Fishing Season: Open

Delaware River, West Branch - NY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

48

West Branch Angler's Tip of the Week

Nymphing and streamers have been having the best results. There have been a few rising fish talking little black stone flies, so make sure you have some of those on you. I would also have small BWO's and Chimarra Caddis

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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 4/12/25

Decent

Techniques & Tips as of 4/12/25

streamers and nymphing

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
Splitsville Caddis Black 14-16
Cripple Dun BWO BWO 18-20
Clouser BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
Bugger BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
CDC Caddis Black 18-20
Sparkle Dun Blue Quill 16
Deciever BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6

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:

Stoneflies Chimarra Caddis BWO Blue Quills

Best Time to Fish:

Day

Best Stretch:

West Branch

Best Access:

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