cfs and 49 degrees. Today’s weather is looking great for bugs and overall fishing with good drizzle and not much heavy rain. We should see some decent dry fly activity later with the usual bugs of early May with some Hendricksons, BWO’s, Blue Quills, March Browns, Chimarra and Apple caddis. Rusty spinners of the appropriate size for the mayflies listed above are must-haves for the month of May. The higher water is also a great opportunity to throw some streamers. Lotsa’ Luck

5/7/21

We have a clear skies today with cooler temps in the upper-30’s with highs later today in the upper-50’s and some rain moving in later around 9pm and lasting through the day tomorrow. The spill coming over the reservoirs has at least plateaued or is dropping but will continue until the immediate future. The rivers have all dropped slowly over the last 24 hours, some more than others, but all of the Delaware system is unwadeable but visibility is good and very fishable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 2420 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 3290 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 2290 cfs and 43 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 3460 cfs and 46 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 7910 cfs and 47 degrees degrees. The same bugs will be around for a while and fish are coming up in the slower water, especially tight to the banks. Streamer fishing will also be a good option for a while as the high water is going to stick around. Lotsa’ Luck

5/6/21

The skies are clear this morning with cooler temps, in the low-40’s, with a bit of cloud cover later but no rain. With the all-day rain of yesterday all of the rivers are running pretty high but aren’t too stained, with at least several feet of visibility. With the reservoirs both spilling and rain in the forecast the Delaware’s rivers aren’t going to be wadeable in the foreseeable future. Fishing from a boat is going to be the way to go for a while and it will be good. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 2590 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 3690 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 2290 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 4270 cfs and 48 degrees after the Beaverkill which is running at 1400 cfs and will likely be the soonest river to become wadeable. We are throwing a lot of streamers with the higher water and there will be the same bugs we’ve been seeing with some Hendricksons, Olives, Blue Quills, some March Browns on the main Delaware, some Chimarra and Apple caddis. Lotsa’ Luck

5/4/21

This Tuesday is starting out with a bit of drizzle and good cloud cover after a bit of rain last night that did bump the spill and the flow of the rivers. The flow at Stilesville on the upper West Branch is running 1790 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 2420 cfs and 48 degrees with only a bit of stain to the river. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1210 cfs and 47 degrees and down below the Beaverkill (631 cfs) at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1800 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is currently running 4700 cfs and 50 degrees this morning. The fishing has been pretty solid lately with some decent bugs and fish looking up as the rivers have dropped and cleared after last weekend’s rains. With the higher water it’s a good time to throw some streamers, especially earlier in the day before the bugs get going, say around noon typically. Nymphing can be productive even in the high water but it does get tougher with the less defined riffles. The weather looks pretty similar today with maybe a bit of light rain and cloud cover and rain overnight into tomorrow, ending mid-day. Lotsa’ Luck

5/3/21

We have a bit of cloud cover this morning with some possible rain moving in this afternoon, around 4pm and through the next morning. The rivers below the dams are dropping a bit, even though it doesn’t look like the spill has crested on either of the reservoirs. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1790 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 2370 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 978 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1520 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper main Delaware is running 4450 cfs and 50 degrees. With the rivers getting pretty clear again with a bit of stain, likely 5 feet of visibility, the fish are starting to look up and take bugs on top. With the warmer weather and a few days of higher water the fish have acclimated and today should be a good day on the water with temps around 70 this afternoon. We’ve still seeing the same bugs with Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives, Chimarra caddis and Apple caddis. We did have some pretty good spinners last night with all of the above mayflies turning into a rusty spinner, a hard fly to beat on May evenings. It’s looking like light rain the first part of this week which will likely keep the river levels at least where they are for the time being. The Beaverkill is going to offer the best wading opportunity with a flow of 430 cfs this morning. Lotsa’ Luck

5/2/21

Today is starting out sunny with warmer temps peaking out in the low-70’s this afternoon and some cloud cover building. The rivers are still slowly rising due to the bubble coming over the reservoirs which feed the East and West Branches. With several days of the higher water and the warmer temps the fish should have had enough time to acclimate a bit as the fishing the last two days was a bit slower with better fishing yesterday. The upper East Branch at Stilesville is running 1770 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 2520 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 965 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1560 cfs and 47 degrees. The main Delaware is running 4680 cfs and 47 degrees. The streamer fishing lately has been pretty good in the higher water with various patterns with some weight to get the flies down. The bugs are still coming off and a few more fish are starting to feed on top as the rivers have cleared a bit. We’re still seeing some #14-16 Hendricksons, #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #18-20 Chimarra Caddis and some #14-16 Apple Caddis. It looks like warm weather the next three days with temps in the low-70’s with a bit of rain Monday night into Tuesday. Lotsa’ Luck

5/1/21

We’ve got a little snow this morning with cooler temps in the 30’s to start the weekend with temps in the mid-50’s later in the afternoon. The rivers have stabilized a bit after the rains Thursday which did muddy the rivers and Cannonsville reservoir feeding the West Branch started to spill early Friday and it looks like Pepacton reservoir started spilling recently with flows rising on both rivers. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1470 cfs and 43 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 2520 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 650 cfs and 44 degrees and rising while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1410 cfs. The main Delaware at Lordville is currently at 4470 cfs and 47 degrees. There will be some stain to all of the rivers for a while but everything is fishable at the moment with enough clarity for streamers or dry flies. For wade fishermen the upper East is currently your best bet and that may change throughout the day as the reservoir spill increases, when that occurs the Beaverkill looks like the best bet for the time being. Lotsa’ Luck

4/30/21

The rivers have all come up a decent amount after the last 24 hours of rain we got, which was off and on all day. Everything is fairly dirty at the moment with what looks like a bit more rain moving in after dark. The rivers will clear a bit fairly quickly and if you’re in the area and have a boat there should be some streamer opportunities later in the day. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 378 cfs and 43 degrees, still currently wadeable but it appears from the graph that it did start spilling and is rising now. The West Branch downriver at Hale Eddy is running 2170 cfs and 50 degrees but dropping with limited visibility at the moment, less than a foot. The upper East Branch at Harvard only went up to 729 cfs and is 50 degrees but we haven’t been up check on the visibility yet. The lower East is running 1790 cfs and 53 degrees at Fishs’ Eddy below the Beaverkill (currently 784 cfs). The main Delaware at Lordville is running 5180 cfs and 53 degrees. Right now we are just waiting for some of the water to clear a bit but the upper rivers, both East and West, are wadeable and fishermen will be fishing and catching fish today. We should also see the same bugs as listed below, it’s not like they care about dirty or high water. We are very happy we got some much needed rain in the area. Lotsa’ Luck

4/29/21

We finally got some much-needed rain this morning, which really hasn’t showed up on the gauges yet, with more coming behind it. With rain most of the day we should have some good streamer opportunity today and bugs and dry fly fishing unless the river really puffs up but that would take quite a bit more rain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 330 cfs and 43 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we had 545 cfs and 47 degrees with just a little bit of color showing up on the banks. The upper East Branch is running 188 cfs and 52 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 553 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordiville is running 1290 cfs and 56 degrees. Yesterday was hot and sunny with temps in the mid-80’s with decent bugs but those conditions are tough any time of the year with the lower water. The rain coming is the best case scenario and should cause the reservoir to spill before too long. Bugs should be about the same for at least a week or so with #14-16 Hendricksons, #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-22 Olives, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and a few #16 Apple caddis as well. Lotsa’ Luck

4/27/21

This Tuesday morning is starting out with a bit of cloud cover with cool temps this am with highs later near 70 degrees with less wind than we had yesterday which was pretty brutal early in the day. Rivers are continuing a slow drop with rain moving in later this week, starting Wednesday night. The upper West at Stilesville is running 330 cfs and 41 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 435 cfs adn 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is at 182 cfs and 46 degrees and below the Beaverkill we are looking at 556 cfs adn 47 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 1340 cfs and 48 degrees. The bugs should be good today with much warmer temps than the last few days which actually fished pretty well despite the conditions. The #14-16 Hendricksons, #16-18 Paraleps/Blue Quills and some small Olives will be the bugs to run for the next few weeks. Rusty spinners in the appropriate sizes are also gonna be valuable to have for the next month. It does look like a decent amount of rain starting late Wednesday night into Friday morning which will be great if it comes through. Lotsa’ Luck

4/26/21

Today is starting out with a bit of wind and overcast skies with temps peaking out in the low-50’s. The rivers remain very wadeable with some possible rain moving in later in the week. The West Branch is running 330 cfs and 41 degrees up at Stilesville while downriver at Hale Eddy we are looking at 451 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 194 cfs and 44 degrees and below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 596 cfs and 46 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running at 1420 cfs and 48 degrees. We will have the same bugs for a while with Hendricksons, Blue Quills, Olives and Chimarra caddis being the most likely bugs you’ll see this month. The wind will be an issue to deal with today but at least it’s a downstream wind and the bugs don’t care, there still will be some fish feeding on top if you’re willing to put in the effort. Lotsa’ luck

4/25/21

The light rain that we got overnight is just finishing up, with most of the cell going south of us, with no impact to the river. Everything is still very wadeable and clear at the moment with some possible rain later this coming week. The upper West at Stilesville is currently 330 cfs and 42 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy the flow is 467 and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 203 at Harvard and 49 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 636 cfs and 50 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1490 cfs and 51 to start the day. With the cooler weather and overcast skies it should be a good day to be on the water and the fishing has been pretty solid with pretty good hatches overall and plenty of fish looking up. We’re seeing the same bugs, pretty normal for this time of year, with #14-16 Hendricksons, #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-22 Olives and #18-20 Chimarra Caddis. Don’t forget some Rusty Spinners either which could be seen any time in the day. Lotsa’ Luck

4/24/21

Today is starting out nice and sunny with temps later peaking out in the mid-60’s with light wind. The rivers are still slowly dropping throughout the system with clear and wadeable water on all rivers. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 330 cfs and 40 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 478 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 213 cfs and 44 degrees and down on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 685 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper main Delaware is running 1550 cfs and 46 degrees at Lordville. Yesterday was similar weather and we had pretty good fishing with some decent bugs coming off. The #16-18 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons have been the main mayflies to have in your box as well as the usual small Olives which are always good flies to have. We are also seeing some #18-20 Chimarra caddis in pretty good numbers and a small spent caddis pattern is nice to have on picky fish. The nymphing has been good before the bugs get going, typically around noon, depending on the air temps. It does look like we are getting some rain starting later tonight and into the morning of tomorrow and we’ll happily take all we can get. Lotsa’ Luck

4/23/21

The weather today is already looking better than what we had the last couple. With a little snow on the ground we should get a little runoff throughout the day which won’t hurt as the rivers are still slowly dropping and all remain very clear. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now running 330 cfs and 40 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 500 cfs and 40 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 229 cfs and 40 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 744 cfs and 40 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 1670 cfs and 41 degrees. Despite the nasty weather the last couple days we did have some bugs and everyone who put in effort did catch fish. With the weather getting a little more back to normal we should expect some good fishing the next few days. The bugs to expect are small #18-22 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons. Nymphing has been productive too with the lower water, especially earlier in the day before the surface activity starts. Small pheasant tails are hard to beat along with heavier stoneflies if you need to get down deeper. All of the above bugs will turn into rusty spinners in the appropriate sizes and are hard to beat this time of year, even during a hatch. It looks like temps around 60 the next few days with the weather warming up at the beginning of next week. Lotsa’ Luck

4/20/21

We’ve got some sunny skies and cooler weather to start today with temps peaking around 60 degrees this afternoon and some cloud cover building, very similar to yesterday. Water levels are pretty much the same, with all rivers very wadeable and floatable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now 325 cfs and 40 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 534 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 270 cfs and 44 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 922 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper main Delaware is running 1940 cfs and 46 degrees. We are still seeing a few different bugs and the fish have been looking up. For the mayflies you’ll likely encounter some #18-22 BWO’s, #16-18 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons (mostly main and East). All of these bugs are going to turn into a rusty spinner of the appropriate size, so those are great dries to have as well, and can really be fished all afternoon / evening and are a hard fly to beat this time of year. We are also seeing a few dark stoneflies #16-20 and Chimarra Caddis in #18-20. It looks like some intermittent rain tomorrow throughout the day which we always welcome and oftentimes makes the fishing much better. Lotsa’ Luck

4/19/21

Today is starting out with a bit of cloud cover which should stick around most of the day with a bit warmer temps, in the low 60’s today. The rivers are still clear and very wadeable after continuing to drop a bit since last weeks rains. We currently have 325 cfs and 40 degrees on the upper West Branch at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 551 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 288 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy on the lower East is running 1000 cfs and 47 degrees after the Beaverkill. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2050 cfs and 47 degrees this morning. The last 10 days or so the fish have been looking up and we’ve had some really good fishing this past week and should have a good week ahead of us with some more #16-18 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons becoming go-to bugs. With the rainy weather last week the small #18-22 Blue Winged Olives were really strong and it does look some rain mid week coming up. Nymphing has also been productive before the hatch gets going while the streamer fishing can be tough with the lower water. Lotsa’ Luck

4/18/21

This Sunday morning is starting out with a bit of sun peeking through the clouds for a change with clear skies and highs in the upper-50’s. The rivers have crested from the light rains of the week and are now dropping slowly but are all still very clear and wadeable. The upper West at Stilesville is running 330 cfs and 40 degrees while downriver at Hale Eddy we are looking at 585 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 303 cf and 44 degrees and down on the lower East we are looking at 1070 cfs and 45 degrees at Fishs’ Eddy. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2230 cfs and 45 degrees. This week fished very well despite the cooler air and water temps, mainly due to the crumby/rainy weather which always fishes better than bright sun despite the air temp. We are seeing lots of little Olives in the #18-22 range and the fish were readily taking duns and emergers if presented properly. We are seeing some small caddis as well and the Hendricksons should really pick up over the next week and will be a key bug to have for a few weeks in the #14-16 size as well. We should start seeing more Paraleps/Blue Quills in the #16-18 range which will also be a staple the next couple weeks. Be on the lookout for Rusty spinners of the above bugs which will likely come off mid day this time of year. Lotsa’ Luck

4/17/21

The light rain from yesterday did continue through the night and into this morning, bringing up the rivers a bit but everything is still clear and very wadeable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 330 cfs and 40 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 637 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 322 cfs and 47 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1190 cfs and 46 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2340 cfs and 45 degrees. Today looks to be slightly warmer than yesterday with temps getting up around 50 degrees this afternoon and cloud cover. Despite the cooler temps and rain most anglers did pretty well on top with Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range. There have been some small Chimarra Caddis #18-20 and a few Hendricksons downriver and on the East as well. Nymphing and throwing lightweight streamers is a good option early in the day before the bugs get going. It looks like the temps this upcoming week are going to be creeping up into the 60’s which should be nice for the bug activity on the river. Lotsa’ Luck

4/16/21

We’ve got another day of good cloud cover today and it looks like some possible light rain with cooler air temps in the mid-40’s for the high. The rain we did get the last two days was pretty light and made no real impact on the river levels. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 357 and 40 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 540 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 310 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1270 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper mainstem down at Lordville is running 2280 cfs and 46 degrees. All rivers are clear and very wadeable. We have been seeing some decent bugs lately with small #18-22 Blue Winged Olives making up most of what we’re seeing on top with a few Hendricksons around, especially on the lower East and main Delaware. We are seeing a few small Chimarra caddis in the #18-20 range and a few Black and Brown stonefies in the #16-20 range. Nymphing can be productive with the lower water with small Pheasant tails for the Blue Winged Olives and small stoneflies nymphs in the #16-20 range as well. A light weight streamer set up is also a good method to cover water with small, lightweight streamers that won’t hang up. Lotsa’ Luck

4/12/21

Today is starting out cloudy with a good chance of light rain starting later this morning with a half inch possible for the day. We did have light rain yesterday which was steady but didn’t do much to puff up the rivers and levels are still very wadeable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 344 cfs and 42 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy is running 563 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 232 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy is running 848 cfs and 51 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1980 cfs and 51 degrees as well. There is still good clarity on the rivers, maybe a bit of stain near the feeder streams, with good wading conditions. This week looks like it could be a good one with the daily cloud cover and chance of rain all week. The water is in good shape for nymphing with small stoneflies and pheasant tails working well. The streamer fishing can also be good this time of year with smaller, lighter flies working well in the lower water and is always a method to cover water. We’ve been seeing more bug life by the day and weeks as water temps warm. Most of your bugs are coming off in the afternoon hours when the water warms up a bit. We are still seeing decent numbers of stoneflies in the #14-20 range and an elk hair caddis dry in with a dark body is always a good fly this time of year. There are also some small #18-20 Chimarra caddis too. We’ve been getting a few BWO’s in the #20-24 range, especially on these cloudy days. There have been some reports of bigger bugs like Hendricksons in the #14-16 range, mostly on the East Branch which has been a bit warmer than the West for the last week or two. It’s also time to look out for Quill Gordons in the #12-14 range. Lotsa’ Luck

4/11/21

This Sunday morning is starting out cloudy with some rain moving in later, probably within an hour or so and will bring some needed rain to the area and rivers. It also looks like a chance of rain the next few days this week. The rivers continued to drop a bit over the last 24 hrs and everything is currently very wadeable and clear. The upper West at Stilesville is running 353 cfs and 41 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 511 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 216 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 699 cfs and 52 cfs. The main Delaware is running 1670 cfs and 53 degrees. Fishing has been about the same as this week went on but the streamer conditions getting a little less desirable with the dropping water but we are still seeing some bugs in the afternoon. Small Stoneflies in the #14-20 range, both on top and below the surface are hard to beat. We are seeigng some small Blue Winged Olives in the #20-24 range are as well. With the rain every day this upcoming week it should be a good week. Lotsa’ Luck

4/10/21

We’ve got a nice overcast morning today with some warmer morning temps to start the day due to the cloud cover. The rivers have been steadily dropping and are currently very wadeable throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 396 cfs and 42 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 601 cfs and 44 degrees and very clear water. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 318 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking 831 cfs and 50 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1940 cfs and 50 degrees as well. Streamers have been producing fish in the first part of the day before we see many bugs in the afternoon. With the lower water, smaller unweighted streamers are going to be easier to manage than a heavy fly. With the lower water the nymphing is going to be more productive and the good runs will be more obvious. Small black stoneflies in the #14-20 range, Copper Johns and pheasant tails are good flies this time of year. We have been seeing some Black Stoneflies #14-20 and #20-24 Blue Winged Olives in the afternoon hours with the warmest water temps. The fish are becoming a bit less sporadic when feeding with the increased water temps. It looks like some rain moving in tomorrow morning and a pretty good chance most of the week which is a good thing as it’s been pretty dry all week. Lotsa’ Luck

4/9/21

We’ve got a nice spring shaping up quickly with water levels dropping quickly over the past few days without rain. All of the rivers are currently wadeable and in good shape with temps creeping up slowly. The upper West Branch is at a great level with 597 cfs up at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 810 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 415 cfs and 48 degrees while down below the Beaverkill the flow is 951 cfs and 51 degrees at Fishs’ Eddy. The mainstem at Lordville is running 2180 cfs and 51 degrees. All of the rivers are very clear and before early afternoon streamers have been the go-to method to cover water and pick up some fish. With the lower water nymping with small, #14-18, Black Stonefly nymphs or Copper Johns work well too. Later in the afernoon, say 3-6pm, there have been some stoneflies on the water in the #14-18 size and fish are eating them even though they’re sometimes sporadic. A good caddis-type dry fly is the only one you’ll need for the stones on top. We are also seeing some small Blue Winged Olives in the 20-24 range as well. It looks like good weather for the remainder of the week with some rain starting Sunday and a pretty good chance for the rest of next week. Lotsa’ Luck

10/24/20

This morning we’ve got a nice, light rain for the morning with temps still around 60 and dropping throughout the day today and ending up in the mid-40’s by sunset. It looks like after the cooler temps move in we will have a bit normal temps this upcoming week. We still have similar water levels and hopefully the rain gives a little water to the East Branch and those freestones which are pretty dry this time of year. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running at 915 cfs and 55 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 1120 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 90 cfs and 58 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 178 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1320 cfs and 59 degrees. With the overcast skies and rain it looks like a good day to be on the water with some good streamer opportunities in the stained water on the lower West Branch. We’re also likely to see some small Olives in the afternoons and if you see a fish rising steadily he’s likely eating them or their small Rusty Spinners. Lotsa’ Luck

10/23/20

We’ve got another warm, overcast morning going into the weekend. We’ve had some very warm late-October temps lately with highs in the mid-70’s the last two days. The release from Cannonsville into the West Branch has remained high due to the dry conditions and demand for water downriver. We’ve still got a good stain to the river with the release so the conditions are ideal for throwing some streamers and covering water. With the warmer temps there have still been some Olives in the afternoons. The current flow at Stilesville is running 929 cfs and 55 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 1110 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is pretty skinny at 92 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 181 cfs and 59 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1330 cfs and 58 degrees at Lordville and the clarity of the water does clear as you move downriver. Other than the Blue Winged Olives we have been seeing a decent number of small dark caddis in the 16-18 range and their pupa have been working well subsurface when needed. It looks like the high temps will start to drop tomorrow during the day and will be in the 40’s by the afternoon, then back to more normal temps for the upcoming week. Lotsa’ Luck

10/19/20

This week is starting out quite a bit warmer that what we had yesterday due to some overnight cloud cover with some rain moving in later this afternoon, around 2pm, with minimal accumulation. We still have about the same water levels on most of the rivers as the release from Cannonsville has been pretty consistent since Friday or so, which could get cut back a bit if we get much rain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 915 cfs and 53 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1110 cfs and 52 degrees. The West is still running with that “Fall Stain” which actually is better for the streamer fishing. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 92 cfs and 149 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 197 cfs and 51 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1360 cfs and 52 degrees. Today should be a good day on the water with the cloud cover, rain and warmer temps. The streamer conditions are currently perfect on the West Branch and the water does clear a bit as you move downriver and into the main Delaware which is actually going to offer easier wading for those on foot. We’ve still been getting the small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 range in the afternoons and a few small Rusty Spinners in the same sizes are good to have. Other attractor patterns and terrestrials like ants and beetles are also good this time of year. Nymphing with small pheasant tails and caddis pupa are woking when going subsurface. Lotsa’ Luck

10/18/20

This Sunday morning is stating out with a good frost on the ground and temps still in the low-30’s with highs later today around 60, with some cloud cover moving in. We have about the same flows as yesterday as the release has been maintained out of Cannonsville on the West. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 942 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1140 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper West from the PA border up to the dam is closed until April 1st of next year. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 94 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 204 cfs and 48 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1330 cfs and 50 degrees down at Lordville. At these levels the West is on the high side for wading but can be done in most places if you’re a confident wader and know the river. The levels and clarity on the West is perfect for streamer fishing and we have still been getting the afternoon Olives during the warmest hours of the day from say, 2-6pm. Olives, Rusty Spinners and pheasant tails from #18-24 are main mayfly patterns to have for the remainder of the fall. This upcoming week looks to be pretty mild with warmer temps and a chance of rain on Monday. Lotsa’ Luck

10/17/20

We’ve got a clear and chilly Saturday morning today with temps in the mid-30’s with a little extra release water out of Cannonsville into the West Branch. The West Branch at Stilesville is running 902 cfs and 52 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1110 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 99 cfs and 49 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 219 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 1340 cfs and 50 degrees. With the higher water and stain to the West Branch it is in great shape for some streamer fishing which is usually pretty good during the fall. Temps later this afternoon are going to be in the mid-50’s so we should have some small Blue Winged Olives which hopefully bring some fish to the surface. The main Delaware is at a good level too with some clearer water, especially as you move downriver from the confluence. Lotsa’ Luck

10/16/20

It looks like light rain today, with little or no accumulation, which will end around noon. So far we’ve just had a slight drizzle the last few hours with temps around 50 degrees, which is about as warm as it will get all day Today is the first day that the upper West Branch is shut down for the year, from the PA border up to the dam. With the rain coming in they have started to cut back the release a bit from Cannonsville reservoir into the West Branch. The current flow at Stilesville is running 325 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 448 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 99 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 216 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper mainstem at Lordville is running 898 cfs and 56 degrees. The West Branch is still flowing with some stain from the release so the streamer fishing should remain solid. We are still seeing some decent Blue Winged Olives in the afternoons in sizes #18-24 as well as their small Rusty Spinners. Small pheasant tails in the same sizes are working well too until some bugs show up in the afternoons. The weekend forecast looks like mild temps, around 60 with no rain in the forecast. Lotsa’ Luck.

10/13/20

This morning we have overcast skies and a light mist with minimal rain accumulation today. It looks like they didn’t get much water downriver from the rain yesterday and they started to increase the release yesterday afternoon and the current flow at Stilesville is 860 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1030 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East remains pretty low with 98 cfs up at Harvard and 52 degrees. Downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 228 cfs and 53 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1380 cfs and 53 degrees. They should keep this release up until we get significant rains to meet the downstream water levels needed for minimum flows. With the stained water of the West and the time of year we should have some good streamer fishing for a while. At these levels the West is going to be on the high side for wading but is possible for strong waders who know where to go, tailouts are always good places to start at these water levels. We could have some Blue Winged Olives later today with the weather and the main Delaware is at a great level now and the water is going to be quite a bit clearer than on the West as the sediment drops as you move downriver. Lotsa’ Luck

10/12/20

We’ve got a cooler day today heading into the new week with highs in the low'-50’s for the day with some rain moving in later tonight. The flows have continued to drop a bit as they are getting rain downriver and won’t need to release from Cannonsville to meet the minimum. For the foreseeable future we will relying on rain to bring the river up any from the current flow of 160 cfs at Stilesville. The flow downriver at Hale Eddy we are looking at 234 cfs and 54 degrees, still running with that typical fall stain. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 101 cfs and 54 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 238 cfs and 56 degrees. The main Delaware is running 717 at Lordville this morning. The bugs to pack for the day are pretty simple with small Olives in the #20-24 range and some Rusty Spinners of the same size. You could see an Isonychia or two and they still work well when blind-cast through the riffles with or without a dropper. It does look like some slight rain the next two days with minimal accumulation, around a quarter inch over the next two days. Lotsa’ Luck

10/11/20

This Sunday is starting out clear and calm with highs later today in the lwo-70’s with a bit or rain starting early tomorrow morning. The rain does not look significant and it should be a good day to be on the water tomorrow, with about 1/2 inch spread throughout the day. With the anticipation of the rain coming they have cut back the release from Cannonsville reservoir onto the West Branch. A lot of people express frustration due to the changing water levels lately but it is very predictable, if they can meet the minimum flow downriver at Montegue, NJ, they will cut it back to around 150 cfs at Stilesville according to the current flow plan. Stilesville is currently running 232 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 340 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 103 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 254 cfs and 55 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 953 cfs and 56 degrees. The streamer fishing was pretty good the last couple day with lots of fish chasing. We are seeing decent Blue Winged Olives in the afternoons, usually picking up around 2-3pm. Lotsa’ Luck

10/10/20

We’ve got a nice day today with clear skies and temps in the low-50’s at the moment and highs later in the mid-70’s. We still have a healthy release from Cannonsville reservoir into the West Branch which also has brought the main Delaware up to a nice level. The flow at Stilesville on the upper West Branch is currently 722 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 870 cfs and 49 degrees with that typical fall stain to the water. The upper East at Harvard is running 108 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 268 cfs and 51 degrees. The main Delaware is running at 1160 cfs and 52 degrees, which is a great level for down there. The anglers that fished yesterday moved a lot of fish on streamers as the West is in great shape for throwing streamers. This time of year, with the spawning fish, you do get a lot of swipes and short-strikes but they aren’t really missing the fly. Some days they’re swiping, others they’re eating. Smaller, sparse flies also work very well as far as getting fish to eat. We have been seeing some decent Blue Winged Olives in the afternoon hours, say from 2-3pm on, in sizes #18-22 as well as their small rusty spinners. It looks like rain coming in Sunday night for a couple days, not a significant amount of rain so it should definitely help the fishing but be prepared for them to lower the release if the downstream flows are met with natural rain. Lotsa’ Luck

10/09/20

This Friday morning is starting out cool, around 40 degrees, with highs later today in the upper 60’s. After an unusual few days earlier this week, with the work being done on the reservoir and very low water, everything is finally back to normal with much better flows on the West Branch heading into the weekend. The flow up at Stilesville is running at 680 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 806 cfs and 49 degrees. The river does have a pretty good stain to it on the West which does clear slightly as you go down river. With the level of clarity we should have some good streamer fishing opportunities and some Olives in the afternoon hours. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 112 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 296 cfs and 50 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1290 cfs and 51 degrees. The flow downriver at Montegue is currently 1500, which is still on the low side, so we should definitely see the increased flow on the West sustained through the weekend. It does look like some decent rain coming the early part of next week from Monday into Wednesday. Lotsa’ Luck

10/6/20

We’ve got a little cloud cover this morning with air temps in the low-40’s with skies clearing later today and highs in the mid-60’s. We do have mild temp for the week but no rain until the possibility of some this weekend. As most of you likely know, they are going to be doing some work on a valve at Cannonsville reservoir and for the next 24 hours the flow is scheduled to be cut down to 0 cfs until Wednesday at 8am. They have been releasing extra water out of Pepacton reservoir on the East Branch to help out the main Delaware since yesterday. If you are in the area fishing please focus on the East Branch and main Delaware until some more normal flows are restored to the West Branch. The current reading at Stilesville is running 117 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 145 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 403 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 663 cfs and 51 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 862 cfs and 52 degrees. With the cooler air temps it is a good time to hit the East branch or main Delaware and Blue Winged Olives will be the bugs to focus on for the rest of the season. Lotsa’ Luck

10/5/20

Today is starting out mild, in the 40’s, with a bit of cloud cover to start the week. Flows are still pretty low overall due to the dry conditions and we were alerted last night that there were going to be some changes to flow on the West Branch with NYC DEP needing to fix a leaking pipe at the dam. They are planning to reduce the release from Cannonsville reservoir today from 150 cfs to 45 cfs for a few hours and hope to have it back up to 150 cfs by noon today. They have increased the release on the East Branch to help the mainstem with the reduced flow from the West. Tomorrow, they are planning on reducing the flow to 0 cfs from Cannonsville for most of the day. If you are in the area or planning a trip we would advise to fish the East Branch or main Delaware until we see what goes on with the West Branch. The current flow at Stilesville is 144 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking 204 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 399 cfs and 52 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 489 cfs and 52 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 709 cfs and 53 degrees. Despite the low water anglers did well this weekend nymphing and with small Blue Winged Olive in the afternoons. Lotsa’ Luck

10/4/20

This Sunday is starting out with some good cloud cover and temps in the 30’s early this morning. The rivers are still running low due to the dry conditions and low releases but water temps are low and everything is fishable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 184 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 207 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 125 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 397 cfs and 52 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 758 cfs and 54 degrees. With the lower water every stretch of water is highly wadeable and there will be minimal boat traffic. We did have some decent surface activity on the West Branch yesterday afternoon. Small Olives in the #18 - #24 range as well as small Rusty spinners in those sizes are hard flies to beat for the afternoon / evenings. Blind casting some larger Isonychia or other attractor patterns works if you cover water and get good drifts. The nymphing has been pretty decent with small pheasant tails and caddis pupa. With everything drying up after the light rains we had earlier this week we are hoping to get a better release onto the West Branch sometime this week as downriver water levels are quickly dropping. Lotsa’ Luck

10/3/20

We’ve got overcast skies this morning with temps in the low-40’s with highs later today around 60. The rivers are slowly dropping as everything slowly dries from the light rains we had the last few days. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 183 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 212 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 137 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy you are looking at 500 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 888 cfs and 55 degrees. With most of the fishing being done now will be wade fishing with the water levels and all rivers are wadeable and are good as far as water temps go. The small Blue Winged Olives are going to be your best bet for any fish that are rising consistently with a few Isonychia around as well. Terrestrials, like ants and beetles, are always good bugs to have in the early fall. Streamer fishing can be productive in the deeper water, especially during the low light hours of morning and evening. It doesn’t look like much rain this week so our best bet for more water in the West would be dry conditions which lead to lower flows downriver. Lotsa’ Luck

