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New York Fly Fishing Reports

Current New York fly fishing reports for Catskills, Salmon River, Upper Delaware, with newest-first river conditions, flows, weather, hatch notes, wadeability, best windows, and fly recommendations. This archive covers 3 waters and 124 dated reports.

July 16, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill-Willowemoc remains a warm-water caution report, with the Beaver Kill already near the trout-stress line in the morning, stale Willowemoc temperature data, low flows, and smoke in the forecast.	Thermometer-first at dawn only, then move to cold tailwater before the freestones warm further	resting warm freestone trout, thermometer-first trout fishing, cold tailwater	good	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option in this morning's set, with a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, cold upper-river water, fishable Hale Eddy flow, and smoke in the forecast.	Midday sulphurs on the colder upper West Branch, then the calmer last-light spinner window if smoke and wind allow	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 15, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill-Willowemoc remains a warm-water caution report, with Cooks Falls above 72 F this morning and current local context still pointing trout anglers toward cold tailwater rather than low freestone water.	Rest the Beaverkill for trout; thermometer-first at dawn only on any shaded Willowemoc reach, then move to cold tailwater	resting warm freestone trout, thermometer-first trout fishing, cold tailwater	good	tough	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River remains a low, wadeable summer-transition report at Pineville, with no USGS temperature reading, stale river-specific local reports, and NWS smoke, air-quality, and beach-hazard alerts around Pulaski.	Early and late only; midday is better for scouting, warmwater options, or Lake Ontario planning	streamers, nymphs, smallmouth flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the strongest New York trout option this morning, with cold release water at Stilesville and Hale Eddy, a falling overnight pulse, sulphurs and olives in play, and an Air Quality Alert to factor into the day.	Early, late, and the colder upper West Branch sulphur window; account for smoke and air quality before staying out long	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 14, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill-Willowemoc system remains a warm-water caution report, with the Beaver Kill near 70 F on USGS and local morning context reporting even warmer freestone readings under an active Heat Advisory.	Thermometer-first at dawn only; rest warm freestone trout and move to cold tailwater for a real trout session	thermometer-first trout fishing, cold tailwater, resting warm freestone trout	good	tough	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River is low and wadeable at Pineville, but an active Heat Advisory, no official water-temperature reading, and stale river-specific steelhead reports make this a fair seasonal-transition report rather than a strong trout or steelhead recommendation.	Early and late only; midday heat favors short scouting, smallmouth water, or Lake Ontario options	streamers, nymphs, smallmouth flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch has a strong cold-water release cushion this morning, with Hale Eddy near 930 cfs and 46.0 F, but the active Heat Advisory makes early, late, and cold-water discipline important.	Early and late around the cold upper West Branch; midday only where the release water stays cold	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 13, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill-Willowemoc system is temperature-limited again, with the Beaver Kill already above 68 F during the morning USGS check and a warm sunny day ahead.	Thermometer-first at dawn only; avoid warm Beaverkill trout water and shift serious trout effort to cold tailwater	thermometer-first trout fishing, cold tailwater, resting warm freestone trout	good	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option in this report set, with cold steady release water at Hale Eddy and a useful summer mix of sulphurs, olives, Isonychias, Cahills, caddis, and terrestrials.	Midday cold-water sulphur activity on the upper West Branch, then the evening spinner window if storms stay away	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 12, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are physically wadeable but still in summer trout-temperature caution, with the Beaver Kill already 67.3 F before the warmest part of a sunny day.	Thermometer-first only; avoid the Beaverkill after morning and shift trout effort to cold tailwater	thermometer-first trout fishing, cold tailwater, resting warm freestone trout	good	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is again the best New York trout option in this set, with cold release water, steady 600-plus cfs flow at Hale Eddy, and sulphurs, olives, Cahills, Isonychias, and caddis in the summer mix.	Cold-water daytime dry-fly windows on the upper West Branch, with the cleanest evening chance if wind stays light	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 11, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are falling and physically wadeable, but the Beaver Kill was already 68.9 F during the morning check, so trout should be rested.	Do not target trout on the freestones today; use cold tailwater instead	thermometer-first trout fishing, cold tailwater, resting warm freestone trout	good	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is the clear New York trout option today, with cold release water, a modest bump at Hale Eddy, and a summer mix of sulphurs, olives, Cahills, Isonychias, and caddis.	Cold-water daytime dry-fly windows on the upper West Branch, then evening if storms miss the river	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 10, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are easy enough to wade, but morning temperature data puts the Beaver Kill above the trout-stress line, so rest the freestones and fish cold tailwater.	