Beginning at the base of Cannonsville Reservoir, The West Branch is a tailwater fishery with cold water even during the hottest days of summer, often extending the river’s total length into main Delaware. The West Branch has abundant insect hatches. The combination of hatches and the river’s gentle flow makes the West Branch a dry fly fisherman’s dream.

The East Branch comprises two parts, the upper and lower section. The “upper” is that part upstream of its junction with the Beaverkill. Mainly a brown trout river and a tailwater, the upper section usually remains cool. Beginning at Pepacton Reservoir, this section of the East Branch has a spring creek-like feel.

At the junction of the East and West Branches is the start of the main river section of Delaware. The main river is home to hard-fighting rainbows that utilize the deep pools and feed the main river. This allows trout to hunker down during the warm water periods of the year.

When the summer water temperatures have risen and forced us to give the daylight feeders a break, we tend to get excited for the Adventure about to come. Floating Delaware in the later evening and into the dark while casting mouse flies to be aggressive and hungry trophies of the river will take some of your best experiences on the water to the next level. Topwater explosions and epic battles into the dark will leave you wondering why we fish at all during daylight. Bring your “A Game,” and leave your flashlight at home and let the hunt for your trophy begin.

Dry fly, nymphing, streamer, or mousing opportunities exist for our guests based on the current conditions and the time of year. For sure, Delaware will offer you a chance to fish for wild trout on the fly that could be a personal best for many while testing your fighting skills during epic battles. Our trips will offer all the gear needed if you do not have a favorite trout rod to bring, we will have you covered. You will need both a New York and Pennsylvania fishing license available online. Waders are optional but necessary if you wish to stop and get out of the boat to fish. If you plan on dry fly fishing, you practice your “Reach Cast” because these are the most selective fish east of the Mississippi River.