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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 235 dated reports.

September 6, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc continue to fall, with cool morning water and improving flows but lingering clarity and crossing concerns.	Morning through midday after checking clarity and access	streamers, nymphs, wet flies	limited	fair	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River remains low near 232 cfs, with mixed angler results and the best early-season king opportunity still concentrated in the lower river.	First light through midmorning in lower-river travel water	streamers, egg patterns, nymphs	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is clear and near 776 cfs at Hale Eddy, with cold water, workable access, and olives, ants, and larger mayflies in the late-day mix.	Late afternoon into evening in clear, softer water	dry flies, wet flies, streamers	limited	good	Read report

September 5, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill has fallen to about 1,080 cfs but remains high and off-color, while the Willowemoc near 144 cfs offers the more practical section-by-section check.	Wait for more Beaverkill runoff to pass; inspect the Willowemoc first	streamers, nymphs, wet flies	limited	tough	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River remains low and stable near 236 cfs, with early kings still making the lower river the practical first-light starting point.	First light through midmorning in lower-river travel water	streamers, egg patterns, nymphs	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch has fallen to about 913 cfs at Hale Eddy and clarity is improving, opening limited wading and better dry-fly prospects than yesterday.	Late afternoon into evening after checking clarity	dry flies, wet flies, streamers	limited	fair	Read report

September 4, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill was still rising through 2,320 cfs at the 9 AM refresh, making routine wading unsafe; wait for the freestones to crest, fall, and clear.	Wait for the Beaverkill to crest and both streams to clear	streamers, nymphs	unsafe	unsafe	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River remains low and stable at 240 cfs, with small early-season pushes of kings keeping the lower river the practical starting point.	First light through midmorning in lower-river travel and holding water	streamers, egg patterns, nymphs	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is beginning to fall after overnight storms, but 1,610 cfs and off-color water at Hale Eddy still favor boats and cautious edge fishing.	Upper river near Stilesville, or lower-river boat water after visibility improves	streamers, dry flies, wet flies	limited	tough	Read report

September 3, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill is high at 1,740 cfs and the Willowemoc is up to 336 cfs after storms, so treat the freestones as a limited edge-water or wait-it-out option today.	Wait for levels and color to settle; fish only soft edges if storms stay away	streamers, wet flies, nymphs	limited	tough	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River is low and stable at 240 cfs at Pineville, with early kings still a lower-river game and warm 68 F water making first light the cleanest window.	First light through midmorning, then shaded lower-river slots if fish are moving	streamers, egg patterns, nymphs	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is colder than the freestones but Hale Eddy jumped to 1,210 cfs after storms, with off-color water and more showers or thunderstorms possible today.	Upper river and Stilesville-area water early, then only if storms and stain stay manageable	streamers, dry flies, wet flies	limited	tough	Read report

September 2, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are fishable but cautious, with 409 cfs and 64.0 F at Cooks Falls, 77.9 cfs and 62.1 F on the Willowemoc, and thunderstorms plus heavier overnight rain in the forecast.	Morning into early afternoon cloud cover, then only if thunderstorms and water temperatures stay safe	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River is low and wadeable at Pineville with 236 cfs, recent lower-river king salmon activity, and thunderstorms plus heavier rain in the Pulaski forecast.	Early lower river before pressure, heat, and afternoon thunderstorms	streamers, nymphs, swinging flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold and fishable at Hale Eddy with 581 cfs and 52.9 F water, but today's rain, thunderstorms, and heavier overnight rain risk make conservative access important.	Late morning through afternoon cloud and shower windows, with storms treated as a hard stop	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