10/2/20

The rain we were forecast to get the last few days never really happened and unfortunately they got the water they needed downriver and have cut the release back from Cannonsville into the West Branch. The release will likely stay where it’s at unless dry conditions lead to lower water flows downriver. The current flow at Stilesville on the upper West Branch is at 184 cfs and 51 degrees while downriver at Hale Eddy we have 220 cfs and 55 degrees. The East Branch did get a bit of water over the last few days and is flowing 148 cfs at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 616 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1050 cfs and 57 degrees. The West Branch does have a decent stain to it still to it so some streamer fishing is always an option and mornings are hard to beat for them. The Blue Winged Olives are still around in size #18-22 and will be the most prevalent bug for the rest of the season. We are also seeing a few Isonychia in the afternoons and they always make great blind casting flies or are great to run droppers off of. We are seeing a few winged ants still in the #20-24 range, especially on the lower half of the West and mainstem. The high today is in the low-60’s and it looks like daytime highs the next few days are in the 50’s which is great with the lower water. Lotsa’ Luck

9/28/20

Today is looking good with some cloud cover and a bit of fog after the rain we had early this morning which didn’t accumulate much but does help. We did see the river drop a bit due to the decrease in release from Cannonsville, bringing the flow at Stilesville to 353 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 473 cfs and 52 degrees this morning. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 132 cfs and 56 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 199 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 898 cfs and 61 degrees. The first half of today is supposed to stay overcast and should be good for some streamer fishing and nymphing until later when it’s going to clear up. We should see some small Blue Winged Olives later today in the #18-24 range and maybe a an Isonychia or two. Tomorrow looks like rain most of the day and into Wednesday which is much needed and will likely offer some great fishing for those who are out. The current forecast is calling for around two inches spread out over the two days which is really the best case scenario. We will likely get a bit of stain to the river which shouldn’t last long at all and will help get some more water in the reservoir. Lotsa’ Luck

9/27/20

We finally have a bit of cloud cover this morning with a slight amount of light rain, more of a mist to start the day with highs in the mid-70’s. They have started to cut the water back from Cannonsville reservoir in anticipation of extra water from the Lackawaxen resuming on Monday. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 521 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 592 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 130 cfs at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 194 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1050 cfs and 60 degrees. It looks like we may get a bit of rain tomorrow and then Tuesday and Wednesday they are predicting around an inch of rain which would be great due to the dry conditions. Today should be a good Blue Winged Olive day with the cloud cover. The water does still have a bit of stain and streamers are a good way to cover lots of water, especially this time of year. The nymphing has been productive and is almost a necessity this time of year if the bugs don’t show up. Lotsa’ Luck

9/26/20

Today is starting out clear, in the mid-50’s, with highs later today around 70. We are still seeing an increase in the release out of Cannonsville reservoir this morning in an attempt to try and keep the downriver water levels above their minimums. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 690 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are currently looking at 757 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 130 cfs and 55 degrees while down below the Beaverkill we are running 194 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 870 cfs and 60 degrees. We are still seeing some decent Blue Winged Olives in the afternoon and if you find a steadily rising fish it’s likely eating Olives in the #18-24 range. The Isonychia are still around in normal numbers and blind-casting them is a solid method to cover some water if not much is happening on top. With the increased water out of the West Branch and the stain it’s had, streamers will be a good option as well. The water does clear as you go downriver but the stain is not always a bad thing, especially with the high skies and bright sun. Lotsa’ Luck

9/25/20

We’ve got some fog on the water this morning with a bit warmer overnight temps compared to what we’ve been experiencing with current air temps in the low-50’s with highs later today in the upper-70’s. It’s been pretty dry lately with all of the rivers slowly dropping but we did get a little bump in water this morning out of Cannonsville to help keep the water up downriver. This extra water will likely last ‘till Sunday or so when they usually cut it back. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 485 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 570 cfs and 50 degrees. There is still a pretty good stain on the West due to the release water which will likely last all fall. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 132 cfs and 52 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 199 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 758 cfs and 58 degrees. The fishing has been pretty good lately for early fall fishing with the nymphing being pretty good in the lower water with some bugs in the afternoons. The small Blue Winged Olives in #18-24 are likely what the fish are eating if they’re feeding steadily and there are some Isonychia around and blind casting them is a productive method of fishing, especially covering water in a boat. We are getting a few winged ants too and with the warmer weather it should be good conditions for them. Lotsa’ Luck

9/21/20

We’ve got another chilly morning to start the week which is really helping to keep the water temps cool throughout the system. Water levels are have been pretty consistent but are slowly dropping a bit due to the dry weather we’ve had over the last month. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 349 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 448 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is currently running 135 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 219 cfs and 52 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 775 cfs and 53 degrees. We’ve had some pretty good fishing lately with some nymphing to start the day with small pheasant tails and Isonychia nymphs. There have been some bugs in the afternoon and evenings with some small #18-24 Olives and a few Isonychia. There still is a bit of stain to the West Branch due to the water release from the reservoir which will likely last for the rest of the fall. The streamer fishing can be pretty good this time of year as well with the early morning hours usually being the most productive. Lotsa’ luck

9/19/20

It’s chilly and clear this morning, after our first good frost of the year, with temps in the upper 30’s now and highs later around 60. The flow on the West Branch did get a little bump due to dry conditions which lead to downriver water levels getting near the minimum flow. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 485 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 575 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 137 cfs and 50 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 235 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 918 cfs and 56 degrees this morning. It’s definitely going to be bright and sunny with minimal cloud cover. The cooler temps lately have definitely helped the fishing and it really helps to keep all of the Delaware system fishable, including the main Delaware and all of the East Branch. We are still getting the same bugs with Olives, Isonychia, an occasional Cahill and terrestrials like ants and beetles are always great flies. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather. Lotsa’ luck.

9/18/20

This Friday looks to be relatively cool and sunny with highs in the mid-60’s with lows overnight in the 30’s. Water levels are pretty stable with good wading opportunities and water temps throughout the system. Bugs are the same as we’ve had and won’t be changing much anytime soon. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 349 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 452 cfs and 51 degrees with a decent stain from the reservoir throughout the river but it does clear a bit as you go downriver. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 140 cfs and 55 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 254 cfs and 60 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordivlle is running 826 cfs and 61 degrees which shouldn’t warm up too much with the low air temps today. It looks to be very clear the next few days with slightly cooler mid-day temps. We’ve been getting some small Olives in the #18-24 range and are typically better when we get some cloud cover or better yet, rain. There are still some Isonychia around in size #10-12 which are the blind-casting fly of choice this time of year. There are also a feww #14-16 Cahills around too. Droppers off of the bigger flies are also good producers when covering the riffles. Streamer fishing is best early in the morning, say from daybreak until the sun really comes out. In the bright sun and lower water it definitely gets tougher. Lotsa’ Luck

9/15/20

Today started out nice and cool, in the upper-30’s, with temps later today topping out around 70. These are great temps for the system and help keep those downriver temps cool and fishable. We have the same flows and bugs that we’ve had for a while now with very wadeable conditions throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 383 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 516 cfs and 48 degrees with a bit of stain to the release water which is minimal and typical this time of year. The upper East Branch is running 159 cfs and 52 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 300 cfs and 57 degrees. The upper mainstem is running 962 cfs down at Lordville. Today is going to be sunny so some nymphing will likely be a good bet mid-day with some Blue Winged Olives in the afternoon hours, during the warmest part of the day. Be on the lookout for their small rusty spinners which are great bugs this time of year. A few Isonychia and Cahills are also typically around in the afternoons too in sparse numbers. Be on the lookout for the winged ants which are typically #18-24 and can be tough to tell apart from small Olives unless you catch some. Streamers are always a good bet this time of year, especially in the mornings. Lotsa’ Luck

9/14/20

This week we have mild temps all week with highs during the day in the 70’s and temps overnight in the 40’s-50’s which should help keep downriver water temps low. It looks like some cloud cover today with air temps in the mid-60’s and water levels are pretty similar to what we’ve had the last few months with plenty of wading opportunity. The West Branch up at Stilesville is running 383 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 520 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 162 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 332 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware is running 991 cfs and 61 degrees to start the day. Today looks like we could have some small BWO’s with the cloud cover, typically in #18-22, and the Isonychia in #10-12 are good bugs to have to cover some water with. The Isos also make good flies to run a dropper off of and run through some riffles if not much is happening on top. We are seeing some winged ants in size #18-24, which are usually a little more common on the lower half of the West Branch. There have been some of the larger October Caddis in size #10 which might not get taken off the surface too often but make good subsurface flies with the pupa. Streamer fishing can be great this time of year in low-light situations, especially the mornings. Lotsa’ Luck

9/12/20

After a nice cool night in the upper-40’s we’ve got a sunny forecast with temps in the low-70’s. Water levels haven’t changed much with no significant rain lately. The upper West at Stilesville is running 383 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 520 cfs and 50 degrees with that slight fall stain you’ll see this time of year. The upper East at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 55 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 388 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1090 cfs and 63 degrees down at Lordville. For bugs we aren’t going to see much changing for the foreseeable future with small BWO’s, #10-12 Isonychia and terrestrials. Running a dropper off of the Isonychia is a good move, especially in the riffles with a small pheasant tail or something similar. Overall, the water is pretty clear so streamer fishing can be tough unless you’re fishing at daybreak or another low light situation. Air temps look to be nice and mild this coming week with highs in the low-70’s and 40’s at night, great early fall weather. Lotsa’ Luck

9/11/20

This morning started out fairly warm, in the upper-60’s, but isn’t going to warm up too much today with highs in the low-70’s. With the cooler temps we now have and will have for the next few days we should have lots of good water temps throughout the system. This morning the upper West Branch at Stilesville was at 383 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 520 cfs and 53 degrees with a bit of stain to the water due to the fall release from Cannonsville. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 179 cfs and 58 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 517 cfs and 56 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1150 cfs and 65 degrees. The fishing has been pretty good and consistent the last few days with some small Olives in the #18-24 range, a few Isonychia in #10-12 range, down on the main some White Flies in #12-14 with spinners in the evening. On the lower West and into the main we’ve also been seeing some of the #18-22 Winged Black Ants during the afternoons. It looks like cooler temps for the next few days with lows at night in the 40’s which will help keep everything cool. Lotsa’ Luck

9/8/20

We have some sun and warmer weather for this Tuesday with pretty much the same flows we’ve had the last week or so. The air temps the next couple days are going to be in the mid-80’s until we get towards the weekend with cooler daytime temps in the low-70’s and night temps in the 40’s. The upper West at Stilesville is running 383 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 182 cfs and 58 degrees with some turbidity to the water but plenty of visibility for all types of fishing. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 182 cfs and 58 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 426 cf and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1150 cfs and 64 degrees to start the day and we will have to watch the temps on the main which are likely to get too warm later this afternoon. We are still getting some Olives throughout the system which is the main bug unless you are blind casting some Isonychia which are still around but it’s not like there is a big hatch of them, just a few throughout the day. The same goes for the Light Cahills. There have been some Tricos in the #20-24 range on the lower West, East Branch and upper main in the mornings and if the conditions are right you’ll hit the spinner fall during the mid-morning hours. Early morning streamer fishing is a good bet if you’re and early riser but once the sun really comes out it is generally a waste of time. And as is typical of the West, small and sparse streamers will work much better than the big articulated streamers that will move some fish and get some looks but you won’t have near the success you would on smaller flies. Lotsa’ Luck.

9/7/20

This Monday has started out nice and cool, feeling like fall for sure, with temps in the 60’s and a hight later in the upper-70’s. We currently have some decent cloud cover that should stick around for the next few days and make for some decent fishing. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 383 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 565 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 191 cfs and 57 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 467 cfs and 63 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1210 cfs and 63 degrees. With the cooler water and air temps and all of the rivers being wadeable there is plenty of water to fish and get back onto some of the sections that have been too warm over the last few months. As far as bugs we are looking at some #18-24 Blue Winged Olives, #10-12 Isonychia and a few #14-16 Cahills. Nymphing has been pretty good as well when there’s nothing on top with pheasant tails, caddis pupa and any other favorites you might have. The streamer fishing can be a great opportunity to get on some larger fish whenever you have some low-light conditions like early mornings or around sunset till dark. As we move into fall it can be a great time to throw some streamers with the right conditions as the browns get more aggressive and start to move upriver to spawn. Lotsa’ Luck

9/5/20

Today is looking like another sunny day with mild temps after some cool overnight temps in the low-50’s. The water is stable, wadeable and dropping throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 387 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 581 cfs and 51 degrees with some stain to the water which will be around for a while and is coming from the reservoir. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 203 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 721 cfs and 63 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1440 cfs down at Lordville. With everything wadeable and water temps good on these days with cooler nights there are many options to get on the water and get away from other anglers. We are seeing some small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-24 size range which is going to the most important bug for the rest of the season. The #10-12 Isonychia will also be important and be around for another month or so and are good flies to cover water with. You may see a few #14-16 Cahills out there as well. Terrestrials like ants and beetles are good choices too this time of year. It looks to be pretty similar weather for the next week with pretty clear skies and no rain. Lotsa’ Luck

9/4/20

We’ve got a sunny weekend coming up with mild daytime temps and cooler nightly temps in the 50’s. We had some off and on rain the last two days which did help keep the river levels up after a slight decrease in the release from Cannonsville into the West Branch. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 387 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 621 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 621 cfs and 52 degrees while down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1010 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1830 cfs and 64 degrees. We do have a little bit of stain to the water on the West Branch coming out of the reservoir, which is common this time of year and will likely last a while. The Blue Winged Olives in size #18-24 have been the main bug number-wise with good numbers the last two days with the rain. We are also seeing a few Isonychia and they are good flies to cover the water with if nothing is going on or to run a dropper off of. We have been seeing some small winged ants in the #18-24 range as well and they can be an important hatch this time of year. The streamer fishing can be good first thing in the morning until the sun comes out and also at last light. It looks clear for the foreseeable future with mild temps. Lotsa’ Luck

8/31/20

We’ve got a nice, cool late-summer morning with temps around 50 to start the day with highs later in the mid-70’s. This week looks to be great with air temps and maybe a bit of rain mid-week which would be excellent. The flows are very stable, wadeable and with the cool nights the water temps are looking good as well. We have 438 cfs and 48 degrees upriver on the West Branch at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 621 cfs and 50 degrees with only a slight stain to the water which is coming from Cannonsville reservoir, not due to recent rains. The upper East at Harvard is running 226 cfs and 56 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 775 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1600 cfs and 62 degrees. The Sulphurs are pretty much over but you could see a few way up on the West for a few days. For bugs on top we’ve got some small #18-24 Blue Winged Olives and some #10-12 Isonychia, which are the bug of choice when blind casting, and some small #20-24 winged ants which can come off in really good numbers on the lower 2/3rds of the West and upper main. Enjoy the last week of summer and cooler weather ahead. Lotsa’ Luck

8/29/20

This Saturday morning is nice and calm with no rain at the moment and we avoided all of the rain they were calling for last night and we are supposed to get some more today but at the moment the cells are north and south of us. The rivers have been dropping slowly and in currently in great shape with a decent stain but very fishable. The upper West at Stilesville is running 461 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 718 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 219 cfs and 60 degrees while below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 616 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1600 cfs and 67 degrees. With the weather and the current conditions today should be a great day on the water with some streamer fishing being a very good option if that’s your thing. Yesterday afternoon was pretty similar weather and water wise and it fished very well with some Olives in the 18-22 range and some small winged ants on the water which can be very important this time of year. #10-12 Isonychia are also great flies for September, especially blind casting and work well with a dropper if you’re careful. The upcoming weather looks great too with some light rain many days this week and temps in the upper-60’s or low-70’s during the day. Lotsa’ Luck

8/28/20

After some pretty good rain last night the rivers are puffed up pretty good but have already crested and are coming down with some stain to the water in most places. The West Branch has a decent stain to it but is fishable and currently looks like great streamer water here at Hale Eddy. Everything will slowly clear and drop as the day goes on with some relatively unaffected water on the upper West Branch towards the dam. The flow at Stilesville on the upper West is currently 461 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 982 cfs and 57 degrees. The West spiked up to around 1700 last night so it’s already dropped significantly. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 266 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 266 cfs 58 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1150 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2780 cfs and 65 degrees. We should have some good streamer fishing opportunities for the next day or so and even with the stain we should still have some decent blind casting with the larger Isonychia, which has been pretty solid lately anyway with the lack of bugs on the majority of the West. Upriver around Stilesville is still around 500 cfs with minimal stain so we are seeing some bugs and risers midday with very few Sulphurs left up really high and some Blue Winged Olives and terrestrials on the whole river. It looks like we will get some rain later today, after dark which is supposed to go into tomorrow for most of the day. Don’t put away the 7 weights yet, we will likely be using them for the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck

8/25/20

This Tuesday morning is starting out foggy in the river valleys due to the light rain we had early this morning for a few hours. The sun is starting to poke through and burn off the fog and it’s going to be partly cloudy then clearing later today and around 80. Tonight is going to be clear and cool down to the low-50’s and tomorrow’s high is low-70’s which is great late summer weather. Fishing and water levels are still consistent and very wadeable. The upper West Branch up at Stilesville is running 438 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 575 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 188 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 357 cfs and 70 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1030 cfs and 70 degrees. The West does and will continue to have a slight stain which is very typical this time of year and usually sticks around into the fall. On the upper West we are still seeing a few Sulphurs in the early afternoon. As the Sulphurs wane up there the Olives and terrestrials are becoming more important. Blind casting the Isonychia will still be good for a few months as well. On the East and lower West and even upper main if temps cool a bit there have been some Tricos in the mornings for a few hours. It looks like a little rain the latter part of this week which is always welcomed. Lotsa’ Luck

8/24/20

We’ve got some high sun today with temps in the 80’s without much rain in the forecast until mid-week, through the weekend. We have pretty stable water that’s pretty much what we’ve been seeing the last few months. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 408 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 565 cfs and 50 degrees. It looks like the West Branch is starting to get a little color from the reservoir release, which is typical this time of year. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running is running 191 cfs and 61 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 374 cfs and 69 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 1040 cfs and 69 degrees with good clarity everywhere but the West which has that slight stain. We are still getting a few of the Sulphurs up around the no kill around mid-day as the hatch is winding down. This time of year the terrestrials are good bugs any time of the day with small ants and beetles are hard to beat, even during a good hatch. There are a few Isonychia and Cahills around in pretty random numbers without a notable hatch. They always make good blind-casting flies and are good to run a dropper from in the fast water. The nymphing has been good lately with small pheasant tails, Isonychia nymphs and caddis pupa. It looks to cool down starting Wednesday into the 70’s and rain starting on Thursday and into Saturday. Lotsa’ Luck

8/21/20

Today is starting out sunny and cool with temps later in the mid-80’s. Water flows are pretty steady with a little less water out of Cannonsille on the West Branch via release. Everything is wadeable and clear with no real rain this weekend. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 408 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 586 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 209 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 457 cfs and 63 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1170 cfs and 64 degrees. The water temps are in pretty good shape thanks to the cool nights we’ve been having the last week. We are still getting a few Sulphurs up around Deposit and Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range as well. The nymphing has been pretty good, especially when there aren’t many bugs to choose from on top. Pheasant tails, Isonychia nymphs and caddis pupa are good choices. Mornings are a good time to get on the water this time of year with very few anglers out early. There have been some Tricos on the East and a few on the lower West most mornings. If you get up at the crack of daylight streamers are always a good option as well. Lotsa’ Luck

8/18/20

We’ve got a sunny but cool morning today with temps around 60 degrees with even cooler temps coming up the next couple nights. These cooler temps really help keep the water temps cooler and will help the main and East Branch get back into shape. The water is still looking good with that extra water from Cannonsville into the West Branch which also helps keep water temps down and is better for daylight bug activity. The upper West at Stilesville is running 550 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 668 cfs and 52 degrees. Harvard on the upper East is running 266 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 677 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1450 cfs and 64 degrees as well. There have been some Tricos in the #20-24 range on the East and lower West in the mornings and it’s also a good time to streamer fish and nymph if you’re an early riser. The tail end of the Sulphur hatch is winding down on the upper West with some bugs typically popping around noon or so. Isonychia and Cahills are still around, throughout the system with the random bug popping here and there but no real consistent hatch of them. Nymphing and swinging wets is always a good way to cover water as well. The weather this week looks great with highs in the 70’s and nights/mornings in the upper-40’s to low-50’s. Lotsa’ Luck

8/17/20

This week is starting out nice and cool, in the 50’s finally, with pretty similar water levels other than a slight bump at Stilesville’s gauge on the upper West Branch which is always welcomed. We’ve also got some decent cloud cover today with a slight chance of rain, which is great fishing weather with highs in the mid-70’s. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 550 cfs and 47 degrees. Downriver at Hale Eddy we are looking at 656 cfs adn 51 degrees with good clarity throughout the river. The upper East at Harvard is running 266 cfs and 55 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 670 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1440 cfs and 66 degrees. It looks like good weather all week with cooler temps in the 70’s and some off and on cloud cover. With the warm summer we’ve been having the cooler weather should help the lower half of the West and East Branch. With the cooler water temps there’s a better chance of some daytime bug activity on these sections versus right at dark or in the middle of the night. We are still seeing a few Sulphurs up around Deposit but that hatch is winding up as usual this time of year. Blue Winged Olives will are always good bugs to have and become more important as we move towards fall. Isonychia are also gonna be around for another month or more. Streamer fishing, especially early or in low light situations, can be very productive too. There are a few Tricos on the lower West or over on the East Branch too. They can be spotty but are usually around most mornings this time of year. Lotsa’ Luck.

8/15/20

We’ve got a partly cloudy morning today with a bit cooler temps for a few days as the rivers continue to slowly drop and are pretty clear by now. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 532 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 763 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 340 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 884 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1780 cfs and 68 degrees at Lordville. For any mid-day bug activity you need to focus on the upper West Branch around Deposit where we are still getting a few Sulphurs in the early afternoon. Blue Winged Olives are also good to have and it looks like the next two days we will have better cloud cover and some possible light rain on Monday. The mornings are a good time to hit the water this time of year and streamers are hard to be in the hours shortly after daybreak. There are still the usual Isonychia which we’ll see for a couple more months too. Lotsa’ Luck

8/14/20

We have a nice cloudy morning this Friday and water levels have dropped since the rain we got on Wednesday morning and is clearing up with good visibility on the West Branch. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 497 and 48 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 858 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 395 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1050 cfs and 66 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is 2080 cfs and 68 degrees. With the water dropping from the high dirty water since Wednesday morning the streamer fishing has been popular with the perfect conditions for it. The upper river around Deposit was the first to clear and has fished pretty well the last couple days with some Sulphurs in the #18-20 range starting to show up around noon. We should still have some decent activity on streamers since there is a slight stain to the water plus the increased flow. Isonychia are still around and make good blind casting flies as well as small Olives in the #18-22 range. Ants and beetles are good bugs to have this time of year as well and can be used any time of the day. Lotsa’ Luck

8/11/20

We’ve got another sunny day with mostly clear skies and water levels that are about back down to their levels before we got the rain this past weekend. Clarity on the rivers is also back to being very clear with little to no stain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 470 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 598 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 277 cfs and 62 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 920 cfs and 68 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1630 cfs and 69 degrees. We are still getting some Sulphurs up around the Deposit area around noon, give or take a bit, depending on weather. The Isonychia are still around throughout the West Branch and their nymphs are also good options and swinging wets and soft hackles in the riffs are also good options. Ants and beetles are hard to beat this time of year as well and are sometimes better choices than the actual bugs hatching at the time. It doesn’t look like too much rain in the forecast and pretty similar weather all week. Lotsa’ Luck

8/10/20

We’ve got a sunny Monday morning to start the week with good water levels which are pretty wadeable throughout the system and it looks to be dry and pretty warm all week. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 470 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 317 cfs and 61 degrees. The West Branch has cleared up over the last two days from the rain we got late Friday/Saturday. The upper East Branch is running 317 cfs and 61 degrees up at Harvard and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1090 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1900 cfs and 68 degrees. The last couple days did fish pretty well with the slightly higher water with some bugs midday up around Deposit. We are still seeing the tail end of the small #18-20 Sulphurs and their spinners in the evenings. There have also been some #10-12 Isonychia and #14 Cahills throughout the West Branch and also make good blind-casting flies during the day. Terrestrials, like ants and beetles work well too this time of year, even during a good Sulphur hatch. Mornings can also be a good time to get out without much competition on the water and is by far the best time to throw some streamers, usually from daybreak till 7 am or so. Lotsa’ Luck

8/9/20

The rivers have really dropped and cleared over the last 24 hours, making everything pretty wadeable again. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 470 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 776 cfs and 54 degrees with pretty good clarity to the water. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 379 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1350 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware is running 2370 cfs and 68 degrees to start the day. The fishing overall the last couple days has been pretty good with some good streamer fishing with the dirty water the last two days which will slow on the West Branch as the water clears. There have been some Sulpurs and Olives as well with some decent surface activity and nyphing too. There should be enough stain to the water to get some decent streamer activity and if we got some cloud cover it would definitely help. It looks to be pretty warm again this coming week with a slight chance of rain on Monday morning. Lotsa’ Luck

8/8/20

We’ve got a nice, cool Saturday morning with the rivers all looking much better than they were 24 hours ago and all have dropped quite a bit as well. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is down to 497 cfs and 47 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy the flow is 1120 cfs and 57 degrees still with some color to the water, maybe 2-3 ft of visibility. The water around Hale Eddy is perfect for streamer fishing and if we were to have some bugs the fish would definitely come up to eat, and as you go upriver the water becomes clearer. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 475 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1800 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3580 cfs and 65 degrees. We should continue to see some bugs up around Deposit during the early afternoon hours with the tail end of the Sulphur hatch and maybe a few Cahills or Isonychia anywhere on the system. This is the first decent streamer water we’ve had since early spring and then the water was high but very clear. It won’t last too long and will be clear before we know it. Lotsa’ Luck

8/7/20

We had a small cell or rain that moved in and has rained pretty heavy the last few hours and the West Branch is pretty blown out now. The upper West Branch up at Stilesville is running 524 cfs and 49 degrees while down at Hale Eddy it’s up to 3470 cfs and 56 degrees. The East hasn’t gone up as much and is running 383 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1480 cfs and 65 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 2310 cfs and 68 degrees. We did get some much needed water and it will help fill the reservoirs as well but it might be a lost day on the West Branch today unless you want to go up around Stilesville and try to find some clear water. The East didn’t get hit as bad as we did so there should be some options over there too. We will have to see how the West clears and we should have some good streamer water here soon. Lotsa’ Luck

8/4/20

We are finally getting a decent amount of rain which should last most of the day. The rain started last night around midnight and currently the rivers are looking good with no stain yet and water levels still about where they’ve been over the last month or more. We’ve had no heavy rain yet, so far it’s just been a steady, light rain. As the water starts to get a little color later today it should be a good day for streamers. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 470 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 511 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 62 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 271 cfs and 70 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 870 cfs and 70 degrees. We should finally have some good streamer water, at least for today and a little tomorrow, depending on how much rain we do end up getting. We will still see some Sulphurs later today in the early afternoon hours and we should have some Blue Winged Olives today in the #18-24 range. Lotsa’ Luck

8/3/20

This Monday is starting off with clear skies with some clouds moving in as the day goes on and some rain moving in later tonight and into tomorrow. It looks like much cooler temps and rain all day tomorrow with around two inches total, which would be great for the river system and reservoirs. The flows are pretty much where they’ve been over the last month or more. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently 445 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 494 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 159 cfs and 61 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 251 cfs and 70 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is 844 cfs and 70 degrees. Today should be pretty similar to what we’ve been seeing with some #18-20 Sulphurs showing up in the early afternoon up around Deposit. Sparse emergers, cripples and oftentimes droppers are good flies to use during this hatch as the fish have seen these same bugs for over a month now and are picky to say the least. There are some Isonychia around as well and they always make good blind-casting flies and are great for running droppers from. Blue Winged Olives are good to have around this time of year as well. We could have some good streamer fishing opportunities later this week if we end up getting the rain they are forecasting. Lotsa’ Luck

8/2/20

Today is starting out nice with some light rain passing through till mid day and then clearing a bit this afternoon. Water levels are still very stable throughout the system and it does look like we will get some decent rain early this week, which is something we haven’t had in months. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 470 cfs and 47 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we are looking at 165 cfs and 63 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 165 cfs and 63 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 264 cfs and 72 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 862 cfs and 70 degrees. The rain should help today and probably have some Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range as well as a few Isonychia in #10-12. The Sulphurs up around Deposit are still going, starting in the early afternoon hours. If you aren’t seeing much going on up around Deposit in the afternoon don’t hesitate to try a different spot as the hatches can be very localized and 1/4 mile can make a big difference. The streamer fishing could be getting good here soon if we do get some much-needed rain over the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck.

