Fishing Season: Open

Delaware River, West Branch - NY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

55

West Branch Angler's Tip of the Week

Nymphing before the hatch starts

Directions open in app

Map of Delaware River, West Branch

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

West Branch Angler
Ray Ottulich Guide Service
Cross Current Guide Service

5-Day Outlook as of 5/4/25

Decent

Techniques & Tips as of 5/4/25

Nymphing 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 BWO 18-20
CDC Mayfly Emerger BWO 18-20
Sparkle Dun Hendrickson 14-16
Cripple Dun BWO BWO 18-20
Clouser BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
Bugger BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
CDC Caddis Grey 16-18
Sparkle Dun Blue Quill 16
Deciever BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
Hackle Wing Spinner Rust 14-18

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:

Chimarra Caddis BWO Blue Quills Hendricksons March Browns Rusty Spinners

Best Time to Fish:

Day

Best Stretch:

West Branch

Best Access:

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