DSR Fishing Report for 02 September 2026:

 REPORT:

Water temperature this morning was 65F. Anglers needed to move off of the run this morning with the report of lightning and thunderstorms. Angler success was good before the front came through, afterwards with all of the sunshine the fish were less inclined to take the bait. Angler density was low today. The bite improved around mid-afternoon, as stated by several anglers.

 CFS / WEATHER:

The flow from the dam is currently showing 185 CFS and is scheduled to remain at that level until 11:59 PM on Monday, September 7^th. The Pineville gauge is currently at 236 CFS. Tonight: Thunderstorms likely this evening. Then a chance of scattered thunderstorms overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low 67F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall possibly over one inch. Tomorrow: Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 77F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:30 AM Tomorrow Sunset: 7:40 PM

 LODGE AVAILABILITY:

 The lodges listed below are available during these evenings during prime time:   Estuary Lodge: 16 Sep 2026; Salmon Run Lodge 11-17 Sep 2026 Douglaston Manor 19, 25 – 27 Oct 2026 Short Term Lodge Availability (for the next ten days) - please call Guest Services at 315-298-6672, select 0, or browse lodging availability at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/

 ***Announcements:   

9- and 12-month Season Passes are available for pick-up.  Please have your valid NY state fishing license with you.*** A reminder that, effective this season, we are asking that all categories of guests check-out with us, either in-person at the Welcome Center, telephonically, or with River Patrol at other access points (e.g., Black Hole, estuary, lodge guest parking) when they leave the run for the day; this will enable us to more effectively monitor and control the number of anglers on the run, in order to meet both the spirit and intent of our daily angler limit. Brown Trout                                                      Bill with a nice King Read more...