The current dam release is 1,000 CFS on 1/6/26 until 6 PM when it will be raised to 1200 until 01/07/26 11:59 PM.  The Pineville gauge is currently 1500 CFS as of 4:30pm. The water temperature this afternoon was 34F. Sunrise: 7:38 AM Sunset: 4:44 PM

REPORT:

We had a handful of guests fish the run today. One  angler reported landing multiple Steelhead in the middle section of the run using chartreuse beads. Other guests reported landing several Steelhead and a couple of Browns, mostly in the middle of the run.

WEATHER:

The forecast for tonight:  Periods of rain. Low 32F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. The forecast for tomorrow:  Mainly cloudy with snow showers around in the morning. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Daily Access Fishing Pass Availability and pass price guide: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/fishing/

2026 DAILY ACCESS FISHING PASS RELEASE DATES:

- 1 January through 27 August 2026 fishing passes are currently available -28 August – 30 September 2026 fishing passes released for sale Monday 19 Jan 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM -October and September fishing passes released for sale Wednesday 21 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM - Premium Access Passes (11 Sep – 29 October) released Friday 23 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM (only Premium Access will be sold on the 23^rd)   Season Pass Renewals will begin March 1st, 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by March 31st, 2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026.        

LODGE AVAILABILTY

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