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Sunrise 7:07am
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216 CFS Pineville Gauge
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Fishing Report Archives

October 31, 2024

T-shirt weather on Halloween was a sweet treat, but temperatures reaching into the upper 70's again today kept both angler and fish activity rather quiet today.  Water temperatures again began at 50 F, and reached a report 54 F.  Reports this morning indicated moderate fish activity in the upper sections of the run, but quickly died down, with anglers reporting minimal activity throughout the run as the day progressed.  Nearly all steelhead were reported today, with still a few lingering kings in the mix.  At this time the dam release is scheduled to remain at 290 CFS until 11:59 PM tonight (11/4).  Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.  REMINDER: DSR's staggered release has concluded as of 10/27.  ALL anglers will be released onto the property after check-in.  Please see below for our updated as well as upcoming hours of operation, check-in and afternoon pass sale times.

  • Current Hours - (Nov. 3 - Nov. 14)
  • Upcoming Hours - (Nov. 15 - Nov. 28)

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Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:21pm

371 CFS Pineville Gauge

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October 30, 2024

Today's weather was a bit of a change in pace with temperatures approaching 80 F, making things warm and muggy.  Warm temperatures and low water brought water temperatures back into the 50's today, beginning at a reported 50 F and reaching 54 F this afternoon.  Most of our anglers joined us first thing this morning, with most making it off the run by late afternoon.  Based on the reports we received from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with today,  the day started off fairly quiet but reports pointed to an considerable increase in activity in the lower sections of the run late this afternoon. While lower sections reported success later in the day, activity in the middle and upper sections remained quiet throughout the day.  At this time the dam release is scheduled to remain at 290 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (10/31).  REMINDER: DSR's staggered release has concluded as of 10/27.  ALL anglers will be released onto the property after check-in.  Please see below for our updated as well as upcoming hours of operation, check-in and afternoon pass sale times.

  • Current Hours - (Oct. 28 - Nov. 2)
  • Upcoming Hours - (Nov. 3 - Nov. 14)

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Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:21pm

371 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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October 29, 2024

A bluebird morning quickly turned into a cloudy, windy and rather damp afternoon.  Light angling pressure today, with most of our anglers joining us mid-morning into the afternoon.  Water temperatures began at a reported 47 F this morning, and reached approximately 49 F this afternoon.  Based on the reports we received from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with today the fish activity was also rather light.  Reports ranged from a skunk, to a steelhead or two, with a few exceptions to that, but overall, most anglers indicated a rather quiet day on the water.  Nearly all reports today were of steelhead, with a few brown trout as well as a few lingering kings.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 290 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (10/30).  Please monitor safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.  REMINDER: DSR's staggered release has concluded as of 10/27.  ALL anglers will be released onto the property after check-in.  Please see below for our updated as well as upcoming hours of operation, check-in and afternoon pass sale times.

  • Current Hours - (Oct. 28 - Nov. 2)
  • Upcoming Hours - (Nov. 3 - Nov. 14)

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Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:21pm

382 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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October 28, 2024

A beautiful fall day on the water, with temperatures remaining in the 50's today with little overcast and very light wind.  Water temperatures this morning began at a reported 48 F, and reached 51 F this afternoon.  Overall, light angling pressure throughout the run, with most anglers making their way off the water by early afternoon.  Based on the reports we received from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with today, the middle and upper sections indicated minimal activity, with the lower sections reporting a bit more success but also rather quiet.  Hopefully a few more cooler days and colder overnights will stir up some activity. At this time the dam release is scheduled to be reduced from 350 to 285 CFS 'due to ongoing drought conditions coupled with low reservoir levels. This lowered base flow will remain reduced until the reservoir recovers to normal historic elevations for this time of year.'  The dam release is scheduled to be adjusted tonight at 6:00 PM tonight (10/28).  REMINDER: DSR's staggered release has concluded as of 10/27.  ALL anglers will be released onto the property after check-in.  Please see below for our updated hours of operation and check-in time.

