It's hard to believe with temperatures reaching into the 80's today, tomorrow will be October.  While we had a reasonably cool overnight, the lack of overcast warmed things up quite quickly.  Based on the reports we received from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with this afternoon, the middle section remained the top producer today with moderate success, on primarily Kings.  The upper and lower sections of the run indicated a bit quieter activity than that of the middle section with moderate to slow activity, but a light trickle of fish still moving through. Tomorrow's forecast calls for similar conditions with some more overcast, hopefully keeping things cool. At this time the dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow night (10/1).  Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling and information.

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69° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:01am

Sunset: 6:47pm

408 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9:15 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 419, water temperature 62 F - estuary section reported low guest density, slow angling activity, on a mix of Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon holding within the channels - the lower section reported moderate ranging to high guest density, with slow to moderate angling success (dependent upon your location), on a mix of Kings and Cohos, which are holding in pools as well as a percentage continuing to move upriver - middle section has moderate guest density, enjoying moderate angling success, with a mix of Kings and Cohos moving upriver - upper section has moderate guest density, with slow angling action, on Kings and Cohos moving through that section - uppermost section has low guest density, slow angling activity, again on Kings and Cohos moving through - featured is Keith, with a nice King, a client of DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Service

62° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:01am

Sunset: 6:47pm

408 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

4:30pm River Patrol Fishing Report:  The dam is at 350 cfs; the Pineville gauge is listed as 419 cfs; water temperature reported to be 66 degrees.  Another day on the run with Cohos and Kings running a close first and second for the prominent species brought to hand.  Fishing pressure and success was listed as low and slow in the lower portions of the river; low to moderate in the middle portions and low angling pressure coupled with slow in terms of fish hooked or landed in the very upper stretches.  (A steelhead was also caught in the middle sections.) Cloudy to Partly Cloudy conditions are listed for Monday, with light and variable winds, temperatures starting in the low 60s moving to the mid-70s with a slight chance of any precipitation.

71° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:00am

Sunset: 6:49pm

419 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

Todays weather is a mix of sun and clouds with a slight chance of a rain shower. High 74F. Winds light and variable. The water temperature this morning was 65F, a bit warmer from yesterday. The report this morning has a good number of anglers at the top of the run and in the middle on the north side of the river, with moderate success. Kings are the dominate species this morning with sightings of Coho in the upper and middle of the run. Fish are mostly moving up river. The lower end of the run has a lower number of anglers with Kings sighted, these fish are holding in place. The flow out of the Dam remains at 350CFS and out of Pineville 419CFS.

66° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:00am

Sunset: 6:49pm

419 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

5:00pm River Patrol Fishing Report:  Flow from the dam is 350 cfs; Pineville gauge is 430 cfs; water temperature is currently 66 degrees.  The increased sunlight and diminished cloud cover didn’t seem to be attractive to the Salmon on the run for the most part.  Reports from the lower portions indicated guest volume as low to moderate with low angling success, (primarily Kings.)  Moving up to the middle portions guest concentration was listed as moderate with both Kings and Cohos in the mix.  The upper section had moderate to heavy guest volume with primarily Cohos brought to hand. Sunday’s weather outlook is for temperatures to be around 60 degrees and sunup, topping out in the low to mid 70s, with light easterly winds and a slight chance of precipitation.

72° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:59am

Sunset: 6:50pm

419 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

The water temperature this morning is 62F. A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 78F. Winds light and variable. The flow out of the Dam remains at 350CFS and out of Pineville 430CFS. The River Patrol reports that Kings and Coho have been sighted along the entire run, mostly moving up river, with the fish in the Estuary holding in place. The number of anglers are spread out along the entire run, with a good number experiencing moderate success. There was a Brown and Steelhead sighted in the middle of the run on the south side of the river. Yesterday Patrick landed a huge King, while Billy and Joey landed a pair of Coho.

62° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:59am

Sunset: 6:50pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

5pm River Patrol Fishing Report:  CFS at the dam is 350; CFS at the Pineville gauge is 460; water temperature taken at 4:45pm was 64 degrees.  We continue to have a strong showing of Coho Salmon throughout the length of the run, although Kings remain the prominent species.  As seems to be the ‘norm’ for the afternoon report, the middle to upper stretches, (except for the very top of the run), seem to produce more angling opportunities / fish brought to hand than the lower sections.  Plenty of Salmon were seen in both channels near the estuary, but they still seem intent upon circling in their location rather than making the move up-river.  Tomorrow’s forecast has temperatures starting in the low 60s climbing to the mid-70s by afternoon with light winds coming from the east with chances of precipitation capping out at 15%.

65° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:57am

Sunset: 6:52pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam is 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge is 464, water temperature 60 F - estuary section reported moderate guest density, with slow angling activity on a mix of Chinook (King) and Coho salmon which are both moving upriver as well as holding in the channels - lower, as well as middle sections, reported moderate guest density throughout these areas, enjoying moderate angling success on a mix of Kings and Cohos, which are moving upriver as well as holding in the lower parts, but moving through in the upper parts of these sections - upper section reported high tapering to moderate guest density, enjoying moderate tapering to slow angling activity, on both Kings and Cohos moving through the section - top section reported (relatively) high guest density, who are enjoying moderate angling success on a mix of Kings and Cohos moving through that area - of note, a nice Atlantic Salmon was brought to hand first thing this morning, and a guided client brought to hand a dime bright Steelhead later this morning - featured today is Karl, who brought to hand this beautiful Atlantic Salmon first thing this morning; for most, an elusive goal . . . congratulations, Karl!

55° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:57am

Sunset: 6:52pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

A damp and dreary start to the day, but we ended up with clear blue skies carrying into the afternoon.  Despite the lack of cloud coverage this afternoon temperatures reached only 70 F, keeping things comfortable on the water.  Based on the reports we received from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with this afternoon, activity remained quiet throughout the afternoon with no major movement reported.  Lower and Upper sections of the property reported the least angling pressure, with the middle sections again having the most concentrated efforts.  Overall, fish activity remained the same throughout the run. Today, we had another fairly even split of King and Coho's moving through.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (9/27). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling and information.  Please note; tomorrow 9/27, new hours of operation and access times will take affect.

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71° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:56am

Sunset: 6:54pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9:30 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 436, water temperature 61 F - estuary section reported low guest density, who are experiencing quiet (very little) angling activity on Chinook (King) Salmon holding in both channels - both lower and middle sections reported moderate guest density, who are experiencing slow angling activity on Kings both moving upriver and holding in that area - upper section reported moderate guest density, who are experiencing moderate success with a mix of Kings and Cohos which are moving upriver - top section reported that there were no guests present, but that there were Kings holding in pools - featured is Winnie, all smiles at the lower right, with her proud father, and brother, with her hefty Chinook (King) Salmon she singlehandedly brought to hand yesterday - congratulations, Winnie!  Also featured is Renie, with a nice King she brought to hand early this morning, who was guided by DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Service

61° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:56am

Sunset: 6:54pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

Off and on heavy rain along with high winds made for an interesting day on the water.  Some mixed reports, but it seems like the rain stirred up quite a bit of activity from the morning into the early afternoon.  Based on the reports from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with this afternoon; activity increased significantly during the periods of rainfall but lessened as the day went on.  Upper and Lower sections of the property reported the least angling pressure and activity this afternoon, while the middle section continues to have the greatest angling pressure and fish activity.  Today, a even mix of both King and Coho salmon were reported.  Despite today's rainfall, the dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (9/26). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling and information.

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58° / Rain

Sunrise: 6:55am

Sunset: 6:56pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Rain

9:15 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 425, water temperature 60 F - estuary section reported low guest density, slow angling activity, with Chinook (King) Salmon holding in the channels but not very active - lower section reported a high guest density tapering to low further up, with slow angling activity in that area, on Kings holding in pools - the middle section reported moderate guest density, with moderate moving to good angling activity, tapering off to slow activity further up, on Kings that are actively moving upriver - the upper section reported high tapering to low guest density as we move upriver, with moderate tapering to slow angling activity, on a mix of Kings and Cohos moving upriver - the top section has no guests present at this time, with Kings holding in pools within that area - featured is Blake, with a nice King brought to hand this morning, who was guided by DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Service

56° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:55am

Sunset: 6:56pm

425 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

Plenty of overcast and winds made for another cooler day with temperatures remaining in the 60's.  Rains held off for most of the day, with light showers late this afternoon.  Overall, based on the reports from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with this afternoon, fishing was tough.  The upper and lower sections of the property reported moderate angling pressure and fish activity, with the middle section reporting low angling pressure and low activity this afternoon.  Today, predominantly Kings were reported with a few more Coho in the mix today, as well as a few Brown Trout.  At this time the dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (9/25).  Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling and information.