7/31/20

This Friday morning is nice and cool, in the low-60’s, with some cloud cover with highs later in the low-80’s. We did get a little rain the last two days without much accumulation and really no impact to any of the rivers. The West Branch at Stilesville is running 445 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy is running 494 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 62 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 308 cfs and 70 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 916 cfs and 69 degrees. With the water levels being very consistent over the last month or so the fishing hasn’t really changed much with the mid-day Sulphurs in #18-20 being the main hatch during the day up around Deposit. It’s difficult fishing and they will test your patience for sure, so having several patterns and droppers with help your odds. The nymphing has been good too and the lower half of the West has a lot less algae than the upper river does. With the Isonychia around too blind casting or swinging larger wets in the faster water will produce fish if you put some time in. Mornings are a good time to be out this time of year with a few fish eating the occasional left-over spinner or terrestrial and streamer fishing is productive in the low light hours as well. Lotsa’ Luck

7/28/20

We’ve got a cooler day today with some good cloud cover which looks like it will stick around. They did bump the water up again last night but it’s back down to very similar flows we’ve had lately. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 421 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 556 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 162 cfs and 64 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 282 cfs and 76 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1030 cfs and 72 degrees today. We should have some decent fishing today with the cloud cover and a few less people mid week, especially up around Deposit. We could get some Olives too with the overcast weather and the usual Sulphurs which have been decent in the early afternoons. Lotsa’ Luck

7/27/20

Today is going to be another sunny and hot one with air temps in the low-90’s today. The West Branch is now dropping after another nightly pulse from the reservoir to help keep downriver temps down a bit. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 550 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are still at 892 cfs and 49 degrees which is dropping and will be back down to the mid-500’s here in a few hours. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 162 cfs and 63 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 296 cfs and 72 degrees. The upper Delaware at Lordville is running 1040 cfs and 70 degrees. We are still getting some mid day Sulphurs up around Deposit starting early afternoon and mid week you tend to have a few less people on the water when compared to the weekends which have been pretty busy this year. Nymphing and swinging wets or some soft hackles is a good way to start the day or prospect around if the bugs are slow. The lower half of the West has less algae than the upper river for the subsurface fishing and water temps have been holding good - usually topping out in the low to mid-60’s down at Hancock. A few Isonychia and Lt Cahills have been around too and make good blind-casting flies and support a dropper well if you want. It looks like today will be the last day of the 90 degree weather and then it drops to the 80’s. Lotsa’ Luck

7/24/20

We’ve got some cloud cover to start the day and it looks like it will stick around most of the day with temps in the mid-80’s. We got a few thunderstorms the last two afternoons but the water is about where it’s been the last month with a decrease of 100 cfs from the release up at Stilesville. Currently we are looking at 445 cfs and 47 degrees up at Stilesville and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 543 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 173 cfs and 63 degrees and the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is flowing 393 cfs and 72 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1030 cfs and 70 degrees. Your best bet for some mid day activity is still the Sulphurs in #18-20 up around the Deposit area which are typically showing up around noon or so. We are still seeing a few Isonychia in size #10-12 as well and they make good flies for blind casting in the riffles and are also good flies to run a dropper off of. There have also been a few Light Cahills in the #14-16 range as well. It’s always good to have a few Blue Winged Olives in size #18-22 as well. Terrestrials like ants and beetles are also great flies this time of year regardless of what’s on the water. It looks to be pretty dry the next few days with similar weather. Lotsa’ Luck

7/20/20

We did get a decent amount of rain last night and early this morning but with the dry conditions locally the rivers didn’t come up too much and there is minimal stain to the water. It’s going to be another warm and sunny day so the extra water doesn’t hurt. Currently the upper West at Stilesville is running 566 cfs and 47 degrees only up around 30 cfs from yesterday. Down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 761 cfs and 50 degrees and dropping with a very slight stain, especially right below the feeder streams. The upper East at Harvard went up a little and is running 191 cfs and 64 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 457 cfs and 73 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is currently 1210 cfs and 71 degrees. It looks like if we get any more rain this week it will be an afternoon thunderstorm and Wednesday we might get a bit of rain mid day. Other than that we should continue to see some mid day Sulphurs in the Deposit area and a few Isonychia and Cahills scattered. Lotsa’ Luck

7/19/20

We have a sunny and warm day today with air temps in the mid-90’s and water levels on the West Branch which are dropping back down to their normal levels after a bump in the release water overnight. The raising of the release out of Cannonsville is to help keep the downriver water temps a bit cooler with the high ambient temps. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 542 cfs and 48 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy is running at 732 cfs and 50 degrees but will be back down to the normal, mid-500’s here in a few hours. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 173 cfs and 62 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 379 cfs and 72 degrees. The upper main at Lordville is currently 1180 cfs and 70 degrees. The upper West Branch is going to be the place to be for some bug activity during the day, usually starting in the early afternoon hours with some small #18-20 Sulphurs up around Deposit. You can fish the lower half of the West as well and for nymphing purposes it’s a lot cleaner as far as the algae goes. We are still getting a few random Isonychia and Lt Cahills throughout the river as well. Spinners have been decent on most of the clear nights with all of the above bugs. Terrestrials like ants and beetles are always great choices this time of year, even during a Sulphur hatch. The early morning fishing is also a good way to pick a few fish up on top who are trash-feeding on any leftover bugs from the previous day. It looks to be pretty warm all week, without much rain in the forecast. Lotsa’ Luck

7/17/20

We have pretty cool air temps to start the day today after a bit of very light rain last night and into this morning with no more rain in the forecast. The water levels have been very consistent without much fluctuation. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 534 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 543 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 182 cfs and 60 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 441 cfs and 67 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1060 cfs and 67 degrees. It looks like the cloud cover will stick around all day today so it should be a good Blue Winged Olive day and a few Isonychia as well. The upriver Sulphur hatch has been decent to very good, depending on the day and location. Small #18-20 cripples, emergers and droppers are good to bring along. Nymphing with small pheasant tails and Sulphur specific nymphs will produce although there is a decent amount of algae upriver but down on the lower half of the West Branch it does get better. Temps today will peak in the low-80’s and then get a little warmer the next couple days. Lotsa’ Luck

7/12/20

We have some cloud cover this morning which looks like it should stick around most of the day with no rain. Water levels remain pretty steady with what we’ve had the last few weeks with 534 cfs up at Stilesville and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 570 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 219 cfs and 64 degrees, still up a bit after last week’s rain. Fishs’ Eddy on the lower East is running 958 cfs and 69 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1750 cfs and 70 degrees. The cloud cover will be nice compared to the high sun and 90-degree temps we had most of last week and the highs this week look to be in the low-80’s without much rain. With the cloud cover we could have some Olives today and always bring a few in #18-22 as well as the #18-20 Sulphurs which have been starting in the early afternoon up around Deposit. Mornings, this time of year, can be a good time to be out with streamer, nymphs and oftentimes some fish trash-feeding on leftover spinners or terrestrials. Lotsa’ Luck

7/11/20

We did get a bit of rain last night and the rivers came up a bit but the impact to the river was minimal and is still in good shape for boats and wade fishing. The upper West at Stilesville remained the same with 542 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 681 cfs and 52 degrees with a slight amount of color from last night’s rain. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 299 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1400 cfs and 69 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1850 cfs and 67 degrees. We will be seeing the same bugs for the next month so unless the water drastically changes the bugs program won’t change much. The early afternoon Sulphurs up around Deposit are still the main hatch and will be the rest of the month and into August. The occasional Cahill or Isonychia are also gonna be around for a while and will drum up some fish. They are calling for some more rain this afternoon, around 4pm and continuing into the night. We would all like to see as much rain as possible as it’s still been pretty dry lately. Lotsa’ Luck

7/10/20

We have a little cloud cover this morning and some rain moving in later today, around 6 pm, and continuing into the early hours of Saturday. It’s been pretty dry lately with pretty steady flows the last month or so and a bit of rain is a welcomed sight. The air temps the last few days have been pretty warm so the rain mixed with slightly cooler temps can’t hurt. We have 542 cfs and 47 degrees upriver at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we have 571 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 165 cfs and 65 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 348 cfs and 74 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1010 cfs and 72 degrees. For the last several weeks the West Branch has been the place to find cold water and the upper West is the place to be with a decent Sulphur hatch starting in the early afternoon. We have been seeing pretty good Sulphurs in the #18-20 range from Stilesville and through the no-kill section below Deposit starting around noon. Droppers and emergers are the key during this tough hatch as well as long leaders and drag-free drifts. We are seeing the usual #10-12 Isonychia and #14 Cahills as well throughout the whole West Branch, typically in the afternoons/evenings too. Ants and beetles are always great flies this time of year, especially on the picky fish, even during a good Sulphur hatch. It looks like the rain tonight will drop over an inch into tomorrow and the more the merrier as we’ve got no significant rain in over a month. A little bump in the water will also help clear out some of the algae on the upper West Branch as well. Lotsa’ Luck

7/6/20

This Monday morning is starting out sunny and warm with temps this afternoon around 90 degrees with a chance of rain later in the day, around 7pm. They have kept the release out of Cannonsville up over the last 24 hours which does help during these warmer days. The upper West at Stilesville is running 621 cfs and 47 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 726 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 62 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 319 cfs and 72 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1160 cfs and 69 degrees this morning. We won’t have a change in bugs for a while, which is ok, as we starting to get pretty good numbers of the small Sulphurs #18-20 up around the Deposit area from around noon on. This is a notoriously tough hatch and many of the fish feeding are doing so right below the surface of the water and various droppers, like small pheasant tails or soft hackles, work very well. Don’t forget the terrestrials too, even durning a good Sulphur hatch. Blind casting Isonychia in the riffles is also a good tactic for the next few months. With the temps all week being similar there is also a good chance of an afternoon shower as well and we’ll take all the rain we can get. Lotsa’ Luck

7/5/20

The hot and sunny days of summer continue with temps for the next few days in the 80’s and not much rain in the forecast aside from maybe a random afternoon thunderstorm which won’t do much to the river. They’ve been pulsing the water from Cannonsville at night to cool the downriver sections a bit and the last two days we’ve they’ve given us about 100 cfs extra durning the day as well. The flow up at Stilesville is running 621 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 726 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 352 cfs and 71 degrees. The main at Lordville is running 1140 cfs and 70 degrees to start the day. The West Branch is going to be the only game in town for the foreseeable future until we get much cooler air temps. The extra water in the West doesn’t hurt and mid-700’s is a good level for boaters and waders as well. Not much is going to change on the bugs either for a while with the mid-day Sulphurs up around Deposit being the most significant hatch for a few months, typically starting around noon. We are getting spinners too around dark with some other bugs mixed in randomly throughout the day. Having a few Isonychia or Cahills is always good and are nice sized flies to run droppers or blind cast in the faster water. Nymphing is always an option and there is definitely less algae on the lower half of the West versus up top around Deposit. Lotsa’ Luck

7/3/20

It looks like we are going to have some pretty warm air temps for the foreseeable future, in the mid-80’s during the day. They have ramped up the release at night out of Cannonsville to keep the downstream temps a bit lower but by mid-morning the levels are back to where they have been for the last several weeks. The morning flows on the West are a bit high but will drop down into the mid-500 cfs range later this morning. The upper West at Stilesville is running at 621 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 732 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 176 cfs and 62 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 393 cfs and 70 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1270 cfs and 70 degrees. The mornings are a good time to hit the river without many other anglers and you can often find a few fish rising eating leftover spinners or small caddis. We are seeing some decent Sulphur activity upriver starting around noon, give or take an hour, depending on the weather. Be sure to have a good selection of #18 Sulphurs in different patterns of emergers and droppers. We are getting some Isonychia on the river as well in size #10-12 and a few #14 Cahills. Small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range are always good to have as well. Terrestrials, like ants and beetles, are always good flies this time of year too with temps in the mid-80’s for the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck

6/30/20

This last day of June is looking like a good day to be out on the water. With current temps in the mid-60’s and highs in the 70’s, good cloud cover and a bit of rain here and there the conditions are perfect. We are still looking at very similar flows and all rivers are very wadeable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 542 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 561 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is 182 cfs and 60 to start the day and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 426 cfs and 68 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1110 cfs and 68 degrees. We should have some good bugs today with Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 with the good cloud cover. We’ve been seeing a few more Sulphurs in the early afternoon up around Deposit. Bring your best game as the fish upriver on the Sulphurs will test the best angers skills and patience. Droppers, cripples and your best emergers are will come in handy. Terrestrials are always good flies for the next couple months, especially on tough fish. Big Isonychia are also good flies to run in the faster water. The forecast for the rest of the week looks good with cloud cover and occasional rain. Lotsa’ luck.

6/29/20

Today we’re looking at clear skies and highs in the low-80’s with a chance for a bit of rain Tuesday and Wednesday. The rains of the last couple days did bring the water up slightly and help fill the reservoirs a bit but everything is running clear at the moment. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now running 542 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 580 cfs and 50 degrees. We did have a little stain coming out of Oquaga creek yesterday afternoon on the upper West but it has cleared up overnight. The upper East at Harvard is running 197 cfs and 57 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 577 cfs and 55 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1360 cfs and 66 degrees to start the day. We have steadily been seeing more of the small, #18-20 Sulphurs, show up mid-day around 12-1pm on the upper West Branch. It’s one of our better hatches and is very consistent once it gets going so we should continue to see them for quite some time. Small #18-22 Blue Winged Olives are always good flies to have for the rest of the summer as well and oftentimes work better than the Sulphurs during a Sulphur hatch. We are still seeing a few #14-16 Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia throughout the system as well. Today is going to be bright but the next couple days should be good ones with good cloud cover most of the day. Lotsa’ Luck

6/28/20

We do have some good cloud cover today after a decent rain most of the day yesterday. The rivers did come up slightly but most of the rain got absorbed into the dry ground. We might get a little rain later this afternoon, around 4pm, but it shouldn’t last too long and the rain would be welcomed. The upper West Branch is flowing 542 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 580 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 197 cfs and 57 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 529 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1190 cfs and 65 degrees here in the early afternoon. Yesterday didn’t fish too bad considering the hard rain at times and then the fog over the river that followed. We are still seeing a few more of the small, mid-day Sulphurs in #18 up around Deposit starting in the early afternoon hours. We have still been getting a few #14 Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia in the afternoons and are good flies to blind cast as well if not much is happening. It’s also a good Blue Winged Olive day today with the clouds and rain. Lotsa’ Luck

6/27/20

We did have a little rain earlier today, from about 9am-2pm, which didn’t do too much to the river as dry as it’s been but should make for a good day of fishing. We are still getting a light mist but the storm has passed us for today. The upper West at Stilesville didn’t change much and now is running 542 cfs and 47 degrees while Hale Eddy is now 643 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard went up a bit and is now 235 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 397 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 991 cfs and 66 degrees. You may have a little stain if fishing right below a feeder creek but overall clarity is still very good. Today we should expect some Sulphurs in the #16-18 range and maybe some spinners this evening. It’s a perfect Blue Winged Olive day as well and look for them in #18-22 and small rusty spinners are always hard to beat. There have been some Isonychia as well in the #10-12 range and are good flies to have over the next few months. Tomorrow looks to be cloudy all day with a slight chance of rain, a great fishing forecast to round out the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

6/26/20

This morning has been clear and a bit cooler than the last few days with clear skies all day and some much-needed rain for tomorrow. The fishing has been about the same the last seven to ten days with consistent water levels as well. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 542 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 538 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now 159 cfs and 60 degrees and below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 362 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 953 cfs and 67 degrees. With the current flows and water temps the West Branch is where to be until the air and water temps cool on the East and main Delaware. We are still seeing some Sulphurs in #16 in the afternoons and evenings and we are seeing more of the small #18-20 dorothea Sulphurs in the early afternoons around Deposit. Small ginger spinners for the Sulphurs are must-haves for the evenings as well. It looks like an inch of rain tomorrow throughout the day which is the best case scenario as we’ve had no significant rain the last few weeks. Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range are always good to have, especially on the overcast days. We are seeing some #10-12 Isonychia as well and their nymphs are also good if not much is happening on top. Lotsa’ Luck

6/22/20

This morning is warm and foggy on the river with temps later today in the upper-80’s with no rain until a bit rolls through late Tuesday. The water levels are nearly identical to the last few days other than a nightly pulse out of Cannonsville into the West Branch in an attempt to cool things down a bit with these warm air temps. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 542 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 606 cfs and 49 degrees which will drop to the mid-500’s soon. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 165 cfs and 62 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 416 cfs and 70 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1110 cfs and 70 degrees as well. The fishing has been about the same lately as we await the mid-day Sulphurs up around Deposit which are slowly showing up but should be more consistent in a week or so, which is typically when they show up. We are getting some of the #14-16 Sulphurs with a few #18’s mixed in as well. Have some Sulphur spinners for these warm nights at dark. Nymphing during the day with #14-18 Pheasant tails and Sulphur nymphs will get some fish as you deal with some algae as we haven’t had a flushing flow in quite some time. Blind casting Isonychia in #10-12 or a #14 Cahill is also a way to cover some of the moving water, especailly from a boat. On these very warm days it is a good time to get out early in the morning and oftentimes there are a few leftover spinner or small caddis on the water before the temps warm up. Lotsa’ Luck

6/20/20

We have another sunny one today with almost identical flows as yesterday with a bit of cloud cover moving in later. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 542 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 547 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 173 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 462 cfs and 68 degrees. The upper Delaware at Lordville is running 1110 cfs and 68 degrees. Mid day has been pretty slow on top lately, to be expected this time of year until we start to get some more consistent 18-20 Sulphurs up around Deposit. We are still seeing a few #14-16 Sulphurs as well as caddis during the day and more as it picks up towards dark. Nymphing with Sulphur-specific nymphs or small pheasant tails does work if nothing is happening hatch wise. Blind casting Isonychia in the moving water is always a good way to drum some fish up as well. As we move into the warmer summer weather terrestrials like ants and beetles are always a solid fly choice any time of the day. Lotsa’ Luck

6/19/20

Today is going to be another warm and sunny day with a few clouds and temps in the low'-80’s. We’ve had pretty similar weather all week with a bit cooler temps earlier in the week. Everything is still very wadeable and a good inch or more of rain would be welcomed by all who like fishing. We are still seeing some bugs but are in that mid-June time period waiting on the small Sulphurs to start up in Deposit which typically get consistent at the end of June/beginning of July. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 542 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 547 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 60 degrees and 179 cfs and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 68 degrees and 489 cfs. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1100 cfs and 67 degrees this morning. We are still seeing some #14-16 Sulphurs, sporadically during the day with fish trash feeding on small caddis, leftover spinners and small Olives. In the evenings we have been seeing more bugs as expected with spinners as well. We’re still seeing a few #14 Cahills and Isonychi as well, look our for their spinners too. There’s a chance of rain the next two days, probably a thunderstorm if we do get anything but it doesn’t look too significant. Lotsa’ Luck

6/15/20

After another cool night we have bright and sunny skies to start the day with temps reaching the mid-70’s later today. The weather this week looks pretty similar with no rain and air temps creeping up as the week goes on. After the rain we got late last week the rivers are dropping slowly and everything is currently very wadeable. The upper West at Stilesville is running 574 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy. On the East Branch up at Harvard we are looking at 213 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 692 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1370 cfs and 60 degrees this morning. The last two nights of cold weather have really helped the water temps on the main and East, especially with the warmer weather coming. We are still seeing the same bugs listed below with #14-16 Sulphurs and small caddis being the most prevalent bugs in the afternoon hours. Nymphing during the day is going to be a good way to pick up some fish before the bugs start and small pheasant tails and Sulphur nymphs are your best bet. We usually have some decent spinners in the evenings if the wind stays down. Lotsa’ Luck

6/14/20

We had a very cool night last night, in the upper-30’s, which will really help the water temps of the East Branch and main Delaware going into the week. Yesterday was much cooler, about 25 degrees, than the warm temps we had earlier in the week and did slow the fishing a bit as the fish and bugs acclimate to the new weather pattern. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 574 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 606 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 222 cfs and 54 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 800 cfs and 58 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 1510 cfs and 60 degrees. With everything very wadeable on the Delaware system and good temps as well you will have plenty of options for water to fish and helps to keep everyone spread out. We are still getting the #14-16 Sulphurs, which are the most prevalent bugs we are seeing. We are also getting a few Grey Fox in #14, Caddis in #16-20 and the spent version is a good one to pack. Have spinners of the above bugs as well. The Drakes are happening on the main and East Branch as well as a few on the lower half of the West Branch. Lotsa’ Luck

6/12/20

This Friday morning is starting out clear and calm with highs in the low-70’s and it looks like the temps will get much cooler for a few days with highs tomorrow in the 60’s and 40-degree overnight temps which will really help the rivers cool down. The West is in good shape today and last night the East Branch and Beaverkill still had a pretty good stain to them but are dropping and clearing quickly. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 582 cfs this morning and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 676 cfs and 50 degrees with only a bit of color from Thursday morning’s rains. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 281 cfs and 60 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1560 cfs and 64 degrees, after the Beaverkill’s 900 cfs pumping in. With the recent rain and water temps most of the fishing has been on the West with the same bugs still happening. Look for #16 Sulphurs, a few #14 Grey Fox and Spent caddis in the 16-20 range throughout the day with most of the surface activity happening in the latter half of the day. There are still some drakes but fishing downriver or the East hasn’t been ideal with the recent water temps and clarity over the last 24 hours. We should get some decent spinners tonight as it looks to be clear with cooler temps ahead. Lotsa’ Luck

6/9/20

Another sunny morning today with warmer weather for the high, in the mid-80’s with river levels dropping slowly. The upper West at Stilesville is running 574 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we 601 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 188 cfs and 56 degrees and down below the Beaverkill we are looking at 467 cfs and 62 at Fishs’ Eddy. The upper main at Lordville is running 1200 cfs and 62 degrees. With the warmer temps be aware and continue to check water temps on the East and mainstem. We’re still getting a few March Browns #12 and Grey Fox #14-16 in the afternoons as well as some #14-16 Sulphurs along with the spinners of these bugs. Spent caddis in tan or olive bodies in the #16-20 range have also been good for the picky fish and trash feeders if there isn’t a specific hatch to target. The warmer mornings can be productive with some left over spinners and caddis at times. Lotsa’ Luck

6/8/20

We’ve got a nice cool morning in the 50’s with high sun and a few clouds moving in this afternoon. With the dry weather all the rivers continue their slow drop and everything is very wadeable. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 574 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 611 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is down to 194 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 500 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1270 cfs and 60 degrees. We’re still seeing the same bugs, mostly later in the afternoon, with some Sulphurs, Caddis, Grey Fox and March Browns. Have their spinners as well, with the low wind speeds today we should have a good spinner fall. Swinging soft hackles and nymphs has been good as well to fill the void if there’s nothing on top, especially early in the day. Lotsa’ Luck

6/7/20

This morning is starting out pretty sunny and calm with highs in the low-70’s later today and minimal wind. Yesterday was bright, sunny and pretty warm with some wind most of the day - not the best recipe for good fishing. But, overall this past week was pretty good on the water with the same bugs we’ve been seeing for a week or so now and very wadeable rivers. The upper West at Stilesville is running 574 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 627 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 200 cfs at Harvard and 56 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 547 cfs and 63 degrees. The upper Main Delaware at Lordville is running 1360 cfs and 64 degrees. The bugs to be prepared for are still some small #16-20 caddis, with some tan, some darker wing and body and a few Apple caddis on the upper West Branch. Spent caddis are always good options for tough fish or when they are kind of trash feeding without a notable hatch going on. Sulphurs in the 14-16 range and their spinners. Small BWO’s and their spinners are always good to have. There are a few March Browns in the 10-12 range as well and they make good prospecting flies when you want to cover some water. It looks like the temps over night are gonna be a bit cooler, in the upper-40’s to 50’s, which will help keep the temps down a bit on the main and East with pretty dry weather all week. Lotsa’ Luck

6/5/20

We avoided the rains of yesterday and last night and it looks like good cloud cover for the rest of the day. Flows are pretty stable and all of the rivers are highly wadeable. We are looking at 582 cfs and 46 degrees up at Stilesville on the West Branch and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 659 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 226 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 663 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1540 cfs and 64 degrees. We’ve had some decent bugs lately and as always the West has been the most consistent during the days of high sun. We are still getting tons of caddis with some dark wing and bodied in the #16-18 range. We are also seeing quite a few Sulphurs in the #14-16 range and emergers and spinners are good flies to make sure you have. We are seeing some Green Drakes as well down on the main and lower East Branch, just be sure to check the water temp if you’re headed there. We are also seeing a few March Browns in 10-12 range and some smaller 14-16 Grey Fox. Lotsa’ Luck

6/3/20

Some good cloud cover is still around after a bit of rain last night and it looks like we will get a bit more this afternoon, starting about 1pm. The rivers are all currently clear and very wadeable so a half inch of rain should be good for the system and hopefully for today’s fishing. The upper West at Stilesville is 575 cfs and 45 degrees and 681 cfs and 48 down at Hale Eddy. The upper East Branch at Harvard is 266 cfs and 52 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 767 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 1580 cfs and 56 degrees. It looks like good fishing weather today and hopefully the rain is a spread-out fishing rain it could be a great day. We’re still seeing plenty of small caddis in the #16-20 range and spent caddis are working well. The Sulphurs have moved up this way the last week or so in size #14-16 and have a few ginger spinners for them as well. There are a few March Browns around too and make great prospecting flies if nothing is going on, especially in the faster moving water. Having some good Blue Winged Olive patterns in #18-20 is a safe bet. Lotsa’ Luck

6/1/20

We’ve got some much cooler, more pleasant temps than we had last week with highs today in the mid-60’s and currently in the upper-40’s. These cooler temps will really help the overall fishery and to also spread out the fishermen as we have lots of good water to fish with acceptable water temps everywhere. The upper West Branch is running at 534 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 676 cfs and 46 degrees - all very clear and wadeable. The upper East Branch at Harvard is currently at 270 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 783 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper mainstem at Lordville is running 1680 cfs and 56 degrees this morning. The bugs were a bit slower last week with all the heat and high sun but the cooler temps have helped and opened up the lower sections of the system back up due to cooler water temps. The caddis have been pretty solid throughout the system with small, #16-20 spent caddis working very well when there isn’t a notable mayfly hatch going. We are seeing some March Browns (10-12) and Sulphurs (14-16) too, especially downriver and on the East. Last night was pretty windy and cool so wasn’t good for spinners but tonight looks to be much calmer so be on the lookout. Lotsa’ Luck

5/30/20

It looks like today is going to be a nice pleasant day on the water with temps around 70 for a high, which is nice considering the heat we’ve had lately. The are in pretty good shape after only a bit of the rain they had forecast for us last night. There’s a slight stain to the water but everything is looking great. The upper West at Stilesville is running 534 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 951 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 374 cfs and 58 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1140 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2280 cfs and 64 degrees. It looks like the weather the next few days will be great with cooler temps and very little rain. We are still seeing some decent bugs with several different caddis coming off. The small, spent caddis in the #16-20 range have been working well in tan and Olive. We are seeing a few Hendricksons on the upper West in #16. A few large March Browns in the 10-12 range have also been around. Rusty Spinners in the appropriate size are a must have this time of year. Small streamers are also a great option, especially if the water you’re fishing still has some stain. Lotsa’ Luck

5/28/20

We just had a nice little cell of rain pass through this morning that did drop some quick rain that will likely cause a little stain where some of the feeder streams enter the river but overall everything looks good still. We are going to have good cloud cover all day with some rain moving in later tonight. The rivers have come up a bit on the current graphs and will likely go up more in the next few hours. The upper West at Stilesville is running 550 and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 761 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 258 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 783 cfs and 64 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now at 1540 cfs and 64 degrees. We are still getting some decent bugs and the cloud cover should help as well. Spent caddis have been working very well in smaller sizes like 18-20 if there’s not a notable hatch going on. We’re still seeing a few Hendricksons on the upper West Branch and their spinners. Olives are always hard to beat, especially with the cloud cover. We could have some good streamer activity as well if the river continue to get some more color. We are supposed to get a bit of rain tomorrow as well with most of it coming later in the day. Lotsa’ Luck

5/27/20

Warm and sunny once again with very few clouds in the sky and temps in the low-80’s today. It looks like tomorrow it will be a few degrees cooler with some rain and clouds for the afternoon. Yesterday was similar to today with temps in the upper-80’s and fairly warm overnight. We are still getting some pretty good bugs considering the conditions on the West Branch and the upper East Branch as long as you keep an eye on the water temps. The upper West Branch up at Stilesville is currently 542 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 715 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 263 cfs and 60 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 823 and 66 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1770 cfs and 65 degrees. The upper West is still getting a few Hendricksons up around Deposit and the spinners as well on these warm evenings. We have also been seeing a lot of caddis and the picky fish seem to like a small, #18 or #20, spent caddis any time of the day. Spent caddis and small rusty spinners are hard to beat for mid-day dries. The nymphing has been pretty consistent too with the lower water with Pheasant Tails, Hare’s Ear’s and March Brown nymphs. Swinging small soft hackles in the riffles is also a good game plan if you aren’t seeing much on the surface. It looks like by the weekend we will be back down in temp with highs in the 60’s. Lotsa’ Luck

5/25/20

Today is going to be another warm and sunny one with highs in the upper-70’s. The rivers have cleared up pretty good since the rain last Friday which did bring some of the rivers up and it seems like Cannonsville started to spill yesterday by looking at the flows. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 701 cfs and 45 degrees this morning and down at Hale Eddy we have 931 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now running 318 cfs and 54 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 977 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 2080 cfs and 60 degrees. Everything is clear and wadeable at the moment with some decent bugs still coming off. We are still seeing a few Hendricksons on the upper West Branch as well as a few March Browns throughout the system. Rusty spinners are good go-to flies for the warmer evenings too. We are getting some caddis too with some Apple caddis still around and some small dark caddis in the 18-20 range. A good spent caddis pattern works well on some of the tricky fish. It looks to be dry and warm the next few days with some rain moving in later this week. Lotsa’ Luck

5/23/20

We’ve got a steady drizzle this morning which stated last evening but hasn’t done much to the rivers so far and is currently a perfect fishing rain. We’ve had some bright and sunny days this week and today looks like the best fishing weather we’ve had all week. The rivers are all still very wadeable and clear at the moment and should remain in great shape as the rain seems to be steady and light. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 534 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 767 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 284 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1050 cfs 58 degrees. The upper main is running 1870 cfs and 60 degrees down at Lordville. We should have some good bugs and fishing today with this rain which was really what we needed on the system. We’re still seeing a few Hendricksons on the upper West as well as Blue Quills and definitely some small BWO’s today. We are also seeing some small Chimarra caddis in the 18-20 range and Apple caddis in #16. Enjoy the holiday weekend. Lotsa’ luck

5/22/20

Another bright and sunny day today to start the weekend with clouds moving in later this morning with some light rain before sunset, which will be welcomed. The rivers have continued to drop steadily throughout the week as it’s getting pretty dry out lately. The upper West at Stilesville is running 534 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 679 cfs and 48 degrees with very clear water throughout the system. The upper East Branch at Harvard is currently 263 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1040 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper main Delaware is running 1940 cfs and 57 degrees. At these water levels one can easily wade wherever you would like, crossing the river in most spots. We had a sunny day yesterday with decent daytime activity and lots of spinners in the warm evening hours. It looks like rain moving in later tonight, around 7pm, which will continue into tomorrow evening. It looks to be a light rain which is really perfect for the fishing and to help top the reservoirs off a bit. Enjoy the holiday weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

5/21/20

We’ve got another blue bird day out there and the West Branch is in great shape and now very wadeable due to the release from Cannonsville. The upper West at Stilesville is currently running 637 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 872 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 326 cfs and 48 degrees and down on the lower East we have 1210 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper main at Lordville is running 2540 cfs and 53 degrees. At these levels everything is pretty wadeable and very clear. We’re still seeing the same bugs on the past reports and these nice sunny days with temps in the 70’s are going to be good for the spinners too. Today and tomorrow look dry until late Friday and into Saturday will likely change the wading opportunities for a while. Lotsa’ Luck

5/20/20

Today is looking pretty similar to yesterday with high blue skies and very little clouds with temps peaking in the upper-60’s. The rivers are dropping at a steady rate, great news for the wade anglers. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 1070 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1220 cfs and 46 degrees with excellent clarity. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 456 cfs and 48 degrees and downriver below the Beaverkill we are looking at 1400 cfs and 52 degrees at Fishs’ Eddy. The upper main Delaware is also looking great with a flow of 3080 cfs and 53 degrees. The bugs have been pretty good this spring with the usual mid-May mixed bag. The Blue Quills have been going strong the last month and are pretty good still, especially on the West and their rusty spinners are hard flies to beat. We are still seeing some Hendricksons as well along with a few small Olives as well. The March Browns are around but as usual can be a bit spotty and a nice overcast day usually brings more. The caddis have been pretty thick lately with some of the small, dark #18’s are always around. It looks like the weather this week is pretty similar, with temps warming towards the weekend into the upper-70’s - great weather to enjoy nature and some fresh air. Lotsa’ luck.

5/18/20

Today is looking like a good fishing day with good cloud cover and it stayed in the upper 50’s last night and we did not get any rain either. The flows have stabilized and the rivers are at very similar levels to what we had yesterday. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1550 and 44 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 2130 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is getting more wadeable by the day and is currently running 782 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1810 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 4360 cfs and 53 degrees. Water clarity is overall pretty clear everywhere by now since we haven’t had rain in a few days. The weekend fished ok but was pretty sunny and nice, not always ideal for trout fishing. We are still seeing Olives Blue Quills, Hendrickson (especially on the West) and some March Browns have been starting to pop. We are also seeing some decent caddis hatches with some Apple caddis and still some small Chimarra. Spent Caddis are always a good bet, especially on picky fish that have likely seen a few fake Hendricksons lately. Streamers are always a good option and sparse and small can be the ticket as the fish have seen quite a bit of pressure the last couple weeks. Lotsa’ Luck.

