It seems that the best place to fly fish in the state of Delaware is along the Upper Delaware River System. It has been said that the Delaware River is the "best wild trout fishery in the Eastern United States." The river is made up of three parts: the West Branch, the East Branch and the Main Stem of the Delaware.
      The West Branch starts at the base of Cannonsville Reservoir. The West Branch has lots of insect hatches, and you can almost always find cold water running through its upper parts. Combine the two and you can plan on a great day fly fishing.
      When it comes to the East Branch of the River, it is broken down into two parts: the upper part and the lower part. The upper part of the branch remains cool and slow flowing. The lower part is supplemented by the Beaverkill River, so it remains good fishing all season long.
      The Main Stem is still the biggest challenge of the River System. It is also referred to as "the Big D." It has deep pools, with "difficult to read" waterways. The Main Stem begins at Point Mountain in Hancock, NY. It stretches 300 miles in length from Hancock to Calicoon. It is difficult to access the Main Stem. It has only a few designated access areas, and river parking is almost impossible. Private landowners are not very helpful in allowing access from their property. The best way to enjoy a day on the river is by drift boat fishing.
      The three rivers that make up the Delaware River System do offer some of the best fly fishing you will ever experience.