Both the West Branch and the East Branch are "abnormal rivers"....They are kept abnormally high and cold by reservoir releases. Some trout fishermen thinks that great....Others, such as I do not!
Consider this: If by some means, the temperature of these rivers were raised the same amount that the reservoirs lower it, fishermen would be screaming, "Thermal Pollution!" But fisherman, particularly well-off fly fisherman think the abnormal stream temps. of the Delaware branches is just ducky. They may, in fact, be better for trout fishing, but these rivers do not support the varied recreational experiences that existed in the past. When will we learn....all reservoirs ain't good?