5/17/20

We’ve got an overcast day today with some more clouds moving in later and a little rain late tonight and into tomorrow morning with little accumulation. The upper West Branch did come up a bit as the reservoir started to spill recently and the current flow at Stilesville is 1550 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 2270 cfs and 46 degrees with good visibility. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now running 829 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1960 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper main Delaware at Lordville is running 4740 cfs and 53 degrees. The East cleared up pretty well yesterday too and the Beaverkill is 771 cfs and 52 degrees. We are still seeing quite a few Blue Quills in the #16-18 range as well as their spinners and #14-16 Hendricksons and their rusty’s as well. The high sun yesterday was nice to be out on the water but as usual doesn’t help the fishing. Also, with the very nice weather we did have a lot of boat traffic. Streamers are also and option with the higher water and natural colors and smaller flies tend to work well with all of the recent fishing pressure. It looks like a bit of rain this week but nothing significant. Lotsa’ Luck

5/16/20

We have some cloud cover this morning after a night of heavy rain. Obviously, all of the rivers went went up and have some stain to them but the West Branch will be the quickest to clear and is already dropping. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1350 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 2700 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1030 cfs and 50 degrees and Fishs’ Eddy down below is now at 2500 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper main is running 5670 cfs and 54 degrees down at Lordville. We are still seeing good bugs, the same ones we’ve had for a few weeks now, and last night was pretty good for all who were on the water. It looks like the rest of the week is going to be dry so that will give the rivers some time to drop and clear up. Lotsa’ Luck

5/15/20

We didn’t get too much rain last night and the rivers are still about where they were 24 hours ago with a little tint in some areas but otherwise very clear. The high today is supposed to reach the upper-70’s and some rain moving in around 7pm. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1100 and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1350 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 382 cfs and 49 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1160 cfs and 52 degrees. The upper main Delaware is running 2570 cfs and 51 degrees. It looks like good cloud cover all day and warm temps to start the day. We should have a great day to be on the water with some Blue Quills in #16-18, Hendricksons in #14-16, Olives in #18-22 as well as some spinners any time of the day. Look out for some #16-18 Apple caddis as well and the pupa and spent versions are always hot flies. Enjoy the warm day and be safe. Lotsa’ Luck

5/14/20

Today is looking like a good day to be on the water with some clouds that we haven’t had the last couple days with highs in the mid-60’s. The rivers have been dropping slowly but steadily over the last few days with rain moving in tonight and most of the day tomorrow. The upper West Branch is running 1100 cfs up at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1310 cfs and 44 degrees at both locations. The upper East at Harvard is now 366 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1150 cfs and 47. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2570 cfs and 48 degrees. The bugs have been pretty good this year with the usual early May hatches. Hendricksons and Blue Quills are the most abundant mayflies as well as a few small #18-22 Olives which are staples most of the year. Rusty Spinners from #14-20 are great flies this time of year and you never know when you’ll bump into a spinner fall. We are still seeing some Apple Caddis in the #16-18 range too. It looks like we might have some better streamer water here soon if we get the rain they’re calling for over the next few days. Lotsa’ Luck

5/11/20

We’ve got a nice fishing day today with some light rain and clouds with highs in the low-50’s. It looks like all week we will have decent temps with the highs starting Wednesday to get into the upper-60’s. We’re still seeing the same bugs listed in the last week’s fishing report and not much should change over the next few days. Rivers are all in great shape with some decent wading opportunities starting on the upper East Branch, Beaverkill and even a bit on the West if you are a confident wader and know what to expect. The West Branch up at Stilesville is running 1180 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1460 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 407 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 1350 cfs and 47 degrees. The main at Lordville is running 3030 cfs and 46 degrees. The Beaverkill is a good wading option with a flow of 650 today. The weather looks good this week with a bit of rain here and there but nothing major that could blow out the rivers. Lotsa’ Luck

5/9/20

This morning is starting out snowy and a bit chilly for early May but it looks like the cold snap will be very temporary with temps in the mid-50’s by tomorrow. Today is we are going to be lucky to hit the 40 degree mark but I’m sure some fish will be caught despite the conditions. The river levels are pretty similar to yesterday, some are a bit higher due to the precipitation we got last night. The West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 1350 cfs and 44 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we’re looking at 1740 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 536 cfs and 40 degrees and the lower at Fishs’ Eddy is running 1700 cfs and 42 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3810 cfs and 44 degrees. All rivers are still very clear and if you’re looking to do some wading the Beaverkill is running 800 cfs. We’re still seeing the same bugs and there with Hendicksons, Olives, Blue Quills, Apple Caddis and some Chimarra as well. Hopefully the clouds stick around which would really help the streamer fishing. Lotsa’ Luck

5/8/20

We’ve got cooler temps today with some rain moving in later today which is going to turn to snow later. They’ve also started to step the release back up on the West Branch which will likely get to 1,500 cfs released in the next few hours. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1330 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1680 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 776 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1860 cfs and 47 degrees. The main Delaware Lordville is running 3730 cfs and 48 degrees and everything is running very clear. Bugs have still been good with the same #16-18 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #14-16 Apple Caddis and some #18-20 Chimarra caddis as well. We are supposed to get about a half inch of rain tonight and it turns to snow later. Lotsa’ Luck

5/7/20

We have bright sun and clear skies to start the day today with temps in the upper-30’s with highs around 60 and some clouds and a bit of rain moving in before sunset. The flow on the West Branch has been lowered over the last 24 hours and the fishing on the West should be good today, especially for those who have been anxious to wade the river should take advantage. They are working on the dam and this is temporary and will not last long. If you’re worried that the reduction in release will negatively affect the fish, don’t because it won’t. The upper West at Stilesville is running 47 degrees and 788 cfs and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1100 cfs and 45 degrees and as clear as water gets. The upper East is running 1270 cfs and 42 degrees and once you get below the Beaverkill (899 cfs) we have 2380 cfs and 44 degrees at Fihs’ Eddy. The mainstem at Lordville is running 4220 cfs and 45 degrees. Be on the lookout for some #16-18 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #14-16 Apple Caddis and there are also some small Chimarra caddis in the #18-20 range. With the lower water and now that it’s cleared up the fish are being fairly picky. Have a selection of Rusty spinners from #14-18 to cover all of the mayflies, we should see some fall mid-day with the warmer temps. Lotsa’ Luck

5/6/20

We have some cloud cover this chilly morning with temps getting to the low-50’s later today along with a little rain coming late-afternoon. They have lowered the release out of Cannonsville on the West Branch but we’re not sure how long that will last and we do have a decent amount still coming over the top. All of the rivers have cleared considerably since last weeks heavy rains and look great. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 1330 cfs and 46 degrees and down here at Hale Eddy we’re looking at 1910 cfs and 44 degrees. The flow on the East Branch at Harvard is down to 1670 cfs and 42 degrees and down on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 2590 cfs and 44 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 5640 cfs and 46 degrees and is now running very clear. We had a similar colder morning yesterday, in the low-30’s, but later in the day it turned out sunny and 60. The same bugs are still around, although spotty at times, not unusual for this time of year. A couple degrees of water temp can make a big difference this time of year. We are still seeing plenty of #16-18 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and some #14-16 Apple caddis as well. Rusty spinners of the appropriate size are always good to have in the box and are hard to beat this time of year. Streamer fishing is always a good option this time of year, especially in the higher water. It does look like the cloudy / chance of rain conditions will be around for the next few days which isn’t a bad thing. Lotsa’ Luck

5/4/20

We’ve got some cloud cover and a bit of drizzle to start the week. The weather this week looks good with temps in the upper-50’s every day and a couple days of light rain but nothing significant. The rivers all seem to have crested over the last 24 hours and are starting to drop. The West Branch is pretty clear with very little stain and the most manageable flows. Up at Stilesville we have 2560 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 3290 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 2790 cfs and 44 degrees and the lower East Branch at Fishs’ Eddy we have 5130 cfs and 47 degrees. The main Delaware is running 9170 cfs at Lordville and a temp of 48 degrees. It was pretty sunny over the weekend which never helps the fishing and this week looks much better with some cloud cover and pretty good air temps. The bugs have been pretty good lately with #16-18 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #12-14 Quill Gordons and some #18-20 Chimarra caddis bouncing around. There are lots of spinners around too, all rusty, in the appropriate sizes of the above bugs and could be on the water at any time during the day. As always this time of year a #14-16 Rusty spinner is hard to beat. The water is also in great shape for throwing streamers to to cover some water, especially when moving downriver in a boat. Lotsa’ Luck

5/2/20

Today is starting out nice and sunny with highs later in the upper-60’s. After the recent rains we’ve had this week the West Branch is going to be the lowest and clearest of the system for a while. The West is looking good with only a slight stain this morning but is just starting to rise as the reservoir has started to spill and will likely keep coming up for a while. The West up at Stilesville is running 2310 cfs and 46 degrees and rising pretty steadily at the moment. The West Branch at Hale Eddy is running 3320 cfs and 45 degrees and rising as well with good clarity. The upper East is running 5010 cfs and 44 degrees at Harvard and on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 10,300 cfs and 45 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 15,900 cfs and 46 degrees this morning. The West fished pretty well yesterday afternoon with the usual bugs, #16-18 Blue Quills and #14-16 Hendricksons as well as a lot of #18-20 Chimarra caddis which are less relevant in the higher flows. It looks to be pretty warm all week with minimal rain so that will help the rivers drop as time goes on. Lotsa’ Luck

5/1/20

Happy May to everyone! We got a decent amount of rain most of the day yesterday, the rivers did come up a bit and are currently pretty turbid but they’ll definitely clear up for at least some good streamer fishing soon. We haven’t been upriver on the West to see it’s color but it’s likely pretty good and fishable at the moment and we are done with the rain for a couple of days. The upper West at Stilesville is currently 1530 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 3420 and 46 degrees and the graph appears to have crested earlier today and is dropping. The East Branch up at Harvard is running 3840 cfs and 46 degrees and down below the Beaverkill we’ve got 12,300 cfs and 48 degrees at Fishs’ Eddy. The East is always going to get hit harder than the West due to the amount of land that it drains. The Main Delaware is running 13,900 cfs and will be rising for a while. It looks like some nice weather the next few days with warm temps which will be good for the bugs. We’ve been seeing good numbers of #18-20 Chimarra Caddis, #16-18 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons and a few #12-14 Quill Gordons. With the nice warm weather we should also expect some spinners. This time of year you could have a spinner fall any time of the day and they’re all going to be rusty. With the turbid water the West is going to be prime for streamer fishing if that’s your thing and we all know bugs don’t care if the waters dirty. Lotsa’ Luck

4/27/20

Today is a nice sunny day with highs around 60 degrees with some clouds moving in tomorrow and some rain later in the week. We did get some rain yesterday which did bring the rivers up a bit but the clarity is still very good throughout the system. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1530 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 2180 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 1240 cfs at Harvard and 46 degrees and below the Beaverkill on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2750 cfs and 47 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 5950 cfs and 45 degrees. With the water temps warming we are getting some good bugs so far this year. You can expect Blue Quills in #16-18, Blue Winged Olives in #20-22, #18-20 Chimarra caddis, #14-16 Hendricksons and a few #12-14 Quill Gordons. There have been a few spinners as well on the nicer days and this time of year they often will fall in the middle of the day with the cooler temps. All of the spinners you’ll see will be rusty in color for all of the above mayflies. With the higher water streamers are a good option to cover water if the surface activity isn’t there. It looks like some rain later in the week, Wednesday and Thursday which hopefully misses us but we’re definitely getting some.

4/26/20

Things are starting to shape up on the rivers as we move towards May. We are starting to get some warmer water temps and more bugs by the day. Wading is currently pretty tough and it looks like some rain this coming week. The fly shop is doing curbside pick-up if you need flies and supplies. We are also starting to rent cabins May 1, rental boats and guides are unfortunately on hold until further notice. We have been seeing some better mayfly hatches lately with #16-18 Blue Quills, #20-22 Blue Winged Olives and the Hendricksons in size #14-16 are just getting going. We are also seeing a lot of the dark bodied Chimarra caddis in size #18-20. The West Branch up at Stilesville is running 1510 cfs and 43 degrees this morning and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1850 cfs and 43 as well. The upper East at Harvard is currently 895 cfs and 43 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1700 cfs and 46 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3790 cfs and 48 degrees. The rivers are all currently very clear but with the rain coming in today this could change, although the rain hasn’t been bad yet. This week looks to be pretty warm so things should only get better from here if the rain doesn’t get us.

3/26/20

We just wanted to give a quick update for those anglers who may be looking to get out of the house and do a little fishing during the current, unprecedented situation we are all dealing with. The fly shop is closed to foot-traffic per NY State guidelines but we are still here daily answering phones and do offer curbside pick-up if you buy online or phone in an order. The rivers are all looking good with clear water and lots of it as we head into spring. The upper West is now 645 cfs and 42 degrees up at Stilesville which is currently closed from the dam to the PA border and will re-open on April 1st. Down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 905 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch is running 538 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 1590 cfs and 45 degrees. The mainstem is running 3010 cfs down at Lordville with a temp of 41 degrees. There have been some Small Black Stoneflies in #16-20 in the afternoons and evenings with a few fish coming up to the surface in the slower water, typically late-afternoon or evening during the warmest water temps of the day. Streamer fishing low and slow is another option this time of year in the colder water. It looks like a chance of rain the next few days which will likely bring us higher water going into April, especially if it begins to spill. If you do choose to get some fresh air and do some fishing please do so responsibly, on your own and as always give others more than enough space. Be smart, stay positive and focus on what we can do given the circumstances.

3/17/20

Happy new year to everyone! As we are approaching spring here in a few days it actually feels like spring for a change with warmer temps and not much snow this winter. Water levels are currently looking good with some decent wading on the West Branch and on the warmer days we are getting water temps into the mid-40’s. For those looking to get away from the house and get some fresh air there are some good opportunities currently with some bugs starting to show up as well. The West Branch up at Stilesville is running 584 cfs and 38 degrees even though the upper West is still closed down to the PA border until April 1st. The West Branch down at Hale Eddy is running 853 cfs and 38 degrees as well and will likely peak in the low-40’s later today. The water throughout the system is currently very clear. The upper East Branch is running 507 at Harvard and 39 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1580 cfs and 40 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 2780 cfs and 39 degrees today. Fishing so far has primarily been nymphing with small Black Stoneflies in #16-20, Copper Johns of the same size and Pheasant Tails are always good go-to’s as well. As far as bugs you’ll see on top look for the Black Stones in #16-20 as well and the afternoons/evenings are often the best and warmest times if fish are going to come to the surface. A small, dark Elk Hair Caddis in the appropriate size are great flies to represent the stones when they’re on the water as the naturals wings will be splayed out due to them being dead or fluttering. Another good method, especially from the boat, is streamer fishing and this time of year it’s going to be low and slow as far as the movement of the fly due to the cold water temps. Fishing with unweighted or lightly-weighted flies helps, allowing you to fish the fly slowly without hanging up on the bottom. The fly shop is currently open every day to walk-in traffic and we’re here to answer phone calls and make reservations. We are being very cautious with the virus going around, focusing on maintaining a sanitary environment here at the shop. If anything changes in regard to the office being open for walk-in traffic we will let you know here and via social media. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing everyone here this season.

10/20/19

This week is wrapping up with clear skies this morning and temps in the upper-30’s with highs in the mid-50’s later and a possibility of rain this afternoon as well. With the season wrapping up and the NY-only water being closed on the West Branch we won’t be doing daily reports but will try to keep you updated if the conditions change while there’s still some good opportunity this fall. With the recent temps in the mid-40’s to mid-60’s during the day the fishing has been decent to pretty good at times, especially after the rains we had late this week that really helped the freestone rivers and caused a decreased release from Cannonsville that really cleared up the water on the West - and mainstem too. The current flow at Stilesville is running 188 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we’ve got 473 cfs and 50 degrees with clear water throughout the river, much better than it’s been the last two months. The West Branch’s border water (from PA border south) remains open year-round to catch and release. The upper East at Harvard is running 331 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1680 cfs and 48 degrees. Lordville down on the mainstem is running 2090 cfs and 48 degrees this morning. With the lower, clearer water the last couple days we have had some decent fishing with streamers working well, especially mornings and evenings. We still have some Blue Winged Olive and small #16 Charcoal caddis and mid-day, say 1pm-6pm, being the warmest part of the day and fish feeding on top. It looks like similar weather all week temperature-wise with some rain here and there, which is a good thing. Lotsa’ Luck

10/15/19

This morning is a bit cloudy with the sun poking through some fog with temps in the mid-30’s and a high later around 60. They’ve cut the release back from Cannonsville into the West again overnight, foreseeing the rain we are supposed to get tomorrow and Thursday which looks like several inches once all is said and done. The current flow on the upper West at Stilesville is 299 cfs and 58 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 490 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 105 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 251 cfs and 52 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is currently running 898 cfs and 55 degrees. With today being the last day to fish the upper West, from the PA border up to the dam, we do have very wadeable conditions throughout the river and we should have a few bugs this afternoon. When the water was at a similar level last week we did have some fish rising in the afternoons with BWO’s and caddis and the nymphing was also pretty good. We still have that fall stain to the water we’ve been getting since early September but it doesn’t affect the fishing much and actually helps the streamer bite a bit especially with lower light in morning and evening. The East is a very clear but low and there’s been some decent bugs and some fish rising in the afternoons as well. The main is going to be very wadeable at these levels as well with clearer water than the West that does continue to clear as you go downriver. Lotsa’ Luck

10/14/19

We have some sunny skies today and a bit higher water than what we had yesterday on the West Branch. The increased release is still just to keep the downstream flows up durning the dry weather. The upper West at Stilesville is running 889 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1060 cfs and 57 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 108 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 262 cfs and 52 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1150 cfs and 55 degrees. The West is still pretty stained and the East is still low and very clear. The main is a good place to get some easy wading in and a bit clearer water. We have still been getting some Blue Winged Olives, Caddis and a few Isonychia in the afternoons on all the rivers. It looks like we will get around an inch of rain on Wednesday and some light rain most of the day on Thursday which will more than likely cause them to cut the water release back on the West and give us a bit more wading opportunity. Remember, tomorrow the 15th will be the last day to fish the West Branch from the PA border up to the dam until next April. The rest of the water downriver is open year round to catch and release. Lotsa’ Luck

10/13/19

We have partly cloudy skies in the low-40’s to start the day today with temps later today in the mid-50’s with good cloud cover all day and similar weather all week. We did get an increase in water on the West Branch once again as they are struggling to keep the minimum flow down at Montegue, NJ. The current flow up at Stilesville is 782 cfs and 59 degrees at Hale Eddy we have 905 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 110 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 278 cfs and 52 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is still at 717 cfs and 55 but will increase throughout the day. The West is still wadeable at these levels but there is some debris in the water from the level raising this morning. The East Branch is going to be a good place to be with clear water and very wadeable conditions. The main will be much easier to wade as well and the extra water will take a while to get down there, especially if you’re going lower on the main. Lotsa’ Luck

10/11/19

Today is cool, clear and sunny going into the weekend with overall cooler temps coming up for the next week. It was in the mid-30’s this morning with a high in the mid-60’s later today. They did increase the release out of Cannnonsville into the West Branch as expected to help meet the minimum flow downriver. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 417 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 676 cfs and 56 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 120 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 336 cfs and 52 degrees - up a bit from the Beaverkill after the rains on Monday. The main Delaware at Lordville is currenlty running 1180 cfs and 55 degrees. The West Branch is still running with some stain to the water coming out of the reservoir but it does look better with the lower water and is highly wadeable wherever you may go. Nymphing and streamer fishing have been pretty good lately and typically some Blue Winged Olives, Isonychia and small #16-18 Dark Caddis in the afternoons into the evening and a few fish looking up. The East also is fishing pretty well even though it’s fairly low and very clear. The upper mainstem is very wadeable too with the same bugs and is clearer than the West once you get below the confluence and does clear more as you travel down river. The weather this weekend into next week are cooling a bit with mid-30’s at night and 50’s-60’s for the high, without much rain but it does look like good cloud cover this Saturday. Lotsa’ Luck

10/8/19

We’re fogged in this morning on the river after the all-day rain that we had yesterday which was a steady drizzle most of the time and didn’t blow out any sections of river at all. The West Branch is in good shape and looks good this morning and is finally wadeable throughout the river. They have cut the release from Cannonsville back quite a bit and the flow up at Stilesville is currently 221 cfs and 58 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 621 cfs and 56 degrees. The East Branch did bump up a bit but is very fishable with 219 cfs up at Harvard and 767 cfs and 55 degrees down at Fishs’ Eddy. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1270 cfs and 56 degrees. We’ll have to see how long they keep the flow down on the West Branch because downriver at Montegue, NJ the flow is very low, around 1,400 cfs which is well below the minimum they try to meet. It wouldn’t be surprising if they started to raise the release on the West soon. They are calling for clouds today so we could see some Olives in the afternoon hours. With the lower water the nymphing should be good as well. Although the water is lower it’s still fairly stained so the streamer fishing should remain a good option. Lotsa’ Luck

10/7/19

Today has been rainy the last several hours with the forecast calling for rain all day and tapering off well after sunset with accumulations over an inch. We really do need the water as we haven’t had a significant rain in a long time. They’ve, as expected, kept tapering off the release from Cannonsville to start to conserve some water in the reservoir. Temps the next few days seem pretty mild, in the mid-60’s, with no more rain this week once this storm passes. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 296 cfs and 59 degrees this morning and down at Hale Eddy we have 503 cfs and 58 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is currently running 103 cfs and 52 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 211 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is currently running 818 cfs and 56 degrees. At the current water levels all sections of the system are going to be very wadeable. The West Branch is still running pretty stained from the release and we can expect some more color to show up as the rain starts to raise the feeder creeks which flow into the river. We should have some good streamer fishing if you get out today. If the rain isn’t too heavy we could have some surface activity in the afternoon hours with small, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives and maybe a few #12 Isonychia here and there. Temps this week look to be in the mid-60’s durning the day and upper-30’s or 40’s at night. Lotsa’ Luck

10/6/19

We’ve got some light rain which has been around most of the morning today and it looks like it will last all day and tomorrow as well with several inches tomorrow and highs in the mid-60’s. They have already been cutting back the release from Cannonsville to the West Branch which up at Stilesville is currently 510 cfs and 58 degrees. Downriver at Hale Eddy we have 968 cfs and 56 degrees. The East Branch up at Harvard is running 101 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 214 cfs and 53 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is currently 1260 cfs and 55 degrees. With the rain today we could have some good streamer fishing on the West, likely better than the last few days of sunny weather and hopefully the water level change doesn’t affect the fish much. We will see the levels go down on the main Delaware as the decreased release makes its way down river faster than the rain can keep up. Lotsa’ Luck

10/5/19

This morning is cool and clear, the coldest yet, in the low-30’s to start the day but with the high sun we are looking at highs today around 60 degrees. Water levels are still pretty consistent throughout the system with good water temps all around. The West is still running dirty and won’t change anytime soon due to the release from the reservoir. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1020 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1190 cfs and 55 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 105 cfs and 48 degrees and the lower East Branch at Fishs’ Eddy we have 257 cfs and 50 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1280 cfs and 52 degrees. With the stained water on the West Branch the streamer fishing is going to be the preferred method, especially from the boat. We have been seeing a few Olives and Isonychia in the afternoons with some fish coming to the surface and the main is a good place with easier wading than the West Branch and a little clearer water as well. It looks like rain in the forecast for the next few days which we could really use and if we get a decent amount they will lower the release on the West Branch and offer some more comfortable wading. Lotsa’ Luck

10/4/19

We have a cool day today with overcast skies after the all-day rain we had yesterday but surprisingly the flows and conditions are pretty similar to what we’ve had the last month or so. The West Branch is still pretty turbid, as it has been the last six weeks, but not any dirtier from the recent rains. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 978 cfs and 58 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1180 cfs and 56 degrees with several feet of visibility here at Hale Eddy and it slowly clears as you move downriver. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 130 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 264 cfs and 56 degrees, up a little due to the rain. The main Delaware at Lordville is currently running 1090 cfs and 56 degrees. The main is going to be highly wadeable at these levels and a good place to look for some Blue Winged Olives in the afternoons as well as a few Isonychia. Nymphing has been pretty good as well with Copper Johns, Pheasant tails working. The streamer fishing on the West has been popular lately and is a great way to cover a lot of water and target some bigger fish. The weather for the weekend looks nice and cool with good cloud cover all day today and clearing overnight with temps in the low-30’s and then sunny and 60 tomorrow. Lotsa Luck

9/30/19

Today is cool and cloudy with a possibility of rain later but nothing significant and a high in the upper-50’s. The rivers are all still about where they were throughout the weekend as we’ve had no rain lately and they need to keep the release up to keep the water levels up downriver. The West Branch up at Stilesville is currenlty running 1100 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1230 cfs and 56 degrees as well. The East Branch is running 135 cfs and 56 degrees up at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 216 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1360 cfs and 60 degrees. With cloudy weather all week with some rain moving in mid-week we should have some decent fishing and if we end up getting a decent amount of rain they will lower the release into the West Branch making it more wadeable. The release from Cannonsville is going to remain dirty for a while but there are several feet of visibility which does slowly clear as you move downriver on the West and more so onto the mainstem. We should see some Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 and some smaller than you’d likely want to fish and their spinners as well. We are also seeing a few Isonychia in #12, typically in the afternoons with some White Fly spinners #12-14 down on the main as well. The rainy days lately have definitely been much better with some surface activity so this week looks good, not to mention we really need the rain. Lotsa’ Luck

9/29/19

We have a little sun peeking through the clouds this morning with a bit warmer temps than usual, around 60 already with highs in the low-70’s, with skies clearing mid day and getting cloudy again towards the afternoon. Water levels are about the same and we didn’t get much rain at all last night. Stilesville on the upper West is running 1170 cfs and 57 degrees this morning and down at Hale Eddy we have 1330 cfs and 57 as well with a good stain to the water. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 137 cfs and 57 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 225 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1520 cfs and 62 degrees. It looks like today and tomorrow will be pretty clear and sunny but from Tuesday on it looks like good, cloudy conditions with a chance of rain every day. With the West Branch being too high to wade for most the main does offer some good wading at these levels and usually a few Olives and Isos in the evenings and some spinners on the nice evenings. The streamer fishing on the West has been decent to very good depending on the weather, low light days with cloud cover and rain tend to be much better even below the surface. Hopefully we can get a little rain this week which is much needed and would allow them to cut the release back on the reservoir too. Lotsa’ Luck

9/28/19

Today is bright and sunny to start the weekend with some clouds moving in later and a little rain after sunset, not much but any is welcomed during this dry period. The West Branch did come up early this morning due to an increased release from Cannonsville to meet the downstream flows. The West up at Stilesville is now running 1260 cfs and 56 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1360 cfs and 55 degrees. The East up at Harvard is running 137 cfs and 52 degrees while down at Fishs Eddy we have 238 cfs and 58 degrees. The main down at Lordville is currently running 1120 cfs and 59 degrees and will go up some as the water from the West makes its way down there. The West is going to be tough to wade for most at these levels and the East and main Delaware are going to be better options until the release is decreased, likely tomorrow or Monday. The fishing on the West is going to streamer fishing for the most part, maybe a few bugs later in the day towards sunset. On the main the nymphing could also be a good option until we get into the afternoon hours. We should see some Olives and Isos late in the day and hopefully the clouds move in sooner than later. Lotsa’ Luck

9/27/19

We’ve got a cool morning today with some fog thats burning off the water at the moment with air temps in the low-40’s. We did have some decent rain yesterday morning and into the afternoon but the rain didn’t affect the rivers much as far as levels or turbidity. The streamer fishing and fishing in general was pretty good yesterday overall. The flow up at Stilesville is running 871 cfs and 56 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we Have 1010 cfs and 55 degrees with the same stain we’ve been getting for the last month or so - from the release out of the reservoir, not from the rain. The East Branch at Harvard is running 140 cfs and 52 degrees and down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 161 cfs and 58 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1120 cfs and 58 degrees. The skies are getting a bit clearer this morning and it looks like the afternoon will be fairly sunny with some clouds moving in tomorrow afternoon with some rain after sunset. The streamer fishing has been pretty good lately, especially in the low light of mornings and periods of cloud cover or rain. Those tend to be the best days on top too with small Olives in the #18-22 range. We’re also seeing a few Isonychia in #12 in the afternoon hours too. The upper main has still been getting a few White Fly spinners at dusk in the #12-14 range. Terrestrials like ants and beetles are always good flies to have this time of year as well. The nymphing has been pretty good lately as well with your usuals like Copper Johns, Pheasant tails and Hare’s Ears working well. Lotsa’ Luck

9/24/19

We did get a bit of rain last night into this morning which did cool things off a bit and due to the rain they did cut the release back from Cannonsville making wading on the West Branch a bit more doable and clarity stayed the same on most of the river. The West Branch up at Stilesville is currently 771 cfs and 55 degrees to start the day and down at Hale Eddy we have 918 and 55. Again, the rain really didn’t muddy up the river at all being it was so dry out and the turbidity of the release recently we currently have about three feet of visibility at Hale Eddy. The East Branch over at Harvard wasn’t affected much and is running 140 cfs and 57 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 150 cfs and 63 degrees which is pretty close to yesterday’s flows. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1210 cfs and 62 degrees. Today at least looks like it’s going to be cooler, in the mid-60’s, with overcast skies most of the day. We should have some BWO’s in the afternoon with decent streamer fishing opportunities as well. The nymphing has been pretty consistent throughout the system and it won’t hurt that it’s a few hundred cfs lower on the West after the rain. The rest of this week looks pretty sunny so today should be a good day to get out there. Lotsa’ Luck

9/23/19

Today started out warm and sunny but we do have some clouds moving in this afternoon with some rain moving in later today after dark. The highs today are in the low-80’s but it looks like once the front passes through later today the temps really drop with the highs tomorrow in the mid-60’s again with good cloud cover. They did increase the release a bit this morning to help meet the minimum flow downriver with the flow at Stilesville 1010 cfs and 56 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1110 cfs and 56 degrees as well. The water coming from the reservoir is coming out a bit stained but does clear some going downriver and is even cleaner on the mainstem. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 135 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 141 cfs and 65 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 1120 cfs cfs and 62 degrees. With the stained water of the West Branch the streamer fishing has been pretty good and is always better with lower light like morning and night or when we have some clouds. In the afternoons we have been getting some decent Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range and sometimes spinners depending on the weather. You should see a few Isonychia around as well in the #12 range. Down on the main there have also been some #12-14 White Fly spinners in the evenings. It does look like a quarter inch of rain tonight and that may be enough rain to cause them to lower the flow on the West Branch out of Cannonsville. Lotsa’ Luck

9/21/19

Today is a bit warmer than the last few days this week to start the day with temps already in the mid-50’s and highs today in the upper-70’s with high sun all weekend. We got some more water coming out of Cannonsville today as we’ve had no real rain to speak of in weeks. The current flow at Stilesville is running 1060 cfs and 54 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1170 cfs and 53 degrees and rising. The upper East at Harvard is running 137 cfs and 65 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 143 cfs and 59 degrees. Lordville down on the main Delaware is running 972 cfs and 60 degrees. The release from Cannonsville into the West is still fairly dirty with several feet of visibility up top which clears a bit as you go downstream. The streamer fishing has been decent on the West, primarily in the mornings, and does slow considerably when the bright sun pops out. On a rainy/cloudy day it should be much better if we get on coming up in the future. The nymphing has been a pretty good and is pretty much a necessity mid-day. We are getting some bugs in the afternoons and towards evening with some small Olives in the #18-22 range, Isonychia #12 which are pretty sporadic and a few #12-14 White Fly spinners in the evenings on the mainstem. The main Delaware has been a good place to wade, especially after the increased release on the West which is going to be tough to wade now unless you know the river well. Lotsa’ Luck

9/20/19

We are looking at another bright and sunny day today with cool temps this morning around 40 degrees. Flows are still pretty consistent with 719 cfs up at Stilesville and 53 degrees. The West Branch down at Hale Eddy is running 847 cfs and 52 degrees and the whole West is pretty dirty from the release water with about 3 ft of visibility which does clear some as you move downriver. The East Branch at Harvard is running 137 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 146 cfs and 57 degrees. Lordville on the main Delaware is running 991 cfs and 58 degrees. The morning streamer fishing has been pretty good on the West with the stained water and is not too bad during the day which would be better if we didn’t have the high sun all day. Nymphing has been a good option during the day on all of the branches. There have been some bugs later in the day with some Olives in the #18-22 range, a few Isonychia in size #12 and on the main a few #12 White Fly spinners down on the main. The weekend looks to be a sunny one with warmer weather in the upper-70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