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64° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:54am

Sunset: 6:58pm

419 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 425, water temperature 61 F - estuary reported low guest density, slow angling success, all dark colored Chinook (King) Salmon holding in both the North and center channels - lower section reported high tapering off to moderate guest density, experiencing slow angling success, on Kings that are primarily moving upriver with a smaller percentage holding in that area - middle section reported high tapering off to low guest density, achieving slow angling success on Kings which are both moving upriver as well as holding in that area - upper section reported low tapering up to moderate guest density, with good to moderate angling success, primarily Kings with a sprinkling of Cohos, which are both moving through as well as holding in the area - top section has no guests present, although there are (unidentified) fish holding in that area

58° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:54am

Sunset: 6:58pm

419 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

A bit of rain this morning, but things cleared up as we made our way into the afternoon.  Temperatures didn't quite reach into the 80's today but it still warmed up quite a bit with off and on cloud coverage.  Based on the reports from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with this afternoon, fishing was tough this afternoon.  Lowers sections of the run reported the greatest fish activity, as well as the greatest angling pressure, while the middle and upper most sections of the property low fish activity and angling pressure.  Today, predominantly King salmon were reported with a handful of Coho reported in the mix.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59 tonight (9/23).  Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling and information.

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59° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:53am

Sunset: 7:00pm

419 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9:15 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 430, water temperature 62 F - estuary section reported low guest density, with slow angling success, on a mix of Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon, which are both holding in that area as well as a good percentage also moving upriver - North channel has a good population of fish present - lower section reported a moderate to high guest density, all of whom are enjoying moderate angling success, with a mix of both Kings and Cohos moving upriver - middle section has a moderate density of guests, achieving slow to moderate angling success, with Kings moving upriver - upper section begins with a low density of guests that dwindles rapidly as we move up to the uppermost part of this section, with good angling action that fades out in the uppermost part, on a mix of Kings and Cohos both moving upriver as well as with a percentage also holding in pools NOTE: the River Lodge is currently available for booking the night of Wednesday 25 September 2024 (this date will also be available to rebook for 2025)

59° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:53am

Sunset: 7:00pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

5:00pm River Patrol Fishing Report:  350 cfs at the dam; 430 cfs at Pineville; Water Temperature 65 degrees.  With another mostly sunny day on the run, temperatures in the low to mid 70s and light S SW breezes, the fishing success backed off a bit from the morning report as the upper portions were reporting fish moving upriver and the middle to lower portions showing fish holding in the deeper pools.  Once again, more fisherman showed an affinity for working the upper stretches with Kings and the odd Coho brought to hand.  The middle portions of the river reported lower angler success with both Kings and Cohos although a Brown was also in the tally.  If the weather forecast holds true for tomorrow, we’ll have our 1^st opportunity in a long time for some much-needed rain.  Monday’s forecast is for temperatures to be in the mid-50s at daybreak rising to the mid to upper 60s by the afternoon with a 40 percent chance of shower and SE winds 10-15 mph.

73° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:52am

Sunset: 7:02pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

Another sunny day with a few clouds, the high for today will be 79F with the winds out of the SE at 5 to 10 mph. The water temperature this morning was 65F. There's a good number of anglers on the run today. From the upper end to the middle of the run is where most anglers headed, with the angler success being slow to moderate. The anglers are working for the bite today. The lower end has less anglers. All beats are reporting seeing King with the estuary reporting King and Coho. Most of the fish are moving upriver, the upper end also has fish holding in pools. The estuary River Patrol reports that the fish there are holding, with little movement. The flow remains at 350CFS out of the Dam and 430CFS out of Pineville.

63° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:52am

Sunset: 7:02pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

5:00pm River Patrol Fishing Report-Flow from the Dam 350 cfs; Pineville reporting 430 cfs; Water Temperature 66 degrees.  This afternoon’s report from all beats was less active on angling pressure as well as the number of fish brought to hand.  Kings continue to be the prominent fish throughout the beats, with cohos and the occasional steelhead and brown trout. Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling and information. Upcoming Lodging Availability - https://www.facebook.com/douglastonsalmonrun/posts/pfbid0NoDUcDd3hZvFTVRC1H3XsSofwuTF7f3xf2mp3CDMkeFR8XsRf2nCqH7DdXufwDPRl 'Walk Up' Full Day Pass & Afternoon Passes - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/  

72° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:51am

Sunset: 7:03pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

Another bright and sunny day in Upstate NY, with the winds from the SE at 10-15mph. We have a high volume of anglers on the run today, mostly in the middle of the run where the fishing is mostly good to moderate. The upper end of the run also is seeing quite a few anglers with the fishing there being moderate, a number of hookups with some being landed. The lower end of the run has a moderate number of anglers having some success. The River Patrol is seeing both Kings and Coho up and down the run. Most of the fish are moving up river, with some holding in the deeper pools. The water temperature was 64F this morning. The flow out of the Dam is 350CFS thru 11:59 pm tonight and out of Pineville 430CFS.

64° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:51am

Sunset: 7:03pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9/20/24-PM Report

5:30PM River Patrol fishing report:  CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge, 430, water temperature 67 F-estuary section has a low number of guests with low angling success, King Salmon moving up river in that area; there are fish milling around in both the north and south channels-the lower section has a moderate amount of anglers who are experiencing a slow to moderate success on primarily Kings, moving up river.  The middle and upper sections are reporting moderate angling density with a mix of both Kings and Cohos along with a lone brown trout.  CFS at the dam is scheduled to be 350 CFS through 11:59pm on 9/21/24.

77° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:50am

Sunset: 7:05pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9:15 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 430, water temperature 64 F - estuary section reported a moderate population of guests, who are experiencing slow angling success with Chinook (King) Salmon holding in that area - there are fish present in both the North and center channels - the lower section has a moderate to high density of guests, who are experiencing slow to moderate success on Kings both holding in pools as well as a percentage moving upriver - of note, an Atlantic Salmon was brought to hand in this section - the middle section has a high density of guests, experiencing good angling success, on a mix of Kings and Cohos, as well as a Brown Trout, all of which are moving upriver - the upper section has a moderate density of guests, experiencing slow to moderate success, with a mixture of both Kings and Cohos that are both holding in place as well as moving upriver

61° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:50am

Sunset: 7:05pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

Conditions seem to be on repeat, with another day nearing 80 F and just a slight bit of overcast.  Based on the reports from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with this afternoon, the fishing seemed to maintain pace with what we've seen so far this week.  The middle sections of the property continue to report the most activity, but also the most angling pressure, while the upper and lower most sections indicated very little angling pressure.  Overall, predominantly Kings reported today, with a few more Coho in the mix.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (9/20).  Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling and information.

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74° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:49am

Sunset: 7:07pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 436, water temperature 63 F - estuary reported low guest density, quiet angling activity, with primarily Chinook (King) Salmon breaching, but holding in that area - lower section reported moderate to high guest density, with slow activity on a mix of King and Coho Salmon holding in pools - middle section reports moderate guest density, with slow to moderate angling activity on a mix of Kings and Cohos, which are both holding in pools as well as a percentage continuing to move upriver (probably the Cohos) - upper section reports a low to moderate guest density, with slow to moderate angling activity on a mix of Kings and Cohos moving upriver - NOTE: effective Friday, 20 September, we are sold-out of online Daily Access Passes - effective our posted opening time tomorrow (5 AM) we will implement our "walk-up" pass purchase procedures at the Welcome Center - Please visit  https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/ for instruction on how to purchase a Walk Up Full Day Pass OR an Afternoon Pass.

64° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:49am

Sunset: 7:07pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

Not quite as warm as some of the past few days, but temperatures reached into the 80's again with a reported water temperature of 67 F this afternoon.  Based on the reports we received from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with this afternoon the angling success was moderate, with predominantly King Salmon, and Coho sprinkled in the mix in the upper sections.  Overall, the middle sections of the property seemed to be the most productive this afternoon, but also reported the greatest angling pressure. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (9/19).  Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling and information.

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70° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:47am

Sunset: 7:09pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 459, water temperature 61 F - estuary section reported fish present in both the North and middle channels, holding in that area - slightly upriver, there is a high number of guests (in specific areas), with slow action on Chinook (King) Salmon that are primarily holding in place, with a very few moving upriver - the lower section has a moderate population of guests, with very little angling action on Kings holding in that area - just upriver, in the middle section, there is a low to moderate density of guests, achieving slow to moderate angling success on Kings that are both holding in place, with some others moving upriver - the upper section has a low population of guests, with slow angling success on primarily Kings, with a few Coho Salmon in the mix, which are moving upriver

61° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:47am

Sunset: 7:09pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

Similar to yesterday's conditions, we had some light cloud coverage but things warmed up quickly reaching into the mid 80's again today.  Ultimately, the heat seemed to put a damper on the fish activity this afternoon.  Angling pressure significantly decreased as we headed into the afternoon, with the high sun taking its toll on both the fish and the anglers.  Based on the reports from our River Patrol and anglers we spoke with; the lower sections reported the most activity with the estuary reporting a bit of movement late this afternoon, while the middle and upper sections of the property had very little angling pressure and reporting moderate activity and success.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (9/18).  Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling and information.

