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10/30/2026

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10/30/2026

The Catskill Fly Fishing Report
October 30, 2026
Beaverkill River, Willowemoc Creek, and the Delaware River System

STORE HOURS:
Monday 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 9am to 4pm
Wednesday 9am to 4pm
Thursday 9am to 4pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 9am to 4pm

Today will be a high of 52 degrees with mostly cloudy conditions overhead throughout the day and some pretty significant wind. Saturday and Sunday will also be cool with mostly sunny conditions on both days. Looking at the week ahead, for now it looks like we’ll have mild temperatures in the day (highs in the low 60s) with mixed overhead conditions before what appears to be a significant chance of rain headed into next weekend. Overnight lows look like they will continue to be cold in the coming days, but the forecast shows mild overnights with next week’s chance of rain. That said, expect that water temperatures will continue to drop as we progress further into fall. As we said last week and as you likely guessed, insect activity will wane with the cooling weather which will have an increasingly negative effect on fishing specifically on the surface. With that in mind, your overall best bet will be running smaller flies as fish key in on the midges and BWOs that continue hatching into November. You can also expect that your best windows will come later in the day when the water is up a degree or two and bug activity is at its “peak.” That’s not to say that you can’t get on fish in the morning, just that you should likely expect to be nymphing if you do choose to get out at that time of day.

As far as conditions on the Beaverkill go, the river continues to run low with a flow of just over 180 CFS in Cook’s Falls as this is being written. The tail end of the season’s low water has yielded some tough fishing as it becomes very difficult to both present your fly and navigate the river with the requisite amount of subtlety. That said, we’ve had some good reports come through the shop so it’s not like they’re not eating. Most good days are being had on nymphs but there are definitely still a few noses poking the surface out there. In either case, start small with both surface and sub-surface imitations and size up as you can. Like we mentioned above, the remnant hatch at this point in the year is predominantly midges and BWOs—with some caddis around for sure—so small imitations are likely going to be key. If fishing the surface, a small olive pattern ( #20-24) or a midge imitation ( #20-24) is a good bet; the only problem is keeping your eyes glued to such a tiny bug. Help yourself out a bit and throw a slightly larger, more visible dry fly—a #14-16 caddis is a good idea—ten or so inches ahead of the small one. If something rises near your bigger bug within that distance, go ahead and give her a set. In any case, be wary of forcing the issue on the surface especially in the absence of rising fish; the simple and unfortunate fact is that subsurface forage imitations will increasingly be the ticket.

It’s still seasonable to throw a dry dropper so as long as they’ll eat it, we’re going to recommend it. A #14-16 caddis or parachute Adams is a good point fly for the dry-dropper rig at this time of year and then when it comes to nymph selection, there’s no need to get crazy complicated. Weighted pheasant tails, hare’s ears, and the like will always get the job done. When conditions are sunny and with continued leaf litter in the water, something a little flashy or hot can be the golden ticket. For a time tested classic we’d recommend the copper John in this capacity, but a lot of jig/Euro-style nymphs (such as a perdigon) are also great. This being said, be wary of throwing flashy or hot nymphs under cloudy skies as they can tend to look a bit out of place.

We talked a bit about it last week and while it may be somewhat of a non-starter right now, it might be worth it to keep streamers in mind headed into next week. The current forecast shows a pretty significant amount of rain coming next weekend, which with any luck will spike flows and pump a little stain in the water. If this is the case, consider breaking out the 6wt. and the meat box as early November rain can present prime streamer conditions especially for large brown trout on the hunt for a big meal. If we do get a bump and some stain, don’t be afraid to pull out something big and gaudy (and of course be ready to size down and get more natural with colors as needed). Keep in mind that streamer fishing can often be a grind in search of that one bite, so be ready to cover some water.

Speaking of large brown trout, keep your eyes peeled across the fishery both on the Beaverkill and beyond for signs of trout spawning. Be very wary of where you’re wading to avoid stepping on redds (aka trout nests), which will usually present as cleared patches of bottom rock that will be starkly contrasted in color to the surrounding bottom. Stepping on redds can destroy eggs and drive trout off the nest, obviously something we want to avoid at all costs, Additionally—and especially with water levels as low as they are—expect that you might see trout actively spawning on redds at this time of year. We cannot say it emphatically enough: please do not fish to spawning trout. We are incredibly fortunate to have wild trout in this area and need to do all we can to be good stewards of this great fishery. Please do your part to ensure that these waters remain among the top trout rivers in the country.