9/17/19

Today is starting out on the cool side, with temps in the mid-40’s, with heavy fog which is going to clear quickly and be pretty sunny the next few days. Water levels are holding pretty steady with a little more water overnight from Cannonsville into the West due to the lack of recent rain and low water flows downriver. Stilesville is currently running 771 cfs and 53 degrees on the upper West and down at Hale Eddy we have 965 cfs and 52 degrees with several feet of visibility due to the stained release. The upper East Branch is running much lower and clear and does offer some good wading opportunities if the West Branch is too high for your liking. The upper East at Harvard is running 153 cfs nd 52 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 178 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware is running at a nice level with good wading and is clearer as you go downriver and some of the silt mixes and drops out. The flow down at Lordville is currently running 1050 cfs and 60 degrees. Fishing has been pretty good lately, especially if we can get some cloud cover, with some decent surface activity starting in the afternoon hours. The Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 have been the most consistent bug lately as well as a few #12 Isonychia which are great blind-casting bugs or good to run a dropper off of if you prefer. The main has been getting some #12 White Fly spinners in the nice evenings too. Nymphing has been pretty good with Iso nymphs and pheasant tails working well. The cloudy water is also a good time to throw some streamers if nothing is happening on top. If on foot throwing streamers keep moving to cover water as much as possible. The weather looks pretty similar all week with temps warming up this weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

9/16/19

We have a great looking day today with a little drizzle but not much rain in the forecast with highs today in the upper-60’s. The water levels have been pretty consistent lately with good water levels for floating and wading on the West Branch and main Delaware. The upper West Branch up at Stilesville is running 719 cfs this morning with a temp of 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 853 cfs and 54 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 56 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 202 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1080 cfs 62 degrees. With the overcast skies we have today should offer some good fishing and bugs as the last few similar days fished very well. We should have some good Blue Winged Olives in #18-22 in the afternoon hours with some possible spinners later. A few Isonychia are always around and are great flies for the random risers or to blind cast with. The main has been getting some decent white flies and spinners in the evenings too. It looks like the temps are going to drop over night into the mid-40’s which help keep water temps low. Lotsa’ Luck

9/15/19

There’s good cloud cover to start the day today with a little lower flows on the West Branch out of the reservoir. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 730 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 853 cfs and 53 degrees as well. The West still has a pretty good stain throughout the river from the release which has been beneficial for the streamer bite and obviously doesn’t affect the bugs on top or the fish eating them. The upper East Branch is running 170 cfs and clear up at Harvard with a temp of 53 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 199 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is currently 1200 cfs and 58 degrees. It looks like good cloud cover today and tomorrow as well with some light mid-day rain tomorrow which should be great. The weather yesterday was cloudy all day and the fishing was pretty good with some good Olives most of the afternoon. The upper main is in good shape and is a nice medium due to the higher West Branch and lower East and clears up as you get below the junction. There are still a few Isonychia around and there have been some large, #8 October caddis around the last few weeks. We are also seeing a some winged ants in the #18-22 range and are great flies this time of year. The nighttime temps this week are looking great, in the mid-40’s, with highs in the low-70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

9/14/19

We’ve got a perfect cloudy morning after a little bit of rain last night and the forecast for today looks to be perfect for a good day on the water. We had similar weather a couple days ago and the fishing was excellent with a slight chance of rain but nothing that will negatively affect the fishing. Flows are pretty similar to the last few days with 875 cfs at Stilesville and 53 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking 1020 cfs and 53 degrees as well. The East up at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 202 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1130 cfs and 60 degrees this morning. With the weather, which is perfect, we should have a good day on the water and ants are Olives will be great bugs to have today. Big, #12 Isonychia are also good flies to have. The the turbid water of the West Branch the streamer fishing today should be great, especially with smaller baitfish patterns without too much weight. Lotsa’ Luck

9/13/19

Flows are a little lower heading into the weekend allowing a bit more wading opportunity at the current levels. They have cut the release back a bit and currently the flow up at Stilesville is running 761 cfs and 52 degrees this morning and down at Hale Eddy we have 924 cfs and 52 degrees as well. The East Branch up at Harvard is running 179 cfs and 52 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 238 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1000 cfs and 60 degrees this morning. Yesterday was a good day with some all-day cloud cover and some rain in the morning. Today is sunny but cool, in the low-50’s, so water temps throughout the system should remain good with the high today in the 60’s. The streamer fishing on the West with the stained water has been very good the last few days and we are still getting some decent surface activity as well, especially with weather like yesterday. It looks like the rest of the weekend is going to be good weather-wise with cloud cover, maybe a bit of rain, with cool temps. We have been getting some Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 ranges, #12 Isonychia, #16-18 hebes and some small 18-26 Winged Ants which are always good early fall bugs. Blind casting bigs Isos has been a good way to drum up some fish too, with or without a dropper. The whole West is still running pretty stained due to the release which will likely last all season. Lotsa’ Luck

9/9/19

We’ve got pretty similar conditions to start the week this Monday with a slight increase in the water coming out of Cannonsville reservoir into the West Branch. The flow upriver at Stilesville is just under 1000 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1100 cfs nad 55 degrees as well with that same stain we are going to have for a while. At these levels tails of pools and wider sections of river are going to be the most wadeable and there’s lots of water to fish at these levels on the West. The East Branch at Harvard is running 167 cfs and 57 degrees and is a good place to check out if the West is a bit high for your liking. The East down at Fishs’ Eddy is running just under 200 cfs and 65 degrees and the whole East is very clear. The main down at Lordville is running 1270 cfs and 62 degrees and is a great place to fish the next month. The bugs are still the same listed below with BWO’s #18-22, hebes #16-18 and Isonychia #12 as well as a few winged ants in the#18-26 range. We are seeing some spinners on most nights as it’s been pretty nice lately without any rain or any significance the last few weeks. The weather looks to be pretty similar to what we’ve had lately with highs in the 70’s and cool nights. Wednesday and Thursday look to be a bit warmer overnight due to cloud cover and some chance of light rain both days. Lotsa’ Luck

9/8/19

This Sunday morning is pretty cool, in the mid-50’s, with some decent cloud cover which is supposed to stick around all day. We did get an increase in the release to the West Branch from Cannonsville reservoir, bringing the West Branch up to 889 cfs and 51degrees. Down at Hale Eddy we have 951 cfs and 51 degrees. The water is still has the same stain as we’ve had for the last few weeks but it may appear dirtier just due to the volume of water in the river now but it’s definitely clear enough for all types of fishing and should really help with the streamer bite. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 167 cfs and 52 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 199 cfs and 59 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 818 cfs and 60 degrees this morning and the extra water we’ve got hasn’t made its way down there yet, at least according to the gauge which isn’t real time. With the cooler temps everything is currently fishable and the upper main has been a good spot to be lately as the fish haven’t had too much pressure lately. We are still seeing the same bugs throughout the system on the different branches with a typical Olive hatch in the afternoons/evenings. We are also seeing the Isonychia in #12 and some hebes in the #16-18 range along with the spinners on most evenings, typically the last few hours before dark. We are seeing a few of the winged ants in size #18-26 which are always good fall flies and the fish will definitely target them. With the increased water and stain we’ve got on the West Branch we should have some good streamer fishing coming up and the fall is an excellent time with the browns starting to think about the upcoming spawn which usually means more aggressive fish. Lotsa’ Luck

9/7/19

We’ve got a nice cool, clear morning to start he weekend with air temps in the low-50’s and a high today around 70. Flows are pretty much the same as yesterday after the water dropped from the release they cut back. The upper West at Stilesville is running 387 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 575 cfs and 51 degrees as well with that typical fall stain to the water. The upper East Branch at Harvard is at 170 cfs and 53 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 202 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 835 cfs and 61 degrees. It looks to be pretty sunny the next few days with similar temps so there’s plenty of water to fish if you’re looking to get back on the main or East Branch. We’re still seeing some Olives around which have been pretty consistent lately throughout the system with some spinners as well. You’ll see a few hebes and Isonychia too which are always dependable early-fall hatches. Small winged-ants are also good bugs in the #18-26 range. With the lower water the nymphing has also been pretty good lately. It looks like cool temps and no rain until maybe next week which doesn’t look significant. Lotsa’ Luck

9/6/19

Today is looking to be pretty sunny all day with cooler temps peaking in the low-70’s later today with cool temps the next few nights in the upper-40’s and upper-60’s or low-70’s for the highs into early next week. We had a little raise in the water yesterday via the release from Cannonsville but today it is back down to nice wadeable levels throughout the West Branch. They cut the release from the reservoir back around midnight and the levels dropped early in the day and have remained steady since this morning. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently 391 cfs and 53 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 575 cfs and 53 degrees with a slight stain due to the release but is definitely clear enough for all types of fishing. The upper East at Harvard is running 170 cfs and 56 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 214 cfs and 64 degrees. Lordville down on the main Delaware is currently 972 cfs and 61 degrees. We are still seeing the same bugs pretty much throughout the system now that the Sulphurs have wrapped up on the upper West and the small, #18-22 Blue Winged Olives have been consistent and have been around most days. We are also seeing some #12 Isonychia and they continue to be a great blind-casting fly and are also great for running a dropper off the back and gridding the riffles. A few hebes have also been around and spinners in the evenings if it’s not too windy or rainy. We are seeing some small #18-26 winged ants which are an amber or cinnamon color and the fish will definitely key in on them. With the cooler temps coming up the next few days the lower West Branch or upper mainstem should be a good place to be and the fish haven’t been pressured like the ones of the upper West the last several months. Lotsa’ Luck

9/3/19

This Tuesday is starting out a bit warmer than the recent mornings due to overnight cloud cover with a current temp of 60 degrees and temps reaching the upper-70’s later today. Today looks to be the warmest of the week and then temps start to drop again into the low-50’s at night and low-70’s during the day. The rivers puffed up a bit yesterday and some areas got a little dirty but the rain was over before noon and water levels and clarity are currently pretty good. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is still running 391 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 637 cfs and 53 with your typical late summer stain from the release and maybe a bit more below your larger feeder streams entering the river. The upper East Branch at Harvard did puff up slightly with current flows at 206 cfs and 56 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 344 cfs and 62 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1110 cfs and 63 degrees this morning. With some decent cloud cover this morning which is supposed to clear as the day goes on we could have some decent fishing today. The streamer fishing could be good due to the stain we have going on which won’t entirely clear due to the release water having a good tint to it coming out of the reservoir. We should see some Blue Winged Olives today, which have been pretty good lately from afternoon on till the evening. There are also so Isonychia #12 that will be around for the next month and are always great flies this time of year. We should also have the hebes in #16-18 for the next few weeks along with their spinners on decent nights which are also very important late season bugs. Tomorrow is looking like a good day to be out with some good cloud cover and a chance of rain mid-day. Lotsa’ Luck

9/2/19

We are getting some rain this morning which hasn’t been too heavy yet and started about 6:30 this morning. They were calling for over an inch with rain most of the day but it does look like the rain will pass soon, within the hour, with maybe a bit later today but nowhere near an inch. The flows are actually down slightly due to the decrease in the release from Cannonsville into the West Branch over the last couple days, likely in anticipation of this storm which will help meet downstream flows that are getting pretty low. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 391 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 570 cfs and 53 this morning. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 173 cfs and 54 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 208 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 844 cfs and 61 degrees. With these rains we can expect the rivers to start to rise soon and get some more color - a great day for throwing streamers, especially if you have access to a boat. It would be highly unlikely that today wouldn’t be very good day throwing streamers as we haven’t had much change to the 500-700 cfs flow in several months and no decently stained water either. We could see some bugs later this afternoon and it could be a good Olive day if some light rain/cloud cover sticks around and it doesn’t get too dirty. Temps the rest of the week look pretty mild with highs in the low-70’s and night temps in the 50’s and even 40’s later in the week. Lotsa’ Luck

9/1/19

Today is starting out with some good cloud cover that looks like it will be around all day today with some rain moving in later tonight/early tomorrow for most of the day. They have cut the release back from Cannonsville, seeing the rain coming in tomorrow, eliminating the need for the extra flow needed down at Montegue, NJ. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 417 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 611 cfs and 51 degrees as well. The West still has and will have that late summer stain for a while, likely the rest of the season. The upper East at Harvard is running 179 cfs and 54 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1060 cfs and 61 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is running 1060 cfs and 61 degrees. Today should be a great day on the water with good fishing throughout the system due to the cooler nights and lower daytime temps as well. The nymphing has been pretty good lately with a variety of bugs in the appropriate sizes to match the mayflies we’re seeing. Pheasant tails, copper johns and hare’s ears are great simple flies that do work. We’re still seeing the same bugs with a few remaining Sulphurs on the upper West, especially before dark. We have also been seeing good Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range, Isonychia in size #12 and some Hebes in the #16-18 size range. Terrestrials like winged-ants are great options too. The last few clear nights have had some great spinner falls as well. The lower West and the upper mainstem are really benefitting from the cooler temps and are turning back on as they usually do. The main is a great place to get back to and fish to some fish that haven’t been harassed too much the last several months and it should be a great fall down there. It looks like over an inch of rain tomorrow so it could be prime for streamer fishing for a few days which we haven’t had in a while. Lotsa’ Luck

8/31/19

Today is starting out nice and cool with overnight temps getting into the upper-40’s which is great for the system. With the recent dry weather we have had lately the downstream (NJ area) are getting low and they did increase the flow from Cannonsville yesterday mid-day and lowered it a bit but it’s still running 709 cfs and 51 degrees up at Stilesville. The flow downriver at Hale Eddy we have 828 cfs and 51 degrees. The West Branch is showing the late summer/early fall stain which is typical this time of year and will be around for a while but there is still 3-4 of visibility on sunny days and will help with the streamer fishing. The upper East at Harvard is 180 cfs and 56 degrees and down on the lower East we are looking at 225 cfs and 63 degrees. The main at Lordville is currently running 1160 cfs and 61 degrees. With the cooler weather lately we’ve had some decent fishing with the usual fall bugs. Blue Winged Olives in the 18-22 range have been prevalent, especially on cloudy days like tomorrow. We are also seeing some hebes which are typically great summer/fall bugs in the 16-18 range. The Isos are still around and make great blind casting flies if nothing is happening on top and work well to support a dropper. Lighter weight streamers should be effective too with off colored water, especially during periods of low light. Enjoy the holiday weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

8/28/19

We’ve got another cool morning today with temps in the low-50’s which has been a big help in keeping the lower sections of river cool and fishable. The water levels have been very consistent lately with no rain events but it does look like we will get a little later afternoon, around 3pm, and they’re calling for a quarter inch. With the current cloud cover it could make for a decent day on the water. Stilesville on the upper West is still running just over 500 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 632 cfs and 53 degrees. The upper East could use a little rain and is currently running 182 cfs and 56 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we’ve got 238 cfs and 64 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is now at 916 cfs and 63 degrees. With today’s high temp in the mid-70’s water temps should stay pretty safe. There are a few Sulphurs still on the upper West Branch as well as decent Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range on most days. We are getting a few Isos still as well as quite a few #16 hebes around in the afternoon and evenings which look similar to a Cahill with a more yellow body and dun wings, in the same family as the Cahills as well. We are seeing a few flying ants too in the #18-smaller than you want to fish range as well. The main is usually good for the hebes and will be around for a while with some Olives and Isos mixed in later in the day. In the evenings we are seeing some small Rusty spinners for the Olives, ginger spinners for the hebes and some larger Rusty spinners for the Isonychia. Lotsa’ Luck

8/23/19

We’ve got a nice cool morning heading into the weekend with pretty clear skies at the moment and a high of 73 later today. The next few days look great temperature-wise with cool morning temps around 50 and highs in the lower-70’s. The weather through the weekend looks like it’s going to be pretty sunny with no rain in the immediate forecast. Water temps are looking good and will only get better downriver with these cool nights coming up. The upper West at Stilesville is running 646 cfs and 50 degrees, up a bit due to the increase in release from Cannonsville which started early this morning. The West down at Hale Eddy is currently running 664 cfs and 52 degrees and will rise a bit more as the extra water makes its way downriver. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 191 cfs and 56 this morning and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 336 cfs and 66 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1080 cfs and 66 degrees. You can still find a few #18 Sulphurs upriver as the hatch is winding down for the year, usually mixed with some Olives and the occasional Cahill and Isonychia. You’ll see the same bugs downriver as well with a few less Sulphurs, especially mid-day, but blind casting those larger Isos has been working. The dropper off of the Iso, say an unweighted pheasant tail or Iso nymph, has been working well when fished in likely holding water and riffs. The winged-ants are just getting going and is typically a great hatch once the fish really get keyed in on them which can take a few days of them being on the water. Enjoy the great weather this weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

8/20/19

Today is looking to be a sunny one with a few clouds later and temps in the mid-80’s. Water levels have dropped consistently on the rivers which were puffed up yesterday due to the rain Sunday night. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 510 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 687 cfs and 54 degrees. The East Branch upriver at Harvard is running 194 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 340 cfs and 71 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1140 cfs and 73 degrees. With the sunny skies today the fishing on top is going to be tough and we can hope for a few bugs and cooperative fish. The Sulphur hatch on the upper river is slowing down and although you can find some bugs there in the afternoon the fish eating them have been pretty small lately with the majority of larger fish waiting till later to show their faces. Pretty typical this time of year and as we start to get some cooler temps later this month the lower West, and eventually the upper main, begins to look better and better. The pressure the fish have received over the last few months is much less downriver versus the no-kill area. You’ll still see the same bugs, Olives, Isonychia and Cahills with a few Sulphurs on the lower river, just not a great mid-day hatch. Blind casting the riffs with Isos or running a dropper underneath a big fly has been producing fish lately. Nymphing can also be very good during the middle of the day. It looks like we are in for some rain tomorrow afternoon, they’re calling for over an inch, starting around noon, which could be good to bring the river up a bit and improve on at least the streamer fishing. It does look to cool down significantly after the rain passes with overnight temps in the 50’s and daytime temps in the low-70’s through the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

8/19/19

We’ve got some clear skies and high sun to start the day after some rains last night that passed through and did drop a bit of rain, enough to raise the river a bit but no significant stain to speak of. The forecast for today and tomorrow is clear with a bit of cloud cover moving in on Wednesday and Thursday with some possibility of rain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 510 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 810 cfs and 55 degrees with a slight stain. The East over at Harvard we have 200 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy 407 cfs and 69 degrees. The main down at Lordville is running 1200 cfs and 73 degrees, also up a bit after the rain last night. The slight stain will definitely help with the streamer fishing if that’s your thing or if you’re tired of the upriver Sulphur game. The slight increase in water should also help with the dry fly game as well, speeding everything up a bit. There are still a few Sulphurs around up in the Deposit area in the #18-20 range with a lot of smaller fish to deal with as the mid-summer conditions continue. It looks like it’s going to cool down a bit going into the weekend which should help a bit, especially the lower West and upper Mainstem. We are still getting a few Isos and Cahills in the afternoons too, nice big flies to cover some water. We should also see a few Olives in the #18-22 range with the clouds around. Lotsa’ Luck

8/18/19

We did get some rain last night, just before dark, which lasted a few hours with some light but steady rain. The river came up a bit but is not stained this morning. The West up at Stilesville is running 510 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Hale Eddy it is running 681 cfs and 53 to start the day. Harvard on the upper East jumped up very slightly and is currently running 206 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 388 cfs and 69 degrees. The main at Lordville is running 1170 cfs and 69 degrees. It looks like the forecast for most of the week is good cloud cover with a possibility of light rain most afternoons which should help with the fishing a bit and hopefully get some Blue Winged Olives and other bugs going, especially on the lower half of the river system. We are still seeing a few Sulphurs on the upper West in the afternoons but the pickings are getting slimmer by the week as it’s getting later in August. Blind casting Isos or Cahills in the faster water is still working, especially when traveling in a boat. Be on the lookout for some winged ants too in the #18-22 range, they’ve been around and can easily be mistaken for small Olives unless you actually grab and look at a few. Temps look to be in the 80’s until mid-week then cool off a bit towards the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

8/16/19

We did have some rain last night with the thunderstorms passing through bringing the river up a bit with some stain, great news and it should be a great day to be out there and it will not last long without more precipitation. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 510 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 822 cfs and 54 degrees with some stain but around 3 foot of visibility at the bridge. The slightly warmer water is due to the warm runoff. We should expect some good surface activity and with the stained water we should have some slightly easier fishing compared to the gin clear 600 cfs we’ve had for over a month. The streamer opportunities should also be good. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 197 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 327 cfs and 68 degrees. We haven’t been over there this morning but from looking at the flow it looks like they didn’t get the storms we did last night. The main is running 1160 cfs and 67 degrees this morning. We should still see a few Sulphurs on the upper river in the afternoon hours. We do still have good cloud cover that is supposed to stick around which make for a good day with the Blue Winged Olives, typically in the 18-22 size. We are also seeing a few small, #18-20, Winged Ants which are very important once they start up and make a great fly to try over any feeding fish. Cloud cover looks good over the next couple days too so should be a good weekend versus the high sun we’ve had over the last six weeks. Lotsa’ Luck

8/14/19

Last night stayed pretty warm compared to the last few mornings and the current temp is 70 degrees with a high later around 80 with overcast skies opening up a bit later today. Flows are pretty much the same other than a slight up and down with the release from Cannonsville over the last 24 hours which is pretty minor and won’t affect the fishing any. We currently have 485 cfs at Stilesville and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 616 cfs and 51 degrees. The East up at Harvard is running 194 cfs and 56 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 332 cfs and 67 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1020 cfs and 67 degrees as well. Mornings have been productive with streamers if you are up at daybreak until 7:30 or so and usually about that time you can find a few fish feeding on top taking any surface but that comes down their lane. This early there’s not really a hatch, more likely they’re rising to bugs from the night before or terrestrials are always good flies - like ants and beetles. There have been some Tricos on the lower West, main and East Branch in the mornings usually showing up about this same time. The upper West is still getting some decent Sulphurs starting around noon, give or take an hour, and will come and go throughout the afternoon. As usual with the summer Sulphurs up top a lot of the fish are feeding on nymphs coming up through the water column, oftentimes right at the surface, causing you to see random body parts like fins and backs. Droppers like pheasant tails, soft hackles or traditional wet flies fished as a dropper off the back of a visible dry fly. We should have some Olives today as well due to the cloud cover, usually in the #18-22 range, and fish will look for the Olives even during a good Sulphur hatch. The lower half of the West is seeing some Olives, Cahills and Isonychia, with the Olives being the most prolific. The Isos are great blind casting flies to cover some water if not much is happening on top and will bring fish up if you focus on getting good drifts and covering water. The weather all week looks to be similar with some cloud cover and temps in the upper-70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

8/13/19

We do have a little drizzle to start the day today which currently looks like a great day to be out there. We aren’t supposed to get much from the weather moving through today but the clouds a little rain will be a big help versus the high summer sun we’ve had lately. The flow upriver at Stilesville on the West Branch is running 510 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 627 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 194 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 336 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1060 cfs and 67 degrees down at Lordville. We should still expect some decent Sulphurs on the upper West Branch again, likely with some small #18-22 Olives as well. The lower half of the West Branch should also fish well today with some Olives, #14-16 Cahills and #10-12 Isonychia. There’s still a little fog on the water from the rain we’ve got the last few hours. Bring the rain gear today as there are some small cells moving through. Temps look to be in the upper-70’s today as well as all this week with some cooler nights which really help. Lotsa’ Luck

8/11/19

We’ve got another cool morning in the low-50’s to end the week with highs today in the upper-70’s and heavy fog to this morning. They have cut the release back some out of Cannonsville lately and the current flow is now 461 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 621 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 203 cfs and 55 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 416 cfs adn 64 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1160 cfs and 65 degrees. It looks like some decent rain moving in on Tuesday which may be why they’ve cut the release back and the reservoir has dropped to under 80% which could be part of the reason. Still good flows for mid-August and water temps are good as well. The upriver Sulhpurs should be good for a few more weeks as they did start a bit late and typically go well into August. Cahills and Isos will also be around for a while throughout the system. There have been a few Tricos in the mornings, just not on the upper half of the West, and it can be a great time to get out on the water without a ton of competition and these cooler night temps really help to keep the upper main and East at seasonable temps. It looks like a bit cooler temps all week with most day’s highs in the upper-70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

8/9/19

Today is a bit cooler with temps in the upper-70’s and cooler night temps on in the lower-50’s all weekend with sunny skies during the day. We did get a little rain in the area the last few days but the West is still very clear and wasn’t affected too much. The lower East was pretty dirty from the Beaverkill but the upper East is in good shape. Stilesville is running 597 cfs and 51 degrees and Hale Eddy is down to 659 and 55 degrees, up slightly due to a little more water in the creeks but very clear still. The upper East at Harvard is running 219 cfs and 63 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 636 cfs and 70 degrees. Lordville on the main Delaware is running 1510 cfs and 68 degrees today, up a bit still from the recent storms. The upper West Branch has been the most consistent with bugs lately with the #18 Sulphurs still offering some activity usually starting around noon, give or take an hour, and going through the afternoon. Up top you are seeing a few Isonychia and Cahills which you will see lower down on the West as well. The fishing on the lower half of the West has been decent with less bugs on the water during the mid-day hours but also less people. The fish you do find there are typically a bit easier to catch than the upriver Sulphur-eaters if the fly is presented properly. Blind casting and nymphing are also solid options if there isn’t much going on up top. Spinners in the evenings have been decent to pretty good depending on the conditions and where you are at on the river. Small Blue Winged Olives have been around throughout the system and will be around for a while. There have also been some Tricos on the lower West, main and East Branch in the mornings and will also be around for a few weeks if you want to hit the water early. These cool night temps will really help to keep those areas cooler too. Lotsa’ Luck

8/6/19

Some sun is poking through the fog to start the day today after we had a brief little shower about 4 am. The high today is 80 degrees with some possible rain moving in this afternoon and it looks like we will get some tomorrow as well. We could use a little rain and it should affect the river in a good way and maybe give us a little color to the water for a day or so but what they’re calling for will definitely not blow out the river. It looks like some clouds moving in in the next couple hours which will help with the fishing as it’s been pretty sunny the last few weeks. Flows are still consistent with basically 600 cfs on the West Branch and 49 degrees up at Stilesville and 50 down at Hale Eddy. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 191 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 268 cfs and 67 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is currently 944 cfs and 68 degrees. The Sulphurs upriver will be an option, starting around noon, but with the cloud cover and rain it would be nice to see some Olives and get a little activity on the lower West as well. Mornings are good if you can get out - streamers from sunrise ‘till the sun pokes out, usually a few fish trash-feeding, then some Tricos if you’re lucky enough to find a few and they drop. The lower West, main and East Branch are your best bet for the Tricos which are decent at times. Blind casting some bigger bugs or terrestrials is also a good method to drum some fish up on those stretches as well. Nymphing has been productive with pheasant tails and Iso nymphs too. We’ll see what the rain does the next couple days and we may have some decent streamer fishing soon. Lotsa’ Luck

8/5/19

We’ve got a nice morning to start the week off with temps in the upper-50’s and a high later around 80. It looks like today is going to be clear all day and then tomorrow some clouds moving in throughout the day and a chance of some rain late Tuesday and into Wednesday which could make for some great conditions. We’ve been pretty dry up here lately aside from a brief afternoon shower here and there. Water levels on the West Branch are back to their normal levels which we’ve had for weeks now with Stilesville on the upper river just under 600 cfs and Hale Eddy just above with a temp of 50. The upper East Branch is running 194 cfs and 58 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 286 cfs and 67 degrees. Lordville on the mainstem is running 981 cfs and 68 degrees. These cooler mornings really help to keep downstream temps on the cool side and oftentimes there are some fish trash-feeding before the sun pops out, taking leftover bugs from the night before or terrestrials. There have also been some Tricos in size #20-24 around on the lower West, upper main and the East - we just don’t see them on the upper West’s colder water. Sulphurs around Deposit (upper West) are still the main bugs we’re looking for mid-day, usually starting around noon give or take an hour. As most of you know the Sulphur-eaters are pretty picky and will test the patience of all but is a great place to find good bugs and rising fish mid-day. Cahills and Isos are also great flies to pack for these later summer months and are great for covering water if there isn’t much happening. The rain which might pass through this week could be a big help and a day or two of stained water would be a welcomed sight. Lotsa’ Luck

8/3/19

We did get a brief rain last night around 7pm which was pretty localized and didn’t do much to the river but we did get an increase out of Cannonsville, likely due to flows downriver getting lower with the dry conditions. This morning is starting out in the low-60’s with pretty heavy fog blocking the sun with partly cloudy conditions today and temps in the upper-70’s. The flow at Stilesville on the upper West is currently 725 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 779 cfs and 51 degrees, both up a little over a hundred cfs due to the release. The upper East Branch at Harvard is currently running 194 cfs and 60 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 296 cfs and 70 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1170 cfs and 70 degrees. We will be looking for Sulphurs in the #18-20 range later today in the Deposit area as we’ve been for the last few weeks and the added flow won’t hurt and it’s always nice to have a little change as far as flow goes this time of year. It looks like pretty consistent weather for the next few days and no rain in the forecast until mid-week and that looks iffy too. Keep watching that downstream flow at Montegue, NJ because without rain we are getting near that number where they will release out of Cannonsville to meet the downstream minimum. Lotsa’ luck

8/2/19

Today is starting out with bright sun and temps in the low-60’s and it looks like we may get some cloud cover later in the day with highs in the mid-80’s. Water levels are remaining consistent as we’ve got very little rain lately, only a bit Tuesday into Wednesday morning which soaked right in the ground. Stilesville on the upper West Branch is running 597 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 606 cfs and 50 degrees to start the weekend. The upper East at Harvard is running 197 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 316 cfs and 68 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1020 and 69 degrees this morning. We’ve still had some decent mid-day Sulphurs the last few days up around Deposit starting to show up early-afternoon. As usual the fish beyond picky on the Sulphurs and will require all the tricks you know to be successful. Droppers and wets in the film work well when the fish are feeding right below the surface, just try different patterns and the length of the dropper is also important. It’s also a good time to try lower on the West and expect less bugs and less fish rising mid-day but when you do find them they are usually easier as they can’t be as picky as the trout during a prolific hatch. Ants and beetles are great flies for those random risers. Isonychia and Cahills are also good flies to prospect with or put over the fish feeding but there isn’t a specific happening. They say we may get a bit of rain later tomorrow but the afternoon thunderstorms are always possible but not very reliable. Lotsa’ Luck

7/30/19

We’ve got another warm one today with highs later in the upper-80’s and some humidity. We may get a little rain later today, they’re saying around 8pm with a possible accumulation of 1/2”. We did get a bit of an increased release from Cannonsville reservoir into the West Branch with the current flow up at Stilesville running 725 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 773 cfs and 51 degrees. The West Branch is going to be where you want to be with these high air temps unless you want to hit the upper East which is pretty low with 206 cfs up at Harvard and 61 degrees this morning. Downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 348 cfs and 73 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1210 cfs and 70 degrees. The extra water into the West Branch is a great thing and will help to cool down the whole river, especially below Deposit. The mid-day bugs up around Deposit should kick off around noon or so and continue ‘till the evening. Keep your droppers and soft hackles handy as the fish are feeding below the surface a lot of the time and dropping those flies off the back of a good Sulphur dry can be very effective. The Cahills and Isonychia will be around for a while and are always great for the random risers or to blind-cast with if not much is happening. Nymphing with small Sulphur nymphs or pheasant tails is also effective if that’s your thing or if no fish are rising. It looks like the weather is going to cool off a bit overnight and the next few days are in the upper-70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

7-29-19

We’ve got some clouds this morning after the rain we got last night but it does look to clear up as the morning goes on with temps in the low-80’s today. There may be a bit of stain in certain sections of the river below feeder streams but overall everything is very clear. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 605 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 637 cfs and 51 degrees. The East up at Harvard is running 219 cfs and 61 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 383 cfs and 70 cfs. The mainstem at Lordville is running 1100 cfs and 68 degrees to start the day. We’re still looking at Sulphurs in #18-20 and the upper West is going to be the best bet mid-day with bugs usually starting to show around 11am-1pm, depending on conditions, and go from there with spinners at dark. There are still some Cahills and Isos around too for the random risers or for blind-casting. It looks like pretty consistent temps all week with some rain tomorrow night which could be great if the river puffed up a bit. Lotsa’ Luck