Do not target trout on the freestones today; fish cold tailwater instead	thermometer-first trout fishing, cold tailwater, resting warm freestone trout	good	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option, with a steady 500 cfs release, cold Hale Eddy water, and a cloudier day that should keep the cold tailwater in play.	Cold-water daytime hatches near the upper West Branch, then an evening spinner or dry-fly window if storms stay away	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 9, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are falling into easy wading flows, but morning temperature checks put the Beaverkill at or above the trout-stress line, so rest the freestones and fish cold tailwater instead.	Skip trout fishing on the freestones today; fish cold tailwater instead	thermometer-first trout fishing, cold tailwater, resting warm freestone trout	good	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option today, with a steady 500 cfs Cannonsville release, cold Hale Eddy water, and summer hatches on the colder tailwater.	Early nymphs and wets, then colder-water dry-fly windows from midday into evening	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 8, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are falling into good wading shape, but current local temperature context puts the Beaverkill in trout-stress territory, so rest the freestones and fish cold tailwater instead.	Skip trout fishing on the freestones today; fish cold tailwater instead	thermometer-first trout fishing, cold tailwater, resting warm freestone trout	good	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the safest New York trout choice today, with steady cold release water, light wind, and technical dry-fly or wet-fly opportunities despite warm afternoon air.	Morning fog through the cooler afternoon tailwater window, then any calm evening spinner activity	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 7, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are improved from yesterday's flood-watch setup but remain a tough trout call, with higher stained water and morning temperatures close enough to require a thermometer.	Morning only if temperatures and wading are safe; otherwise choose cold tailwater water	skip warm trout water, nymphs, wet flies	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is the strongest New York trout option today, with cold steady release water, light wind, clouds, and only limited wading concerns.	Cloudy morning through early afternoon, then any safe evening spinner window	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 6, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc remain a skip for trout, with high water, a Flood Watch, heavy rain potential, and freestone temperatures too close to the trout-stress line.	Skip freestone trout fishing; use cold tailwater or warmwater alternatives	skip warm trout water, cold tailwater alternatives, warmwater options	unsafe	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the safest cold-water trout option, with steady release flows, cold temperatures, good reported clarity, and a Flood Watch through Tuesday morning.	Morning through early afternoon between storms, then only any safe evening clearing	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 5, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already too warm for trout, and the Willowemoc is close enough to 68 F that today should be a cold-tailwater or warmwater day instead.	Skip freestone trout fishing; use cold tailwater or warmwater alternatives	skip warm trout water, cold tailwater alternatives, warmwater options	limited	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is still the cold-water trout choice, with modest falling flows, good temperatures, technical summer hatches, and a real afternoon thunderstorm risk.	Morning through early afternoon before storms, then any safe evening clearing	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 4, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already too warm for trout and the low Willowemoc has almost no margin before afternoon storms and more July heat.	Skip freestone trout fishing; use cold tailwater or warmwater alternatives	skip warm trout water, cold tailwater alternatives, warmwater options	limited	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains cold and fishable for the holiday, but falling release water and an afternoon thunderstorm forecast put the best trout windows early, shaded, and late.	Morning shade and the evening spinner window, with storms watched closely	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 3, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already far too warm for trout this morning, and the low Willowemoc has almost no margin before another hot Catskills afternoon.	Skip freestone trout fishing; choose cold tailwater or warmwater alternatives	skip warm trout water, cold tailwater alternatives, warmwater options	limited	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the cold, fishable Upper Delaware choice today, but heat, falling release water, and afternoon thunderstorms keep the best trout window early and late.	Early morning shade and the final two hours of light	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 2, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already far too warm for trout this morning, and the low Willowemoc has little safety margin before another very hot Catskills afternoon.	Skip freestone trout fishing; choose cold tailwater or warmwater alternatives	skip warm trout water, cold tailwater alternatives, warmwater options	limited	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the responsible Upper Delaware trout choice in extreme heat, with cold release water, limited wading, and the best dry-fly chances early and late.	Early morning shade and the final two hours of light	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