The Willowemoc is running low at the moment, under 45 CFS as this is being written. At these flows, fish are more or less confined to “deeper” pools where they’ll likely take up positions near the bottom. Keep in mind that these fish are stressed by the low flows and it might be worth it to give them a bit of a breather. If you do make your way out to the Willow, it’s likely that eats will come on weighted nymphs drifted near the bottom. As you may have guessed, a dry dropper is a good approach especially considering how subtle it is when it hits the water; and important fact to consider in such low water. That being said, the creek is not at its best at the moment so it might be worth considering other options.

The West Branch of the Delaware is a bit of a question mark at the moment since they ramped up the flows several hundred CFS since last night. It’s currently running just under 900 CFS which sets up for very limited wading access but ideal conditions for fishing from a boat. Low flows and algae blooms had been the story on the West for weeks and they finally bumped it up, so we’ll see what happens from here. Midges and BWOs will likely represent the meat of curve on the surface but consider that higher flows like this can make fishing such small patterns pretty tough. If you do have access to a boat, this is an excellent time to get out and throw some streamers around. November is a good month to get a big brown on a meat pattern just about anywhere, and the West is no exception. As we said above, see what you can move on something big and visible before sizing down and getting more natural with colors as needed.

The East Branch, on the other hand, continues to run low; 120 CFS and fishing has not improved much since we reported last week. Olives and midges with the occasional caddis are the name of the game in terms of hatch. If you do luck into some risers, that double dry rig with a more visible caddis or parachute Adams in front of a small BWO or midge imitation is a good bet. Otherwise, plan to run a small dry dropper rig, maybe with a zebra midge ( #20-22) as the nymph with flows as low as they are. In any case, small flies will likely be the key to success on the East which seems to be fishing as technical as ever at the moment.

We are open 7 days a week for now but expect new hours in the coming weeks as the season winds down. We can be reached by email, phone or on our social media channels. If you have any questions or reports, please feel free to reach out. We wish you luck next time you’re out and hope to see you soon!

10/23/2026

🚨New river report up🚨 check it out on our site (link bio) or our page 😎

10/23/2026

The Catskill Fly Fishing Report
October 23, 2026
Beaverkill River, Willowemoc Creek, and the Delaware River System

STORE HOURS:
Monday 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 9am to 4pm
Wednesday 9am to 4pm
Thursday 9am to 4pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 9am to 4pm

Today will be a high of 56 degrees with sunny conditions overhead throughout the day and minimal wind. Saturday and Sunday will also be cool with mostly sunny conditions on both days. Overnight lows have been cold enough to produce frost which has brought on some really chilly water; the Beaverkill is running at 46 degrees in Cook’s Falls as this is being written. With water temperatures this low, expect that fish will become increasingly more reluctant to take at the surface especially as insect activity continues to wane. That said, there’s still relatively ample opportunity to get fish to take a dry for the time being. Your best bet will likely come later in the day—especially with upcoming sunny conditions—when water temperatures have crept up a few degrees under the sunlight. That’s not to say that you can’t get on fish in the morning, just that you should likely expect to be nymphing if you do choose to get out at that time of day.

As far as flow goes, the Beaverkill is running on the lower side, just under 230 CFS as this is being written. As we’ve reported throughout the tail end of the season here, expect that low water will have fish on high alert so make sure you’re taking extra care when navigating the stream and casting to avoid spooking your targets. Other than that, reports from the Beaverkill this week have been mixed. As mentioned above, success stories are usually coming later in the day once the water has warmed up a bit and the fish have had some time to get active. Those catching fish are generally getting eats on small imitations regardless of what level of the water column they are plying.

As for hatch, it’s a lot of midges and BWOs, a fact to consider especially when fishing the surface. As much as we might try to force feed them larger imitations, your best bet is going to be throwing a small olive ( #20-24) or midge pattern like a Griffith’s gnat ( #20-24). These flies, of course, can be almost impossible to see so it’s a very good idea to run them behind a slightly larger/more visible dry like a caddis ( #14-18) or a parachute variation of some kind (you can never go wrong with a parachute Adams especially now when mayfly activity is somewhat random). In any case, be wary of forcing the issue on the surface especially in the absence of rising fish; the simple and unfortunate fact is that subsurface forage imitations will increasingly be the ticket.

