Northeast
East Branch Delaware River
Live Conditions
East Branch Delaware River — At Downsville (below Pepacton Dam)
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
28.21 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
74° / 61°
0.03"
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
72° / 55°
Sat
☁️Overcast
70° / 53°
Sun
☁️Overcast
72° / 53°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
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Time of Day
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🪰 Hatch Calendar
East Branch Delaware River · June · Early Summer
🟢 Active now at 43.7°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
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GREEN DRAKE (size 10-12) late May into early June. SULPHUR PEAK (size 16-18) — tailwater extends emergence. Light Cahill. Reservoir-fed fertility produces large wild fish on dries.
🟢 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.