July 1, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already above the trout-temperature line this morning, and the low Willowemoc has little margin before another hot afternoon.	Skip freestone trout fishing; choose cold tailwater or warmwater alternatives	skip warm trout water, cold tailwater alternatives, warmwater options	limited	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the practical Upper Delaware trout option in the heat, with cold release water, higher but fishable flows, and dry-fly opportunity around shade and evening light.	Early morning shade and the last two hours of light	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

June 30, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already above the trout-temperature cutoff this morning, and the low Willowemoc leaves little margin, so skip these freestones for trout today.	Skip freestone trout fishing; choose cold tailwater or warmwater alternatives	skip warm trout water, cold tailwater alternatives, warmwater options	limited	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the safest Upper Delaware trout option in the heat, with cold morning water, a stronger release-influenced flow, and the best dry-fly window early or very late.	Early morning fog and the last two hours of light	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

June 29, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already too close to the trout-temperature cutoff, and current Catskills guidance points anglers away from the low freestones toward cold tailwaters or warmwater options.	Skip the freestones for trout; move to cold tailwater water or warmwater options	skip warm trout water, cold tailwater alternatives, warmwater options	limited	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is the best New York trout option again, with cold release water, steady flows, and a summer dry-fly program that should fish best outside the bright midday heat.	Early before the sun gets high, then the evening hatch and spinner window	dry flies, dry-dropper, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

June 28, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already close to the trout-temperature cutoff, while the low Willowemoc offers only a short thermometer-first morning window.	Early morning only, and only where a thermometer confirms safe trout temperatures	temperature check first, nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option, with cold release water, steady flows, light wind, and a useful sulphur-and-caddis program.	Midday clouds into the evening spinner window	dry flies, wet flies, dry-dropper, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

June 27, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already too warm for a responsible trout plan, while the Willowemoc offers only a short thermometer-first morning window.	Early morning only, and only where a thermometer confirms safe trout temperatures	temperature check first, nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option, with cold release water, steady flows, light wind, and a summer mayfly-and-caddis mix.	Midday clouds into the evening spinner window	dry flies, wet flies, dry-dropper, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

June 26, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc have a little more water and cooler weather, but they are still a thermometer-first freestone call after recent heat.	Morning into early afternoon only where temperatures stay safely below 68 F	temperature check first, nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is still the best New York trout option, with cold release water, clear post-rain conditions, and a cloudy sulphur-and-olive setup.	Midday sulphurs into the evening, with storms possible late	dry flies, wet flies, streamers, dry-dropper, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

June 25, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are low, falling, and warming quickly, so treat them as a short thermometer-first morning option before storms arrive.	Early morning only where temperatures stay safely below 68 F	temperature check first, nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains cold and fishable on the 500 cfs Cannonsville release, with clouds helping the sulphur, olive, and spinner program before late-day storms.	Midday sulphurs through evening spinners; watch the thunderstorm window late	dry flies, wet flies, dry-dropper, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

June 24, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are fishable in the cool morning window, but falling freestone flows and a sunny forecast make this a thermometer-first day.	Morning through early afternoon while water remains cool; stop near 68 F	temperature check first, nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, controlled, and fishable, with a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, sunshine, and the best dry-fly odds later in the day.	Late afternoon into evening; nymphs, wets, or dry-dropper before the main surface window	dry flies, wet flies, dry-dropper, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

June 23, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc improved after rain, with better flows and cooler morning water, but they are still thermometer-first freestones.	Morning through early afternoon while water remains cool; keep checking temperature and stop near 68 F	temperature check first, nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is in strong shape after yesterday's rain, with cold release-driven water, improving flows, cloud cover, and a solid sulphur and olive setup.	Afternoon into evening under cloud cover; nymphs or dry-dropper before steady rises	dry flies, dry-dropper, nymphs, streamers	limited	excellent	Read report

