Tomorrow Sunrise: 7:20 AM

Tomorrow Sunset: 6:20 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 10/16/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 220 CFS as of 5:00 PM. The water temperature was 61 Degrees Fahrenheit as of 9:00 AM this afternoon.

UPPER SECTION

Angling success was described as “slow in the upper part of this section and “good” in the middle and lower parts. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead. The fish were primarily moving upriver. Guest volume was described as low across the entire section.

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “moderate to good”. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, and Brown trout across all parts of this section. The fish were both actively moving upriver throughout the section, with a percentage also holding in pools within the entire section. Angler density in this section was described as “moderate to low”.

LOWER SECTION

Angling success was described as “slow” in the estuary and “moderate” just upriver. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Steelhead throughout the section, with Brown Trout also holding just upriver. The fish present were moving upriver throughout the section, with fish holding in pools in the estuary. Angler density in this section is “low”.

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The forecast for tonight: Periods of rain. Low 48F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible.

The forecast for tomorrow: Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon. High 66F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.

Pictured below is Matt with a Salmon River Grand Slam. Matt was being guided by Mike LaManna of 'Mass Fly Guide Service'

Also Pictured below is Jim with a fresh steelhead. Jim was being guided by Jerry Sullivan of 'Wave Guide Service'