7/27/19

Today is another sunny one with cool temps to start the day with highs in the low-80’s this afternoon. Flows and today’s fishing won’t be too different than the last couple weeks with summer conditions. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 589 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 606 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 213 cfs and 59 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is 388 cfs and 68 degrees. Lordville down on the mainstem is currently 1100 cfs and 68 degrees. With the sun and clear skies the Deposit area is going to be the place to be mid-day for some Sulphur activity. If you want to nymph or fish subsurface the lower half of the West is still cool and in great shape and you will see some random fish feeding and Isos and Cahills will be great bugs to put over them or even blind cast in the moving water with a lot less people compared to the upper river. Droppers off of those bigger flies works well too if you want to double up with a #18 pheasant tail for a Sulphur nymph. The bugs upriver have been starting late morning/early afternoon depending on the day with #18-20 Sulphurs in good numbers which will come and go through the afternoon. It looks like tomorrow will be a bit cloudier with a chance of rain early in the week which is welcomed as its been pretty sunny and warm the last few weeks. Lotsa’ Luck

7/26/19

We’ve got a nice day going into the weekend with cool temps around 60 this morning with highs later in the low-80’s. Water levels have remained pretty consistent lately with the release from Stilesville remaining consistent since the thermal releases of last weekend. We currently have just under 600 cfs and 48 degrees up at Stilesville and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 632 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 219 cfs and 58 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 426 cfs and 66 degrees. Lordville down on the mainstem is now at 1170 cfs and 67 degrees. These cool mornings are a nice time to get out before the sun burns off the fog for a few hours of fishing and nymphing and streamer fishing are usually pretty good and most likely you will have the river to yourself. The Deposit area has been the place to be mid-day with some #18-20 Sulphurs starting to show up early afternoon in decent numbers but be prepared for some picky eaters. Cripples, droppers and your favorite emerger patterns will helpful along with some patience and good drifts. We are still getting some Isonychia in #10-12 along with some #14-16 Cahills too. Their spinners are also good patterns for the evening along with Sulphur spinners which tend to drop in large numbers when they do. Small ants and beetles are great flies this time of year and as we move towards August be on the lookout for winged-ants which are as good as any hatch when they’re around. Nymphing with small Sulphur-specific nymphs and pheasant tails is always a good option if the bugs are slow. It looks like pretty similar weather all weekend with no rain in the forecast. Lotsa’ Luck

7/23/19

We have some great cloud cover to start the day today and it looks like it will stick around most of the day. The heavy storms that came through yesterday missed us for the most part and although water levels came up slightly everything is still in great shape, actually better than before the rain with a slight stain to the water. The West up at Stilesville is running 597 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 828 cfs and 53 degrees with a slight stain to the water and as you come across feeder streams you’ll likely have a bit coming out of them for a while. The East Branch at Harvard is running 358 cfs and 56 degrees which is a big help after the recent heat wave. On the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 876 cfs and 65 degrees, again a big improvement with more water and cooler temps. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1640 cfs and 63 degrees. We should have some good Blue Winged Olives today in size #18-22 with the cloud cover and you can expect good Sulphurs in #18, especially around Deposit from early afternoon on. The Isonychia in size #10-12 will be around for a while and are always great blind-casting flies and are also great flies to support a dropper if that’s your thing. We should have decent streamer opportunity with the stain we’ve got which won’t stick around for too long as the forecast is for a bit cooler temps, in the 70’s, with no rain in the immediate future. Lotsa’ Luck

7/22/19

We have cooler temps this morning to start the week with highs today in the low-70’s and some rain moving in later today with the possibility of 3/4” of rain total but like all storms coming from the West a lot has missed us already. The thermal release or increase in release to help with the high air temps have been stepped down over the last 24 hours and we are back to where we had been going into the weekend with 597 cfs at Stilesville and 48 degrees. Hale Eddy is currently at 621 cfs adn 51 degrees. The East Branch at Harvard is running 209 and 61 degrees this morning and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 383 cfs and 71 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1230 cfs and 69 degrees. With the cloud cover that looks to be around all day and hopefully some rain moving in we should have a good day on the water with the same bugs we’ve been dealing with for a while. #18 Sulphurs starting early afternoon in the Deposit area is going to be the go-to for a while and will last for the next month or so. We could have a good bug day with the cloud cover which we haven’t had for a while with some 18-22 Blue Winged Olives, some Cahills and Isonychia. It looks like we should start getting some rain in the next two hours which could last all day. Lotsa’ Luck

7/20/19

We are going to have another hot day today, with highs around 90, but not as bad as a lot of the East coast. We do have some more water today thanks to an increase in the release from Cannonsville due to the hot weather this weekend. It started to rise yesterday, mid-day so the fish should be happy by now with 888 cfs up at Stilesville and 48 degrees. The river here at Hale Eddy is running 1030 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 235 degrees and 61 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 495 cfs and 70 degrees. The main down at Lordville is running 1680 cfs 69 degrees. The West Branch is going to be the best place to be for a while with the upper West still getting some good Sulphurs in the #18 range starting in the early afternoon hours as we’ve had for a while now. The bugs typically come and go throughout the afternoon and into evening but once they start there are going to be steady targets if you know what to look for- sneaky fish that are very particular. You’ll also see some Cahills and Isonychia as well and sometimes they will be better choices than the Sulphurs, especially when moving in a boat or hitting those random risers. On the tricky Sulphur eaters ants and beetles are always great choices if the cripples and droppers fail. The increased water due to the thermal conditions is a big help and will continue until at least Sunday at noon. Stay on the water (hydration) and Lotsa’ luck.

7/19/19

It is going to be a hot one out there today, so make sure you have plenty of water and sun protection if you plan on venturing out on the water. Today’s temps are suppose to reach up into the high 80’s with cloudy conditions in the afternoon and a chance of some thunderstorms sometime this evening but with little accumulation.The flows and temps right now on the West Branch are 597 cfs at Stilesville 50 degrees, Hale Eddy on the West Branch is at 637 cfs and 55 degrees. The West Branch is fishing the best and most consistent outta the whole Delaware River System. The Sulphurs are coming off in great numbers stills up in Deposit and that really shouldn’t change much for a few more weeks. The Sulphur spinner falls have been very prolific too at dark so make you stay out late. The flows and temps over on the East Branch are 222 cfs and 63 degrees at Harvard and 559 cfs and 72 degrees at Fishs Eddy. On the Main Stem the flow at Lordville is 1390 cfs and 69 degrees. With this warmer weather we are getting these next few days it is best to stick to the West Branch and to avoid the Main Stem and East Branch do to the warmer water temps. Tomorrow looks to be even hotter then today with some cloud coverage and a possible thunderstorm too. Losta’ Luck!

7/18/19

This morning was a little warm but we have excellent cloud clover that should last most of the day. Today’s temps are going to be around the mid to high 70’s with a chance of some rain later on in the evening but shouldn’t have much accumulation. The flows went up yesterday evening and the river was a little off colored do to some passing thunderstorms, but the river is in great shape right now with clear water and levels at Stilesville at 597 cfs and 48 degrees while down river at Hale Eddy being at 670 cfs and 54 degrees. The flows and temps over on the East Branch are 242 cfs and 60 degrees at Harvard and 735 cfs and 68 degrees at Fishs Eddy. The Main Stem at Lordville is 1750 cfs and 66 degrees. As far as the bugs go, we are still seeing plenty of Sulphurs in size 16-18, Blue Wing Olives in size 20-22, Iso’s in size 10-12, and Light Cahill in size 14. The fishing up river in Deposit has still been the most consistent in hatches and rising fish. We have also been seeing prolific spinner falls at dark too, so it would be wise to stay out late. With the Sulphurs hatching strong it is always good to have a verity of different sulphur patterns on you like cripples, knock down duns, duns, emergers, and nymphs. You will see a lot of fish rising right below the surface, so putting on a pheasant tail dropper on is very effective. Iso’s and Light Cahill are always good blind casting flies and are good flies to choose for sporadic risers. Blue Wing Olives are also another great fly during a heavy Sulphur hatch, just throwing something a little different at them can be effective. The temps going into this weekend look to be pretty hot, so if you plan on going out this weekend be sure to stay hydrated and wear plenty of sun screen. There is also a chance of a thunderstorm too over the next couple of days. Losta’ Luck

7/13/19

This morning is a bit cooler in the 60’s with good cloud cover to start the day with highs in the low-80’s. Flows are still the pretty much the same as we’ve had all week with just under 600 cfs at Stilesville and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 580 cfs and 49 degrees. Harvard on the upper East is currently 185 cfs and 57 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy on the lower East we are looking at 393 cfs and 66 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1090 cfs and 66 degrees as well. On the bug front not much has changed over the last week with some Sulphurs starting in the early afternoon and upriver around Deposit being the place to be for the most bugs and cool water temps. As we’ve moved into summer weather the mornings have a good time to be on the water with a few fish trash-feeding on leftover bugs from the night before and are usually less picky than the fish during the middle of a hatch. Small spinners and terrestrials are always good choices for the morning fish. During the Sulphur hatch the fish are picky as usual and having a good selection of cripples, patience and sub-surface flies to use as droppers is essential. Isonychia and Cahills are good bugs are still around and make great flies for that randomly rising fish you don’t want to spend a ton of time on or also make great blind casting flies. Temps going into next week look pretty similar with a decent chance of rain on most days from Tuesday on. Lotsa’ Luck

7/12/19

We do have some decent cloud cover to start the day today and it looks like it will stick around most of the day. Somehow we didn’t get any of the rain from the storms that were all around us yesterday and it doesn’t look like any coming any time soon. Water levels are still pretty stable without much fluctuation other than the few thermal releases we’ve had this week which are brief but do help keep the downstream water temps cooler by giving a pulse of water at night. The upper West at Stilesville is currently at 597 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 580 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 191 cfs and 59 degrees and the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running 421 cfs and 69 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1100 cfs and 67 degrees. We’re still on the same schedule as the last few weeks with the Sulphurs in #18 being the most prevalent bugs around with the hatch usually starting in the early afternoon hours in the Deposit area and you’ll see them off and on until dark, usually accompanied by a ton of spinners that last bit of daylight and into the dark. We are still seeing some #10-12 Isonychia throughout the day and throughout the river as well. Iso nymphs or a Zug Bug in the appropriate size are great nymphs, also small Sulphur nymphs or pheasant tails work well too. As it typically is with the fish feeding during the summer Sulphur hatch a lot of the fish are feeding right below the surface and a dropper like a pheasant tail or Sulphur wet can work really well. Terrestrials like ants and beetles work well on the rising fish, especially the ones with a PHD in eating Sulphurs. Lotsa’ Luck

7/8/19

Today is starting out a bit cooler than what we’ve been getting with temp in the low-60’s and highs today around 80 and clear skies and some cloud cover this afternoon. Water levels are about the same throughout the system with some rivers still slowly dropping as we go towards a couple weeks without any real rain event. The upper West at Stilesville is running 637 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 643 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 213 cfs and 59 degrees to start the day and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 517 cfs and 69 degrees. The main Delaware is currently running 1300 cfs and 68 degrees down at Lordville. The the recent hot weather the main and lower East Branch are starting out near 70 degrees and are really unfishable. If you’re in an area where water temps are iffy please use a thermometer and find some cooler water if you are reading anything over 68 degrees. Our bugs aren’t going to change much any time soon other than the mid-day Sulphurs around the Deposit area should pick up even more as we get deeper into July, these are the small #18’s we see this time of year. We are still seeing a few Cahills, Grey Fox and Isonychia as well and these larger flies are great options for running a small Sulphur nymph dropper off of the back. We are starting to see bugs on the upper West Branch in the early afternoon hours around 1-3 pm depending on the weather and air temp. Terrestrials like ants and beetles are always good options this time of year, even if it’s in the middle of a great hatch and you know they’re taking Sulphurs but won’t take yours. Another good option is a small BWO as they’re usually around in some numbers whether you recognize them or not. Lotsa’ Luck

7/7/19

This Sunday is starting out clear and warm and won’t change much throughout the day other than getting warmer with highs in the low-80’s. We didn’t get any of the rain that was passing through yesterday which went around us in all directions. Water levels are still the same as we’ve had lately with the upper West Branch being the place to be lately. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently 637 cfs and 47 degrees to start the day and down at Hale Eddy we have 648 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 222 cfs and 60 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 577 cfs and 70 degrees. Lordville on the main Delaware is currently 1340 cfs and 69 to start the day. As far as bugs we’re seeing and where to go hasn’t and isn’t going to change much unless the conditions change due to an increase in water from rain or dam release. The Sulphurs#16-18 in are off and on in the afternoon with some pockets of bugs which usually pick up towards dark and we have been getting some spinners near dark too. Isonychia and Cahills will remain good bugs for blind casting or running a dropper if you don’t want to nymph. It looks like this week will be very similar to last weather-wise with clear skies and temps in the low-80’s and no rain in the immediate future. Lotsa’ Luck

7/6/19

Today is starting out hazy without many clouds and there is a possibility of rain later today around 5-7pm with a little accumulation. With the warmer temps we’ve been getting without much rain temps on the main and lower river are getting a bit warm and need to be monitored if fishing there but we did get a bump in the release out of Cannonsville last night. It looks like they pulsed the release up to 750 cfs or so and now it is running 701 cfs and 47 degrees. Hale Eddy is currently running 804 cfs and 49 degrees. With these warmer temps and high-sun days the upper West has been the place to be and if you’ve fished up there recently you already know that. The upper East at Harvard is currently running 222 cfs and 60 degrees and Fishs’ Eddy we have 596 cfs and 69 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is currently at 1510 cfs and 69 degrees. The upper West has been getting some good Sulphurs starting in the early afternoon and continuing towards dark with activity and numbers of bugs picking up the last hour or so of daylight, usually with some spinners mixed in. We are slowly getting more of the small #18 Sulphurs, the dorotheas, up there which are essential to the mid-day activity up there. Some of the Sulphurs you’ll see are still in the #16 range but the smaller ones are that make it worth hanging out in the sun and warm temps. We are still seeing some larger Grey Fox and Cahills in #14-16, some Isonychia in #10 as well. Nymphing has also been productive during the first half of the day with some Sulphur nymphs, pheasant tails in #16-18 range or even big Iso nymphs. Wet flies are also great flies this time of year when swung in the riffles, especially right before or during a good spurt of Sulphurs. Hopefully we get a bit of rain from the storms tonight as it’s getting pretty dry out there. Lotsa’ Luck

7/5/19

Today is starting out fairly warm, in the low-70’s, with a bit cooler temps later in the low-80’s and some cloud cover most of the afternoon which would be great after a couple days of hot weather and sunny skies. Levels are pretty much the same throughout the system but water temps are creeping up on the main and East Branch as expected as we get into July a bit more. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently running 629 cfs this morning with at temp of 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 643 cfs and 50 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is currently at 222 cfs and 58 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 596 cfs and 68 degrees. Lordville is running 1390 cfs and 68 degrees down on the mainstem of the Delaware. We’re still looking at the same bugs that we’ve been seeing lately with the Sulphurs in size #16-18 being the most prevalent out there with more #18’s picking up as the season progresses. We are also seeing a few Grey Fox in #14-16, small #18-22 Blue Winged Olives and some #10 Isonychia sporadically throughout the afternoon. As usual in July the fish have their A-game at eating bugs and creative Sulphur patterns like cripples and subsurface emergers really help. Especially when you have lots of Sulphurs on the water the larger fish will only pick of the most vulnerable stages. The nymphing can be really good at these levels with the highly defined riffles and seams with small Sulphur nymphs or even a larger Iso that can be dead drifted or swung in the current. Blind casting the Isos can also be very effective, especially from the boat when you’re moving down river. They are calling for some cloud cover to pick up as the day goes on with some rain tomorrow afternoon which would really be the best case scenario. They are calling for over a half inch which will quickly be absorbed as it’s been pretty dry the last ten days or so. Lotsa’ Luck

7/2/19

We finally have some good cloud cover this morning with air temps around 60 with highs later in the upper-70’s. There are a few cells north of us moving across the state but we should be good today with no rain, even though an inch or so wouldn’t be a bad thing. It looks like similar weather most of this week and maybe some rain towards the weekend. The flow up at Stilesville is currently 629 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 659 cfs and 49 degrees. Harvard on the upper East is now at 246 cfs and 57 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy the flow is at 744 cfs and 63 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 1590 cfs and 64 degrees. The cloud cover today should help a bit as it’s been sunny lately and we are still getting some decent Sulphurs in size #16 with a few of the #18 dorotheas or smaller Sulphurs starting to show but they aren’t quite there yet. We’re still seeing a few larger bugs like #10 Isonychia and a few #14-16 Cahills as well. Terrestrials like ants or beetles are also great flies for difficult or sporadic fish. Blind casting some of the larger bugs has also been productive lately. We’ve been very lucky with water temps this year but if you’re fishing down on the main or lower East Branch watch the temp as they are getting warm in the afternoons. Lotsa’ Luck

7/1/19

As we enter July we have a nice day today with sunny skies with some cloud cover later this afternoon and temps hitting the upper-70’s. The rivers have continued to slowly drop as we’ve had no real rain in the last week with highly wadeable conditions throughout the system. The upper West at Stilesville is now running 629 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 676 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 301 cfs and 52 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 922 cfs and 59 degrees. The main Delaware is running 1830 cfs and 61 degrees. Yesterday fished ok and definitely fished better on the upper West versus the rest of the river, even in the afternoon hours and into evening. The lower West didn’t have a ton of bugs, maybe due to the cooler weather/pressure of the front moving through but there were some fish rising just not a lot of bugs for consistency. We did have better bugs on the upper West, around Deposit with the usual Sulphurs, Cahills and a few Isonychia. We are back into the warmer weather pattern which we had all last week and it fished very well. We do have much lower water than we’ve had lately which is going to change things, especially as we move into summer weather patterns. It does look like more cloud cover starting tomorrow and going through the week which is a big plus. Lotsa’ Luck

6/30/19

We’ve got a beautiful day with slightly cooler temps to end the month today. The flows are still dropping slowly throughout the system as we didn’t get much rain this week despite the storms in the area. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now running 629 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 715 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is currently 436 cfs and 51 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1120 cfs and 60 degrees. Lordville down on the mainstem is running 2130 cfs and 62 degrees. We should have a good day out there today with some #16 Sulphurs starting in the afternoon hours and getting better as the day progresses. We are also seeing the usual bugs amongst the Sulphurs with some #14-16 Cahills, some #10 Isonychia and #18-22 Olives. Nymphing has been productive with Sulphur-sized pheasant tails and Sulphur-specific nymphs. Isonychia nymphs are also good options when going subsurface. We should have some good spinners tonight - #16 Ginger Spinners are going to be essential flies for the last hour or so of daylight. As the fish get more pressured and educated ants and beetles are great options, especially mid-day. Lotsa’ Luck

6/29/19

We’ve got a little drizzle to start the weekend with cooler temps which is a nice change compared to the weather we had most of this week. The West Branch has continued to drop throughout the week with the flow up at Stilesville running 693 cfs and 47 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 756 cfs and 49 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 579 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1310 cfs and 58 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 2400 cfs and 62 degrees. With the cloud cover we should have a great day out there. We are still seeing plenty of Sulphurs in size #16 from early afternoon on and generally pick up as the day goes on. We should see some Olives today as well in the #18-22 range. Be sure to pack some Isonychia in size #10 as there have been a good number of them around in the afternoons. It looks like this afternoon will only be good cloud cover with no more rain, maybe a little shower, but nothing to worry about. Tomorrow looks to be cooler and in the 60’s with good cloud cover. Lotsa’ Luck

6/28/19

Today is going to be another warm and sunny day with a bit of cloud cover and highs in the upper-80’s. Water levels are still dropping on the West Branch due to release from the reservoir from Cannonsville. With air temps already 70 you’ll need to be prepared for the heat and sun but we should start to see some bugs in the early afternoon hours. Stilesville on the upper West is currently running 803 cfs and 46 degrees, about half of what they were releasing a week ago. Down at Hale Eddy we have 911 cfs and 48 degrees, an excellent level where we still have some cold water on the whole West, you can float or wade comfortably as well. Harvard on the upper East Branch is now running 825 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy on the lower East is running 1540 cfs and 57 degrees. Lordville down on the mainstem is now at 2780 cfs and 61 degrees. These are great temps and flows for this time of year with this warm of weather and helps to keep everyone spread out and happy. We have been getting some good bugs here on the West in the afternoon ‘till dark with the Sulphurs in #14-16 being the bugs to look out for. The big fish, as usual this time of year, are getting sneaky and feeding right off of the bank with super-subtle rise forms taking the most vulnerable bugs they see coming down. There have also been good Isonycia in size #10 and are great prospecting flies this time of year. You’re not going to see a blanket hatch of them but if you are on the water you will see them throughout the day. The East Branch and main Delaware have been fishing well in the evening with spinners and duns but it can be slow on top during the day but nymphing and swinging wets can be productive. We have also been seeing a few Grey Fox and Cahills in the #14 range was well is you see a bug in that range with mottled wings. Small Blue Winged Olives are always around too and it’s a great fly to try on a fussy fish that won’t eat your multiple Sulphur patterns. Lots’a Luck and enjoy the weekend!

6/26/19

We’ve got another very warm day today with high sun and temps in the 80’s. Luckily we have lots of cold water in the system to help pad against the high air temps and we should have a good day on the water. Even in the high sun we’ve been getting some good bugs mid-afternoon and the fish are looking up. They have continued to step down the flow up at Stilesville on the West Branch and we are currently looking at 1150 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 1330 cfs and 48 degrees. At these levels those who know the river are going to find plenty of places to get in and wade, maybe not all the way across the river but enough to make it happen. The East up at Harvard is now running 860 cfs and 49 cfs and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1730 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is now running 3500 cfs and 58 degrees. These are really great levels and water temps heading into July with all of the rivers fishable and fishing well. We are still getting Sulphurs in the #14-16 range with a few #18’s starting to show up and will eventually take over the mid-day bug program up around Deposit. Nymphing before the hatch gets going is working pretty well with small Sulphur imitations or pheasant tails. We are seeing a few larger #14 Cahills mixed in as well as some #10 Isonychia which are always great blind-casting flies. With these warm, calm evenings we are getting some spinners of the above bugs along with some more hatching as well. The weather looks pretty similar all week with some possible rain on Saturday and cooler temps for Sunday. Lotsa’ Luck

6/25/19

It looks like clouds all day today with some light rain and warm temps to start the day at almost 70 and highs around 80. We haven’t got any rain in a few days so the rivers have continued to drop or are steady and they did drop the release out of Cannonsville overnight a few hundred cfs. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now running 1350 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1610 cfs and 48 degrees. The East is running 902 cfs up at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1760 cfs and 56 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now at 3790 cfs and 56 degrees. We do have warmer air temps this week but fishing has been pretty consistent the last week or so since the water came up and has been great overall with all branches fishing well. We’ve been seeing good numbers of Sulphurs, usually starting in the early afternoon and picking back up before dark. We’ve also been seeing some #14-16 Cahills, #18-20 Olives, Drakes on the East and some Isoncyhia throughout the system. Water levels are pretty good for throwing streamers but with the clarity it’s going to be much better with good cloud cover or low light situations. When it’s bright and sunny it’s almost a waste of time. The weather looks pretty similar all week with cloud cover, a chance of rain and highs around 80. Lotsa’ Luck

6/23/19

Today is starting out bright and sunny, pretty much like yesterday, with no wind and temps peaking in the upper-70’s later today. Water levels continue to drop or are pretty stable with a bit of stain to the water but plenty of visibility throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1590 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1930 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 976 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we are lookin at 2150 cfs and 55 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is currently at 4790 cfs and 55 degrees - pretty cool for late-June. These are great flows and temps for this late in the spring and the fishing remains very good. We’ve been seeing good numbers of Sulphurs in the #14-16 range, #14-16 Cahills, #10 Isonychia and a few Drakes on the main and East. The bugs have been starting in the early afternoon hours, typically lasting a few hours and then the typical right-before-dark activity for a few hours. We should see some spinners tonight of the above bugs and a lot less wind than yesterday. Lotsa’ Luck

6/22/19

We have high sun and no clouds this morning with temps in the low-50’s with highs in the low-70’s today. Everything is on the drop today after 24hrs with no rain and a few dry days coming up. Stilesville on the upper West Branch is now running at 1590 cfs and 45 degrees and Hale Eddy is currently 2040 cfs and 47 degrees with a bit of color but very good visibility. The upper East at Harvard is running 1020 cfs and 48 degrees while the lower East is now at 2620 cfs and 54 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now 5760 cfs and 55 degrees. We have had some great surface and subsurface activity the last few days and today should be good as well, the only bad thing is the bright sun and beautiful weather. Sulphurs have been the main bugs lately throughout the system, starting in the early afternoon for a while and picking back up near the end of the day. With the clear weather we should have some good spinners tonight of various species. Mixed in with the #14-16 Sulphurs are some Olives, #10 Isonychia, #14 Cahills, #16 Dark Tan Caddis and some Drakes down on the main and East. The streamer bite has been good the last few days with the stained water but will slow down as the water clears and this weather stays nice. It looks like pretty similar weather through Monday with warm temps in the 70’s. Lotsa’ Luck

6/21/19

Today is bringing us cloudy skies after a bit of rain early this morning around sunrise. We’ve got higher water once again, after the increased release and a pretty good storm yesterday afternoon, but everything is very fishable and did fish well yesterday. We’ve got some color throughout the system, not muddy but a nice chalky haze to the river with 4-5’ of visibility depending on where you are. Some feeders are still pumping dirty water into the system so below them you will have a bit of mud before it mixes as it moves downstream. If there are any worries of the higher water affecting fishing there shouldn’t be as fishing was great yesterday. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1590 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2190 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 1100 cfs and 51 degrees this morning and then the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is now at 2830 cfs and 57 degrees. The mainstem down at Lordville is running 5810 cfs and 57 degrees today. We had some good fishing and conditions yesterday with cloud cover most of the day and only an hour or two of hard rain. We had some decent bugs in the afternoon on the West with some good #14-16 Sulphurs, some #14 Cahills, #19-20 Olives and a few March Browns. We are still seeing a decent number of drakes on the East Branch and main D as well. Streamer fishing has been very solid since the water rose and will be as long as we have some stain to the water. Wading is going to be out for a while as even the freestones are blown out from the last few day’s rains. Lotsa’ Luck

6/19/19

We have some higher water this morning throughout the system, due partially to the rain but more so the spill from the reservoirs which occurred after the rain stopped yesterday and will continue until we can get a few days without rain. There is some stain to the water here at Hale Eddy with a few feet of visibility and definitely fishable. The upper West at Stilesville is running 1150 cfs and 48 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1620 cfs and 49 degrees. The East up at Harvard is now running 914 cfs and 54 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1850 cfs and 58 degrees. The mainstem is running 3860 cfs this morning. If you are in the area and are looking for the easiest wading opportunity the Beaverkill is running 715 cfs and 58 degrees, a nice temp for this late in the season. The Delaware system will continue to fish very well in the higher water, although it’s hard to say what will happen today after the sudden rise in water. Likely it will be very good, especially after the fish have a bit of time to acclimate to the near tripling of water running through their home. The last two days on the system fished very well, especially for mid-June. We are seeing #14-16 Sulphurs, #10 March Browns, some Greeen and Brown Drakes, Olives and Isonychia. It looks to be cloudy all day today with some rain later this afternoon. Lotsa’ Luck

6/18/19

We do have some rain today which is going to be around all morning and into the afternoon hours. There is currently not much stain to the river but it’s likely to be a little dirty later, especially below any feeder streams. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 597 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 853 cfs and 50 degrees, only up a few cfs since the rain started a few hours ago. The upper East Branch is now at 503 cfs and 55 degrees while the lower at Fishs’ Eddy is running 1440 cfs and 59 degrees. The main is running 2680 cfs a Lordville. The rains of two days ago really helped the fishing and yesterday was pretty good for most anglers throughout the system with the relatively cool temps we’ve had this spring everything has been fishing well. The upper West had some good Sulphurs in size #14-16 in the afternoon and today should be a great Olive day wherever you choose to fish. We have still been seeing a few March Browns and Isonychia as well and they always make great blind-casting flies. On the main and East we are still seeing a few drakes on the water. Yesterday was one of those days where everywhere fished well and today should be the same. We currently just have a steady drizzle which should make for some great fishing and hopefully will scare away some anglers who don’t know how good fishing in the rain is. Lotsa’ Luck

6/17/19

After the all-day rains of yesterday we’ve got a nice day for fishing today with good cloud cover and no rain. The rivers have dropped pretty quickly over the last 12 hours and do have some color but we are in good shape and glad to get a little rain to keep the flows at great level going into the week. At Hale Eddy here we have around three feet of visibility unless you’re fishing by a feeder stream that’s still pumping in dirty water. Last night as the rains tapered off the lower East had some color as well but still looked good. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 597 cfs and 45 degrees and here at Hale Eddy we have 1060 cfs and 51 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 445 and 54 cfs while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1610 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware down at Lordville is now at 3490 cfs, up a little over 1000 cfs since yesterday but has crested and is starting to come down. We should have some good Sulphurs #14-16 this afternoon and with the cloud cover Blue Winged Olives in #18-20 will likely be decent as well. For the bigger bugs we are still getting a few #10 March Browns and a few #10 Isonychia have been around too. With the stain we’ve currently got streamers will definitely be an option and if we keep getting the rain this week they’re calling for it could be good all week. Lotsa’ Luck

6/16/19

We’ve been getting light rain most of today already with very little impact to the river so far with zero stain so far. It looks like we are currently on the southern edge of the storm as it moves East so we are missing a majority of the storm at the moment. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 596 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 648 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is currently running 294 cfs and 56 degrees while after the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1050 cfs and 60 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is now running 1850 cfs and 61 degrees to start the day. Yesterday was pretty sunny with some wind and fished about like you would expect with some decent bugs mid-day on the upper West and some random fish trash-feeding on spent bugs and Sulphurs when you get a few coming off. Most of the river system has been getting into that summer/mid-June mode without many mid-day bugs but some activity towards dark and nymphing to fill in the voids. At the same time the upper West is starting to fish a little better mid-day as we finish June and move into the July Sulphurs which should just pick up as we move forward. We are also seeing a few March Browns and Isonychia as well which are great for blind casting. The nymphing has been pretty good most days and today could be a real good day with the light rain and constant clouds. Lotsa’ Luck

6/14/19

We’ve got cool temps and some light mist to start the day today with plenty of cloud cover and temps in the low-60’s today. We had some steady but light rain yesterday morning but it passed before noon and we had a pretty good day yesterday to be on the water and the rivers weren’t affected much at all. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 597 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 664 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 320 cfs and 53 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1310 cfs and 57 degrees. The main down at Lordville is running 2410 cfs and 57 degrees. These cooler last couple days and nights are very helpful for keeping the temps cool on the East and mainstem. We had some decent bugs yesterday, even mid-day, especially on the upper West Branch where the fishing is slowly getting better as the season progresses. We had some #18-20 Blue Winged Olives and Sulphurs in the #14-16 range for a bit and some fish were sticking their noses up. We have been seeing some March Browns as well and they do make great blind-casting flies if there isn’t much going on with steady risers. Today is cloudy all day and should be a decent bug day with some Olives and Sulphurs too. We have been seeing some Green Drakes around in decent numbers down on the main and East as well as a few on the lower West. Tomorrow looks to be similar weather-wise with temps reaching mid-70’s and good cloud cover. Lotsa’ Luck

6/13/19

We’ve got some rain this morning which started early today with pretty steady but light showers the last few hours. The storm is traveling up the coast and it looks like we will be in it until early afternoon, ‘till around 2pm or so. With the bright sun yesterday a little rain and cooler temps are welcomed by everyone on the river. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 597 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 654 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now running 298 cfs and 57 degrees. The lower East is now running at 1080 cfs and 60 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is currently 2020 cfs and 60 degrees. The rivers are all still running very clear at the moment and we may see some color to the river later, especially by any creek coming in, but can only hope it’s helps the bugs a bit. With the high sun yesterday we had pretty summer-like conditions on the river without many bugs most of the day. A few caddis, March Browns or Sulphurs here and there but no notable hatch until later in the evening when we did see more of these bugs and some Green Drakes sporadically. Nymphing has been decent lately and will be better without the high sun too. Later in the evenings we have been getting some decent spinner falls with Sulphurs, Rusty Spinners for the March Browns. Lotsa’ Luck