June 22, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc remain low, technical, and thermometer-first, with fishable morning readings but a wet forecast and continued freestone temperature risk.	Morning and storm-cooled windows only after a thermometer check; stop if water approaches 68 F	temperature check first, wet flies, nymphs, dry flies	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the most reliable cold-water New York trout option, with stable release-driven flows and a stormy forecast that favors subsurface fishing until a safe evening window develops.	Late afternoon into evening if storms pass; nymphs and wets before fish rise	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper, dry flies	limited	good	Read report

June 20, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc remain a conservative, thermometer-first trout call, with low freestone flows and a warm-up risk after the morning window.	Morning only after a thermometer check; stop if water approaches 68 F	temperature check first, wet flies, nymphs, dry flies	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option, with cold Cannonsville release water, moderate Hale Eddy flow, and a workable northwest breeze forecast.	Late afternoon into evening, with nymphs and wets before organized rises	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper, dry flies	limited	good	Read report

June 19, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc remain a thermometer-first trout call, with low freestone flows, cooler morning readings, and a sunny forecast that can warm the water quickly.	Morning only after a thermometer check; stop if water approaches 68 F	temperature check first, wet flies, nymphs, dry flies	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option, with cold release water, moderate Hale Eddy flow, and a calmer forecast after yesterday's storms.	Late afternoon into evening, with nymphs and wets before steady surface activity	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper, dry flies	limited	good	Read report

June 18, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are a thermometer-first call, with low falling freestone flows, a warm Beaverkill reading, and thunderstorms in the forecast.	Morning only after a thermometer check; stop if water approaches 68 F	temperature check first, wet flies, nymphs, dry flies	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option, with cold release water, a lower Hale Eddy flow, and thunderstorms likely to shape the early part of the day.	After storms pass through evening, with subsurface fishing first	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper, dry flies	limited	good	Read report

June 16, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are cooler this morning, but low-to-moderate freestone flows and recent 68 F-plus afternoons make this a thermometer-first report.	Morning through early afternoon after a thermometer check	temperature check first, wet flies, nymphs, dry flies	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option, with cold release water, a falling Hale Eddy flow, and a useful sulphur, Cahill, olive, caddis, and Isonychia program.	Late morning through evening, with the best dry-fly chance after bugs show	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper, dry flies	limited	good	Read report

June 15, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkCooler weather and higher morning flows improve the Beaverkill and Willowemoc, but recent warm freestone afternoons still make this a thermometer-first report.	Morning through early afternoon after a thermometer check	temperature check first, wet flies, nymphs, dry flies	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is still the strongest New York trout option, with cold release water, a higher but fishable Hale Eddy flow, and sulphurs, Cahills, olives, caddis, and Isonychia still in the box.	Late morning through evening, with the best dry-fly chance after flows settle	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper, dry flies	limited	good	Read report

June 14, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are low and temperature-sensitive, with the Beaverkill already close to the trout-stress line before today's warm weather.	Temperature check first; use only a short confirmed cool-water window	temperature check first, wet flies, nymphs	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch at Hale Eddy is cold, steady, and wadeable this morning, with sulphurs, Cahills, olives, caddis, and Isonychia in play before a better rain chance arrives tonight.	Morning through evening, with the best dry-fly chance late day	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	good	good	Read report

June 13, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already over the trout-stress line and the Willowemoc is low, so rest these freestones unless you personally confirm clearly cold water.	Rest the freestones unless you personally confirm clearly safe cold water	temperature check first, wet flies, nymphs	limited	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch at Hale Eddy is cold, stable, clear again after storms, and fishable, with sulphurs, Cahills, olives, caddis, and evening spinner chances while warmer Delaware-system freestones rest.	Morning through evening on the cold tailwater	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	good	good	Read report

June 12, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already over 70 F this morning and the Willowemoc is warming, so this is a trout-rest day for the freestones despite modest fishable flows.	Skip trout fishing until water temperatures cool	Not recommended for trout today	limited	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch at Hale Eddy is cold, fishable, and still the safest Delaware trout option, with sulphurs, olives, caddis, and evening spinners around before thunderstorms become the main risk.	Morning through evening on the cold tailwater; leave before thunderstorms	dry flies, nymphs, dry-dropper, wet flies	good	good	Read report

