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Neversink River Fly Fishing Report - October 25, 2026
NEVERSINK RIVER
ReportOCT 25 — NOV 1, 2026
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Flow
59CFS
NEVERSINK RIVER AT NEVERSINK NY
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Water Temp
49.5°F
Updated 2026-10-25
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Weather
31–65°F
Clear
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Clarity
Clear
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Flow is a low, wade-friendly 58.9 CFS at 3.32 ft gauge height with water temps at 49.5°F — cold enough to concentrate fish in slower, sun-warmed runs and trigger a reliable midday BWO window. Clarity is excellent, so stealth and fine tippet are non-negotiable.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22
Barr's Flashback Emerger - BWO #22
#22
Lil Bit Craven - Dark Olive #22
#22
Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
#22
BWO WD-40 #22
#22
Olsen's Quilldigon - Olive - Barbless #22 - 24
#22-24
Pheasant Tail Tungsten #20
#20
Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
#20
Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16
#16
Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12
#12
Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Jig - Barbless #12
#12
Guides Choice Hare's Ear #18
#18
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) | #20-22 | Heavy | 11 AM - 3 PM |
| Midge | #22-24 | Moderate | 9 AM - 11 AM |
| Caddis (Tan/Olive) | #18-20 | Light | 3 PM - 5 PM |
| Terrestrials (Ants) | #16 | Light | 12 PM - 2 PM |
Best Time Window
- 8 AM - 10 AM: Euro-nymph the deeper runs and pocket water with tungsten jig patterns before the sun warms the pools.
- 11 AM - 3 PM: Prime BWO dry-fly and emerger window — target rising fish in the flat tailouts and slow current seams with #22 patterns on 6X-7X tippet.
- 3 PM - 5 PM: Late-afternoon caddis and terrestrial window; swing soft hackles through pool tails and dead-drift ant patterns along shaded undercut banks.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith water at 49.5°F and gin-clear conditions, the fish are spooky but feeding. Wait for the sun to hit the water — usually around 10 AM — before targeting rising fish, and approach every pool from downstream on your knees if you have to. Dial in a 12-foot 6X leader for dry-fly work and extend to 7X for the smallest emergers in the flat tailouts. During the BWO hatch, focus on the slower water at the head and tail of pools where fish can hold and sip without burning energy, and make your first cast count — these Catskill browns have seen everything.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Brook Trout
Rainbow Trout
