Fishing Season: Open

Delaware River, West Branch - NY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

50

West Branch Angler's Tip of the Week

Nymphing in the mornings before the hatch starts has been very productive but the dry fly fishing in the afternoon and evening has been good.

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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 11/18/24

Looks good

Techniques & Tips as of 11/18/24

Dry fly fishing, nymphing, streamers

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):
RS2 BWO 18-20
Rosenbauer's CDC Rabbits Foot Emerger BWO 18-20
Sparkle Dun BWO 18-22
Cripple Dun BWO BWO 18-22
Clouser BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
Hackle wing Spinner Ginger 16-18
Sparkle Dun ISO 10-12
CDC Comparadun Slate Drake 10-12
Loop Wing Emerger Brown 14-20
Ants Black 18-20

RS2

A must have emerger fly pattern for any trout fisherman.

2.49

Item #067T

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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:

BWOs Spinners Light Cahill Slate Drakes Flying Ants

Best Time to Fish:

Night

Best Stretch:

West Branch

Best Access:

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