Northeast
West Branch Delaware River
Live Conditions
West Branch Delaware River — At Walton (~25mi below Cannonsville Dam)
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
28.94 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
61° / 27°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
67° / 39°
Tue
☁️Overcast
66° / 47°
Wed
☁️Overcast
70° / 49°
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.
6.8
Time of Day
Using: 138 CFS · 47.8°F · Midges and BWOs
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's West Branch Delaware River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
West Branch Delaware River · November · Late Fall
🟢 Active now at 47.8°F water
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Midges and BWOs (size 22). Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS, fish non-spawning water. Tailwater fishable through late fall — one of the last Northeast rivers in form.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
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About West Branch Delaware River
Arguably the finest wild brown trout fishery in the Northeast. The West Branch is a cold tailwater below Cannonsville Reservoir running through Hancock and Deposit — wild browns regularly reach 20+ inches due to reservoir nutrients. Prolific Green Drake emergence in late May and a Blue-Winged Olive hatch that runs nearly year-round.
Regulations
Tailwater below Cannonsville Reservoir — flows are influenced by NYC DEP reservoir operations, not just natural precipitation. The premier water is near Hancock and Deposit, closer to the dam — actual flows there will run lower than the Walton gauge most days. Check NYC DEP release schedules at nyc.gov/dep. No-kill, artificial-only section from Hancock upstream to Cannonsville. Requires NYSDEC license.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish West Branch Delaware River with more confidence.
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