June 11, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is already near the 68 F trout-stress line this morning, so this is a thermometer-first report with only limited early opportunity on cooler water such as the Willowemoc.	Early morning only where a thermometer confirms safe trout water	nymphs, dry-dropper, wet flies, dry flies	good	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch at Hale Eddy remains cold, steady, and wadeable, with current local context pointing to sulphurs, evening spinners, and nymph or dry-dropper fishing before fish rise.	Early through evening on the cold tailwater; leave before thunderstorms	dry flies, nymphs, dry-dropper, streamers	good	good	Read report

June 10, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are low enough to wade but already warm enough to make this a thermometer-first trout report, especially with showers and thunderstorms likely later.	Early morning only where temperatures are safe; storms and afternoon heat limit the trout plan	nymphs, dry-dropper, dry flies	good	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch at Hale Eddy is cold, steady, and wadeable this morning, with clouds and rain helping the dry-fly and streamer outlook but afternoon thunderstorms requiring caution.	Cloudy afternoon into evening; watch thunderstorms and warmer downstream water	dry flies, nymphs, dry-dropper, streamers	good	good	Read report

June 9, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are wadeable but low and warming, with yesterday's lower Beaverkill heat pushing this into a trout-temperature caution report.	Early morning only if temperatures are safe; shift to cold tailwater water later	nymphs, dry-dropper, dry flies	good	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch at Hale Eddy is cold, steady, and wadeable this morning, but sunny mid-80s weather keeps the rest of the Delaware system on a thermometer-first trout plan.	Early shade and the evening dry-fly window; avoid warm lower sections	dry flies, nymphs, dry-dropper	good	good	Read report

June 8, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are low, clear, and wadeable, but sunny late-spring weather makes this a thermometer-first trout report.	Early morning and last light only if temperatures stay safe	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch at Hale Eddy is cold, steady, and wadeable, while sunny 80-degree weather keeps lower Delaware-system trout water on a thermometer-first plan.	Morning shade and evening spinner/caddis water, with warmer lower sections rested	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report

June 7, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are wadeable after a small bump, but warm Beaverkill water makes this an early-or-late trout-temperature call.	Early morning and the last hour of light, with strict trout-temperature checks	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch at Hale Eddy is cold, steady, and wadeable, making it the better trout choice while warmer Delaware-system sections need a break.	Morning shade and the evening dry-fly window, with lower warm-water sections avoided	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report

June 6, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are low, wadeable, and fishable only in careful windows, with warm Beaverkill water and no confirmed current local report for June 6, 2026.	Early morning shade and evening low light, with trout-temperature checks through the day	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, steady, and wadeable at Hale Eddy, with the best dry-fly work around low light and a thunderstorm watch needed later in the day.	Morning shade and the evening sulphur-spinner window, with storms watched closely after midafternoon	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report

June 5, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are wadeable but warm-weather sensitive, making early shade, evening bugs, and trout-temperature checks the main plan.	Early shade and evening low light, with thermometer checks by afternoon	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, steady, and very fishable at Hale Eddy, but warm bright weather favors early spinner water, shaded riffles, and the evening hatch window.	Morning spinner water, then shaded riffles and the evening sulphur-spinner window	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report

June 4, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are still cold enough and wadeable this morning, but lower flows, sun, and a warm afternoon call for quiet approaches and thermometer checks.	Morning through evening shade, with careful temperature checks on freestone water later in the day	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, steady, and fishable at Hale Eddy, with bright warm weather pushing the best dry-fly odds toward shade and the evening spinner window.	Morning shade, then late afternoon into evening as light comes off the water	nymphs, dry flies, wet flies	good	good	Read report

June 3, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are cold and wadable this morning, but flows are sliding lower, so fish quietly and keep caddis, March Browns, Gray Fox, sulphurs, Isonychia, Green Drakes, olives, wets, and nymphs ready.	Morning through evening, with the best dry-fly odds in riffles, shade, and lower light	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, steady, and comfortably fishable at Hale Eddy, with a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, light wind, and an early-June mix of caddis, March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, olives, sulphurs, and evening spinners.	Afternoon into evening, with the most useful dry-fly window as the sun drops	nymphs, dry flies, wet flies	good	good	Read report

