Fishing Season: Open

Delaware River, West Branch - NY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

44

West Branch Angler's Tip of the Week

Fish streamers until you find rising fish

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 4/3/24

Fish streamers until you find rising fish

Techniques & Tips as of 4/3/24

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):
Adams Parachute Dry Fly Adams 16-18
Stimulator Black 14-16
Sparkle Dun BWO 18-20
Cripple Dun BWO BWO 18-20
Clouser BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
Bugger BLK/WHT/OLV 4-6
Sparkle Dun Quill Gordon 14
CDC Comparadun BWO 18-20

Adams Parachute Dry Fly

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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 BWOs Quill Gordons

Best Time to Fish:

Night

Best Stretch:

West Branch

Best Access:

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