With that in mind, it’s still a good idea to run a dry-dropper especially with flows where they’re at. As we’ve reported before, a dry-dropper is likely the quietest and most stealthy way to present a nymph to a fish. As an added bonus, the rig tends to tangle less than indicator rigs which is especially important now when winds can really kick up and create casting issues. A medium to small sized caddis or parachute Adams is a good point fly for the dry-dropper rig and then when it comes to nymph selection, there’s no need to get crazy complicated. Pheasant tail and hare’s ear variations are time-tested classics and will catch trout just about anywhere in the world. With sunny conditions and a good amount of leaf litter in the water, it’s also worth it to consider throwing something with a little flash or a hot spot. A good old copper john is a great selection in this capacity, but a lot of jig/Euro-style nymphs (such as a perdigon) are also great in such situations. This being said, be wary of throwing flashy or hot nymphs under cloudy skies as they can tend to look a bit out of place.

As of now it doesn’t look like we’re getting any rain in the immediate future but make sure to keep streamers in mind as fall continues on here. A bit more elevated flows and some stain in the water are of course the ideal conditions to be chucking meat in, but that’s not to say you can’t get something to eat a big bug even in these flow conditions. As fall continues, a lot of trout—and specifically the larger brown trout—will become quite desperate to track down large meals in preparation for winter, opening one of the best windows at an upper-class brownie on the year. If flows stay low and water stays clear, you’ll want to target low light conditions with small/single-hook imitations in relatively natural colorways. If we do get a bump and some stain, don’t be afraid to pull out something big and gaudy. Keep in mind that streamer fishing can often be a grind in search of that one bite, so be ready to cover some water.

The Willowemoc is running low at the moment, just under 55 CFS as this is being written. As we said above, low flows like this will keep fish on high alert and often push them either into the cover of faster riffles (especially in the case of rainbows) or deeper pockets and pools. In either case, they will likely be holding close to bottom and will be best targeted with nymphs. Contact nymphing the riffles for smaller bows is always a great way to kill the skunk, but as you may have guessed, a dry-dropper rig will also be a good bet. No need to change much in your dropper rig on the Willow: a caddis or parachute Adams in #14-16 with a pheasant tail or hare’s ear variation below is always a solid bet. All this being said, the Willow is not at its best in these flows so it might be worth considering other options.

The West Branch of the Delaware is fishing a bit tricky at the moment. As far as flow goes, it’s running pretty low, 275 CFS as this is being written, which theoretically sets up pretty well for wading but limited fishing from a boat. As we reported last week, algae has become a bit of an issue on the West making for both treacherous wading as well as frustrating fishing. Nymphs are coming back covered in slime and those without studded boots are tending to take a few tumbles. Your best bet will be plying the surface where a lot of what we’ve already covered will also apply. Expect fish to key in on smaller imitations so consider running those tiny flies behind something you can keep your eyes on. As is always the case, remember that the West demands very technical downstream presentations with light tippets (especially when flows get this low), so keep your leader systems long and light. Expect that active fish will do what they can to make themselves inaccessible to you so you might have to get creative in your approach.

In terms of hatch, reports of course indicate activity from BWOs and midges, with the occasional random larger mayfly popping off here and there. Again, it’s likely that surface eats will come on the smaller bugs. If you are fishing small and like we’ve been talking about the last few weeks, mitigate as much frustration as possible and either throw the tiny imitation behind a larger lead fly or use a high visibility pattern. Spinner activity is still targetable on the West but take extra care in targeting the fall. Wading conditions are already hazardous enough under daylight so you really have to be cautious into the evening.

The East Branch is also running low, just under 140 CFS and fishing has been tricky based on the few reports we got through the shop this week. As you may have guessed, hatch is going to be the same as what’s been outlined above. That said, the river is no different from the West in that it is also very technical and demands long leaders and flawless downstream drifts. Again, expect that fish will be well conditioned to put themselves in places that are hard to reach with a fly. We wouldn’t change too much in terms of approach for the East Branch either. At the end of the day, nymphing and small flies are going to give you your best chance at catching fish right now and if you do run into some rising, expect that fish will likely be feeding on small forage.

We are open 7 days a week for now but expect new hours in the coming weeks as the season winds down. We can be reached by email, phone or on our social media channels. If you have any questions or reports, please feel free to reach out. We wish you luck next time you’re out and hope to see you soon!

