New York
East Branch Delaware River at Fishs Eddy
Location Snapshot
East Branch Delaware River at Fishs Eddy is a regulated Catskill trout river influenced by cold releases from Pepacton Reservoir as it flows toward the Upper Delaware mainstem. Wild brown and rainbow trout lead the fishery, with brook trout adding a smaller native-trout component to the system.
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Why
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01421000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
41°F
Feels like
35°F
Wind
4 mph SE
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 63°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Mostly clear
High 60°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 57°F / Low 34°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Wild brown trout are in the regulated-flow fishery on the East Branch Delaware River at Fishs Eddy, along with rainbow trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at East Branch Delaware River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Regulation sections
Legal regulations are summarized below for convenience. Official linked rules control. This app does not determine whether you are physically within a regulation reach.
East Branch Delaware Wild-Premier.
From confluence with West Branch Delaware River upstream to Route 206/30 bridge in Downsville.
Wild-Premier inland trout stream category.
- Upstream
- Route 206/30 bridge in Downsville.
- Downstream
- Confluence with West Branch Delaware River.
- Season
- April 1–October 15 harvest season under Wild-Premier limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Wild-Premier: April 1–October 15 daily limit 1, any size.
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Delaware, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Delaware
DEC Region
4
Management Category
Trout river
Regulation Scope
Reach-specific trout regulations.
Regulation Summary
Special and statewide trout regulations may apply by reach; consult current NYSDEC Region 4 guidance.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
Flow Regulation
Flow can be influenced by Pepacton Reservoir releases on the East Branch.
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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