OFFICE HOURS FOR 4/1/25 WILL BE

9AM TO 5PM

  NOTICE: The scheduled water release for the Salmon River from Lighthouse Hill Dam exceeds 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). As a precaution, Douglaston Salmon Run will be closed to fishing until the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000 CFS threshold.   We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding. During the high water closure our office will remain open for abbreviated hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our guest services team via email at [email protected] or by phone (315) 298-6672 ext. 0   DSR will continue to monitor https://www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill and once the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000cfs threshold we will reopen to angling for the hours posted at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/. Note, if the flow is reduced below the 2,000cfs threshold mid-day, DSR will remain closed to fishing for that day and reopen to angling the next day.   To our Angling Guests: Any pre-purchased fishing passes that are affected by this closure will be credited in full to your account. This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31^st of the coming year.   To our Lodging Guests: This fishing closure will not affect lodging reservations as not all guests have plans to fish. However, if this high-water fishing closure does affect the intended purpose of your stay with us, please contact us to reschedule or cancel your lodging reservation. If cancelled, you will be credited with the full amount of your payment(s). This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31^st of the coming year.   We look forward to welcoming you back when conditions are favorable for a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.  

NOTICE: The scheduled water release for the Salmon River from Lighthouse Hill Dam exceeds 2,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) through 11:59 PM 3/31/25. As a precaution, Douglaston Salmon Run will be closed to fishing until the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000 CFS threshold. We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding. During the high water closure our office will remain open for abbreviated hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our guest services team via email at [email protected] or by phone (315) 298-6672 ext. 0 DSR will continue to monitor https://www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill and once the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000cfs threshold we will reopen to angling for the hours posted at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/. Note, if the flow is reduced below the 2,000cfs threshold mid-day, DSR will remain closed to fishing for that day and reopen to angling the next day. To our Angling Guests: Any pre-purchased fishing passes that are affected by this closure will be credited in full to your account. This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. To our Lodging Guests: This fishing closure will not affect lodging reservations as not all guests have plans to fish. However, if this high-water fishing closure does affect the intended purpose of your stay with us, please contact us to reschedule or cancel your lodging reservation. If cancelled, you will be credited with the full amount of your payment(s). This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. We look forward to welcoming you back when conditions are favorable for a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.

NOTICE: The scheduled water release for the Salmon River from Lighthouse Hill Dam exceeds 2,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) through 11:59 PM 3/31/25. As a precaution, Douglaston Salmon Run will be closed to fishing until the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000 CFS threshold. We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding. During the high water closure our office will remain open for abbreviated hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our guest services team via email at [email protected] or by phone (315) 298-6672 ext. 0 DSR will continue to monitor https://www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill and once the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000cfs threshold we will reopen to angling for the hours posted at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/. Note, if the flow is reduced below the 2,000cfs threshold mid-day, DSR will remain closed to fishing for that day and reopen to angling the next day. To our Angling Guests: Any pre-purchased fishing passes that are affected by this closure will be credited in full to your account. This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. To our Lodging Guests: This fishing closure will not affect lodging reservations as not all guests have plans to fish. However, if this high-water fishing closure does affect the intended purpose of your stay with us, please contact us to reschedule or cancel your lodging reservation. If cancelled, you will be credited with the full amount of your payment(s). This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. We look forward to welcoming you back when conditions are favorable for a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.

NOTICE: The scheduled water release for the Salmon River from Lighthouse Hill Dam exceeds 2,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) through 11:59 PM 3/30/25. As a precaution, Douglaston Salmon Run will be closed to fishing until the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000 CFS threshold. We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding. During the high water closure our office will remain open for abbreviated hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our guest services team via email at [email protected] or by phone (315) 298-6672 ext. 0 DSR will continue to monitor https://www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill and once the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000cfs threshold we will reopen to angling for the hours posted at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/. Note, if the flow is reduced below the 2,000cfs threshold mid-day, DSR will remain closed to fishing for that day and reopen to angling the next day. To our Angling Guests: Any pre-purchased fishing passes that are affected by this closure will be credited in full to your account. This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. To our Lodging Guests: This fishing closure will not affect lodging reservations as not all guests have plans to fish. However, if this high-water fishing closure does affect the intended purpose of your stay with us, please contact us to reschedule or cancel your lodging reservation. If cancelled, you will be credited with the full amount of your payment(s). This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. We look forward to welcoming you back when conditions are favorable for a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.

CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER 3/29/25

OFFICE HOURS 9AM - 5PM

The flow is going up to 2200CFS at 10pm this evening through midnight Saturday 29th. The run will be closed to fishing, the office will be open from 9am - 5pm. The fishing today was challenging, only a few anglers had any hookups. There was one drift boat on the run and they did well. The weather tonight will be cloudy with periods of rain. Thunder possible. Low 38F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Tomorrow's forecast will have periods of rain. Thunder possible. High around 40F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Fishing Report for 03/27/2025-Today saw about a dozen anglers head down to the run, fishing the top, middle and lower portions.  Conditions continue to be trying with the flow of 1700 from the dam / 1970 cfs at the Pineville gauge, however the water clarity has improved since yesterday.  One of the anglers I had a chance to speak with brought a nice brown trout to hand, ( a handful of anglers are still fishing at the time of this report.) Another cool start to the day tomorrow with temperatures in the high 20s, getting up to the mid-40s by late afternoon, mostly cloudy skies, little chance of any precipitation, and light winds from the N / NW. The flow from the dam is projected to stay at 1700 through at least 11:59pm tomorrow evening; the Pineville gauge is currently at 1970 cfs.

Fishing Report for 03/26/2025-We had a couple of anglers on the run today.  I had a chance to speak to one of them and it was a solid day landing (5) steelhead in the lower portions of the run, and even better news that only (1) was colored up, the other (4) being very chrome and fighting like early fall fish! Tomorrow we’ll have temperatures in the mid-20s at sun-up, reaching the low 40s by night fall, with mostly sunny skies, and Westerly winds, 5-12mph, shifting to South-West late in the day. The flow from the dam is scheduled to remain at 1700 cfs through at least 11:59pm tomorrow evening; the Pineville Gauge is currently at 2000 cfs.

The flow out of the Dam dropped to 1400CFS this afternoon and will remain at that number through midnight tonight. The weather for tomorrow will be cloudy with a few flurries or snow showers possible. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Regular business hours should resume 03/25/25 as long as the flow remains below 2000CFS out of the Dam.

NOTICE: The scheduled water release for the Salmon River from Lighthouse Hill Dam exceeds 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) through 11:59pm 3/24/25. As a precaution, Douglaston Salmon Run will be closed to fishing until the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000 CFS threshold. We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding. During the high water closure our office will remain open for abbreviated hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our guest services team via email at [email protected] or by phone (315) 298-6672 ext. 0 DSR will continue to monitor https://www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill and once the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000cfs threshold we will reopen to angling for the hours posted at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/. Note, if the flow is reduced below the 2,000cfs threshold mid-day, DSR will remain closed to fishing for that day and reopen to angling the next day. To our Angling Guests: Any pre-purchased fishing passes that are affected by this closure will be credited in full to your account. This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. To our Lodging Guests: This fishing closure will not affect lodging reservations as not all guests have plans to fish. However, if this high-water fishing closure does affect the intended purpose of your stay with us, please contact us to reschedule or cancel your lodging reservation. If cancelled, you will be credited with the full amount of your payment(s). This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. We look forward to welcoming you back when conditions are favorable for a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.