10/16/2026

🚨New river report up🚨 check it out on our site (link in bio) or our page!

10/16/2026

The Catskill Fly Fishing Report
October 16, 2026
Beaverkill River, Willowemoc Creek, and the Delaware River System

STORE HOURS:
Monday 9am to 4pm
Tuesday 9am to 4pm
Wednesday 9am to 4pm
Thursday 9am to 4pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 9am to 4pm

Today will be a high of 68 degrees with cloudy and rainy conditions overhead throughout the day and considerable wind starting in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday will be cool with mostly sunny conditions overhead. Overnight lows will plunge in the next few days which will likely influence fishing. In a lot of cases, such a drop in temperature at this point in the season may slow surface activity down but will often create a good streamer window, particularly if today’s rain can spike flows a bit and bring some stain into the system. All this being said, keep a close eye on the forecast and the flow gauges; depending on how much rain ends up coming down, we may see a spike in river flows.

As this is being written, the Beaverkill is running on the lower side, just over 200 CFS. This week has brought a lot of good reports into the shop from the river. Dry fly fishing has been productive, particularly on smaller presentations during the day and spinners in the evening. That said, we’ve had a good amount of people picking up fish on largish caddis imitations ( #14-16, tan or gray) and there’s still some lingering interest in isos ( #14). Of course, there are also BWOs present ( #20-24) especially on cloudy, rainy days like today. If you’re seeing surface activity, a good approach is to run a double dry fly rig; you could lead a small BWO pattern or a Griffiths gnat with a larger, more visible pattern like a caddis or iso. With this being said, keep in mind that temperatures are going to drop significantly in the coming days which often has an effect on plying the surface.

Even if surface activity slows down, it’s still a good idea to run a dry dropper, particularly if we don’t see much of a bump in flows. With water levels where they’re at, fishing is still tricky and technical and the trout are wary. We argue that the dry dropper is perhaps the most subtle way to present a nymph short of contact nymphing, a fact which is important in low, technical water. If you do go to a dry dropper, you’ll want to stay pretty small with your nymph presentation ( #16-20). In terms of pattern, you can never go wrong with a pheasant tail or hare’s ear variation, but a jig nymph such as a perdigon is also a good choice, especially if you’re fishing more turbulent water. In any case, consider choosing a nymph with muted colors under cloudy skies and something with a touch of flash under sun. The latter case is a particularly good idea now with all the leaf litter in the water.

As of now it doesn’t look like we’ll get enough rain to significantly spike flows, but if we do, be prepared for a solid window on streamers, especially with that aforementioned cold setting in. If you see flows spike up and the water gets some stain to it, don’t be afraid to break out that 6wt. and the meat patterns. It’s always more fun to streamer fish on a big, brightly colored bug but keep in mind that you might have to go more small and natural, depending on water conditions.

The Willowemoc is running low at the moment, just over 55 CFS as this is being written. In these flows, trout are incredibly wary and will often be reluctant to eat in a lot of situations. Most fish will likely be stacked into deep pockets, associating closely with the bottom especially given leaf litter conditions. It might be worth it to give the Willow a bit of a break but if you do head out that way, look for the deep pockets with a dry dropper and expect that fish will be low for the most part.

The West Branch of the Delaware is fishing a bit tricky at the moment. As far as flow goes, it’s running pretty low, just under 340 CFS as this is being written, which sets up pretty well for wading but limited fishing from a boat. The main stick in the craw on the West is the algae bloom which appears to be presenting big challenges to anglers. Safety is first and foremost so make sure you’re wearing your studs if you make it out to that way. That said, be aware that the vegetation is making for challenging fishing. Nymphs are continuously coming back covered in salad so your best bet is at the surface, which is quite difficult in these flows on the West. Keys to the game are going to be long leader systems regardless of rig and drag-free drifts served from an upstream position. Expect that active fish will do what they can to make themselves inaccessible to you so you might have to get creative in your approach.

In terms of hatch, reports of course indicate activity from BWOs, with the occasional final iso popping off here and there. It’s likely that surface eats will come on the smaller bugs, but that’s not to say that a well presented #14 iso or caddis can’t get a look. If you are fishing small and like we’ve been talking about the last few weeks, mitigate as much frustration as possible and either throw the tiny imitation behind a larger lead fly or use a high visibility pattern. Spinner activity is still rolling on the West but take extra care in targeting the fall. Wading conditions are already hazardous enough under daylight so you really have to be cautious into the evening.

