New York
West Branch Delaware River at Hale Eddy
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Sunday, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 960 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.6 ft
- Water Temperature
- 56.8 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01426500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
3 mph W
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.28 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 58°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 59°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 50°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 52°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 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
West Branch Delaware trout river monitored at Hale Eddy. Cannonsville Reservoir releases can influence flow; verify current NYSDEC regulations and USGS readings.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at West 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 West Branch Delaware trout river including NY/PA border waters. Brown trout are primary; rainbow trout are common; brook trout are present. Cannonsville Reservoir releases influence flow.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC manages major West Branch Delaware reaches as Wild-Premier; brown trout are the primary wild trout target. NY/PA border-water trout regulations also apply on the border section.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Wild-Premier West Branch Delaware trout fishery; rainbow trout are commonly present as an established wild component.
Source: NYSDEC
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Brook trout are present in the West Branch Delaware system; less dominant than brown and rainbow trout on the main Wild-Premier reaches.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Regulated Upper Delaware tailwater system with Wild-Premier and Catch and Release reaches. Border-water trout regulations also apply where the river forms the NY/PA boundary.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Drift fishing
- 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. Border-water license reciprocity with Pennsylvania applies on the boundary section.
Public Fishing Rights easements exist on selected mapped reaches; confirm current DEC maps.
Stocking information
Wild-Premier management on the Hale Eddy / Deposit / border reaches relies on wild trout. Separate Stocked-Extended reaches exist farther upstream (Walton–Hobart) and are outside this gauge reach focus.
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.
West Branch Delaware Border Wild-Premier
From NY/PA border upstream to 2 miles downstream of the Route 17 bridge at Deposit
Wild-Premier inland trout stream category. NY/PA border-water special trout regulations also apply on the boundary section.
- Upstream
- 2 miles downstream of the Route 17 bridge at Deposit
- Downstream
- NY/PA border
- Season
- April 1–October 15 trout harvest under Wild-Premier / border-water limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Wild-Premier / border waters: April 1–October 15 daily limit 1 trout, any size (confirm current border-waters table).
West Branch Delaware Deposit Catch and Release
From Route 17 bridge at Deposit downstream 2 miles
Catch and Release inland trout stream category; artificial lures only, all year.
- Upstream
- Route 17 bridge at Deposit
- Downstream
- 2 miles downstream of Route 17 bridge at Deposit
- Season
- Catch and Release all year.
- Methods
- Artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Catch and Release only; all fish must be released.
West Branch Delaware Deposit to Stilesville Wild-Premier
From Route 17 bridge at Deposit upstream to Stilesville Weir
Wild-Premier inland trout stream category.
- Upstream
- Stilesville Weir
- Downstream
- Route 17 bridge at Deposit
- 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 Cannonsville Reservoir releases on the West Branch.
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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