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52.5–57.9 °F across 3 gauges on the West Branch Delaware River, read from USGS and re-read when this page loaded. No reporting stretch is in the cold band right now, so fish the first hours of light and the tributary mouths.
Water temperature right now
| Gauge | Reading | July mean | Read at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Ny | 57.9 °F | 71.8 °F | 30 Sep 2026, 13:45 UTC |
| Stilesville Ny | 52.5 °F | 47.6 °F | 30 Sep 2026, 13:45 UTC |
| Hale Eddy Ny | 53.6 °F | 54.0 °F | 30 Sep 2026, 13:45 UTC |
Read from USGS instantaneous values when this page was built, and rebuilt nightly. The colour is the same four-band scale the map paints from.
What is hatching in September
Nothing in this region's hatch record peaks in September. The year-round insects — midges, scuds, sculpins — are still there, and they are what this month is fished on.
More about West Branch Delaware River
West Branch Delaware River — live water temperature, regulations and access
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