DSR Fishing Report:

Sunday, 11 October /  PM

Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:15 AM

Tomorrow Sunset:  6:28 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 10/12/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 213 CFS as of 4:45 PM. The afternoon water temperature was 57 Degrees Fahrenheit as of 4:45 PM this afternoon.

UPPER SECTION

Angling success was described as “slow to moderate” in the lower and upper parts, and  “moderate” in the middle part. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, and Steelhead throughout the section.  The fish were holding in pools  and  moving upriver.  The volume of anglers was “none” in the very top portion of the run and “moderate” throughout the lower section.

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “moderate” in the upper and middle sections and “moderate” in the lower part of this section. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon in the upper part with steelhead in the middle and lower parts.  The fish were  actively moving upriver and holding in pools throughout this section. Density in this section was described as “moderate” in the bottom part, and “low” in the rest of the section.

LOWER SECTION

Angling success was described as “slow” in the estuary, and “moderate” just upriver.  The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, and Steelhead. The fish present were moving upriver throughout this section as well holding 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 : Cloudy with showers. Low 49F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

The forecast for tomorrow : Cloudy. High 62F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Pictured below is Dave with a fresh Steelhead; Dave was guided by Mike Ford of ‘Reel Addicted Charters and Guide Service.’  Also shown below, guided by Larry Gonzalez of ‘Larry’s Fishing Charters’ is mother / daughter Roberta and Marina with a pair of big Kings.