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Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:21pm

436 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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October 27, 2024

The weather has started to be a lot more like Steelhead kind of weather. Cold, sharp winds and dark cloudy skies. No rain and no snow flurries as of yet, but it sure felt like they weren't far off. The leaves were reported as not being too terrible today. Overall, I would say that the fishing was good. There were those that struggled, but overall a greater number of anglers were able to get into some Steelhead today. Spread though out the run, but, again, the mid and lower sections were somewhat more productive (although that may have been due to the fact that that is where more angers concentrated their efforts). Differing from earlier this week when it seemed that only a handful of anglers that had "the honey hole" were successful. And we're still getting reports of some "fresher" Kings being brought to hand. The water temperature dropped during the course of the day going from 55 degrees this morning to 52 degrees at 3:30 this afternoon. Flow from the dam remains (you guessed it) at 350cfs and the flow at Pineville remains at 436cfs (where it's been the past several days

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Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:21pm

436 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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October 26, 2024

Early sunshine gave way to overcast skies in the afternoon and that may have contributed to what has seemed to a bit of an improvement (overall) in the Steelhead fishing today. There are still those fortunate ones that have "the right spot" that have been doing well, but today it seemed that the success was more wide-spread (as were the smiles) Most Steelhead today with a few Kings in the mix and reports of a couple brown trout being brought to had. Water temperature at 3:00PM was 54 degrees and the flow from the dam remains at 350cfs and at Pineville 436cfs

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Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:21pm

436 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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October 26, 2024

The weather for today is partly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 52F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. The winds have picked up today putting more leaves in the river. The clarity is moderate, but manageable. Steelhead is the fish of the day, with River Patrol sighting them up and down the river. Most of the fish are holding in place with moderate success on the lower end of the run. The middle of the run is seeing some success with moderate numbers of anglers. The flow out of the Dam remains at 350CFS and out of Pineville 436CFS.

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Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:21pm

436 CFS Pineville Gauge

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October 25, 2024

A chilly, bright sunshine day gave way this afternoon to temperatures in the mid-fifties and overcast skies (with a sprinkle here and there). Today our anglers had to work a little harder for the fish by moving a lot and changing up their offering. Those that did (particularly in the mid-lower sections) were rewarded with steelhead and the occasional King. The fishing success (while very good in some spots and particular times) was, generally, less than it was yesterday. And as I said, it was a little more work today. Our4 anglers are going to sleep well tonight. The flow from the dam remains at 350cfs and the flow from Pineville is 436cfs. This mornings water temperature was 48 degrees

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Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:21pm

436 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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October 24, 2024

We had another day with plenty of sunshine (after some morning mixed sun and clouds) but temperatures were significantly cooler than we've had for a while. Temperatures a good 20-25 degrees cooler and the cooler temperatures seemed to improve the fishing considerably as the angler reports during the course of the day have been a marked improvement from the past several days. Plenty of Steelhead, a surprising number of Kings (on the Fresh side) with even a couple fresh Coho thrown into the mix. While fish were brought to hand in greater numbers throughout the run, the mid and lower sections seemed to be the better choice. Tomorrow? Who knows. Much depends on what type of fish movement we have overnight and that's anyone's guess. The flow from the dam will remain at 350cfs and the flow at Pineville is 436cfs. This mornings water temperature of 51 degrees rose to 59 degrees by late afternoon. Tomorrow's forecast call for early sun, turning cloudy with a little bit warmer temperatures (high of 55)

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Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:21pm

436 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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October 23, 2024

Another unbelievable day weather-wise with temperatures in the mid-to upper 70's. It actually got a bit uncomfortable on the run. Mornings start out very cool so you dress for it, but by the time the day is over you're asking yourself why you brought so many clothes. Fishing remains challenging for most angers. There were Steelhead brought to hand and even some Kings on the "fresher side", but one needed to cover a lot of ground and hope that you hit upon the spots that held some fish. Those that were fortunate enough to find "the spot" were rewarded with some excellent fishing (particularly from mid-day on). There still reports of good numbers of Steelhead in the estuary and we're all waiting for some rain/rise in water levels that will trigger the fish and encourage them to enter into the run. Some rain and much lower temperatures are in the forecast for tomorrow and here's hoping that it improves the situation. Flow from the dam remains at 350cfs and at Pineville the flow is currently 447cfs

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Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:21pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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