Fishing Season: Open

Delaware River, West Branch - NY

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 48°

Temp:

48°

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 has been excellent.

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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 4/27/24

The outlook looks good with some warmer weather coming this early in the week, which will be good for late evening spinner falls

Techniques & Tips as of 4/27/24

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 Hendrickson 12-16
CDC Comparadun Blue Quill 16-18

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 Hendricksons Spinners Apple Caddis Tan Caddis

Best Time to Fish:

Night

Best Stretch:

West Branch

Best Access:

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