The East Branch is also running low, just under 150 CFS and fishing remains pretty tough judging by the reports we’ve received this week. Hatch is going to be the same as what’s been outlined above. That said, the river is no different from the West in that it is also very technical and demands long leaders and flawless downstream drifts. Again, expect that fish will be well conditioned to put themselves in places that are hard to reach with a fly. We wouldn’t change too much in terms of approach for the East Branch either. At the end of the day, nymphing and small flies are going to give you your best chance at catching fish right now and if you do run into some rising, expect that fish will likely be feeding on small forage.

We are open 7 days a week from 9am-5pm and can be reached by email, phone or on our social media channels. If you have any questions or reports, please feel free to reach out. We wish you luck next time you’re out and hope to see you soon!

10/02/2026

New river report up! 🎣 check it out on our site, link in bio!

10/02/2026

The Catskill Fly Fishing Report
October 2, 2026
Beaverkill River, Willowemoc Creek, and the Delaware River System

STORE HOURS:
Monday 9am to 5pm
Tuesday 9am to 5pm
Wednesday 9am to 5pm
Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 9am to 5pm

Today will be a high of 71 degrees with cloudy conditions rolling through in the afternoon along with a chance of rain. Saturday will bring temperate, sunny, and somewhat windy conditions. The river is running a bit warmer than it was trending last week so there is a remote possibility that water temperatures could spike up a bit, but we don’t expect it to affect one’s ability to fish. Sunday and the beginning of next week look like they could be a bit rainy, but we’ll see if that forecast holds up. Daytime high temperatures look like they’re going to drop somewhat significantly next week with most days forecasted in the 50s and low 60s. Expect that this will continue to drop water temperatures and will likely cause some shift in the fishery as well.

As this is being written, the Beaverkill is running on the lower side, just over 180 CFS. You can expect that the river will fish similarly to what we reported last week. Water temps remain relatively cool—59 degrees as this is being written—however, low flows mean that fish are very wary and will likely be confined in the streams deeper pockets, especially during the day and under high sun like we’re expecting on Saturday.

Like last week, reports from the Beaverkill this week have been mixed with a lean towards challenging fishing. Like we said, low flows turn up a trout’s wariness acutely as they not only work to dodge your flies, but also their natural predators like eagles. It looks like flows will stay at these levels in the immediate future so you can likely expect that light-weight rigs will be your best approach. We continue to recommend a dry dropper set up in which a length of tippet (which is dependent on depth, where in the water column fish are feeding etc.) is tied to the bend of buoyant dry fly and another fly, often a bead head/weighted nymph, is tied to the other end of the tippet. This rig allows you to fish two patterns at once while your dry acts as a strike indicator for the fly below/behind while also being in play for an eat itself. Although it can sound complicated, the dry dropper is arguably the easiest nymph rig to both tie and cast and it also lands a lot quieter on the surface that a traditional indicator rig.

For fly selection on a dry dropper, we recommend throwing the largest, most high floating dry you can get away with—a #14 tan or gray caddis is a great choice right now—and a weighted nymph like a bead head pheasant tail ( #16-18) or an appropriately sized caddis larva or pupa. Like we said last week: not to say that you couldn’t pull a fish up to take a look at a second dry or emerger on the dropper, but with low water, it’s likely best to get your dropper down where the fish will likely be holding, which is why we recommend a weighted nymph of some kind.

Which brings us to natural hatch. On the Beaverkill, reports indicate that tricos ( #22 and smaller) can still be found specifically in the morning, however, that hatch will continue to taper down. Blue-winged olives (BWOs) ( #20 and smaller) will likely remain a reliable pattern for the next several weeks, especially on cloudier days. That said, keep in mind that late season olives can be very small so make sure you have a good size range in the box. For both these two mayfly hatches, consider leading a tiny trico or BWO with a larger, more visible dry fly is a good idea such as a caddis. Or consider tying on a high-visibility variation which will usually be parachute patterns with brightly colored posts. Both of these tactics will help you keep your rig in sight.

