Northeast
East Branch Delaware River
Live Conditions
East Branch Delaware River — At Downsville (below Pepacton Dam)
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
28.66 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
61° / 27°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
66° / 38°
Tue
☁️Overcast
66° / 46°
Wed
☁️Overcast
68° / 47°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
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What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
4.8
Time of Day
Using: 79.2 CFS · 43.7°F · Midges and BWOs
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 · November · Late Fall
🟢 Active now at 43.7°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
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Midges and BWOs (size 22). Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS, fish non-spawning water. Tailwater stays fishable through late fall.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
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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.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish East Branch Delaware River with more confidence.
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