Several anglers joined us on the run today and enjoyed a rain shower and plenty of sunshine. No Steelhead were reported today (either brought to hand or seen), but Smallmouth, in good numbers, continue to entertain our anglers. I did not receive a report on water temperatures today, but I would guess the early morning temperature to be in the mid-50's and the afternoon high in the upper 50's. Water from the dam remains at 500cfs and at Pineville 673cfs. Today begins our Summer hours which are from 6AM until 5 PM daily.
67° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:41am
Sunset: 8:20pm
673 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
A nice day to wrap up our 'Spring Season', with conditions remaining fair and comfortable throughout the day offering plenty of overcast, very light winds and temperatures settling at about 60F. With a rather cool day, water temperatures only rose about 2 degrees, from 55 F to 57 F by mid day. Most of our anglers joined us first thing this morning, fishing into the early afternoon. Efforts were widespread across the property, but ultimately the middle section indicated the most success on smallmouth bass. The current dam release is scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (5/13). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
55° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:42am
Sunset: 8:19pm
680 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
A mixture of weather offered some off and on sun, clouds, and a short burst of heavy rain. Overall conditions remained fair, with little impact from today's rain, as the runoff continues to lessen from the days past. Again, fairly light pressure with most anglers joining us first thing this morning, and fishing well into the afternoon. It didn't sound like the smallmouth fishing was on fire today, but most were successful in their outings. Forecasts for tomorrow indicate conditions to be mostly cloudy, with temperatures reaching about 60 F by late afternoon. At this time the dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (5/12). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
58° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:43am
Sunset: 8:18pm
687 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Angling pressure has continued to gradually lessen as we inch our way towards the summer. Some off and on showers, but overall conditions remained fair throughout most of the day. A few anglers joined us for brief outings early this afternoon with a couple of bass noted to hand, but no reports of steelhead. Forecasts indicate similar conditions expected for tomorrow, with light rain possible. The dam release was adjusted at 2:00 PM from 750 CFS to 500 CFS, where it is currently scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM tomorrow (5/11). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
51° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:44am
Sunset: 8:17pm
680 CFS Pineville Gauge
500 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Just a few hearty souls were on the run today. The cooler temperatures and overcast skies didn’t work in their favor. A few bass were landed, but there was a lot walking up and down the run for them. The water temperature got up to 61F, but as one season pass holder commented that the higher flow may be affecting the bite. Good news…the flow will be lowered to 500CFS starting at 2pm on the 10th until 1159pm on the 10th. The weather for tonight will be cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low around 50F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s weather will likely have some rain. High 57F. Winds will be light and variable. Chance of rain 70%.
58° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:46am
Sunset: 8:16pm
859 CFS Pineville Gauge
750 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Reminder
The hours will be changing as of May 13th. Opening will be at 6:00 AM and closing will be at 5:00 PM.
Just a few anglers ventured on the run today. One of our season passholders managed to land several smallmouth and one immature steelhead. He was fishing in the middle of the run this morning. The weather for tonight will be overcast with a slight chance of a rain shower. Low 47F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow, some cloudy skies with another slight chance of a rain shower. High 61F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. The release from the Dam will be 750CFS thru 1159pm 5/9/24. Opening and closing hours will be changing…as of 5/13/24 the new hours will be 6AM thru 5PM
54° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:47am
Sunset: 8:14pm
874 CFS Pineville Gauge
750 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Another spectacular weather day here on the run with cloudless skies, little wind, and temperatures around 70 degrees It looks like we have some rain in the forecast for the next several days, so it's enjoy it while we can. The anglers that shared this fine weather did not report any Steelhead, but smallmouth bass continue to occupy and entertain. Water will be staying at 750cfs from the dam through midnight tomorrow and the flow at Pineville is 867cfs.
67° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:48am
Sunset: 8:13pm
867 CFS Pineville Gauge
750 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Only a few anglers joined on what turned out to be a truly beautiful day. Early morning fog gave way to plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures into the mid-60's. Anglers reported getting into some smallmouth bass , but having to cover considerable time and water in to bring them to hand. No reports of any Steelhead being hooked today. Water temperature early this morning was 54 degrees rising to 58 by mid day. The water will be dropping to 500cfs at 9:00PM this evening and that should help the fishing tomorrow. The current flow at Pineville is 898cfs, but that, too, will be dropping.
64° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:49am
Sunset: 8:12pm
898 CFS Pineville Gauge
750 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
55° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:51am
Sunset: 8:11pm
536 CFS Pineville Gauge
350 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
Slightly cooler temperatures and a lack of sunshine seemed to put a bit of a damper on the fishing today. Most of our anglers joined us first thing this morning, and fished well through the day hoping for things to pick up, but activity remained consistently quiet throughout the day. Efforts were widespread across the property, with anglers covering just about top to bottom of the property. Ultimately the middle sections seemed to host the most activity. Despite forecasted rain, the dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (5/5). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
66° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:52am
Sunset: 8:10pm
488 CFS Pineville Gauge
350 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
It's hard to ask for a more comfortable day to be on the water, fishing. Temperatures started in the low 40's this morning, but ultimately reached mid 70's by mid day. While expectations of steelhead start to dwindle as we head into May, there's certainly a glimmer of hope for a few lingering, as we saw earlier this week. Most anglers reported a handful of bass today, a few 'whoppers', with just one report of an untamable steelhead that got away. Ultimately, it seemed most anglers were successful in their endeavors, particularly in the middle and upper sections of the property today. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (5/4). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.
69° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:53am
Sunset: 8:09pm
494 CFS Pineville Gauge
350 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
The water temperature was 52F at 6am and rose to 54F by 10am. The flow out of the Dam remains at 350CFS through midnight tomorrow night. One of our season pass holders stated that is was windy at the end of the run this morning. While others had real success at the upper end of the run, hooking and landing steelhead and smallmouth bass. And one angler landed 20 small mouth bass on spinners this morning. The clear skies and warmer temperatures seem to suit fishing today. The afternoon guests had just as much success as the morning anglers. One angler met his personal best by landing 15 smallmouth bass and a couple of steelhead. He fished the middle to upper parts of the run. The weather for tonight will have a few passing clouds. Low 46F. Winds light and variable, and for tomorrow sunshine and clouds mixed. High 74F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
62° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:55am
Sunset: 8:07pm
500 CFS Pineville Gauge
350 CFS Dam Release
Clouds
The day started out a little chilly with some fog, almost no wind to speak of, the water temperature this morning was 53F and was expected to go up as the day wore on. There was quite a bit of action up and down the river, several guests report catching a good number of bass and steelhead, with the lower/middle sections being the most productive areas. The weather for tonight partly cloudy. Low 48F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrows' weather will be partly cloudy. High 58F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. The flow out of the Dam through Thursday midnight will be 350CFS and out of Pineville 531CFS.
1 more for the road! May 1st steelhead
65° / Clouds
Sunrise: 5:56am
Sunset: 8:06pm
525 CFS Pineville Gauge
350 CFS Dam Release
Clouds