DSR Fishing Report:

Friday, 23 October PM

Tomorrow Sunrise: 7:30 AM Tomorrow Sunset: 6:08 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 10/24/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 248 CFS as of 4:30 PM. Water temperature is 51 degrees Fahrenheit as of 9:15 AM.

UPPER SECTION Angling success was described as “slow” through the entirety of this section. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, and Steelhead. The fish were primarily moving upriver and also holding in pools. The volume of anglers throughout the middle and lower sections was described as ‘low’.

MIDDLE SECTION Angling success was described as “quiet” in the lower and middle parts, and “slow” in the upper part of this section. The fish species present were reported as Chinook (King) Salmon, Steelhead and Brown Trout. The fish were holding in pools and also moving upriver. Angler density in this section was described as “low”.

LOWER SECTION Angling success was described as “slow” in the estuary and also “slow” just upriver. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon and Steelhead as well as Brown Trout in the upper portion of this section. The fish present were moving upriver throughout this section as well as holding in pools. Angler density in this section was “low”.

For the definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density use the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6sieSzbq2QTxtZF71w8HapMgfAPbMl7PVD710MHA1M/edit?usp=sharing

For Instructions for Purchasing Walk-Up Fishing Passes click the link below: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/

The forecast for tonight: Partly cloudy skies. Low 34F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.

The forecast for tomorrow: Sunny skies. High 61F. Winds light and variable.

Pictured below is William with a nice Steelhead brought to hand from earlier today. William was being guided by Mike Ford of 'Reel Addicted Fishing Charters'.