September 1, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc bumped up overnight and are fishable but weather-limited, with 382 cfs and 62.1 F at Cooks Falls, 83.5 cfs and 60.4 F on the Willowemoc, and thunderstorms in the forecast.	Morning and cloudy breaks before thunderstorms, then only if water temperatures and lightning stay safe	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River is low and wadeable at Pineville with 244 cfs, a 68 F local temperature report, fresh lower-river king salmon activity, and morning thunderstorms in the Pulaski forecast.	Early lower river before pressure, heat, and thunderstorms	streamers, nymphs, swinging flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold and fishable at Hale Eddy with 586 cfs and 51.1 F water, but today’s thunderstorms and possible heavy rain make radar and safe exits part of the plan.	Cloudy shower windows before heavy rain or thunderstorms, then safe evening soft light if storms clear	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 31, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are fishable but selective, with 260 cfs and 61.5 F at Cooks Falls, 48.5 cfs and 59.4 F on the Willowemoc, and afternoon storms now likely.	Morning, cloudy periods before storms, and evening only if temperatures and lightning stay safe	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
Salmon RiverSalmon River, New YorkThe Salmon River is low and wadeable at Pineville with 236 cfs, no USGS temperature reading, local reports of 68 F water, early lower-river salmon activity, and thunderstorms likely late today into tonight.	Early lower river, then watch afternoon storms and water temperature	streamers, nymphs, swinging flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, steady, and fishable at Hale Eddy, with 576 cfs, 50.4 F water, a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, and showers and thunderstorms now likely through the afternoon.	Cloud cover before storms, shower breaks, and safe evening soft light	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 30, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are lower again this morning, with 292 cfs and 61.2 F at Cooks Falls, 51.4 cfs and 58.6 F on the Willowemoc, and a temperature-aware late-summer trout plan.	Morning, shaded riffles, and evening only if water temperatures stay safe	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains cold and fishable at Hale Eddy, with 591 cfs, 49.5 F water, a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, and late-summer olives, flying ants, Isonychias, Cahills, and tan caddis driving the plan.	Morning shade, then late afternoon into evening if showers stay light	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 29, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are dropping after yesterday's bump, with 378 cfs and 61.0 F at Cooks Falls, 60.6 cfs and 57.9 F on the Willowemoc, and careful temperature-aware trout fishing.	Morning, shaded riffles, and evening only if water temperatures stay safe	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold and fishable at Hale Eddy, with 653 cfs, 49.1 F water, clear local conditions, light wind, and late-summer olives, flying ants, Isonychias, Cahills, and tan caddis in the mix.	Morning shade, then late afternoon into evening	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 28, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc have a fresh bump from storms, with 746 cfs and 62.8 F at Cooks Falls, 81.6 cfs and 61.0 F on the Willowemoc, and limited wading.	Morning, shaded riffles, and evening only if water temperatures stay safe	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold and fishable at Hale Eddy, with 684 cfs, 50.5 F water, a clear local report, olives, Hebes, flying ants, Isonychias, and Cahills.	Cloudy morning edges, then late afternoon into evening	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 27, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are low and wadeable but warming-sensitive, with 203 cfs and 63.7 F at Cooks Falls, 52.9 cfs and 60.3 F on the Willowemoc, and storms in the forecast.	Morning and shaded water, then only after checking water temperature	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold and fishable at Hale Eddy, with 648 cfs, 49.1 F water, clouds, storm risk, olives, Hebes, ants, Isonychias, Cahills, and fading sulphurs.	Cloudy periods and late afternoon into evening; stop during thunderstorms	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 26, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are wadeable but warming-sensitive, with 223 cfs and 62.4 F at Cooks Falls, 57.4 cfs and 59.2 F on the Willowemoc, and a short trout window.	Morning, shaded water, and the last hour of light after checking temperature	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold and steady at Hale Eddy, with 653 cfs, 49.3 F water, light wind, olives, ants, Isonychias, Cahills, and fading sulphurs.	Late afternoon into evening, with the best surface chance in soft light	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 25, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are wadeable and cooler this morning, with 239 cfs and 62.1 F at Cooks Falls, 60.6 cfs and 59.2 F on the Willowemoc, and a short storm-aware trout window.	Morning, shaded rain-cooled periods, and storm-free evening water after checking temperature	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains cold and steady at Hale Eddy, with 637 cfs, 49.3 F water, clouds, scattered showers, olives, ants, Isonychias, Cahills, and late sulphurs.	Cloudy and showery periods from late morning through afternoon, then any storm-free evening soft light	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 24, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are in workable late-summer shape, with falling flows, 63.1 F at Cooks Falls, 59.2 F on the Willowemoc, and the best trout window outside bright midday.	Morning and late day, with midday limited to shaded, cool, oxygenated water	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is steady and cold at Hale Eddy, with 648 cfs, 48.7 F water, light rain chances, olives, ants, Isonychias, Cahills, and fading sulphurs.	Cloudy or lightly showery periods from late morning through afternoon, with evening worth checking	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 23, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are fishable but temperature-sensitive, with the Beaver Kill at 294 cfs and 64.4 F and Willowemoc at 79.7 cfs and 62.2 F before a stormy forecast.	Morning through cloudy or rainy periods, then only while temperatures stay safe	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is steady and cold at Hale Eddy, with 653 cfs, 50.4 F water, rain chances, olives, Isonychias, Cahills, ants, and fading sulphurs.	Cloudy and showery periods from morning through afternoon, with evening soft light worth checking	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 22, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are fishable but time-sensitive, with the Beaver Kill at 306 cfs and 63.5 F and Willowemoc at 79.7 cfs and 60.3 F before a sunny afternoon.	Morning through early afternoon shade, then only if temperatures stay safe	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains cold and steady at Hale Eddy, with 658 cfs, 48.7 F water, morning fog, light southeast wind, olives, Cahills, Isonychias, ants, and spotty sulphurs.	Late morning through afternoon, with evening soft light worth checking	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 21, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are cooler after rain and overnight fog, with the Beaver Kill at 399 cfs and 60.8 F and Willowemoc at 115 cfs and 58.8 F, but bright afternoon sun keeps the best trout window early.	Morning, then shaded afternoon water only if temperatures stay safe	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, steady, and fishable at Hale Eddy, with 663 cfs, 48.9 F water, early fog, light north wind, olives, flying ants, Cahills, Isonychias, and fading sulphurs.	Late morning through afternoon, with another check during evening soft light	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 20, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are lower and fishable this morning, with 311 cfs and 64.2 F at Cooks Falls, 72.4 cfs and 61.0 F near Livingston Manor, and a firm 68 F trout-temperature cutoff.	Morning through early afternoon while water remains below 68 F	nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, steady, and fishable, with 663 cfs and 49.5 F at Hale Eddy, a 560 cfs Stilesville release, light wind, showers, olives, fading sulphurs, ants, Isonychias, and Cahills.	Late morning through afternoon on olives and sulphurs, then evening soft light	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 19, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are lower and fishable this morning, with 359 cfs and 64.4 F at Cooks Falls, 81.6 cfs and 60.8 F near Livingston Manor, and a clear need to stop if afternoon trout water reaches 68 F.	Morning into early afternoon while water stays below 68 F	nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, steady, and fishable, with 674 cfs and 49.3 F at Hale Eddy, a 560 cfs Stilesville release, and a practical dry-fly program built around sulphurs, olives, ants, Isonychias, and Cahills.	Midday through afternoon on the colder upper West Branch, then evening soft light	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

August 18, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are fishable but cautious, with 471 cfs and 65.1 F at Cooks Falls, 106 cfs and 62.8 F near Livingston Manor, and a firm need to monitor afternoon trout temperatures.	Morning through early afternoon while water stays below 68 F	nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, steady, and fishable, with 684 cfs and 49.6 F at Hale Eddy, a 560 cfs Stilesville release, and the best dry-fly shot around sulphurs, olives, ants, Isonychias, and Cahills.	Midday through afternoon on the cold upper West Branch	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

August 17, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are cooler after rain, with 561 cfs and 62.2 F at Cooks Falls and 142 cfs and 61.2 F near Livingston Manor, but rising freestone water, storms, and the 68 F trout threshold keep this to a cautious fair report.	Morning through the cool, cloudy part of the day; keep checking temperatures and storm runoff	nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold and fishable at Hale Eddy, with 689 cfs, 50.2 F water, a 549 cfs Cannonsville release, and a useful sulphur-and-olive dry-fly window before afternoon thunderstorms become the main safety issue.	Midday through afternoon on the cold upper West Branch, with storms as the cutoff	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

August 16, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc remain an early-morning freestone option only, with 62.8 F at Cooks Falls, 59.9 F near Livingston Manor, falling flows, and afternoon trout-temperature risk still driving the plan.	Early morning only on the freestones; leave trout alone if temperatures climb toward 68 F	nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains cold and fishable at Hale Eddy, with 679 cfs, 49.1 F water, a falling flow, and a useful midday sulphur-and-olive window before afternoon showers or storms build.	Midday on the colder upper West Branch, then watch storm timing before evening	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

August 15, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are fishable early but remain temperature-sensitive, with 63.7 F at Cooks Falls, 60.6 F near Livingston Manor, falling flows, and a firm need to stop targeting trout if afternoon readings approach 68 F.	Early morning only on the freestones; move to colder tailwaters by afternoon	nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option in this report set, with 700 cfs and 49.5 F water at Hale Eddy, a falling flow, and a useful sulphur and small-olive window on the colder upper river.	Midday on the upper West Branch, then another careful look toward evening	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

August 14, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are fishable early but remain temperature-sensitive, with 63.9 F at Cooks Falls, 61.9 F near Livingston Manor, falling flows, and a real need to leave trout alone if afternoon readings approach 68 F.	Early morning only on the freestones; move to colder tailwaters by afternoon	nymphs, wet flies, dry flies	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains a good August choice, with 749 cfs and 50.7 F water at Hale Eddy, a falling flow, and sulphurs, olives, Cahills, and Isonychias still driving the best dry-fly windows.	Midday on the colder upper West Branch, then another look toward evening	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

August 13, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc remain a tough trout call, with improved flow but warm morning water at 64.8 F on the Beaverkill and 63.0 F on the Willowemoc.	Short morning window only where your thermometer stays safely below 68 F	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is in good shape for August, with 826 cfs and 51.4 F water at Hale Eddy, a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, and a falling flow after overnight storms.	Midday on the upper West Branch, with another look toward evening	dry flies, streamers, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 12, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are a tough trout call today, with the Beaverkill at 527 cfs and 63.3 F and the Willowemoc at 111 cfs and 61.9 F during the 9 AM refresh, plus hot air building toward midday.	Very short early window only where your thermometer stays safely below 68 F	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is in good summer tailwater shape, with 668 cfs, 48.7 F water at Hale Eddy, a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, and a midday dry-fly window on the upper river.	Midday on the upper West Branch, then evening if storms stay away	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 11, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are improving but still a tough trout call, with the Beaverkill high for summer wading, low-60s morning water, and a short thermometer-led window.	Short morning through midday window only where temperature stays safely below 68 F	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is in good shape after yesterday's rain bump, with 689 cfs, 50.0 F water, good reported clarity, and the best dry-fly window still on the cold upper tailwater.	Midday on the upper West Branch, then evening only if water and weather stay settled	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 10, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are a tough, short-window trout call today, with improved but still pushy flows, low-60s morning temperatures, and afternoon thunderstorms in the Roscoe forecast.	Short early morning only where temperature stays safely below 68 F; avoid storms and use colder tailwater water later	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option today, with a 642 cfs Hale Eddy flow, cold 49.5 F water, summer sulphurs, small olives, and afternoon storm risk to watch.	Midday on the upper West Branch, then low-light edges if storms stay away	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 9, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc remain a cautious morning-only trout option, with mid-60s water temperatures, a pushy Beaverkill flow, and sunny 83 F weather narrowing the safe window.	Early morning only where readings stay safely below 68 F; use colder tailwater water after that	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, clear enough, and at a workable Hale Eddy flow, with midday sulphurs, small olives, and careful edge wading still making it the best New York trout option today.	Midday on the upper cold tailwater, with evening spinner water if temperatures and light allow	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 8, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are trout-temperature-limited today, with elevated Beaverkill flow, warm freestone water, and afternoon thunderstorms making this a short, cautious morning option.	Morning only where temperatures stay safely below 68 F; shift to colder tailwater water for the afternoon	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold, clear enough, and fishable at Hale Eddy, with sulphurs and small olives still worth planning around before afternoon thunderstorms become the main limiter.	Midday on the upper cold tailwater, then selected evening water if storms stay away	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 7, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are rising after rain, with warm freestone temperatures, limited wading, and afternoon thunderstorms keeping this a cautious trout report.	Morning into midday only, with thermometer checks and a move to colder tailwater water if temperatures climb	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold and fishable at Hale Eddy, with sulphurs and small olives still the best surface targets before afternoon thunderstorms become the main safety concern.	Midday into early evening on the cold tailwater, with a weather check before afternoon storms	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 6, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are falling, but stained freestone water, warm air, and afternoon thunderstorms make this a cautious morning-only trout option.	Early morning into early afternoon, with thermometer checks before any late-day trout fishing	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold and level at Hale Eddy, with good summer opportunity around sulphurs and small olives before afternoon thunderstorms become the main constraint.	Midday sulphur window on the upper West Branch, then watch shaded water before storms build	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 5, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are still falling and cooler this morning, but August sun and limited wading keep this a selective, morning-first trout report.	Morning into early afternoon, with thermometer checks before any late-day trout fishing	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold and still dropping at Hale Eddy, with good summer dry-fly opportunity if you work around bright, warm afternoon weather.	Midday sulphur window on the upper West Branch, then shaded late-day banks and flats	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 4, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are falling after yesterday's high water, with cool morning temperatures but still enough flow to make wading selective and safety-first.	Morning into early afternoon before bright sun warms the freestones	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch has dropped back to a better fishing level at Hale Eddy with cold water, good reported clarity, and a usable mix of sulphur dries, olives, wets, and nymphs.	Midday sulphur window in Deposit, then late afternoon into evening if the water stays clear	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

