Northeast
East Branch Delaware River
Live Conditions
East Branch Delaware River — At Downsville (below Pepacton Dam)
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
28.14 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
76° / 54°
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
59° / 43°
0.56"
Thu
🌦️Drizzle
49° / 39°
0.01"
Fri
🌨️Snow showers
51° / 35°
0.02"
Snow in forecast — check road conditions before heading out.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the East Branch Delaware River.
6.6
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's East Branch Delaware River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
East Branch Delaware River · May · Late Spring
🟢 Active now at 43.7°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
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Hendrickson tail end. MARCH BROWN (size 12). SULPHURS (size 16-18) — excellent extended hatch in cold tailwater. Caddis evenings. Light Cahill late.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About East Branch Delaware River
The East Branch Delaware is a world-class wild brown trout tailwater below Pepacton Reservoir. Cold, fertile reservoir releases extend the hatch season and grow large wild fish. The Downsville stretch is particularly famous, with consistent dam-controlled flows and excellent Hendrickson, Sulphur, and Green Drake emergences.
Regulations
Tailwater below Pepacton Reservoir — flows are influenced by NYC DEP reservoir operations, not just natural precipitation. Check NYC DEP release schedules at nyc.gov/dep before driving. Delayed-harvest and no-kill sections below the dam — consult NYSDEC regs for current boundaries. Requires NYSDEC license.