Aside from the small bugs, reports indicate some continued activity from isonychia, a hatch which is definitely starting to wind down. That said, there are still a good number popping here and there and imitations of these larger mayflies are a top option in a dry dropper rig, so we advise that you continue to keep some in the box even if chances at eliciting an eat on one are somewhat limited. As we’ve reported previously, all mayflies will be best imitated with an array of presentations representing different stages of the life cycle. Having a selection of different stages to choose from is important in technical/low water when fish have a lot of time to look at what you’re throwing and also might be entirely keyed in on a specific forage. Trust us, there’s nothing more frustrating than watching a fish eat emergers or spinners at dusk and all you have are duns. With that in mind and when in doubt in front of a rising fish, consider going more “emergent” with your presentation, meaning lean towards patterns that look vulnerable with bodies/shucks still stuck in the surface meniscus.

Aside from mayflies, we’ve also received reports that caddis are starting to crop back up in a more significant capacity. What we said last week about their specifics will remain true—the caddis that are coming off are either tan or gray in a #14-16 or are the famous October caddis, a beautiful and quite large ( #8-12) cinnamon colored bug that we have been seeing a bit of. For caddis imitation you can’t go wrong with a juicy larva, buggy pupa or soft hackle/wet fly for subsurface imitation, and there’s a lot of ways to skin the cat at the surface. Expect that upcoming windy conditions will blow caddis back into the water so having some “spent” imitations in the box is a good idea. In the shop, we love the splitsville caddis for such a situation, especially imitating those smaller bugs. If you’re looking to a caddis dry to run a dry dropper rig—which we recommend—you can’t go wrong with a good old elk hair caddis (tan or gray #14-16), however, really any high floating and durable imitation will do.

Our report on the Willowemoc is all but identical to what we had to say last week: the creek is running very low at the moment, under 40 CFS as this is being written. There are of course pockets that will hold fish but it’s probably worthwhile to give the Willow a bit of a breather and a chance to come back up a little bit. In such conditions fish will be at their maximum level of wariness which starts to beg the question of whether it’s even worth targeting them. If you do head out that way, look for the deep pockets with a dry dropper and expect that fish will be on the bottom for the most part.

The West Branch of the Delaware is fishing solidly at the moment. As far as flow goes, the West is running a hair over 440 CFS as this is being written, which sets up well for both wading and fishing from a boat. Reports for the West continue to indicate good levels of activity from both fish and bugs. The question really isn’t where are the fish and are they eating, it’s more about your ability to present an all but perfect drift. No matter how you decide to approach it, the West Branch will remain a technical challenge. Uncomfortably long leaders and downstream presentations continue to be definitive keys to success. We’ve had a lot of questions recently about tippet sizing for the West and beyond. If you’re throwing a larger dry like an iso or a caddis, you’ll want to stay away from the super light stuff as it has a tendency to kink when throwing larger flies. That said, if you’re sizing down into BWO imitation, you might need to get as light as 6, possibly even 7x. We recommend that you start with 5x and go from there, but do be aware that sizing down may be necessary.

In terms of hatch, reports of course indicate activity from tricos and BWOs, with isos present as well. We haven’t heard a ton about caddis from the upper Delaware system yet but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening. That said, it’s likely that surface eats will come on the smaller bugs, but that’s not to say that a well presented #14 iso or caddis can’t get a look. If you are fishing small and like we’ve been talking about, mitigate as much frustration as possible and either throw the tiny imitation behind a larger lead fly or use a high visibility pattern.

Reports continue to indicate significant spinner activity into the evening on the West Branch. Remember, spinners are falling in low light conditions so color is not super important in fly selection, it’s way more important to focus on, first, size and then profile. With an array of bugs around, it’ll be a good idea to have plenty in the box in sizes 14 all the way to 24. In store, we specifically like the splitsville spinner which has a super buggy look.

The East Branch is running pretty low at the moment with a flow rate of just 130 CFS as this is being written. This is low water for the East so expect similar considerations as the Beaverkill—i.e. wary and finicky fish. The East is already a significantly technical challenge at higher flows so it’ll likely be very tricky now, however, that’s not to say that you still can’t find some fish out that way. Hatch is going to be the same as what’s been outlined above.

As you may have guessed, expect that fish will be well conditioned to put themselves in places that are hard to reach with a fly. That said, we wouldn’t change too much in terms of approach for the East Branch. At the end of the day, nymphing and small flies are going to give you your best chance at catching fish right now and if you do run into some rising, expect that fish will likely be feeding on small forage.

We are open 7 days a week from 9am-5pm and can be reached by email, phone or on our social media channels. If you have any questions or reports, please feel free to reach out. We wish you luck next time you’re out and hope to see you soon!