August 3, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are still high and rising after rain, with the Beaverkill pushing higher by the 9 AM check, thunderstorms in the forecast, and the Horton Brook thermal closure still in effect.	Only a cautious morning edge-water check before storms; skip if water is off-color or still rising	streamers, nymphs, wet flies	unsafe	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold enough for trout but rising hard at Hale Eddy after rain, so treat it as a boat-first, weather-shortened day with nymphs, streamers, and only selective dry-fly windows.	Late morning through early afternoon before storms intensify	nymphs, streamers, dry flies	boat-preferred	fair	Read report

August 2, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are dropping into a more usable summer range, but wading remains limited, official gauges do not report clarity, and thunderstorms plus afternoon trout temperatures keep this to a cautious morning plan.	Morning into early afternoon before storms and trout temperatures become a concern	nymphs, wet flies, dry-dropper	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the strongest New York trout option, with cold Hale Eddy water, a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, and a practical sulphur-and-olive window before afternoon storms become the main safety issue.	Late morning through early afternoon before thunderstorms build	dry flies, emergers, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

August 1, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc have dropped hard from the late-July flood, but the Beaver Kill remains pushy and both freestones need a visual clarity and temperature check before any trout plan.	Morning only, and only after a visual clarity and temperature check	nymphs, wet flies, streamers	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the practical New York trout choice, with a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, cold Hale Eddy water, and current local context pointing to upper-river sulphurs and olives.	Midday sulphurs on the upper river, then check evening spinner water	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

July 31, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are falling from the flood pulse, but the 9 AM refresh and current Delaware-system context still point to high, off-color water and unsafe wading.	Do not wade today; reassess only after the freestones fall and clear	Not reported	unsafe	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is the cleanest New York trout option again this morning, with cold Hale Eddy water, a manageable tailwater flow, and a current local report confirming good shape above the still-off-color freestones.	Midday sulphurs on the upper river, with a quiet evening spinner check	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

July 30, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are falling from yesterday's flood, but both remain too high for a responsible trout recommendation this morning.	Do not fish today; let the freestones fall and clear after flooding	Not reported	unsafe	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best fishable trout choice in the New York set, with cold tailwater flow, clear local reports, and a midday sulphur window near Deposit.	Midday sulphurs near Deposit, with an afternoon shower check	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers	limited	good	Read report

July 29, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc remain unsafe today, with the Beaver Kill still rising in flood conditions and the Willowemoc dropping from its crest but far beyond a fishing range.	Do not fish today; flooding is occurring and a Flood Warning is in effect	Not reported	unsafe	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch came through last night's rain in fishable shape around Hale Eddy, while nearby freestones are flooding and more showers keep safety in play.	Midday sulphurs near Deposit, with radar and gauges open all day	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers	limited	good	Read report

July 28, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill was already above the trout-stress line this morning, and heavy-rain thunderstorms make this a skip-or-switch day for the Catskill freestones.	Skip trout fishing unless a thermometer confirms cold refuge water below 68 F	Not reported	unsafe	unsafe	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is cold and fishable around Hale Eddy this morning, with midday sulphurs up top and streamers becoming a better backup if storm runoff adds stain.	Midday sulphurs near Deposit before heavier storms build	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, streamers	limited	good	Read report

July 27, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are lower and warming fast, so this remains a short early-morning trout option with thermometer-first safety and no midday freestone pressure.	Early morning only where water stays below 68 F	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is steady, cold, and fishable around Hale Eddy, with a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, upper-river sulphurs, and a watch-the-radar afternoon thunderstorm risk.	Midday sulphurs near Deposit, then late afternoon if thunderstorms stay away	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

July 26, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are lower and wadeable in places, but warm freestone temperatures keep this an early-morning, thermometer-first trout report.	Early morning only where water stays below 68 F	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains steady, cold, and fishable around Hale Eddy, with a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, sulphurs near Deposit, and a light-storm risk late in the day.	Midday sulphurs near Deposit, then late afternoon into evening before storms	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

