DSR Fishing Report:   Monday, September 15 AM   Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:44am Tomorrow Sunset: 7:12pm   The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 09/25/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 228 CFS as of 9:11 AM. Water temperature this morning was 59 degrees Fahrenheit as of 5:15 AM In the Upper Section, angling success was described as “quiet” in the top of that section (no anglers present), with the middle and lower sections being described as “moderate”. Fish species reported were predominately Chinook (King) Salmon throughout this section, with Brown Trout reported in the middle of this section. The fish present were actively moving upriver and holding in pools, until they reached the topmost portion of this section, where they hunkered down in pools. Angler density in this section was described as moderate in the lower and middle parts of this section.   In the Middle Section, angling success was described as “slow” in the bottommost part, ramping up to “good” within the middle to uppermost parts of the section. Fish species reported were predominately King Salmon, with Brown Trout making appearances in the middle and uppermost parts of this section. The fish present were actively moving upriver, with a percentage also holding in pools. Angler density in this section was described as “low” in the bottom of the section, and “moderate” throughout the remainder of this section. In the Lower Section, angling success was described as “quiet”.  Fish species reported were all King Salmon. The fish present were actively moving upriver, with a percentage also holding in pools. Angler density in this section was described as “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   The forecast for tonight is: Showers early, then cloudy overnight. Low 61F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.   The forecast for tomorrow is: Cloudy. High 74F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.   (IF A PICTURE IS INCLUDED)   Premium Pass Availability for Wednesday: Unavailable (sold out as of 10 AM today, 15 Sep ‘26) Walk-Up, Full Day Pass Availability for Wednesday, 16 Sep: currently, there are +10 daily access fishing passes available for purchase online; it is always advisable to pre-purchase online fishing passes rather than chance the walk-up pass availability    For DSR fishing pass availability and pricing click the link below: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/fishing/   For Instructions for Purchasing Walk-Up Fishing Passes click the link below: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/   DSR Lodge Availability: Salmon Run Lodge is available for the night(s) of: today, September 15th - Wednesday, September 16th, 2026   For the DSR 2026 Lodge Availability Calendar click the link below: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/   **Announcements**: 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. Manor House reserved fishing areas (the area includes the South channel below the Glide, and the Upper Clay pool) are effective starting today, Tuesday, September 15^th; signage will be posted to indicate whether or not the areas are reserved as of the specific moment (or not, and available to all guests) No fishing to actively spawning fish; spawning fish are defined as either actively digging or sitting on a redd Keep fish in water until immediately before taking your photograph to avoid harming them prior to release Read more...