6/11/19

The rains from yesterday and last night have passed and did bring the rivers up a bit with some affected more than others but overall the little bump in water wasn’t a bad thing. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 597 cfs and 45 degrees, up only slightly from yesterday. Down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 872 cfs and 50 degrees, up a few hundred cfs with some turbidity here at the bridge. The water on the West is still rising this morning but should crest later this and drop slowly throughout the day and is going to be a safe bet for wade fishermen. The upper East at Harvard is now flowing 677 cfs and 55 degrees, up from around 200 cfs yesterday morning. The lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is now at 2170 cfs and 60 degrees and rising after the Beaverkill really got smoked. The mainstem down at Lordville is now at 2130 cfs and 59 degrees and will continue to rise throughout the day and will have some color as the water from the Beaverkill and East work their way down. Yesterday was ok on the water but the all-day rains didn’t help, even though is was never really torrential. Today should be better with no rain but lots of cloud cover throughout the day. We did have some Sulphurs in #14-16 yesterday and should today as well later this afternoon. It also looks like a great Olive day as well. We should get some spinners as well with the clear skies and no rain. Lotsa’ luck

6/10/19

We do have some cloud cover to start the week today with nice temps in the mid-50’s with highs later in the mid-60’s with some rain starting this afternoon. We had bright sun and warmer temps the last couple days which didn’t help the mid-day fishing any but the evenings were pretty good. During the day nymphing or blind-casting was a good option with a few bugs popping here and there but no notable hatch till we got later into the day. The water levels have continued to drop and the coming rain will be welcomed. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is currently 589 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 632 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is down to 206 cfs and 56 while the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 571 cfs and 62 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is now at 1470 cfs and 63 degrees. Spent caddis in the #16-18 range have been good flies if you can find some fish trash-feeding mid-day, eating whatever comes their way. We have been seeing pretty good Sulphurs in the #14-16 range later in the day with good bugs the last hour and a half of the day. With the change in weather and good clouds we are hoping for better bugs with the better conditions. Blue Winged Olives in #18-20 are always solid choices when you have some decent clouds and rain. We are also seeing some #8-10 March Browns which make great blind-casting flies, always an excellent way to drum up some fish if it’s slow on top. We are seeing some Drakes down on the main and East Branch where they live and a few on the lower West. Lotsa’ Luck

6/7/19

Today is starting out petty warm with clear skies with temps reaching the upper-70’s later today with some cloud cover. River levels continue to drop with the dry weather we’ve had this week with only the edge of a few storms touching down. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 597 cfs at Stilesville and 44 degrees while Hale Eddy is running 704 cfs and 47 degrees. The East at Harvard is now at 200 cfs and 54 degrees and Fishs’ Eddy on the lower East is running 783 cfs and 59 degrees. The main at Lordville is at 1870 cfs and 59 degrees. We’ve had some pretty good fishing the past few days with some decent bugs throughout the afternoon with no blanket hatch of any one bug, usually a variety of what we’ve been seeing with fish picking off the vulnerable ones that come down their lane - think spent caddis, spinners and cripples. That along with blind-casting in likely spots or over areas you’ve seen fish rising will produce some great results if you have faith in it, maybe a few March Browns or a large Sulphur. As far as bugs you should expect #14-16 Sulphurs, #18-20 Olives, #8-10 March Browns, #18 Tan caddis and a few Drakes on the main Delaware and East Branch. The spent caddis has been a great fly all week and is hard to beat throughout the day with the trash-feeders sipping whatever looks dead, spinners are a great option too. In the evening have spinners of the above bugs in the appropriate sizes with all of them being rusty in color except the Sulphurs which will be a ginger color. Lotsa’ Luck

6/5/19

The clouds and warmer air temp is looking great for today’s fishing with a little rain overnight, but today will be good. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 589 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy is running 750 cfs and 48 degrees. The East Branch up at Harvard is now running 206 cfs and 53 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 882 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Lordville is running 1930 cfs and 57 degrees. Again, with today’s weather we should have some excellent fishing with #14-16 Sulphurs, #8-10 March Browns, #18-20 Olives, and plenty of tan caddis in the #16-18 range. The upper stretches of the West are still seeing a few small #16 Hendricksons around as well. Rusty spinners in the appropriate sizes of all those bugs except the Sulphurs, which will be a ginger spinner, are must haves as well. Spent caddis in #18 have been working very well lately and are also bugs you want to be packing. We’ve got a bit of rain tonight into tomorrow which isn’t a bad thing and may boost levels a bit but is nothing to worry about. Lotsa’ Luck

6/3/19

Sunny skies to start the week here in Hancock with nice, pleasant temps in th upper-40’s. Water levels are still great for floaters and waders as we were lucky the last couple days with the passing storms that missed us. Temps cooled yesterday and the high today is in ht e The upper West is running 605 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 924 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now at 235 cfs and 52 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1100 cfs and 56 degrees. The main is now at 2510 cfs and 56 degrees. The fishing has been good lately, maybe slow a bit as the storms passed through, but overall good fishing with plenty of bugs most of the day from afternoon on. Last night after the rain we saw quite a few Sulphurs in the #14 range and #10 March Browns with fish eating them. We should have some of their spinners too as the bugs accumulate after a few days of hatching. There are still a few small, #16 Hendricksons on the upper half of the West Branch as well. Tomorrow looks to be cool as well with highs in the low-60’s before the temps creep up towards the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

6/2/19

We’ve got some rain moving into the region late this morning with some more moving in this afternoon. The storm last night didn’t do much at all and passed us with very little rain. It looks like today’s rain could do the same but only time will tell and the conditions look great with good clouds and random drizzle. Yesterday was pretty good, despite the high sun most of the day, and some great fish were caught. The upper West is down to 613 at Stilesville and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 872 cfs and 51 degrees - really ideal wading conditions for the West Branch. The East is at 229 cfs at Harvard and 56 degrees while at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1100 cfs and 61 degrees. The main at Lordville is running 2510 cfs and 60 degrees. Today should be a great Blue Winged Olive day with the cloud cover. There are still a few Hendricksons on the upper West Branch along with the great caddis we’ve had the past two weeks. The March Browns and #14-16 Sulphurs have been picking up the last couple days so be prepared. The weather and conditions look great heading into next week. Lotsa’ Luck

6/1/19

Today started out with a bit of sun with some nice cloud cover moving in this morning. We are supposed to get a bit of rain later today starting around 5pm. Great fishing weather for the weekend and it looks like tonight’s rain won’t be too heavy until later. The rivers are all in great shape with some great wading opportunities lately. The upper West at Stilesville is at 653 cfs and 51 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 938 cfs and 51 degrees, a nice medium where wading and floating are comfortable. The upper East is down to 229 cfs and 56 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1160 cfs and 60 degrees. The main down at Lordville is now running 2650 cfs and 58 degrees. We’ve had some great fishing lately with quite a few different hatches coming and going. The West is still seeing the end of the #16Hendricksons and some spinners, especially the upper half. We’ve been getting tremendous tan and charcoal caddis hatches in the #18 range and spent caddis have been a popular fly. There are also a few apple caddis mixed in too. The Olives in #18-20 should be great today. The main and East are seeing some #8-10 March Browns and #14-16 Sulphurs in better numbers and we are seeing more on the West pick up too. With the rain tonight and some mid-day tomorrow we can expect some colored water but we should still be in good shape for next week. Lotsa’ Luck

5/31/19

We’ve got some sunny skies this morning after the rains of last night which brought a little stain to the water but didn’t bring levels much at all. There’s around 3’ of visibility here at Hale Eddy and it will clear pretty quickly throughout the day. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 683 cfs and 50 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1200 cfs and 49 degrees, very similar levels to the last couple days. The upper East is now at Harvard is now running 270 cfs and 51 degrees and Fishs’ Eddy on the lower East is at 1370 cfs and 57 degrees - down a few hundred since yesterday. The mainstem at Lordville is at 3230 cfs 56 degrees. Some nice fish were caught yesterday but the bugs were a bit slower and the afternoon rains brought in some pretty good fog for the night. We have still been getting some great bugs with lots of Tan Caddis in the #16-18 range, #18 Charcoal and some #16 Apple Caddis. On the upper West there are a few lingering Hendricksons #16. Blue Winged Olives in the #18-20 range are always great flies on our system. Rusty Spinners in the #10-20 range are essential flies for May/early-June. The March Browns #8-10 and Sulphurs #14-16 have been around on the Main, East and lower West and will be moving upriver any time now. It looks like clear skies through today and into tomorrow with some clouds and possible rain tomorrow afternoon with no significant accumulation. Lotsa’ Luck

5/30/19

We have great cloud cover to start the day with no rain in the forecast until later today around 8pm or so. Despite the rains the last couple days fishing remains excellent. During the heavier bouts of rain the fishing was tough at times but great before and after and no rivers are even close to being too stained to fish. You may see more stain near certain feeder creeks but overall clarity is pretty good throughout the system with plenty of wade fishing opportunities. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 780 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1210 cfs and 48 degrees. The East up at Harvard is now 307 cfs and 51 degrees and Fishs’ Eddy below the Beaverkill (842 and dropping) is now 1630 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is currently 3860 cfs and 56 degrees. Today should be an excellent Blue Winged Olive day with the cloudy skies and the March Browns and Sulphurs have picked up on the main and East as well as the lower West and we should see more as the days go on. Streamer fishing should also be a good option with some color to the water. It doesn’t look like much rain today, around .19”, so we are in great shape going into the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

5/28/19

We’ve got a little drizzle to which just started around 7:30 this morning and it looks like it will last until 1 pm or so and some more light rain in the afternoon hours with temps in the upper-60’s. Sounds like a fine day for fishing. Yesterday was another solid day and last night was about as good as it gets with plenty of bugs and no shortage of fat fish feeding on top. Water levels are still at a great level for both wade fishing and floating. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 669 cfs and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 847 cfs and 48 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is at 284 cfs and 53 degrees and down lower at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1050 cfs and 58 degrees. The West Branch fished well all weekend with good bugs even in the sunny weather with tons of Tan, Charcoal and Apple caddis in all stages of life. We are still seeing the tail end of the Hendrickson hatch with plenty of spinners the last few nights. There are some Olives and even some Blue Quills on the upper West Branch too. The main and East Branch have been a bit slower in the bright sun, as they normally are, especially as we are getting to the end of May. Today should be a much better day to be on those rivers with perfect, buggy conditions with the warm air and light, on-and-off drizzle. We’ve been getting some March Browns and a few Sulphurs down there too. It looks like clouds and rain later in the day for the next couple days which should lead to some excellent days on the water. Lotsa’ Luck

5/26/19

Today is starting out bright and sunny after a clear night with air temps in the low-50’s with some cloud cover throughout the day. The rivers are all in great shape with nice and wadeable flows throughout the system. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 701 cfs and 48 degrees with great clarity and down at Hale Eddy we have 951 cfs 48 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is running 307 this morning and 51 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1150 cfs and 57 degrees. The main Delaware is running 2550 cfs and 57 degrees. Yesterday was another solid day on the water with plenty of bugs and some great fish being caught. We are seeing tons of caddis throughout the day with some #18 Tan and Charcoal caddis and spent caddis are always great options. The upper West is still getting some Hendricksons in the afternoon hours and plenty of spinners too. Rusty spinners in general in 10-18 are required flies this time of year. We are seeing some #8-10 March Browns as well, and that’s were those larger spinners will come in handy. For those down on the lower sections of the main we are starting to see a few #14-16 Sulphurs too. It looks like Tuesday is going to be an overcast and rainy which is great news for those who own rain jackets. Lotsa’ Luck

5/25/19

It looks like another nice day on the Delaware with some sun and warm temps in the mid-60’s. We did get a bit of rain last night but it didn’t affect the river as far as flow or turbidity. We had a great day on the water yesterday with a bit of wind but plenty of bugs and beautiful fish being caught. All of the wade fishermen should be happy with the lower water and plenty of wading opportunities throughout the system. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 701 cfs and 48 degrees while Hale Eddy is running 1140 cfs adn 48 degrees as well. The upper East Branch at Harvard is down to 337 cfs and 51 degrees and the lower is running 1250 cfs and 56 degrees at Fishs’ Eddy. The main at Lordville is down to 2680 cfs and 55 degrees. The bugs really haven’t changed too much lately with some March Browns showing up throughout the system and some Hendricksons, Olives and Paraleps still on the West. There have also been some #16 Brown Stoneflies mixed into the bug soup. With all of the hatching we’ve had some great spinner falls lately, with all of the bugs turning into Rusty Spinners of appropriate sizes. A #16 Rusty Spinner is a hard fly to beat this time of year, despite whats on the water. Lotsa’ Luck

5/24/19

We have high some clear skies and warm temps to start the weekend with a decreased flow to the both the East and West Branches which will make all of the wade fishermen happy. It looks to be clear for the morning with some clouds moving in later and some rain after dark. The upper West at Stilesville is now down to 969 cfs and 49 degrees and at Hale Eddy we have 1330 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is down to 465 cfs and 47 degrees and the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1430 cfs and 51 degrees. Lordville is now running 3270 cfs and 51 degrees. We’ve got highs today in the low-70’s and with the lower water it will warm up the rivers more than we’ve been seeing lately. We are still seeing the same bugs with Hendricksons, Olives and Blue Quills on the West and some March Browns on the main, East and lower West. We should also see some spinners tonight with low winds and temps in the evening in the upper-60’s. Nymphing should also be effective with the lower water levels throughout the system. Lotsa’ Luck

5/23/19

Today looks like a fishy day today with great cloud cover and warm temps overnight with current temps in the upper-50’s with highs in the low-60’s. The last few days have been very good with similar weather and no shortage of bugs or fish rising most of the day. We really avoided those storms of yesterday with minimal rainfall. The rivers are all still in great shape and dropping slowly with the upper West Branch at Stilesville running 1850 cfs and 52 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 2300 cfs and 47 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is down to 697 cfs and 48 degrees and offers more wading now. The lower East Branch at Fishs’ Eddy is at 1730 cfs and 53 degrees while down on the mainstem we have 4360 cfs and 52 degrees at Lordville. There is great visibility on all rivers and we’ve been getting great bugs lately. The West has been very good with good Hendricksons #14-16, Blue Quills #16-18, Olives #18-20 and their rusty spinners usually later in the day. We are seeing a lot of caddis throughout the day and a few spent caddis are good flies to pack along. The main and East are getting some March Browns in the #8-10 range as well. With the current conditions we should have a great day. Lotsa’ Luck

5/22/19

We’ve got sunny skies again today with a little cloud cover moving in later today with some rain early tomorrow morning minus the brutal wind we had yesterday which made fishing very tough throughout the system. The upper East at Harvard is now at 2270 cfs and 52 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 2780 cfs and 46 degrees. The East Branch at Harvard is now running 835 cfs and 44 degrees while below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 1890 cfs and 50 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is now at 4940 cfs and 50 degrees. Today should be a good day with the clouds moving in without the winds of yesterday. We should have some decent bugs with Hendricksons, Olives and Blue Quills on the West Branch and some spinners tonight. The mainstem and East and Beaverkill are getting some March Browns as well. The whole system is also getting some great hatches of tan and charcoal colored caddis in the #16 range. Spent caddis and pupa subsurface are working well and are good flies to try if the fish are being difficult. We are getting some warmer temps this weekend and not much rain after tomorrow morning. Lotsa’ Luck

5/21/19

We currently have good clouds to start the day which are supposed to clear up later this afternoon with cooler temps in the upper-40’s and reaching low-60’s later today. The West Branch dropped a lot over the last 24 hours and is much clearer today, perfect for fishing, and should continue to fish well after the high water we had yesterday. The upper West at Stilesville is now at 2420 cfs and 53 degrees which is has been rising over the last 24hrs due to the delay of the spill coming over the reservoir from the storm. Hale Eddy has dropped steadily and is now at 3130 cfs and 47 degrees with plenty of visibility. The upper East at Harvard, which never got hit on Sunday, is now at 927 cfs and 47 degrees and below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 2170 cfs and 53 degrees. The main down at Lordville is now running 5740 cfs and 52 degrees. Other than the West Branch and Mainstem being a little higher we are back to where we were last week as far as fishing and should expect pretty good surface activity with still strong Hendricksons, Olives, Blue Quills along with Tan Caddis in the #16 range, and some smaller Charcoal caddis in the #18 range. Spinners of the mayflies could be on the water at any time later today due to the cooler temps, so make sure you have plenty of Rusty Spinners in #14-18. The forecast looks pretty good for this week with rising temps as we go towards the weekend with a chance of rain on Thursday. Lotsa’ Luck

5/20/19

We have partly cloudy skies this Monday morning with warm and humid air temps in the mid-60’s already. We got hit pretty good on the West Branch here with last nights storms but the East Branch and even Beaverkill didn’t get hit as bad and went up very little. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now running 2000 cfs and 52 degrees, which is up about 120 cfs. The West down at Hale Eddy is up to 4270 cfs and 51 degrees and is very turbid with minimal visibility. Oquaga creek up on the West is a big contributor to the muddy conditions but everything will clear up pretty quickly and currently there are miles of clear water to fish. The upper East at Harvard is now at 1000 cfs and 50 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 2200 and 56 degrees with minimal turbidity throughout the whole East Branch. It looks like the Beaverkill only went up a couple hundred cfs overnight and is now at 1070. The mainstem at Lordville was running 4810 cfs and 55 degrees but will go up as the water from the West makes it’s way down there. We had pretty good bugs last night and yesterday with tons of caddis, some Hendricksons, Olives and Blue Quills. Lotsa’ Luck

5/19/19

This morning is starting out warm with temps already near 60 degrees with a bit of spotty cloud cover but no rain until later tonight. We are supposed to get a half-inch tonight into tomorrow which won’t affect the fishing or rivers much but may puff them up a bit and prolong the spill from the reservoirs. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now at 1870 cfs and 52 degrees. Down at Hale Eddy we have 2350 cfs and 46 degrees with very clear water. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now at 1140 and 47 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we are looking at 2330 and 51 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is now 5320 cfs and 51 degrees as well. With the abundance of water everything is very fishable at these levels and the fishing over the weekend has been pretty good with lots of bugs, especially on the West, with great fish looking up. Bugs have been the same with a few March Browns added to the mix, especially down on the main. We are already seeing quite a few bugs around with the warm temps this morning and no rain until 10pm tonight. Lotsa’ Luck

5/18/19

We have a sunny day this morning with a few clouds moving in with highs in the upper-60’s. The rivers are all about the same, dropping slowly as we get into a couple days without rain. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is flowing at 2020 cfs and 52 degrees while Hale Eddy is now at 2600 cfs and 45 degrees. The East at Harvard is now 1430 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2740 cfs and 49 degrees. The main at Lordville is at 6150 cfs and 48 degrees. We should have another good day with a little cloud cover to help but overall clear skies as the day goes on. We are still looking at Hendricksons, Olives and Blue Quills for the main hatches with lots of caddis which can be important, especially if there are a lack of mayflies earlier in the day. A few March Browns too on the lower East and Mainstem. It looks like a good night for spinners which will all be rusty in the appropriate sizes. It looks like some rain early tomorrow morning ending around 10 am with some cloud cover too, should be another good day in this great season so far. Lotsa’ Luck

5/17/19

We are getting a bit of rain this morning, nothing that’s going to last, just a few small cells moving through from the west. We may get another shot of rain over the next hour but the rest of the day looks like cloud cover and upper-60’s for the air temp. Yesterday was bright and sunny with no clouds which isn’t ideal. The West Branch at Stilesville is currently 2040 cfs and 53 degrees, steadily climbing as Cannonsville spills. The West down at Hale Eddy has actually dropped a bit with a flow of 2740 cfs and 46 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now 1530 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2930 cfs and 50 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 8540 cfs and 46 degrees. Clarity is still good all around and we should have some good fishing and bugs today with the cloud cover and warm temps - ideal conditions. Tomorrow is similar with upper 60’s and less clouds. We’ve had excellent bugs this week, obviously better with clouds and light rain, and today should be no different. We’re still seeing #14-16 Hendricksons, #18-20 Olives, #16-18 Blue Quills, a few March Browns in the #10-12 range just getting going and lots of Apple and Chimarra caddis throughout the system. Lotsa’ Luck

5/15/19

There is actually some sun this morning peeking through the cloud cover that we hope sticks around. Today’s forecast is for partly clearing skies and highs in the low-60’s. After three days of 40-degree weather with steady, light rain the warmer temps are nice to have. Despite the crumby weather we had some good fishing and lots of bugs. Yesterday was on of the better bug days you’ll ever see here and the fish were feeding on top all afternoon. There have been lots of phone calls the past few days concerning the weather and people surprised there were great bugs and fish feeding in the all-day-rains. Those days are always so much better than any bright and sunny day - if you like to catch fish at least. It’s pretty amazing that this is shocking to people. If you shy away from fishing when it’s rainy or cool you’re going to miss some of best days with minimal pressure. The next couple days look dry and in the 60’s so we should have some good fishing. The rivers are dropping for the most part with the upper West Branch at Stilesville running 1610 cfs and 44 degrees while Hale Eddy down lower is at 2950 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now 1430 cfs and 44 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3760 cfs and 46 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is now 8540 cfs and 46 degrees. We saw plenty of Hendricksons, Olives and Blue Quills yesterday so today should be some of the same. With the clearer weather we should have some spinners sometime today as well. Streamer fishing with the slightly stained water should be better now too. Lotsa’ Luck

5/14/19

We’ve still got a little drizzle from the rains of yesterday but not much more today is in the forecast. It will be mostly cloudy all day today with highs in the mid-40’s. The rivers are running a bit higher but have crested and are dropping. Currently the West Branch here at Hale Eddy is a bit stained but definitely fishable with a flow of 2900 cfs and 43 degrees. Upriver at Stilesville we have 1590 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is up to 1400 cfs and 44 degrees and dropping while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4700 cfs and 45 degrees. Lordville down on the mainstem is running 10,300 cfs and 45 degrees. The last two days were very wet to be out fishing but all caught fish and some did well, especially for the given conditions. The stained water will definitely be much better for streamer fishing which was getting tough due to the clear water we had. Sunday was pretty bugless on most sections but yesterday some anglers had some surface activity with BWO’s in the afternoon. Tomorrow is going to be back in the 60’s which will fire the bugs up a bit and get us back on track. Lotsa’ Luck

5/13/19

We have some light rain/mist this morning which has been present for the last 24 hours with some light rain mixed in here and there with temps in the mid-40’s. The rain yesterday didn’t accumulate too much and the rivers are still running clear and pretty consistent with what they’ve been the last week. We currently have 1570 cfs and 42 degrees upriver at Stilesville and 2120 cfs and 42 degrees downriver at Hale Eddy. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now running 883 cfs and 44 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2720 cfs and 46 degrees on the lower East which has crested after rising about 1000 cfs. The mainstem at Lordville is currently 6080 cfs and 46 degrees. Today’s forecast is very similar to yesterday’s with some rain later today with the large parts of the storm going north and south of us. It was chilly with rain yesterday but fish were being caught, primarily below the surface with nymphs and streamers. There were a few fish rising here and there with very little mayfly activity if any but some midges here and there. Tomorrow looks to be cool as well with very little rain but some cloud cover until the temps rise on Wednesday and continue to rise into the weekend. Although the wading is still, and will be for a while, very limited the rivers are in excellent shape and very fishable. Lotsa’ Luck

5/12/19

This Sunday is starting out a bit rainy, which started early this morning, but has yet to do much to the river as far as levels or turbidity. We are going to have heavy clouds and off-and-on rain most of the day with cooler temps but that does not mean it will be a slow day on the water. We’ve already had some guides out early with streamers and we should have some bugs in the afternoon hours if the rain is friendly. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 1570 cfs and 43 degrees, showing no affects from the rain now that the reservoir is not spilling which is going to change again. Down at Hale Eddy we have 1840 cfs and 43 degrees to start the day, again a bit cooler due to the lack of warm water coming over the reservoir but also no real stain to the water. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 829 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1840 cfs and 50 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is now at 3920 cfs and 50 degrees and likely has some stain but not much yet and levels are still steady. Yesterday was pretty good with some decent fishing with the sunny skies we had but fish were caught and the bugs weren’t bad with a few spinners at night. Today, being mother’s day mixed with the weather forecast (keeping the weak inside), will be a good day to be on the water as it always is. Lotsa’ Luck

5/11/19

It’s a bit cooler and in the 40’s this morning with good cloud cover to start the day with highs in the mid-50’s later this afternoon. The rain yesterday afternoon didn’t do too much to the river the flows are still about where they were all this week. The upper West at Stilesville is now 1570 cfs and 42 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 1860 cfs and 43 degrees with plenty of clarity. The upper East at Harvard is now running 871 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2000 cfs and 50 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is now at 4140 cfs and 49 degrees. Today should be a good day on the water with good cloud cover and minimal wind today. The storms that rolled in yesterday afternoon didn’t drop a ton of rain but didn’t help the fishing either. We should be good today with no rain and should get some spinners too since the last two days weren’t ideal. Still seeing the same bugs with Henricksosn, BWO’s, Blue Quills and caddis listed below. Lotsa’ Luck

5/10/19

We have rain to start the weekend this morning, as of now just some light sprinkles, but we are supposed to get a little more this afternoon with minimal accumulations - nothing to be worried about. The rivers are still dropping after a few warm, dry days. The upper West at Stilesville is now 1570 cfs and 42 degrees while downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1890 cfs and 43 degrees. The East Branch up at Harvard is currently running 871 cfs and 46 degrees and downriver below the Beaverkill (666 cfs) at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1930 cfs and 49 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is currently 4120 cfs and 48 degrees. We have had some great bugs and fishing most of the week but yesterday was high sun and very windy, needless to say it wasn’t the best day to be on the water and at times it was brutal with the upstream winds. Today is a different story with ideal bug and cooperative fish weather with the rain and clouds. We should be back on track today with good flows, and clarity throughout the system. We should see some good bugs with the usual suspects of #14-16 Hendricksons, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #14-16 Apple Caddis. Be prepared with plenty of duns, emergers and spinners as the fish have been getting tougher and aren’t just eating a nice looking fly with a perfect drift. Tomorrow looks to be a bit cooler with temps in the upper-50’s and mostly cloudy but no rain. Lotsa’ Luck

5/8/19

We have a nice sunny morning with minimal clouds and temps in the upper-40’s to start the day with highs in the low-60’s. We got no rain out of the storm yesterday so levels have continued to drop. We had good bugs again, especially on the West, with the same bugs we’ve been seeing for a few weeks. #14-16 Hendricksons have been strong as well as #16-18 Blue Quills and #18-20 Blue Winged Olives on the cloudy days. Some #14-16 Apple Caddis and Chimarra caddis #18-20 have been around too. The West Branch up at Stilesville is now 1570 cfs and 43 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 2000 cfs and 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now 952 cfs and 45 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2220 cfs and 49 degrees. The mainstem is now 4760 cfs and 49 degrees. The fishing has remained very good with plenty of bugs but with today’s high sun expect some difficult fish. Paying attention to the feeding fish will tell you a lot, especially with the variety of bugs in their varying stages. We should have spinners today with the high skies and warmer temps. Lotsa’ Luck

5/7/19

Clouds to start the day once again with cooler temps around 50 due to the clear skies last night. We are supposed to get a little light rain later today around 3pm, with less than a quarter inch total, not enough to affect any of the rivers. We had some good fishing once again yesterday even though it did clear and become sunny in the afternoon hours. The rivers are still stable with pretty much the same levels as yesterday. West Branch up at Stilesville is running 1670 cfs and 46 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 2150 cfs and 44 degrees. Harvard on the upper East Branch is now 997 cfs and 45 degrees. The lower East after the Beaverkill is now at 2380 cfs and 49 degrees at Fishs’ Eddy. The mainstem is now at 5180 cfs and 49 degrees. We are still getting the same bugs in good numbers and last night we did have some spinners after it cleared and got sunny. The rain today won’t do much to the river and should help the fishing this afternoon. A little bit of stain wouldn’t be a bad thing either. Lotsa’ Luck

5/6/19

We have more cloud cover to start the week with no rain in today’s forecast. The flows stayed steady over the last 24hrs with 1730 cfs still at Stilesville and 47 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 2270 cfs and 44 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now 1050 cfs and 46 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2600 cfs and 49 degrees. The main Delaware is running 5690 cfs and 49 degrees. We did have a little rain yesterday but avoided the majority of the storm and there was no real affect of the rivers. Yesterday was another good day on the water early with plenty of bugs but it did die down a bit as we got into the later hours of the day, say after 6 or so. The Hendricksons, Blue Winged Olives and Blue Quills have been great and will be around for a while. We are also seeing good numbers of Chimarra Caddis in sizes #16-18 and Apple Caddis in the #16 range. With all of these bugs and different stages there are a lot of different options for the feeding fish and they aren’t always easy and sometimes maddening. We look pretty good for weather in the upcoming days with a little bit of rain tomorrow but nothing too significant. Lotsa’ Luck

5/5/19

The light rain we are going to have around all day just started around sunrise with no real accumulation or impact yet. Temps look good today, with highs around 60. Yesterday was like much of the week with good fishing and plenty of fish feeding on top for everyone, not that they are easy though. With all of the different bugs and the various stages it can be tough to crack the code of what each fish is feeding on. The rivers have all plateaued after the rains of Friday night and are fishing well. The upper West is running 1730 cfs and 48 degrees and Hale Eddy is now 2300 cfs and 44 degrees. Harvard is running 1030 on the upper East Branch while at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2400 cfs and 50 degrees. The mainstem is now 5340 cfs and 50 degrees to start the day. The bugs you are likely to see on the water are pretty much all of the bugs on a hatch chart for this time of year. The Hendricskons in #14-16 have been pretty good lately with lots of #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #16 Apple Caddis and #18-20 Chimarra mixed in too in their different stages. With all of the hatching going on fish are still feeding a lot sub surface and in the film taking the bugs before they surface. Rusty spinners, which all of the above mayflies will molt into, in the sizes of the appropriate mayfly are must-haves for this time of year You just have to put your time in and observe while getting good drifts with some different bugs. The streamer fishing is still solid and will get better with a little stain if the rain does increase. It does look like a little rain throughout the week but that’s nothing new and not a terrible thing with the quality of fishing we’ve had during the last month of the same. Lotsa’ Luck

5/4/19

After last nights rain the rivers look good, most areas have a bit more color, but overall the rain didn’t do much to the levels or turbidity. Even thought the dry fly fishing has been excellent the stain should help the streamer game a bit. No more rain is in the forecast today but lots of clouds and temps near 70 which is ideal. Stilesville on the upper West Branch is now 1710 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 2430 cfs and 44 degrees, up only a few hundred cfs. The East is looking good too with 1030 cfs and 46 degrees up at Harvard while Fishs’ Eddy is now 2380 and 49 degrees. The main at Lordville is now 5340 cfs and 48 degrees. If you have access to something to float in conditions couldn’t be better and the fish and bugs are about as good as it gets. We are still seeing the same bugs with Hendricksons, Olives, Blue Quills and some caddis. There have been lots of bugs on the water with several different stages they could be feeding on - from Olive emeregers to cripples or spinners. Paying attention the fish feeding will really help in these situations when they get picky. We should have another great day. Lotsa’ Luck

