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Delaware River

River fishing  New York · 06:37 - 16:52

Delaware River runs through New York. Most people come here for Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout and Northern Pike.

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
68°
Fri
88%
65°
Sat
80%
63°
Sun
89%
47°
Best day
Mon
83%
50°
Tue
83%
56°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
52°F
Air temp
48°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.14 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:52–07:52 Dusk 15:37–17:37

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:10–09:10 Major period 19:10–21:10 Minor period 01:05–02:35 Minor period 13:44–15:14

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

06:00
48°
07:00
48°
08:00
53°
09:00
58°
10:00
63°
11:00
67°
12:00
71°
13:00
72°
14:00
72°
15:00
71°
16:00
68°
17:00
62°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
84%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
61%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
61%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
60%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
53%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, bright sky slows things.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
37%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 11 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Muskellunge and Brown Trout.

For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

The Delaware River is a major river in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and is the longest free-flowing (undammed) river in the Eastern United States. From the meeting of its branches in Hancock, New York, the river flows for 282 miles (454 km) along the borders of : New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, before emptying into Delaware Bay.

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More waters nearby

Delaware River New York · 4.3 mi away Cannonsville Reservoir New York · 14.7 mi away Butler Lake Pennsylvania · 19.3 mi away Lake Manjo Pennsylvania · 49.8 mi away Harveys Lake Pennsylvania · 55.4 mi away Saxe Pond Pennsylvania · 60.8 mi away Lake Jean Pennsylvania · 66.4 mi away Ganoga Lake Pennsylvania · 67.0 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Delaware River?

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Brook Trout and Smallmouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Delaware River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Delaware River?

For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Delaware River right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 46%.