Fishing Season: Open

Delaware River, West Branch - NY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

55

West Branch Angler's Tip of the Week

Nymphing and streamer fishing before the hatch starts.

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Map of Delaware River, West Branch

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

West Branch Angler
Cross Current Guide Service

5-Day Outlook as of 11/12/25

looks good.

Techniques & Tips as of 11/12/25

Nymphing, Streamers, Blind Casting Slate Drakes and Lt Cahill and Dry Fly Fishing

Local Species Available Open

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    Trout

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    Browns and Rainbows

West Branch Angler's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Sparkle Dun ISO 10-12
CDC Mayfly Emerger BWO 18-24
Sparkle Dun Lt Cahill 14
Cripple Dun BWO BWO 18-24
Clouser BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
Bugger BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
CDC Caddis Grey 18-20
Sparkle Dun BWO 18-24
Deciever BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
Hackle Wing Spinner Rust 12-18

Sparkle Dun

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West Branch Angler's Recommended Gear

Description: About Delaware River, West Branch

The West Branch of the Delaware is widely considered the best wild trout fishery in the East Coast. Cold water released for the Cannonsville Reservoir keeps the water temperatures cold all season. If technical dry-fly fishing is your passion, this is the river for you.

Nearest Airport:

Binghamton Airport (BGM), Binghamton, New York

Hatches:

BWO Lt Cahill Slate Drakes Flying ants

Best Time to Fish:

Day

Best Stretch:

West Branch

Best Access:

Stilesville, Norboard, Gentlemen's Club, Indian Country, Gamelands, Balls Eddy, Shehawken