June 2, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are cold and wadable this morning, but flows are sliding lower, so fish quietly with nymphs, wets, caddis, March Browns, Gray Fox, sulphurs, Isonychia, Green Drakes, and evening spinners in the box.	Late morning through evening, with the best dry-fly chances in broken water or lower light	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, steady, and comfortably fishable at Hale Eddy, with current Delaware context supporting nymphs or larger blind-cast dries early and March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, olives, sulphurs, caddis, and evening spinners in the box.	Afternoon into evening, with the spinner window most likely if the north wind eases	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report

June 1, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are low enough for careful wading and still cold this morning, with recent Catskill reports supporting caddis, March Browns, Gray Fox, sulphurs, Isonychia, Green Drakes, nymphs, wets, and evening spinners.	Late morning through evening, with the most useful dry-fly window when bugs and lower light overlap	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, steady, and in a useful wading range at Hale Eddy, with the June 1 Delaware report pointing to afternoon caddis plus March Browns, Gray Fox, Cahills, Green Drakes, olives, sulphurs, and a few cold-water Hendricksons.	Afternoon into evening, with the best dry-fly work during calm low light	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report

May 31, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are lower, cold enough, and still in good wading shape, with caddis, sulphurs, March Browns, Gray Fox, Isonychia, Green Drakes, olives, and spinners carrying the late-May program.	Late morning through evening, with the best dry-fly window when bugs and softer light overlap	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains cold, steady, and fishable at Hale Eddy, with a current Delaware report confirming nymphs, dries, caddis, larger mayflies, olives, sulphurs, and an evening wind break as the main plan.	Afternoon into evening, with the cleanest dry-fly work during calmer light	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report

May 30, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc remain in good wading shape with current May 30 local hatch context, safe morning temperatures, and caddis, sulphur, Gray Fox, Isonychia, Green Drake, BWO, and spinner activity.	Late morning through evening, with protected water best while the north wind is up	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River has dropped again at Pineville and is more wadeable, but the river remains a seasonal-transition fishery with limited current trout-specific local reporting.	Morning and evening, with lower-river trout and smallmouth water the most practical focus	streamers, nymphs, egg patterns	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains in good shape at Hale Eddy with cold tailwater water, a steady wadeable flow, and caddis, March Brown, Gray Fox, sulphur, Green Drake, olive, and spinner options.	Midday through evening, with the best dry-fly odds when the wind eases	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report

May 29, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc remain in good late-May shape with falling, wadeable flows, safe morning temperatures, and strong March Brown, Gray Fox, sulphur, Green Drake, caddis, and spinner options.	Morning through evening, with the most technical dry-fly work late in the day	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River has dropped from yesterday at Pineville but remains a limited-wading, post-steelhead-season fishery focused on softer edge water, remaining trout, and lower-river smallmouth.	Morning and evening, with lower-river trout and smallmouth water the most practical focus	streamers, nymphs, egg patterns	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is in good shape at Hale Eddy with cold tailwater water, a modestly falling flow, and caddis, March Brown, Gray Fox, sulphur, and Green Drake opportunities.	Midday through evening, with the better dry-fly chances under clouds or lower light	dry flies, nymphs, dry-dropper	good	good	Read report

May 28, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are in good late-May shape with falling, wadeable flows, cool morning water, and a strong mix of caddis, March Browns, Gray Fox, sulphurs, and spinners.	Morning through evening, with the most technical dry-fly work late in the day	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River is running higher than the last report at Pineville, with limited wading, no reported water temperature, and a post-steelhead-season focus on remaining lower-river trout and smallmouth water.	Morning and evening, with lower-river trout and smallmouth water the most practical focus	streamers, nymphs, egg patterns	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is in good shape at Hale Eddy with cold tailwater water, manageable flow, and caddis, March Brown, sulphur, and spinner opportunities around the weather windows.	Late morning through evening, with the best dry-fly window when clouds or lower light soften the glare	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	good	good	Read report

May 26, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc remain fishable but mixed, with conservative Beaverkill wading, better smaller-water options on the Willowemoc, and warm bright weather to manage.	Early morning and evening; midday depends on shade and water temperature	nymphs, dry flies, wet flies	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains in good shape at Hale Eddy with cold tailwater flow, light wind, and useful nymph, wet-fly, and evening dry-fly options.	Morning, then evening spinner, sulphur, and caddis windows if wind stays down	nymphs, dry flies, wet flies	good	good	Read report