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74° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:46am

Sunset: 7:11pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 464, water temperature 63 F - estuary has no guests in the area, with fish holding in that section - lower section has a moderate density of guests, with slow angling success, on a mix of Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon, some of which are moving upriver with others turning around and heading back downriver - middle section has a moderate guest presence, with slow to moderate angling success, predominately Kings with a leavening of Cohos, some fish holding with others moving upriver - upper section has low guest density, with slow angling success, on a mix of Kings and Cohos moving through - featured are Craig (with beard), of Project Healing Waters, with his first Chinook Salmon from this river, a 16 Sep '24 client of DSR Guide Scott Mathna of RedLegg Outfitters (congratulations, Craig!) as well as Rocco (dark shirt), a client of DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Service, with a bruiser King from this morning

62° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:46am

Sunset: 7:11pm

459 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

Another rather warm day didn't seem to stir up too much activity today.  While things started out fairly cool, air temperatures reached into the mid 80's with little cloud coverage.  Based on reports from our River Patrol and anglers we spoke with this afternoon, middle and upper sections reported the low activity and angling pressure, with the lower sections reporting moderate fishing activity and angling pressure.  Forecasts tomorrow call for similar conditions with an overnight of 60 F and a high of 80 F during the day.  At this time the dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59PM tonight (9/16). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.

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70° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:45am

Sunset: 7:13pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 494, water temperature 62 F - estuary section reported only a few guests in that area, with Chinook (King) Salmon primarily milling around, and occasionally moving up into the run - the lower section saw guest density ranging from moderate to high, with slow angling action on Kings and Coho Salmon actively moving upriver - center section reported moderate guest density, with slow action on Kings, Coho Salmon, and a Brown Trout - upper section reported low guest density, with angling action ranging from quiet to moderate, on Kings, Coho Salmon, and another Brown Trout, all moving through the run -

featured is a beautiful Coho Salmon brought to hand by Maria and Ron, clients of DSR Guide George Zervos of On The Fly Guide Service

65° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:45am

Sunset: 7:13pm

494 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

9/15/2024

5:00pm River Patrol Fishing Report:  350 cfs at the dam; 494 cfs at Pineville; Water Temperature 68 degrees.  The afternoon report for the run, top to bottom was lower in almost all categories from the am report.  Our client volume was light throughout, coupled with fish brought to hand.  The continuing sunny dry weather may be nice to fish in but seems to be doing little in terms of persuading fish to begin their journey up the river.  Kings with few cohos were caught with the addition of a lone Steelhead, Atlantic and Brown.  Tomorrow’s weather does offer up partly to mostly cloudy skies with temperatures making it to the low 80s, light winds, and a slight chance of precipitation.  The flow from the dam is scheduled to remain at 350 cfs through 11:59 this evening.  

76° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:44am

Sunset: 7:14pm

494 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

Water temperature this morning is 65F. Today sunny skies with a high of 83F. The winds are WSW at 5 to 10 mph. There's been some action from the upper end of the run thru to the middle of the run, with most fish moving up river. Kings the predominant species with Coho's being sighted. The middle down to the lower end of the run has fish moving up river with Kings most sighted, Brown Trout was also noted by River Patrol. The fish in the estuary some are moving up and others are holding in place. The flow out of the dam remains at 350CFS and out of Pineville 500CFS.

64° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:44am

Sunset: 7:14pm

500 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

9/14/24-PM

5:00pm River Patrol Fishing Report:  Flow from Dam 350 cfs; Pineville 500 cfs; water temperature 66 degrees.  The continuation of Sunny skies, light winds, and consistent temperatures in the low 70s made fishing difficult through the majority of the run this afternoon.  Client volume was low in the upper and lower stretches with most anglers fishing the middle portions.  Although slower than this morning several Kings and a few Cohos were brought to hand.  The weather for 9/15/24 should be very similar to today with sunny skies and light winds.  The Dam is scheduled to maintain a flow of 350 cfs thru 11:59 tomorrow evening.

78° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:43am

Sunset: 7:16pm

500 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

The water temperature was 63F this morning. Mild temperatures in the mid 60's and sunny skies have brought the anglers out today. The middle of the run has had a good bit of success with the lower end of the run doing fairly well. The upper end not quite as good as other parts of the run. Kings and Coho's sighted, hooked and landed up and down the run. The fish are predominantly moving up river except in the lower section where they are mainly holding in place. There's been sightings of Steelhead in the upper end of the run. The flow out of the Dam remains at 350CFS and out of Pineville 506CFS.

63° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:43am

Sunset: 7:16pm

506 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

9/13/2024

5:00pm River Patrol Fishing Report:  350 cfs at the dam; 506 cfs at Pineville; water temperature 64 degrees.  The continuation of bright, cloudless skies made the afternoon fishing slower than hoped from the top to the bottom of the beat.  Although both Kings and Cohos were caught by our clients the general consensus was the number of fish taken to hand dropped from this morning, (although as this report is being written, the last two hours of daylight generally produce an uptick as fish move out of the deeper pools.)  Tomorrow’s forecast is scheduled to be more of the same with light, variable winds, and temperatures ranging from low 60s at first light to mid-70s by the end of the day.  The dam is listed as maintaining a flow of 350 cfs thru 11:59 9/14/2024.

76° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:42am

Sunset: 7:18pm

506 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

9:15 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 403 - water temperature 61 F - bottom most section of the run sparsely populated with guests, with Kings and Cohos milling around that area but not moving up, providing relatively little angling action - lower section of the river has a low density of guests, with slow angling action on a mix of Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon actively moving upriver - middle section of the river is seeing a slightly denser population of guests, with slow to moderate angling action on a mix of actively moving Kings and Cohos - upper section of the run is seeing a low density of guests, with slow angling action on a mix of Kings and Cohos moving upriver

65° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:42am

Sunset: 7:18pm

506 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

Another day on the warm side with clear sunny skies. That's not helping the fishing any as we noticed less fish movement and less angler success. As is typical, there was some fish that moved into the run early this morning and limited fish movement over the course of the day, but as the sun and temperature rose, the fish hunkered down in the faster water and deeper pools. Although we didn't have reading on the water temperature this afternoon, this morning at the lower end the temperature was 61 and rose to 64 around noon. I'm sure that by the late afternoon, the temperature of the water rose up a couple more degrees. Still, many anglers were successful in bringing fish to hand which consisted primarily of Kings with the presence of Coho continuing to diminish in the run. A beautiful brown trout was brought to hand this morning in the lower end of the run. Tomorrow's forecast is calling for another day in the low 80's with clear skies and plenty of sunshine. The flow from the dam remains at 350cfs and at Pineville 403cfs.

70° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:41am

Sunset: 7:20pm

403 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9:30 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 414, water temperature 60 F at first light - there is low guest density, and slow angling activity, throughout the run - Coho Salmon, with a Brown Trout making an appearance, predominate in the lower section, with these fish moving up - throughout the middle and upper sections we are seeing a mix of Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon, also moving upriver

60° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:41am

Sunset: 7:20pm

408 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

The temperatures got hotter, but the fishing slowed some from yesterday. There were still good numbers of fish (about a fifty-fifty mix of Coho's nd King's) but not the predominance of Coho that we witnessed yesterday. Yesterday the ratio was closer to 80-20 in favor of Coho. Many were of the smaller size, but extremely enjoyable to have at the end of the line. Still the vast majority of our anglers were able to get into fish today and a fair number were brought to hand. No reports of any browns or steelhead today. It looks like sunny and warmer weather will be with us for a while and we'll have to wait and see what kink of impact that hs on the fishery. Water from the dam remains at 350cfs through midnight tomorrow and the current reading at Pineville is 408cfs

62° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:40am

Sunset: 7:22pm

408 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 419, water temperature 58 F - upper section has no to low guest density, with moderate angling action on a mix of Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon moving through - middle section has somewhat more guests (low to moderate density) with slow angling action on primarily Kings, with a smattering of Coho, moving up through most of that section, except near the lower end of this section where they seem to be holding in areas - lower section has low guest density, slow angling action on a mix of Kings and Coho Salmon, both moving through and holding in some areas

55° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:40am

Sunset: 7:22pm

414 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

After this mornings fog, the weather cleared and gave us a beautiful sunny day with moderate temperatures. Fishing continues to be very good with the greatest fish presence witnessed in the mid and upper sections of the run. Those areas experienced the greatest angling success, but that may do, at least in part, to the fact that more anglers were present. As has been the pattern of late, Coho's seem to have a greater concentration than Kings (particularly in the upper section of the run). Reports from the lower section of the run suggest less fish density than in the mid and upper section although we are getting word that Kings and Coho's are "milling about" in the estuary, but are disinclined to push up into the run. Still, every day ( usually in the morning) we have some fish new fish entering the system. It's been a great beginning to the Salmon season. Flow from the dam remains at 350cfs and at Pineville the flow is 425cfs.

57° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:39am

Sunset: 7:24pm

425 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

9/10/24

915am River Patrol Fishing Report:  350 cfs dam; 442 cfs Pineville; Water Temperature 63 degrees.  The morning started off shrouded in moderate to heavy fog that didn’t clear off until 9:15am.  Temperatures were in the mid-50s with light winds.  Reports from the upper portion of the river saw Cohos as the predominant fish brought to hand with the middle and lower sections being primarily kings.  Both species were reported moving up-river with some fish holding in the middle sections.

56° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:39am

Sunset: 7:24pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

Severe weather this afternoon necessitated (out of an abundance of caution) termination of fishing this afternoon. Thunder, lightening, and tornado warnings (Mother Nature) has a way of altering plans. Up until the storm came through reports from our river patrol indicted that there were good numbers of Kings and Salmon scattered throughout the run. Not great numbers, but definitely good numbers. And more Coho than Kings which is good news as well. The flow at the dam remains at 350cfs and the current flow (after our heavy rains) is 442cfs (and rising).

59° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:37am

Sunset: 7:25pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

9:15 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 430, water temperature 58 F, air temperature 56 F - uppermost section of the run devoid of guests, although Chinook (King) salmon are reported moving through that area - guest density throughout the rest of the run is "low" (spread out), with both Kings and Cohos moving through these areas, contributing to somewhat slow angling action - the lowest section of the run has only Kings holding in that area

58° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:37am

Sunset: 7:25pm

425 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

Our coolest overnight so far this season (48 F) seemed to bring a bit of life to the river today.  While conditions weren't exactly optimal in the early part of the morning, the fishing was good.  Rains dwindled, but the strong winds stuck around for the greater part of the day.  Based on reports from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with this afternoon the middle and upper sections of the property had the most success as well as the most angling pressure reporting mostly kings with a few Coho in the mix, while the lower sections indicated lesser success but also much less angling pressure.  At this time the dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59PM tomorrow (9/8). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduled.

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58° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:36am

Sunset: 7:27pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

AM Fishing Report:  Flow from Dam 350cfs; Pineville 398cfs; Water Temperature 59 degrees.  A blustery start to the day on the run with temperatures in the mid-50s with winds from the west 12-17mph.  King Salmon dominate the scene with no reports, (yet) for Cohos or other species.  Fishing from the top to the middle sections seems to be the most active with fewer fish reported in the lower portions, although fish are being seen moving through the entire expanse.

50° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:36am

Sunset: 7:27pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

Probably one of the coolest days we've seen thus far remaining in the mid 60's, with a good amount of rainfall throughout the morning.  Based on reports from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with today, activity seemed a bit lighter overall today.  Reports this afternoon were similar throughout the run, with light angling pressure and low to moderate fish activity.  Today anglers again reported predominantly King salmon with some Coho in the mix.  Despite this morning's rainfall the dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59PM tomorrow (9/8). Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduled.

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59° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:35am

Sunset: 7:29pm

436 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

The rain this morning hasn't slowed the number of anglers on the run. Looks like the rain will end this afternoon with cloudy skies for the rest of the day. High temp should reach 62F and the low will be 50F. The upper end of the run has seen quite a few anglers with some success, all Kings and the fish are moving up river. The middle of the run, some action, also Kings and moving up. The lower end of the run, not so many anglers, some action and Kings the fish of the morning. The Kings are a bright color. The flow out of the dam thru midnight tonight is 350CFS and out of Pineville 408CFS.

59° / Rain

Sunrise: 6:35am

Sunset: 7:29pm

408 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Rain

While overnight temperatures continue to drop into the low 60's , day time temperatures reached 80 F keeping things quite warm.  Based on reports from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with today, activity was fairly well spread throughout the day, with each of the sections (lower, middle, and upper) having their moments today.  Earlier reports indicated the majority of activity in the middle and upper sections, with lower sections reporting greater activity in the early afternoon.  A mix of Kings and Cohos were reported, but predominantly Kings with a couple of brown trout reported in the mix.  At this time the dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (9/7).  With significant rainfall forecasted for tomorrow (9/7), please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduled.

74° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:34am

Sunset: 7:31pm

392 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

10:00am Fishing Report:  350cfs dam; 387cfs Pineville; Water Temperature 63 degrees.  Reports from this morning mirrored information from yesterday at this time.  Low to moderate fishing pressure from top to bottom of the run, with kings being the predominant species encountered with a few cohos sprinkled in as well, with small, scattered pods of fish (2-3), moving up-river.  Sunny skies with temperatures topping out in the mid-70s with light S / SW winds are called for the remainder of the day.

66° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:34am

Sunset: 7:31pm

387 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

As to be expected the active fish movement throughout the run that we witnessed this morning slowed during the mid-day and the hours of overhead sun. Still good numbers of fish were sighted and brought to hand (particularly in the deeper pools of the mid-section). Slower fish presence experienced in the upper and lower sections with light angling pressure with fish moving downstream in the lower parts of our run. Coho's were sighted (briefly) as they shot through pretty fact as is their habit. Still and all, another good day to be on run. Tomorrow's forecast calls for plenty of sunshine with temperatures nearing 80 degrees with some rain forecast for this weekend. Water from the dam remains at 350cfs through midnight tomorrow and the flow at Pineville is 382cfs (down slightly from yesterdays reading at this time of 387cfs.

69° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:33am

Sunset: 7:33pm

382 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

9:30 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at Pineville 382 - water temperature 63 F - Chinook ("King") salmon are present throughout the run, most of these fish actively moving upriver, in very small groups, with a few holding in pools at the lower end - we were also seeing Coho (typically) shooting through the upper section of the run this morning - guest presence is low in the lower section of the run, perhaps due to lesser degrees of success there, with guest density and success increasing as we move towards the upper sections - featured in the photograph is Gavin, who drove from MA early this morning, with a nice King - he was guided by DSR Guide Scott Mathna of Redlegg Outfitters

62° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:33am

Sunset: 7:33pm

382 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

I realize it's getting repetitive, but today was another absolutely beautiful day on the run with clear blue skies, pleasant temperatures, and minimal wind. In addition, good fish movement is getting repetitive as well. Most of the movement was concentrated on the mid-section where there was the greatest density of anglers and action. Strangely, this afternoon the upper-section saw relatively light fish movement (perhaps due to the bright overhead sun) and light angler pressure. Fish were brought to hand but not nearly to the degree that was witnessed in the mid-section. Kings ruled the day with a smattering of Coho in the mix. Everyday the fish presence improves. Not by leaps and bounds, but incrementally moving to better and better numbers. Now we just need to keep our fingers crossed that we avoid that period where the fish seem to disappear for a time. We'll see what tomorrow brings. The forecast for tomorrow is for another sunny and slightly warmer day with temperatures approaching 80 degrees. The flow from the dam remains at 350cfs and the flow at Pineville is 387cfs.

68° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:32am

Sunset: 7:34pm

387 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

9:30 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at Pineville 387 - water temperature 65 F - guests are spread out throughout the run this morning, with low to moderate density at most locations - the lower end of the run saw "slow" (hooking up, few and far between) action, with hookups improving slightly in the upper sections of the run - all sections reported sighting only Chinook (King) salmon, with the salmon actively moving around

60° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:32am

Sunset: 7:34pm

387 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

Another beautiful day on the run. Sunny skies, light winds and warmer temperatures. Fishing was pretty darn good as well. Everyone with whom I spoke saw good fish movement throughout the day. Not crazy numbers but groups of two and three's on a regular basis. Sometimes more. I recall one angler who when asked "How was it today?" smirked, smiled and didn't answer until I repeated my question. At that point he smiled and said "I don't know how it was for anyone else but I had a very good day. Yeah. It was a really good day". Other anglers that I spoke with were clearly very happy with their day. Lots of hookups and good numbers of fish were brought to hand. Tomorrow is looking like it should be another excellent day to be on the run. Sunshine and temperatures into the seventies. We've received a number of reports from down stream that the estuary is getting loaded up with fish. Now we just need them to poke their nose up into the run in the morning. Water temperature went from 61 early up to 64 around noon. Flow from the dam remains at 350cfs and the Pineville gauge is reading 387cfs.

61° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:31am

Sunset: 7:36pm

387 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

One couldn't ask for a much better day on the run. A mix of sun and clouds, cooler fall-like temperatures, and a steady movement of fish ( almost exclusively Kings) throughout the day. There were some slower periods, of course ,and the early morning hours, as to be expected, saw the most visible movement, but fish were on the moved through the afternoon and evening hours as well. As the sun got higher in the sky fish could be found in the faster water and in places that offered shade. After the early morning push of fish, the mid and upper sections seemed to have the heaviest action although anglers that fished from the mid section down found plenty of fish to keep themselves entertained. Tomorrow's forecast calls for a high of 70 with clear skies (after an overnight low near 50) and light winds. Tomorrow is shaping up to be another excellent day to be on the run. Flow from the dam remains at 350cfs and the flow at Pineville is 406cfs. Water temperature this afternoon was 66, but will definitely be cooling down through the nighttime hours.

61° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:30am

Sunset: 7:38pm

403 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clear

Conditions on the run remained fair, with moderate overcast throughout the day and just a brief stint of heavy rain.  With another day of a 750 CFS release the anticipation continued for the increased flows to bring some more fish into the river.  Based on reports from our River Patrol and anglers we spoke with there was a slight increase in activity with a mix of Kings and Coho today.  Most success was indicated in the morning, with a bit of a mid day lull.  Anglers fishing the middle and upper sections seemed to report the most activity throughout the day.  The dam release is scheduled to be reduced from 750 CFS to 350 CFS tonight 9/1 at 6:00 PM, where it currently scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM tomorrow 9/2. Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling and information.

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68° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:29am

Sunset: 7:40pm

740 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds