A little breezy, but conditions remained fair otherwise. A mix of clouds and blue skies offered a good amount of overcast, keeping things pretty cool reaching only about 40 F. Given the holiday, we had little pressure on the run, with just a few anglers filtering onto the property throughout the day. Based on reports from the anglers we spoke with, it seemed there was slightly more activity than the past couple of days. Most angling efforts were focused in the middle sections of property today, with little reported in the lower sections. All fish reported were drop backs, with the exception of one fresh chrome steelhead. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 1200 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (4/1). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
45° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:47am
Sunset: 7:29pm
1400 CFS Pineville Gauge
1200 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Another cold start to the morning, with temperatures beginning around 32 F. Fortunately mostly sunny skies warmed things up a bit, but temperatures only reached a high of about 41 F this afternoon. Overall, a considerably breezy day with winds remaining steady around 10 MPH for the majority of the day. Based on reports from our anglers today, it was a tough pick. While the wind was a nuisance, it seemed a majority of anglers had difficulty given the lack of cloud coverage, with quite a few reporting a skunk for the day. Despite the winds, a number of anglers ventured to the lower sections of the property, reporting the most activity and attention today. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 1200 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow night (3/31). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
43° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:48am
Sunset: 7:28pm
1410 CFS Pineville Gauge
1200 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
The day started off fairly calm, and then the wind kicked in. Most of our anglers joined us earlier in the day, and were able to get some time in on the water before things got too windy. Based on the reports from our anglers, things were tough today regardless of the wind. With a dam release remaining at 1200 CFS, the fish are pretty spread out. Most activity was reported in the middle sections today. A few brave souls made their way to the bottom of the property today, and despite the roaring winds , managed a couple fish. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 1200 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (3/30). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling information.
40° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:50am
Sunset: 7:27pm
1420 CFS Pineville Gauge
1200 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
The sun came out this afternoon but that didn't seem to help the temperature (or the fishing) that much. Temperatures struggled to get above the mid-forties and our anglers struggled to get into Steelhead. This morning, when it was still overcast seemed to fish better than this afternoon, but that, too, was a bit of a struggle. Hopefully, the water level will be coming down over the next several days and, if so, that would help. The water coming into the reservoir from the North Branch of the Salmon River is steadily dropping and that is encouraging Currently the flow from the dam will remain at 1200 cfs through midnight Friday and the flow at Pineville is 1440 cfs
41° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:52am
Sunset: 7:26pm
1440 CFS Pineville Gauge
1200 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Sunny for the better part of the day with a cold front coming in this afternoon that caused temperatures to drop from 61 to the high 40's. Overall a pretty nice day. Wind was less of a factor than it has been of late. While things will be a little cooler over the next several day with temperatures in the low to mid-forties there is no rain forecast in the near-term. Fishing improved today from what it had been recently and that is very encouraging. While there weren't a great many anglers on the run today, the majority of those that joined us were able to get in to a Steelhead and multiple anglers were able to get into multiple fish. Hopefully, this pattern continues and continues on the upward trend. The water from the dam will be going up to 1200 cfs at 8:00PM this evening (which must be due to snow melt in the upper drainage) and the current flow at Pineville is 1010 cfs (and on the rise)
46° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:54am
Sunset: 7:25pm
1010 CFS Pineville Gauge
750 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Well at least the wind wasn't out of the East like yesterday (meaning straight down river) but it still blew pretty hard. More manageable at cross-river, but still making things difficult. The fish aren't cooperating either. Not sure what is going on right now, but things have become pretty difficult. The water temperature reported by one angler this afternoon was 48 degrees. We should be seeing more Steelhead with those numbers, but is not the case. Inexplicably, the fish seem to holding upriver and taking their time journeying back to the lake. My expectation is that will soon change. Water from the dam remains at 750 cfs and at Pineville 961 cfs
50° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:56am
Sunset: 7:23pm
961 CFS Pineville Gauge
750 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Sunny skies and warmer temperatures than we have had for a while were favorable conditions on the run today. Unfavorable, and a difficulty commented upon by all of our anglers, was the wind. It was out of the East and it was formidable making for very challenging conditions on the run. Pretty much everyone struggled today. Water temperature started at 35 degrees this morning, 40 at 2:00PM and we had a late report of the temperature going up some more this afternoon. It won't get quite as colder overnight and with warmer temperatures tomorrow the water temperature should continue to go up and that will improve things considerably. Water from the dam will remain at 750 cfs and the current flow at Pineville is 945 cfs
42° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:57am
Sunset: 7:22pm
945 CFS Pineville Gauge
750 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
With temperatures dropping to near 11 F last night, we started with some serious frost this morning. However, things warmed up quite nicely with plenty of sunshine today, but only reaching about 32 F. Winds remained steady around 5-7 MPH but were tolerable in most areas. Based on reports from our anglers, the sun seemed to be the big hurdle today, with most anglers reporting their success in the earlier, and or later parts of their outings today. Once the sun came over the trees things got tough. Overall, activity seemed to be lighter today, compared the past few days. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 750 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (3/25). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
30° / Clear
Sunrise: 6:59am
Sunset: 7:21pm
953 CFS Pineville Gauge
750 CFS Dam Release
Clear
27° / Clouds
Sunrise: 7:01am
Sunset: 7:20pm
945 CFS Pineville Gauge
750 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
24° / Snow
Sunrise: 7:03am
Sunset: 7:19pm
654 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Snow
Cold temperatures and strong winds kept anglers off the run today which went unfished. Fortunately, over the next week it looks like conditions will be improving with warmer temperatures and plenty of sunshine. It's back to Spring! and with the drop back season gaining momentum, fishing should be improving on the run. The flow from the dam remains at 500 cfs and the current flow from Pineville is 654 cfs
26° / Clouds
Sunrise: 7:05am
Sunset: 7:18pm
654 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
CFS at the dam 500 - the current forecast is to midnight tomorrow - CFS at the Pineville gauge remained at 660 all day - air temperatures hovered in the mid 30s - overcast skies, with bands of flurries of light, fine grained, snow moving through periodically - winds were moderate at the Welcome Center, but reportedly stronger on the run itself. Our morning guests were able to get into a few "skippy" (small) Steelhead. Our afternoon guest fished a few hours and was able to get into a handful of larger Steelhead. Tonight's forecast: "Windy. Snow will taper off and end this evening leading to cloudy conditions late. Low around 20F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Higher wind gusts possible." Tomorrow's forecast: "Windy with mostly cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High near 30F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph.". NOTE: we are nearing the water temperature (50 degrees) when the Smallmouth Bass start coming into the DSR part of the river, in sufficient numbers to keep your family members, especially youths, happily occupied - make your fishing plans now, and don't forget to check out our highly competitive lodging rates!
33° / Clouds
Sunrise: 7:06am
Sunset: 7:16pm
660 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
CFS at the dam 500 - the current forecast is to midnight tomorrow - CFS at the Pineville gauge 660 - water temperature 39 degrees, air temperatures started at 30 degrees, then fell and rose between 27 to 33 degrees all day - overcast skies, with periods of light, fine grained, snow alternating with near whiteout heavy snow conditions - winds were generally light and variable. A couple of guests fished the morning only, hooking into two Steelhead each, both bright chrome and obvious fallbacks, some hefty. A few fished the afternoon only, with similar results, and the high hook today achieving 2 / 5 Steelhead, drifting both beads and egg sacks (eggs better for hard strikes and takes), after fishing top to bottom of the run. Tonight's forecast: "Snow this evening will give way to lingering snow showers late. Low 32F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches." Tomorrow's forecast: "Snow. Winds will increase during the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch. Higher wind gusts possible.". NOTE: we are nearing the water temperature (50 degrees) when the Smallmouth Bass start coming into the DSR part of the river, in sufficient numbers to keep your family members entertained - make your fishing plans now, and don't forget to check out our highly competitive lodging rates!
33° / Snow
Sunrise: 7:08am
Sunset: 7:15pm
667 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Snow
Colder temperatures, overcast skies, snow flurries, and a nuisance wind were todays conditions. I guess Spring isn't quite ready to settle in yet. The few anglers that fished the run today seemed to have some luck hooking into multiple fish, but bringing them to hand was a different story. Still, talking to the anglers that hooked into fish, it was obvious that they still had a pleasurable and enjoyable outing. The flow from the dam remains at 500cfs and the current flow at Pineville 647cfs
34° / Snow
Sunrise: 7:10am
Sunset: 7:14pm
647 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Snow
A calm start to the day with plenty of overcast, quickly turned into high winds with few clouds and quite a bit of sun but only about 40 F. Most of our anglers joined us mid morning, just in time for the wind. With winds hanging between 10-15 MPH and gusts up to 30 MPH things were certainly tricky today. Based on reports from our anglers, it was a bit of grind between the elements and following up a fairly heavily pressured weekend, but seemed to be on par again with the activity we've seen the last few days. Efforts were pretty wide spread throughout the property, with some attempts made in the lower sections of the property but ultimately proving to be unproductive for most contending with winds. With the water back down to a reasonably wadable flow, some anglers ventured to the upper sections of the property and were able to find a few fish and seek some refuge from the high winds. But once again, the middle section prevailed, and seemed to be the most productive for anglers today. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (3/18). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
42° / Clouds
Sunrise: 7:12am
Sunset: 7:13pm
654 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
A bit colder today than it was yesterday with temperatures starting out in the 30's and reaching just shy of 50 F. This morning we had plenty of overcast with some light rain, which ultimately turned into a fairly sunny day this afternoon. With a colder start to the morning, anglers trickled onto the run late morning, with a few joining us this afternoon. Some of our anglers that joined us yesterday, joined us again today, indicating a better day today. But, that wasn't the case for all. Again, just about half of our anglers were able to land multiple fish in their outings, while the other half had a tough go at things, especially once the sun broke free of the clouds. It seems that the drop backs that were coming through this afternoon were certainly on a mission, with a number of anglers commenting on their acrobatics, having seen multiple steelhead flying out of the water making their way down river. The current dam release is scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (3/17). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
48° / Clouds
Sunrise: 7:14am
Sunset: 7:12pm
654 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Much to everyone's surprise, the dam release was reduced to 500 CFS again mid day, originally scheduled for 750 CFS until tonight. While a mid-day drop is never ideal conditions otherwise remained fair, with a bit more sun and blue skies than most might like, but minimal wind and comfortable temperatures. Water temperatures ultimately reached around 44 F. Overall, reports from our anglers were split. It seemed this afternoon fished better than this morning, with several anglers reporting multiple fish brought to hand, a majority being drop-back steelhead caught in the middle and lower sections of property. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow( (3/16). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
49° / Clouds
Sunrise: 7:16am
Sunset: 7:10pm
673 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Conditions remained calm throughout the day, with little to no wind, plenty of overcast and temperatures reaching just shy of 60 F this afternoon. The dam release was adjusted from 1000 CFS to 750 CFS at 3:00 PM this afternoon. Being such a minor reduction in flows and it taking several hours to see the affects of the drop here on the lower end of the river, it didn't seem like it impacted the fishing much today. Based on the reports from our anglers, fishing remained on par, with an 'okay' but tough day today. Most anglers were able to manage at least one fish to hand in their short outings. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 750 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow night (3/15). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
55° / Clouds
Sunrise: 7:17am
Sunset: 7:09pm
1030 CFS Pineville Gauge
750 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
65° / Clouds
Sunrise: 7:19am
Sunset: 7:08pm
1390 CFS Pineville Gauge
1000 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Thankfully the winds of yesterday subsided and the clouds gave way to clear skies and warmer temperatures. Those factors contributed to a number of anglers fishing the run today. A brown trout and a number of drop-back Steelhead rewarded our anglers for their effort, but not in great numbers. The higher water continues to make things less-than-idea, but it looks like things will be begin to change in that regard. The scheduled water release from the dam is currently 1200 cfs but will be going down to 1000 cfs at 7:00AM tomorrow. The current flow at Pineville is 1640 cfs but hat should be dropping tomorrow as well. Hopefully this trend, long with warming temperatures will continue throughout the week.
51° / Clouds
Sunrise: 7:21am
Sunset: 7:07pm
1640 CFS Pineville Gauge
1200 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
No snow to speak of with plenty of sunshine, but the wind was howling today which, in all likelihood was the reason the run went unfished today. Water from the dam remains at 1200 cfs and at Pineville the flow is currently 1690 cfs
39° / Clouds
Sunrise: 7:23am
Sunset: 7:06pm
1690 CFS Pineville Gauge
1200 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
A calm start to the day with a brief period of light rain early on, but as the day progressed winds picked up gradually, getting to about 16 MPH with gusts up to 32 MPH. The possibility of snow loomed, but probabilities lessened and were pushed later as the day went on. Ultimately given the forecasted conditions and the winter weather advisory, just a couple of anglers joined us for quick outings early this morning ahead of the inclement weather. The dam release remained at 1200 CFS today but is currently scheduled to be reduced down to 750 CFS tomorrow (3/11) at 9:00 AM. Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
35° / Snow
Sunrise: 7:24am
Sunset: 7:04pm
1720 CFS Pineville Gauge
1200 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Today's conditions certainly weren't for the faint of heart. Steady rain, and a SE wind at about 20 MPH with gusts up to 38 MPH made for a rather difficult day. Several anglers joined us for short outings today given the conditions. Based on the reports from these anglers, each were able to land at least one steelhead, but between the driving winds and rain they didn't come easy. It was one of those days, no matter where you went on the property, there just wasn't that perfect spot to seek some cover from the elements. These anglers covered quite a bit of ground, but the middle section was reported to be the most fruitful. Forecasts call for similar weather conditions tomorrow, with temperatures dropping into the 30's with rain likely turning to snow. The current dam release is scheduled to remain at 1200 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow night (3/10). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
42° / Rain
Sunrise: 6:26am
Sunset: 6:03pm
1580 CFS Pineville Gauge
1200 CFS Dam Release
Rain
A cold start, but things warmed up quickly with just a touch of overcast and a mostly sunny day. Air temperatures reached around 55 F, but felt much cooler with some pretty steady SE winds for the greater part of the day, and water temperatures reported at 39 F. A rather light crowd for such a nice day, but those that joined us certainly appreciated the solitude. The majority of the anglers that joined us, joined us for the morning into the early afternoon. Based on the reports we received the lack of overcast was the hurdle today, but a few anglers reported several steelhead, all of which were reported as spawned out, drop backs. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 1200 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (3/9). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
55° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:28am
Sunset: 6:02pm
1600 CFS Pineville Gauge
1200 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Lots of sunshine, with fairly strong winds and gusts up to 17 mph throughout the day. While conditions weren't optimal, they were certainly comfortable. Given the conditions and the dam release still up to 1200 CFS just a handful of anglers joined us over the course of the day. Based on the reports we received from these anglers , it was a bit of a grind while battling the winds, with ultimately little activity reported likely due to the lack of overcast. Although temperatures reached into the 50's today, we're looking at starting the day tomorrow at 32 F. At this time, the dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 1200 CFS until 11:59 PM tonight (3/7). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
51° / Clear
Sunrise: 6:30am
Sunset: 6:01pm
1620 CFS Pineville Gauge
1200 CFS Dam Release
Clear
CFS at the dam currently 1200 - the current forecast is only to midnight tonight, so be sure to check the flow before venturing out tomorrow morning - CFS at the Pineville gauge bumped up a bit over the day to 1580 - air temperatures hovered around 50 degrees all day, now starting to drop - overcast skies all day, with sprinkles in the morning developing into a steady rain mid-afternoon - winds were generally light. Our few guests mostly fished without success, with a pair of guests reporting ones and twos on Steelhead. Tonight's forecast: "Rain ending early. Remaining cloudy. Low 38F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch." Tomorrow's forecast: "Cloudy early, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. High 53F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.".
47° / Rain
Sunrise: 6:31am
Sunset: 5:59pm
1580 CFS Pineville Gauge
1200 CFS Dam Release
Rain
Not the weather we had yesterday, but temperatures in the mid-fifties at this time of year is not something that I'm going to complain about. The wind was a little bit of a nuisance, but overall a very good day to be on the run. While the weather did not improve from yesterday the fishing certainly did. Nearly all anglers that I spoke with today had a good day bringing multiple fish to hand. A mix of a few spawned out fish but numerous fresh chrome in the 7-9 pound range. The consistent warmer days and nights that we've experienced recently appear to be having the predictable effect of the fishery. We're starting see better numbers of fresh and drop-back steelhead. The flow from the dam remains at 500 cfs through 7:00PM this evening at which point it will be going to 1200 cfs (which is a little surprising giving the absence of snow and rainfall). Flow at Pineville is currently 755 cfs (but, of course, that will be on the rise as well)
50° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:33am
Sunset: 5:58pm
755 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
A beautiful day on the run. Certainly for this time of year, but at any time this weather is hard to beat. Temperatures into the 60's, sunny skies with little wind to speak of. Good water levels, water temperature starting out this morning around 40 degrees and rising a couple of degrees over the course of the day. And no snow anywhere. The anglers that fished the run today had a great day regardless of the fishing success. Still about half our anglers were able to get into a fish and some got into a couple. Fish brought to had were reported to be spawned out fish. With the water temperatures on the rise, I would anticipate the drop-back fishing will be steadily improving over the course of the next several weeks. Water from the dam remains at 500 cfs and the flow at Pineville is 747 cfs.
61° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:35am
Sunset: 5:57pm
747 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Temperatures began in the low 40's and reached just into the lower 50's, with very little wind and heavy overcast, making pretty optimal conditions. Anglers trickled onto the run, with most starting their outings mid morning. Based on the reports we received from anglers today, it sounds like having a 500 CFS has been a great opportunity to cover water, and in order to find fish you certainly had to cover some ground. Most anglers today reported hooking into at least a fish, with a few anglers fortunate to land a couple. The fish reported today were a mix of fresh, colored up, and spawned out fish. It's certainly become clear based on the recent fish activity we have seen, and the steadily increasing number of drop backs showing up, we are in a transitional period. The dam release is scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until 11:59 PM tonight (3/3). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for update dam release scheduling.
45° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:37am
Sunset: 5:56pm
763 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Forecasted morning showers, turned into a mostly rainy day full of overcast, with temperatures remaining in the mid 40's. Again, for another day of rather comfortable and ideal steelhead conditions just a handful of anglers joined us on the run. Overall, one seemed to be the magic number today for most of our anglers, with a few reporting several brought to hand, but again, no significant numbers reported today. Most angling efforts were reported in the middle and lower sections, with most activity indicated in the middle sections of the run. The current dam release is scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until 11:59 PM Monday (3/4). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for update dam release scheduling.
42° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:38am
Sunset: 5:54pm
747 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Rain
Another adjustment to the dam release this morning at 9:00 AM, dropped flows from 750 CFS to 500 CFS. Despite the drop in water, conditions were comfortable, reaching nearly 50 F with some overcast. Surprisingly just a handful of anglers joined us, with about half joining us early morning, and the others for the afternoon. Overall, it seemed based on the reports from our anglers today, fishing remains consistent with that of the past week, with most anglers reporting a fish or two landed, but no significant numbers. Hopefully we'll have a few days of a consistent release, and see things pick up a bit more as get approach drop-back season. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until 11:59 PM tonight (3/1). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
46° / Clear
Sunrise: 6:40am
Sunset: 5:53pm
771 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clear