July 25, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkCool nights have reopened a short morning freestone window, but the Beaverkill and Willowemoc should still be treated as thermometer-first trout water by midday.	Early morning only where water stays below 68 F	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is steady, cold, and fishable around Hale Eddy, with a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, reliable sulphur activity, and limited but useful wading.	Midday sulphurs near Deposit, then late afternoon into evening	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

July 24, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are back to moderate, wadeable morning flows, but summer trout-temperature discipline and the Beaverkill thermal closure keep this a careful early-day report.	Early morning through early afternoon only where water stays below 68 F	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is steady, cold, and fishable around Hale Eddy, with a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, clear-water dry-fly opportunity, and limited but workable wading.	Midday sulphurs near Deposit, then late afternoon into evening on calm water	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

July 23, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are falling back from storm water with cooler morning temperatures, but stained water, limited wading, and the Horton Brook thermal closure keep this a selective freestone report.	Morning into early afternoon where clarity is good and water temperatures stay below 68 F	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains cold, clear, and fishable around Hale Eddy, with a 500 cfs Cannonsville release, sulphurs and olives in the mix, and limited but workable wading.	Midday sulphurs near Deposit, then late afternoon into evening if the river stays calm	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

July 22, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkRain cooled and lifted the Beaverkill and Willowemoc, improving summer conditions, but wading is limited and the Horton Brook thermal closure remains in effect.	Late morning through afternoon only where the water stays clear and temperatures remain below the trout caution line	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch has cold, fishable release water around Hale Eddy, with sulphurs and olives still the main dry-fly targets and limited but manageable wading.	Late afternoon into evening after flows and weather stay steady	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

July 21, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are fishable but touchy, with low summer flows, Beaverkill temperatures already near the trout caution line, and thunderstorms in the forecast.	Early or after a safe cloudy break, with a thermometer deciding whether to keep fishing	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch has cold, steady release water, but today's thunderstorms and expected rainfall make this a careful, weather-dependent trout window.	Early watch window before heavier storms, then any brief cloudy break after rain passes	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	fair	Read report

July 20, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill and Willowemoc are back in a warm-water conservation pattern after both gauges topped 70 F in the last 24 hours; fish only verified-cold early water or shift to the West Branch.	Very early only where a thermometer confirms cold water; otherwise choose the West Branch tailwater	thermometer-first trout fishing, wet flies, dry flies, cold tailwater	good	tough	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch is the clearest New York trout choice today, with steady 500 cfs release water, cold morning temperatures, reliable sulphurs and olives, and light wind.	Afternoon sulphurs on the upper West Branch, then a careful evening spinner or caddis window	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

July 19, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill-Willowemoc has better morning flows after rain and cooler air, but the Beaver Kill still touched 68.7 F in the last 24 hours, so trout fishing should stay thermometer-first and early.	Early morning only with a thermometer; shift to cold tailwater before midday warming	thermometer-first trout fishing, dry flies, wet flies, cold tailwater	good	fair	Read report
West Branch Delaware RiverUpper Delaware, New YorkThe West Branch remains the best New York trout option in this report set, with cold release water, fishable flows, sulphurs and olives, and an Air Quality Alert as the main non-river constraint.	Midday sulphurs on the upper West Branch, with a calmer evening if air quality is workable	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

July 18, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill-Willowemoc remains a warm-water caution report, with low summer flows, the Beaver Kill already near 67 F in the morning, and another high rain and smoke day forecast around Roscoe.	Thermometer-first at dawn only; move to cold tailwater before freestone temperatures climb	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 strongest trout option in this New York set, with cold, steady release water, active sulphurs and olives, and afternoon rain or thunder as the main timing risk.	Midday sulphurs on the cold upper West Branch, then the evening window if storms stay away	dry flies, wet flies, nymphs	limited	good	Read report

July 17, 2026

Water	Best window	Methods	Wadeability	Status	Report
Beaverkill and Willowemoc CreekCatskills, New YorkThe Beaverkill-Willowemoc remains a warm-water caution report, with low flows, the Beaver Kill already near 67 F in the morning, and recent official readings showing both freestones warming hard by afternoon.	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 steady 500 cfs Cannonsville release, cold water at Stilesville and Hale Eddy, and smoke easing compared with the prior two days.	Midday sulphurs on the cold upper West Branch, then the softer evening spinner window if smoke and wind stay light	dry flies, nymphs, wet flies	limited	good	Read report

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