May 25, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkBeaverkill and Willowemoc Creek is fair today with 515 cfs at 7:30 am, a falling flow trend, and a best window of morning and evening, with midday dependent on clouds and wind.	Morning and evening, with midday dependent on clouds and wind	nymphs, dry flies, streamers	limited	fair	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkSalmon River is good today with 387 cfs at 7:15 am, a rising flow trend, and a best window of morning and evening, with midday dependent on clouds and wind.	Morning and evening, with midday dependent on clouds and wind	nymphs, dry flies, streamers	good	good	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkWest Branch Delaware River is good today with 695 cfs at Hale Eddy, a falling flow trend, and a cool 46 F reading for morning trout fishing.	Morning and evening, with midday dependent on clouds and wind	nymphs, dry flies	good	good	Read report

May 21, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is fishable at Cooks Falls with cool, cloudy weather helping caddis, olives, March Browns, Gray Fox, and lingering Hendricksons.	Morning and evening, with midday dependent on wind and light	nymphs, dry flies, streamers	good	good	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkSalmon River is good today with 470 cfs at the primary gauge and morning and evening, with midday dependent on wind and light as the best window.	Morning and evening, with midday dependent on wind and light	nymphs, streamers, egg patterns	good	good	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is in good shape at Hale Eddy, with cool water, a lower Cannonsville release, and caddis, Hendricksons, olives, March Browns, Gray Fox, and sulphurs all worth carrying.	Morning and evening, with midday dependent on wind and light	nymphs, dry flies, streamers	good	good	Read report

May 20, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkBeaverkill and Willowemoc Creek is good today with 491 cfs at the primary gauge and morning, then watch storms and showers as the best window.	Morning, then watch storms and showers	nymphs, dry flies, streamers	good	good	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkSalmon River is good today with 834 cfs at the primary gauge and late afternoon into evening as the best window.	Late afternoon into evening	nymphs, streamers, egg patterns	good	good	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkWest Branch Delaware River is good today with 787 cfs at the primary gauge and morning, then watch storms and showers as the best window.	Morning, then watch storms and showers	nymphs, dry flies, streamers	good	good	Read report

May 19, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and WillowemocCatskills, New YorkBeaverkill and Willowemoc is in a useful fishing window today.	Late morning through evening	dry flies, nymphs, streamers	good	good	Read report
Salmon River at PulaskiSalmon River, New YorkSalmon River at Pulaski is in a useful fishing window today.	Morning and late afternoon	nymphs, streamers, wet flies	limited	good	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkWest Branch Delaware River is in a useful fishing window today.	Late afternoon into evening	nymphs, dry flies, streamers	good	good	Read report

May 18, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and WillowemocCatskills, New YorkBeaverkill and Willowemoc is in a useful fishing window today.	Late afternoon into evening	dry flies, nymphs, streamers	limited	good	Read report
Salmon River at PulaskiSalmon River, New YorkSalmon River at Pulaski is in a useful fishing window today.	Late afternoon into evening	nymphs, streamers, wet flies	limited	good	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkWest Branch Delaware River is in a useful fishing window today.	Late afternoon into evening	nymphs, dry flies, streamers	limited	good	Read report

May 17, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaver Kill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkBeaverkill and Willowemoc is fishable, but conditions call for a selective plan.	Late afternoon into evening	nymphs, dry flies	limited	fair	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkSalmon River Pulaski is fishable, but conditions call for a selective plan.	Morning and safe weather windows	nymphs, streamers	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkWest Branch Delaware is in a useful fishing window today.	Late afternoon into evening	nymphs, dry flies, streamers	limited	good	Read report

May 16, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and WillowemocCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is steady and fishable, with warming afternoon water and a practical dry-fly window around March Browns, caddis, olives, and spinners.	Afternoon into evening	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River at Pineville is steady near 519 cfs, but showers and thunderstorms make timing more important than flow today.	Morning, then after storms clear	nymphs, streamers, egg patterns	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is falling at Hale Eddy and remains a good boat-and-edge-water option, with warmer afternoon water and a late-day dry fly window.	Late afternoon into evening	dry flies, nymphs, streamers	limited	good	Read report