Rivers are on the drop from recent precipitation. The Lower East is still showing some color, with the West Branch falling and clearing a bit faster. We’ve got a few chilly mornings in the coming days, making nymphing your best bet if you plan to fish the AM. There are still some olives present in the afternoons, so if you’re looking for dry fly opportunities, focus your efforts on the slower pools and tail outs. Long leaders, light tippet, and sparse fly patterns have been the norm.
Streamers will continue to be effective as we move into November. A nice slow swing through likely water has proven productive. Keep things small and on the more natural side of the color spectrum. As fish move into cold weather holding positions, covering water will be key in finding fish that are willing to slide over for a fly.
Fall Hours:
The fly shop will be open Wednesday to Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 9am-1pm
Hatching:
Isonychia #14
BWO #18-24
Tan Caddis #14-20
Rusty Spinner #14-22
Click on the gauge below for the most recent update:
West Branch at Stilesville, NY | 148 | 50* |
West Branch at Hale Eddy, NY | 526 | 50* |
East Branch at Harvard, NY | 347 | 42* |
East Branch at Fish’s Eddy, NY | 1470 | 46* |
Mainstem at Lordville, NY | 2840 | 52* |
Beaverkill at Cooks Falls, NY 9 | 1050 | 50* |
Cannonsville Reservoir Release | ||
West Branch at 191 Bridge | N/A | 49* |
Cannonsville Reservoir Capacity | 49.9% | |
Pepacton Reservoir Capacity | 73.7% | |
Main Stem at Callicoon | 2900 | 52* |