New York
East Branch Delaware River at Fishs Eddy
Current River Rating
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Why
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- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01421000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
61°F
Feels like
61°F
Wind
2 mph S
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.18 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 59°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 55°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 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
Upper Delaware system trout river in Delaware County. Pepacton Reservoir releases can influence flow; confirm current Region 4 / special regulations and live USGS conditions.
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
Fishery overview
Wild-Premier trout river on the East Branch Delaware from the West Branch confluence upstream to Downsville. Distinct from West Branch reaches; Pepacton Reservoir releases can influence flow.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC lists East Branch Delaware from confluence with West Branch upstream to Route 206/30 bridge in Downsville as Wild-Premier. Flow can be influenced by Pepacton Reservoir releases.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Wild-Premier East Branch Delaware trout fishery; rainbow trout are a common wild component distinct from the West Branch reaches.
Source: NYSDEC
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brook trout are present in the East Branch Delaware system; typically secondary to brown and rainbow trout on the main Wild-Premier reach.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Upper Delaware system trout river with Wild-Premier management. Flow and temperature can be influenced by Pepacton Reservoir releases.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Fishing Rights easements and other access points exist on selected mapped reaches; confirm current DEC Trout Stream Fishing Map / DECinfo Locator coverage.
Public Fishing Rights easements exist on selected mapped reaches; confirm current DEC maps.
Stocking information
Wild-Premier management relies on wild trout; this reach is not managed as Stocked-Extended.
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.
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official NYSDEC page before fishing; linked official regulations control.
Hatch Match
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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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