Delaware River, West Branch - NY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

50

West Branch Angler's Tip of the Week

7/11, Flows are currently at 617 at Hale Eddy and dropping after the thermal release last night. This is a great flow for wade and boat anglers. The river is back looking clear. This week we are getting some much cooler temps which will only help with the fishing. Here on the West, Sulphur's are your dominant hatch, BWO's on the right day, and some ISO's and Caddis around like always. You can expect to see a mid afternoon ( usually kicking off between 1-3:30) as well as an evening hatch of Sulphur's (usually starting 5-8:30). The last 15 minutes of light, "15 minutes of fury" as I like to call it has been consistent with a fish eating a good mix of Sulphur's and spinners.

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Map of Delaware River, West Branch

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5-Day Outlook as of 7/11/26

Buggy weather ahead!

Techniques & Tips as of 7/11/26

The bugs have been getting better as they days go on here on the mighty west branch. Been seeing solid bugs throughout the system. Sulphurs, and Caddis are all around! If you're not finding fish with their heads up it's a safe bet that they're eating nymphs. Tightline/indicator/dry dropper are all effective ways to nymph right now.

Local Species Available

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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):
Clousers BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
Deceivers BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
Buggers BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6

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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:

Sulphurs, Iso's, BWO's, Caddis

Best Time to Fish:

Day

Best Stretch:

West Branch

Best Access:

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