REPORT: we ended the day with triple digit guests; however, they were spread out all over the run for most of the day, seeking fish which were widely scattered and uncooperative for the most part. Early reports indicated a water temperature of 64 degrees Fahrenheit, which is not bad. In the morning, angling success was described as “slow”, on Chinook (King) Salmon both moving upriver as well as holding in pools. The bright sunshine most of the day seemed to have depressed fish activity somewhat. The afternoon report indicated angling success was either “slow” or even “quiet”, again all Kings, with the fish hunkered down in pools. However, our guests till on the run reported that come 5:00 PM, when the clouds rolled in, a switch was turned to “ON”and the fish started getting active. One angler reported nothing seen up to 5:00 PM, then 2 / 4 as soon as the clouds rolled in. Tomorrow’s forecast bodes well for our guests.

CFS / WEATHER:

The flow from the dam is currently showing 250 CFS and is scheduled to remain at that level until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, September 8th. The Pineville Gauge is currently at 224 CFS.

Tonight: Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight. Low around 55F. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy. High 76F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:36am

Tomorrow Sunset: 7:31pm

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

The lodges listed below are available during these evenings during prime time:

at least three to five assorted lodges available for booking 8, 9, and 10 Sep

Estuary Lodge: 16 Sep 2026;

Salmon Run Lodge 11-17 Sep 2026

Douglaston Manor 19 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.