5/3/19

We’ve clouds to start the day today with a bit of drizzle with no rain overnight and warm temps in the mid-50’s. We are getting a bit of rain until 11am and then some more moving in starting around 7pm and going through the night and into the morning on Saturday but done by 4am or so. We’ve had some excellent fishing lately as the levels have dropped consistently this week with some great hatches. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now running 1750 cfs and 49 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we 2150 cfs and 44 degrees. The East Branch up at Harvard is now running 908 cfs and 46 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2120 cfs and 49 degrees. The main down at Lordville is currently 4720 cfs and 48 degrees. We’ve had excellent fishing this whole week with some days better than others but the last few days have been great with the warmer air temps and river temps as well, even up high due to the spill coming over the reservoirs. We’ve had great hatches of #14-16 Hendricksons, #16-18 Blue Quills, #18-20 Blue Winged Olives as well as some caddis. We are seeing some small #18-20 Chimarra caddis and #16 Apple caddis as well. We should see all of these bugs for a while and I would expect to see some more color in the rivers tomorrow morning after the rain but fishing should remain solid. Lotsa’ Luck

5/1/19

Today is starting out nice and calm with good cloud cover and temps in the mid-40’s. The rivers are all still slowly dropping after very small amounts of rain the last two nights. The upper West Branch is currently 43 degrees and 2040 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 2580 cfs and 43 degrees with good clarity throughout. The upper East is now running 1220 cfs and 43 degrees and the lower at Fishs’ Eddy is now 2600 cfs and 46 degrees. The main at Lordville is now 5880 cfs and 45 degrees. Today looks ideal weather-wise with low winds, lots of clouds all day and temps in the mid-50’s. Yesterday fished well but with less bugs than the the last two days, especially Monday when there were too many bugs at times. We are seeing a good start to the Hendricksons in #14-16, Blue Winged Olives in the #18-20 range and Blue Quills in size #16-18. Today is going to be dry but a little rain the next few nights might give the rivers some color and help with the streamer bite. Lotsa’ Luck

4/30/19

We have light drizzle this morning after a slight amount of rain last night and rivers are still slowly dropping as the spill decreases by the day. Today will be a great day to be on the water, likely a hard one to beat with the overcast, drizzle and bug activity we’ve been seeing. The West Branch at Stilesville is now running 2140 cfs and 48 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 2790 43 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now down to 1400 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2910 cfs and 46 degrees. Down on the main Delaware we are looking at 6500 cfs and 45 degrees. All of the rivers are in great shape for floating with some hard-to-beat fishing with lots of bugs to keep the fish happy. We had a lot of bugs yesterday with air temps in the mid-50’s with Olives in the #18-20 range, #16-18 Blue Quills and lots of #14-16 Hendricksons. We could also see spinners, all Rusty, any time during the day. We are seeing a few #16-18 Stoneflies and Chimarra caddis but with the mayflies on the water we’ve been seeing the stones and caddis are pretty much irrelevant. The streamer fishing conditions are still very good but once the bugs start who’s throwing streamers? We are supposed to get a little rain the rest of the week but it looks like nothing significant until we get to the weekend, and just like the last three weekends we can just hope for the best. Lotsa’ Luck

4/29/19

The clear skies last night brought the temps down and we have a little frost going with sunny skies to start the day. We have temps today in the upper-50’s later this afternoon with a little rain later tonight. Despite the colder temps and snow this weekend we did have some good fishing and even fish every afternoon feeding on top. The rivers are dropping still, some quicker than others, and are all pretty clear at the moment. Stilesville on the upper West Branch is running 2270 cfs and 45 degrees while down at Hale Eddy we have 2970 cfs and 42 degrees. The East up at Harvard is now 1790 cfs and 41 degrees and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3900 cfs and 43 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 7530 cfs and 42 degrees. We do have a bit of rain in the forecast coming up this week but nothing significant to affect the fishing. The streamer fishing was pretty good this past weekend after the rains of Friday and Saturday and we even had good dry fly fishing in the afternoon hours if you hung in there. The Blue Winged Olives in #18-20 and Blue Quills in #16-18 have been very good the last few weeks, we are also seeing #14-16 Hendricksons which should be good this week with the warmer temps. We are also seeing a few #16-18 Black Stoneflies still around and small Chimarra caddis in the #18-20 range which aren’t as important on top if the water is covered in Olives. With both reservoirs spilling for a while wade fishing is a distant thought on the Delaware but there are some smaller streams that have been fishing very well if a boat is not an option. Lotsa’ Luck

4/28/19

We have clouds and a bit of drizzle this morning with temps in the upper 30’s to start the morning, about like yesterday without the wind. It looks like a little rain late morning with highs in the mid-40’s. The rivers have continued to drop and are clearing as well. Currently the river here at Hale Eddy has more of a green tint, not really muddy. Stilesville is down to 2310 cfs and 45 degrees with clear water up that high and down at Hale Eddy we have 3150 and 42 degrees which has dropped about 500 cfs since yesterday morning. On the East up at Harvard we have 1790 cfs and 41 degrees and below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we are down to 3900 cfs and 43 degrees. The mainstem has dropped to 8450 cfs and 43 degrees, down a few thousand from last night. Despite the snow and cooler temps yesterday there were a lot of boats out the fishing was pretty good with streamers the first half of the day and in the afternoon there were some decent bugs and fish feeding on them. We are still seeing good Olives in the #18-20 range with these cloudy conditions along with #16-18 Blue Quills and some #14-16 Hendricksons too. The forecast for light rain mid-day shouldn’t do too much to the rivers and the temps are moving up tomorrow into the low-60’s. Lotsa’ Luck

4/27/19

We got some rain last night but we really lucked out as most of the heavy rain went just east of us. The rivers did go up a bit but are still fishable and will clear up quickly. The West Branch is turbid here at Hale Eddy but definitely fishable and is looking good for streamers. Up around Deposit the water is going to be clearer yet. Stilesville on the upper West is now running 2160 cfs and 46 degrees while Hale Eddy is now at 3350 ifs and 44 degrees and is dropping. The upper East at Harvard is now at 1830 cfs and 44 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4840 cfs and 47 degrees. Lordville on the mainstem is now 10,700 and 47 degrees. We had some good fishing before the rains last night the latter part of this week and we’ve been getting some good hatches on most days. Today is going to be mostly streamers, at least to start the day, with the high water and now it’s snowing a bit if that tells you anything. We are supposed to have highs today in the upper 40’s and the same for tomorrow before the temps get back up. Lotsa’ Luck

4/26/19

Today is starting out nice and cloudy with a bit of wind and some very light rain at the moment. We are supposed to get some rain throughout the day with about a half-inch of overall accumulation and highs around 60. The rain and cloud cover should be good for the fishing as long as it doesn’t get too heavy at times. The rivers have been dropping all week and the fishing has been good and we’ve had pretty good bugs all week. The overcast and rain will definitely help the streamer bite. This time of year the crumby days are oftentimes the best, especially on top. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is flowing 2080 cfs and 48 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy 2520 cfs and 44 degrees. The upriver temp is still warm due to the spill over the reservoir which is going to continue for a while. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now 1220 and 44 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2460 cfs and 48 degrees. Lordville down on the main Delaware is now at 5430 cfs and 48 degrees. These water levels and conditions are great for this time of year and those who have access to boats. The Beaverkill is down to 911 cfs so is getting better for the wade anglers. We’ve still been seeing a few different bugs with #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendricksons, #18-20 Chimarra Caddis and still a few #16-18 Stoneflies too. Lotsa’ Luck

4/24/19

We have some good cloud cover to start the day and thankfully it’s going to stick around with a high later in the mid-50’s. Rivers are still dropping slowly and are all clear and fishable with consistent bugs. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now running 2650 cfs and 45 while down at the Hale Eddy bridge we have 3270 cfs and 45 degrees as well. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1930 cfs and 44 degrees. Down below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3820 cfs and 48 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is down to 7830 cfs and 48 degrees. Today should be a good day with the overcast skies and warm water temps to start the day. Yesterday was pretty good for most anglers with some so-so streamer fishing and no shortage of bugs on the water. The streamer fishing in general is getting tougher due to the pressure, think 20+ boats a day on the West, all throwing similar stuff in similar places. The bugs have been pretty good the last few weeks and gaining consistency lately. We have a mixed bag of #18-20 Olives, #16-18 Blue Quills, #14-16 Hendrickson along with some small #18-20 Chimarra Caddis which aren’t super relevant on top with these flows. The water temps are starting out pretty warm, especially for the upper sections of river due to the warm spill coming off the surface of the reservoirs. Tomorrow is looking real good weather wise, and hopefully the rains on Friday are mild. Lotsa’ Luck

4/23/19

We had a nice clear night last night which brought air temps down a bit, currently in the low-40’s, with high sun and temps reaching the low-70’s later today. All of the rivers have cleared and continue to drop over the last couple days and are definitely fishable via boat. The West Branch at Stilesville is now running 3010 cfs and 47 degrees, a lot warmer than we’ve had due to that warm spill coming over the top. Hale Eddy is now at 3760 cfs and 45 degrees. On the East Branch up at Harvard is dropping steadily and is running 2580 cfs and 43 degrees. Down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4820 cfs and 46 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 9470 cfs and 46 degrees. We had some good bugs yesterday with a mixed bag of #18-20 Blue Winged Olives, #16-18 Blue Quills, #20 Chimarra Caddis and some #14-16 Hendricksons - all starting early afternoon. The hatch started early and was the strongest from early to mid-afternoon and later it became a bit sporadic as did the fish. The streamer fishing is decent and you have to work it with the high volume of water, getting down as deep as possible and a lot of the fish are going to be tight to the bank with these higher flows. We might get a little rain tonight but nothing significant. Lotsa’ Luck

4/22/19

As we head into the last full-week of April, after another weekend storm, things are starting to look better with clearing and dropping rivers with warm temps all week. It looks pretty dry most of the week with some minor rain possible towards the weekend. As of now it doesn’t look like anything too significant if any at all, exactly what we need to get the flows down. As far as bugs we’re pretty much on schedule for a normal year with Blue Winged Olives, some Blue Quills, Caddis and a few Hendricksons around which will likely pick up with these warm temps coming up. The upper West at Stilesville is dropping slowly with clear water and a flow of 3470 cfs and 44 degrees to start the day - a bit warmer than usual due to the volume of warm-water spilling from the surface of the reservoir. The West Branch down at Hale Eddy is now 4420 cfs and 44 degrees today with good visibility. At these levels we are going to be streamer fishing to cover water and looking for some rising fish in the afternoon hours in the slower areas of the river. The East Branch at Harvard is running 3050 cfs and 43 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 5880 cfs and 46 degrees. The East still has some decent stain to it as does the Beaverkill which is running 2000 this morning. The rivers will continue to drop slowly throughout the week with no rain events but will be far from wadeable for a while. With both reservoirs spilling we will be getting significant releases along with the spill. Only when the spilling is over will they start to cut the releases back. In the mean time we should have good fishing via boats, with the surface activity picking up as the rivers drop, very similar to last week before the rain on Friday. Lotsa’ Luck

4/20/19

After the rains last night the rivers took a hit, some got more than others, but overall we are getting lucky with the storm moving through. There still is a large portion of the storm which is still south of us but it is moving just east of us sparing us from additional inches of rain. A lot of last night’s storm did the same thing and stayed to the East - again sparing us from a lot of the storm. The West Branch at Stilesville is up to 2910 cfs and 41 degrees. Downriver at Hale Eddy we now have 4930 cfs and 46 degrees. It is pretty turbid on the West this morning and the river crested overnight and we hope it stays trending that way with some of the storm still close to us. The upper East didn’t get hit as bad last night with the river at Harvard now running 2500 cfs and 44 degrees. The lower East Branch at Fishs’ Eddy is now running 5190 cfs and 49 degrees. The mainstream at Lordville is now 12,000 cfs and 49 degrees. We are currently out of the storm and will have to hang in there and let the rivers clear which won’t be too long with the next couple days looking good with no rain in the forecast. Lotsa’ Luck

4/19/19

It’s a cloudy Friday morning with warm temps in the 60’s already heading into the weekend. The water is still dropping at a steady rate on all rivers and yesterday did turn on with the bugs in the afternoon and the dry fly fishing was good to those who were on the water. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is flowing 2460 cfs and 41 degrees, downriver at Hale Eddy we have 3110 cfs and 42 degrees with good visibility throughout the West Branch. The East Branch is shaping up with 2380 cfs and 41 degrees at Harvard and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4200 cfs and 44 degrees after the Beaverkill’s contribution of 1220 cfs and 45 degrees. Lordville on the mainstem is running 7910 and 44 degrees. Yesterday offered some good surface activity with #18-20 Blue Winged Olives and #16-18 Blue Quills in the afternoon into evening. Today should be good with the warmer temps and it looks like the rain isn’t going to move in until 3pm or so. Hopefully it isn’t too heavy at first and we can get some bugs and fishing in as it is going to get dirty again with the rains moving in. The forecast is calling for most of the rain to end early Saturday around 4 am so we can only hope accumulation levels are on the low side. Lotsa’ Luck

4/18/19

We are finally seeing all of the rivers dropping at a steady rate with cloud cover to start the day with temps in the 40’s and hitting the low 60’s later today. Stilesville on the upper West Branch is down to 2730 cfs and 40 degrees with good visibility. Down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 3550 cfs and 42 degrees, still with a little stain which helps with the streamer fishing vs gin-clear water. The East is also dropping nicely with the flow up at Harvard running 2720 cfs and 40 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 4690 cfs and 42 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 9320 cfs and 44 degrees. There has been a lot of streamer fishing the last few days with some nice fish being caught but the fishing hasn’t been easy. It’s a lot of work, consistently keeping your fly in the water and in the right place, cast after cast is what works in the end. We are seeing some decent hatches of Olive and Blue Quills during the afternoon hours but the higher water has kept the fish down for the most part, with a few fish rising in slower water. With the dropping water and good cloud cover we could see and increase in activity today. We do have some rain moving in tomorrow afternoon and continuing until early Saturday morning so we can only hope to keep it to a minimum. Lotsa’ Luck

4/17/19

We have some cloud cover this morning which is supposed to clear a bit with temp in the 60’s. All of the rivers are still running high from the weekend’s rains but they’ve all either stabilized or are dropping. The West Branch at Stilesville is now running 2880 cfs and 39 degrees, this is the only section that is still rising a bit as the bubble of water moves over the reservoir. The water is pretty clear from Stiles to Oquaga creek. There is now 2130 cfs coming into the backside of the Cannonsville from Walton. Hale Eddy is now running 3950 cfs and 41 degrees with several feet of visibility, enough for any type of fishing. Hale Eddy is pretty steady at the moment due to the increasing spill and the slowing runoff. There were some bugs yesterday, Olives and Paraleps with a few Quill Gordons. If you are looking for rising fish, look for the slowest possible - think up against the bank in the side channels. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 4020 cfs and 39 degrees and has been dropping slowly. The lower East Branch down at Fishs’ Eddy is currently 6950 cfs and 41 degrees, which is also dropping quickly. The mainstream at Lordville is running 12,500 cfs and 42 degrees, also dropping quickly at almost 200 cfs/hour. We are going to have some water for a while. How long, weeks for sure and the rest will be determined by how much rain keeps coming. Lotsa’ Luck

4/16/19

Today is looking much better than yesterday with sunny skies and clearing rivers but they aren’t going to drop much due to the spill which is still increasing on both the East and West Branches. The West Branch at Stilesville is running 2630 cfs and 39 degrees with pretty clear water, probably three feet of visibility. The West Branch down at Hale Eddy is now 4040 cfs and 40 degrees with several feet of visibility and there will definitely be fisherman on the water today and with the stain streamer fishing conditions are perfect and the water is certainly clear enough for fish to eat dries. With the sun we will likely be seeing some Blue Quills in the #16-18 range. The West did crest early yesterday and then later started to rise again due to the spill coming over the top of the reservoir which will last for a while, how long will be determined by how much rain we get. If you have access to a boat or a guide there is no reason not to expect good fishing over the next couple days, likely a lot better than you expect. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now 6220 cfs and 39 degrees and dropping while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 10,800 cfs and 40 degrees, down to about half of what it was yesterday afternoon. The East Branch is going to take a little longer to recover just because it drains so much land compared to the West, getting all the water from the Willowemoc and Beaverkill. We are in pretty good shape considering the rain we got, with good fishable water now via boat. We won’t be wading for a while which is very common this time of year and to be expected. The little wading we had the last month was just an unusual bonus as it was pretty dry the last six weeks which is rare in March and April but will all of the water we’ve had the last nine months wade fishing is going to be rare for a while. Lotsa’ Luck

4/15/19

We had some heavy rains last night and the local river all got hit with quite a bit of rain and are currently running pretty dirty. How quickly they clear will vary a bit depending on location and how bad the feeder streams above it got hit. It looks like we might get a bit of rain mid-day but just cloudy and mid-60’s for the forecast. The upper West Branch at Stilesville didn’t really go up that much yet due to the rain. It’s currently running 1610 cfs and 40 degrees, after peaking at 1660 earlier this morning. Yesterday, before the rain, it was 1590 cfs so only a 20 cfs difference after the rain. This level is likely to rise slowly as the spill over the reservoir increases and we could see that happen over a few days as water fills in from the West Branch above the reservoir. The DEC’s webpage showing reservoir levels doesn’t show Cannonsville spilling yet but that will change. The flow at Hale Eddy is now 4010 cfs and 46 degrees and is highly stained with debris and unfishable at the moment. Harvard on the upper East Branch is blown and running 3830 cfs and 45 degrees while the lower East Branch after the Beaverkill (16,100cfs) at Fishs’ Eddy is running 20,400 cfs and 49 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is now 11,200 and 47 degrees and will at least double pretty soon when the water from the East Branch gets down there. The upper West is going to be the place to be as everything starts to clear and thankfully the West does clear up very quickly. We will definitely see some boats fishing up there soon, likely tomorrow if we’re lucky. Any wade fishing is going to be tough at best for a while. Lotsa’ Luck

4/14/19

We do have a nice cloudy morning to start the day with warm temps in the upper-50’s with some rain moving in later this afternoon. The water came up overnight from Friday night into Saturday morning and yesterday expectedly didn’t fish that well with lots of debris in the water from the rising water. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now 1570 cfs and 40 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1980 cfs and 42 degrees. There is a little stain to the water at Hale Eddy with several feet of visibility. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 1310 cfs and 41 degrees while the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3090 cfs and 45 degrees. The upper East looked great last night but the water below the Beaverkill was fairly stained but would be fishable with streamers at least by today. The mainstream at Lordville is running 5640 cfs and 47 degrees to start the day. We did see some more Blue Quills #16-18 yesterday with the sunny skies vs all the Olives we had mid-week with the cloud cover. We should have some Blue Winged Olives today in the #18-20 range today along with the Blue Quills. They’re calling for the rain to start tonight around 5pm and continue into tomorrow morning. Lotsa’ Luck

4/13/19

After the rains last night the rivers have risen a bit but everything is looking good still with minimal stain to the water. We got about a half-inch last night but the ground was pretty dry and today is going to be warm, in the low-70’s, with some cloud cover. The air temp stayed warm last night and is in the 50’s already so water temps are starting out relatively warm. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now running 1210 cfs and 40 degrees while downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1700 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is now 1020 cfs and 42 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2680 cfs and 45 degrees. The mainstream at Lordville is running 4530 cfs and 45 degrees. We continue to have some very good fishing, especially for early April, and yesterday was no different with plenty of bugs and fish rising from early afternoon on. The small Olives #18-20 have been solid this week with plenty of cloud cover. With the sunnier weather for today we could see a few more stoneflies int he #16-18 range and we’ve been seeing a few Paraleps/Blue Quills in the #16-18 range which should pick up in the coming days. There have been a few Hendricksons #14-16 around randomly but with this coming week’s temps we could start to see more of them and Quill Gordons #12-14 any day now. The Beaverkill did get hit pretty good with the rain so the lower East will likely get some stain throughout the day. Lotsa’ Luck

4/12/19

We have some cloud cover to start this Friday morning with a bit of wind out of the southeast. The forecast is calling for warmer temps than yesterday with highs in the upper-50’s and wind peaking out at 13mph in the afternoon. The release on the West and East Branches did go up a bit overnight, likely anticipating the rain tonight, which is likely to make Cannnonsville (99.2% full) and Pepacton (99.7%) spill in the coming days. Stilesville is now running 929 cfs and 39 degrees and down at Hale Eddy we have 1190 cfs and 40 degrees. The East Branch is running 788 cfs up at Harvard and 40 degrees and below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy we’ve got 2030 cfs and 41 degrees. The mainstream at Lordville is currently running 3650 cfs and 41 degrees. The temps outside yesterday peaked in the mid-40’s with good cloud cover an the fishing was great. Tons of Blue Winged Olives in the #18-20 range all afternoon, as good of a hatch as you will ever see and the fish were eating them. It’s good testament that once the hatches get going early season a cooler day with crumby weather isn’t a bad thing and oftentimes ends up being a great thing, especially when the majority of angler don’t go out cause they’re scared of a little weather. The main point is, sunny days are never going to fish as well as the days with bad weather despite the temperature. There are still some stoneflies around in the #16-20 range and a dark Elk Hair Caddis works well for them. There have been a few Blue Quills #16-20 around and even the odd Hendrickson. The next week should be a good one and it’s a pretty safe bet to expect the water to rise with the rain coming and change to the reservoirs. As for the streamer fishing a little stain would help. The fish have seen a fair amount of streamers lately and the water is clear. Lotsa’ Luck

4/10/19

Today is starting out a bit cooler than the last few days we’ve had with a current temp of 36 degrees with a bit of cloud cover. It’s supposed to hit 46 later this afternoon. We’ve had some good fishing lately for the second week of April with some solid streamer fishing and a few fish eating dries later in the day. Obviously the quality of fishing this time of year is really dependent on the air temp and weather of the given day. Flows are holding steady with 741 up at Stilesville on the West Branch and 39 degrees. Hale Eddy is running 1030 cfs and 41 degrees this morning. The upper East Branch up at Harvard is running 643 cfs and 42 degrees while down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2780 cfs and 43 degrees. The mainstream at Lordville is running 4870 cfs and 44 degrees. Today is likely to be a decent streamer day and for those with boats the fishing now is all about covering water, so longer floats are going to pay off. We should have some bugs this afternoon and we can only hope the fish are looking up. Tomorrow the temps get back into the 50’s and continue to creep up into the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

4/9/19

This morning is starting out a bit cloudy with the sun starting to poke through and burn off the fog with a temp in the low-40’s. It’s nice it didn’t get below freezing last night which helps keep the water temp up a bit. Temps today are going to peak in the low-60’s this afternoon with some rain coming from 2-4pm. The flows are remaining pretty steady with 817 cfs and 39 up at Stilesville on the West and down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1130 cfs and 41 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now 719 cfs and 42 degrees and below the Beaverkill (1560 cfs) at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2580 cfs and 44 degrees. The main Delaware at Lordville is now 4450 cfs and 45 degrees. We should have another good day on the water, hopefully the rain doesn’t affect the bugs in afternoon, which is coming right when we are getting the majority of fish coming up durning the warmest part of the day. The streamer fishing has been good, as conditions are ideal with a slight stain/tint to the water which is typical this time of year with all of the feeder streams running full. We’re still looking at #18-22 Blue Winged Olives and some Dark Stoneflies in the #16-20 range but if we keep getting these warm temps it won’t be too long before we start to see some Blue Quills and Hendricksons. Lotsa’ Luck

4/8/19

Today is looking like an excellent day to be on the water with lots of cloud cover and warm air temps overnight with a high of 69 degrees later today. We did get some rain overnight but it didn’t affect the rivers at all turbidity-wise, everything is still looking great. We currently have 929 cfs up at Stilesville with a temp of 39 to start the day. Down at Hale Eddy we are looking at 1270 cfs and 41 degrees. The upper East is running 686 cfs and 43 degrees at Harvard and downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 2080 cfs and 46 degrees - pretty nice temps for a morning in April. The mainstream at Lordville is running 3670 cfs and 47 degrees this morning. The streamer fishing has been pretty good lately with warmer temps this past weekend and there are bugs around in the afternoon. These warmer water temps are really going to get things going and it looks like the air temps this week are going to be great and no snow which is a plus. Today and tomorrow are going to be cloudy with a chance of rain tomorrow afternoon which is perfect weather for the Blue Winged Olives. There have been pretty good Stoneflies around too in the #16-20 range and a dark-bodied elk hair caddis are great dries when they’re on the water. Lotsa’ Luck

4/6/19

Today is starting out with some cloud cover and a temp in the mid-30’s with a high this afternoon of 55 degrees and clearing throughout the day. We did have some snow and then rain most of yesterday but the rivers remained pretty steady. Stilesville on the upper West is 817 cfs and 38 degrees and down at Hale Eddy it’s running 1100 cfs and 38 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is now 456 cfs and 37 degrees while the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy is running 1630 cfs and 37 as well. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 3250 cfs and 37 degrees. Clarity throughout the system is good with a spring green tint to the water. Today is warmest day we’ve had all week and should be a good recipe for some bugs later in the day. The temps for the next few days coming up look great so we should start to get a bit more consistency as the water temps warm. Nymphing and streamer fishing will also pick up as the air temps warm up. The bugs you’re likely to see are small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range and small pheasant tails below the surface for their nymphs. There are still some stoneflies around too and small Copper Johns or stonefly nymphs are good flies to bounce off of the bottom. We should see these bugs later today and 3-6pm is going to be the warmest time on the water. The streamer fishing is going to be popular for a while with the higher water. Focus on the slower moving sections of water this time of year. With the warm air temps for next week things will pick up quickly and should offer the last opportunity for some good fishing without the crowds. Lotsa’ Luck

4/5/19

We’ve got some temps in the low 30’s to start the day with a high temp of 38 degrees later this afternoon. There’s some precipitation moving our way, likely to hit around 10am, and we could get a couple inches of snow. We do have some good cloud cover which helped keep the air temp up a bit overnight. Stilesville is now running 817 cfs and 37 degrees, down at Hale Eddy we have 1100 cfs and 38 degrees. The wind is also going to be pretty mild today, mostly under 10 mph, which is a plus after the high winds earlier this week. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 488 cfs and 38 degrees and down on the lower East at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1690 cfs and 40 degrees. The mainstem at Lordville is running 3310 cfs and 41 degrees. The fishing today could be decent and the water on the upper East and West Branch are wadeable. The reservoirs are all very full and will more than likely start spilling early next week, making the chance to wade anywhere on the Delaware system pretty tough if not impossible. The weekend temps look a lot better than what we’ve been getting this week with highs Saturday in the mid-50’s and Sunday in the mid-60’s. Still Olives and stoneflies will be the bugs until we get some more days with warmer temps. The hatches this year seem to be on schedule with a normal year with more mayfly activity picking up the second to third week of April. It looks like next week’s temps are in the 60’s with much warmer temps at night which is just as important as the daytime temps. Lotsa’ Luck

4/4/19

This Thursday is starting out nice, sunny and cool with an air temp of 31 with a high later in the mid-40’s. Flows are about the same but the releases have increased the flow on the upper East and West Branches. We currently have 803 cfs and 37 degrees at Stilesville on the upper West and then down at Hale Eddy we have 1150 cfs and 38 degrees. The upper East went up to 488 cfs and 38 degrees and at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1870 cfs and 40 degrees down on the main at Lordville. The wind today is going to be much more friendly to us compared to yesterday, peaking out in the afternoon at 13 mph. Slowly fishing streamers or nymphing are going to be your best methods of fishing today, there could be a few bugs in the afternoon - still #18-22 Blue Winged Olives and #16-22 Stoneflies. Tomorrow looks to be a bit cooler, in the upper-30’s with a few inches of snow mid-day. Saturday and Sunday are going to be quite a bit warmer so should be good day to be on the river. Lotsa’ Luck

4/3/19

We do have some nicer air temps today with high’s in the 50’s but the wind is pretty bad, making fishing very tough. The rivers have dropped a bit with Stilesville running 669 cfs and 41 degrees, wadeable if you want to hit the West Branch. As you go downriver, on all of the local rivers, you are simply going to have higher water with all of the feeder streams still flowing and full. The West at Hale Eddy is down to 1010 cfs and 42 degrees. The upper East at Harvard is flowing 451 cfs and 36 degrees and down at Fishs’ Eddy we have 1780 cfs and 43 degrees. The main is now 3540 at Lordville with a temp of 42 degrees. Today is going to be a tough day on the water with the high winds, around 30mph, but may die down a bit in the late afternoon and into evening. Tomorrow looks to be a bit cooler without the wind and then temps creeping up towards the weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

4/2/19

We have some sun this chilly morning with a temp of 26 currently and peaking in the upper-40’s later this afternoon. It’s a little nicer today than yesterday with not as much wind. We only talked with a few anglers yesterday and the fishing was obviously pretty tough, especially for those trying to nymph after the river almost doubled in size Sunday night. There were very few bugs on the surface yesterday with temps most of the day around freezing. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is now flowing 669 cfs and 37 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 1130 cfs and 37 as well. The upper East Branch at Harvard wadeable at 451 cfs and 36 degrees while below the Beaverkill at Fishs’ Eddy is now 2130 cfs and 36 degrees. The mainstream at Lordville is 4360 cfs and 37 degrees. Clarity on all of the rivers is very good with a nice green spring tint to the water. We should see a few more bugs this afternoon with 3pm-5pm being the warmest part of the day. Bugs to expect are still going to be small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-22 range as well as dark stoneflies in the #16-20 range. Air temps look to be pretty similar all week with temps getting into the 60’s this weekend. Lotsa’ Luck

4/1/19

Happy April first to everyone. With the whole Delaware system open to fishing now, we look forward to another great season. With these nice and warm air temps and sudden increase in the release on the West Branch we should have great dry fly fishing all day. With the fish rising already this morning it should be a great day on the water, especially on April 1. Just kidding, now for reality. We’ve got a cold morning to start April with an air temp of 25 this morning (feels like 16 with wind) with some light flurries in the air with a high in the upper-30’s. They did increase the flows/release overnight on the West Branch, bringing the river at Stilesville to 669 cfs and 37 degrees. Hale Eddy is now up to 1320 cfs and 39 degrees. The upper East Branch at Harvard is running 576 cfs and 37 degrees while downriver at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3000 cfs and 37 degrees as well. The main Delaware at Lordville is running 5830 cfs and 38 degrees. Fly fishing today under these conditions will be tough, with bottom-bouncing some nymphs or fishing streamers slow and deep being your best bet ‘till temps warm up a bit. Small nymphs like pheasant tails in the 18-20 range as well as dark stonefly nymphs in the same size are going to be your best bet for nymphing. The good news is that the temps are going to be quite a bit warmer, in the 50’s most of the days, with temps increasing as the week winds down. It looks to be pretty dry with some possible rain Friday. Lotsa’ Luck

3/31/19

We’ve got a rainy morning with air temps dropping throughout the day and into tonight, with temps bottoming out in the mid-20’s. The rivers are all currently in great shape with some color from the recent rains and runoff but there are still some wading opportunities on the upper East and West Branches. Tomorrow, April 1st, the upper East and West Branch (PA border upstream) open to fishing for the year. The upper West Branch at Stilesville is running 203 cfs and 39 degrees and downriver at Hale Eddy we have 958 cfs and 43 degrees. Hale Eddy has some color to it, not dirty but the deep green color of spring runoff. The upper East Branch at Harvard is 591 cfs and 43 degrees and down below the Beaverkill (2200 cfs) at Fishs’ Eddy we have 3380 cfs and 42 degrees. The mainstream at Lordville is running 5480 cfs an 44 degrees. With several warm days this week the fishing was decent in the afternoons with some fish even looking up to small Blue Winged Olives in the #18-20 range as well as some Stoneflies in the #16-18 range. For the stoneflies on top a dark bodied caddis works very well. Nymphing and streamer fishing will be your best bet for the remainder of the day. Small, dark 16-20 Copper Johns or Stonefly nymphs would be good flies to start with. Also, small Pheasant tails nymphs in the 18-20 range for the BWO’s will work. For the streamers, many patterns will work and fishing them slow is going to be your best bet and even focusing on slower pools and deeper slots versus hitting the banks this time of year. It looks like a day and a half of cooler weather and then back into the 50’s for the remainder of next week. Lotsa’ Luck