***The flow from the dam is scheduled to remain at 2200 CFS through at least 11:59 PM tonight. Please see the information below*** The scheduled water release for the Salmon River from Lighthouse Hill Dam exceeds 2,000 cubic feet per second (CFS). As a precaution, Douglaston Salmon Run will be closed to fishing until the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000 CFS threshold. We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding. During the high water closure our office will remain open for abbreviated hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our guest services team via email at [email protected] or by phone (315) 298-6672 ext. 0 DSR will continue to monitor https://www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill and once the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000cfs threshold we will reopen to angling for the hours posted at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/. Note, if the flow is reduced below the 2,000 CFS threshold mid-day, DSR will remain closed to fishing for that day and reopen to angling the next day. To our Angling Guests: Any pre-purchased fishing passes that are affected by this closure will be credited in full to your account. This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. To our Lodging Guests: This fishing closure will not affect lodging reservations as not all guests have plans to fish. However, if this high-water fishing closure does affect the intended purpose of your stay with us, please contact us to reschedule or cancel your lodging reservation. If cancelled, you will be credited with the full amount of your payment(s). This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. We look forward to welcoming you back when conditions are favorable for a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.

***The flow from the dam is scheduled to remain at 2200 cfs through at least 11:59 Sunday evening.  Please see the information below***

  The scheduled water release for the Salmon River from Lighthouse Hill Dam exceeds 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). As a precaution, Douglaston Salmon Run will be closed to fishing until the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000 CFS threshold.   We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding. During the high water closure our office will remain open for abbreviated hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our guest services team via email at [email protected] or by phone (315) 298-6672 ext. 0   DSR will continue to monitor https://www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill and once the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000cfs threshold we will reopen to angling for the hours posted at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/. Note, if the flow is reduced below the 2,000cfs threshold mid-day, DSR will remain closed to fishing for that day and reopen to angling the next day.   To our Angling Guests: Any pre-purchased fishing passes that are affected by this closure will be credited in full to your account. This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31^st of the coming year.   To our Lodging Guests: This fishing closure will not affect lodging reservations as not all guests have plans to fish. However, if this high-water fishing closure does affect the intended purpose of your stay with us, please contact us to reschedule or cancel your lodging reservation. If cancelled, you will be credited with the full amount of your payment(s). This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31^st of the coming year.   We look forward to welcoming you back when conditions are favorable for a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.

Attention: DSR will be closed to fishing 3/22/25 A scheduled dam release for the Salmon River has been posted exceeding 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) from the Lighthouse Hill dam through 11:59PM 3/22/25. As a precaution to ensure the well-being of our guests and staff, Douglaston Salmon Run will be closed to fishing until the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000 CFS threshold. DSR will continue to monitor https://www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill and once the release recedes below the 2,000cfs threshold we will reopen to angling for the hours posted at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/. Note, if the flow is reduced below the 2,000cfs threshold mid-day, DSR will remain closed for fishing for that day and reopen to angling the next day. During the high water closure our office will remain open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

***The latest update that we have available, as of closing time at 5:00 PM today, 21 March 2025, is that the flow from the dam is scheduled to remain at 2200 cfs through at least 11:59 this evening. Please see the information below*** Since the scheduled water release for the Salmon River from Lighthouse Hill Dam currently exceeds 2,000 cubic feet per second (CFS), and we have no other update as of this report, before your departure tomorrow morning, please check the flow at Safewaters. Should the flow exceed 2000 CFS tomorrow as well, Douglaston Salmon Run will be closed to fishing until the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000 CFS threshold. We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding. During the high water closure our office will remain open for abbreviated hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our guest services team via email at [email protected] or by phone (315) 298-6672 ext. 0 DSR will continue to monitor https://www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill and once the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000cfs threshold we will reopen to angling for the hours posted at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/. Note, if the flow is reduced below the 2,000cfs threshold mid-day, DSR will remain closed to fishing for that day and reopen to angling the next day. To our Angling Guests: Any pre-purchased fishing passes that are affected by this closure will be credited in full to your account. This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. To our Lodging Guests: This fishing closure will not affect lodging reservations as not all guests have plans to fish. However, if this high-water fishing closure does affect the intended purpose of your stay with us, please contact us to reschedule or cancel your lodging reservation. If cancelled, you will be credited with the full amount of your payment(s). This credit is usable for any DSR good or service and is valid for the remainder of the current year through December 31st of the coming year. We look forward to welcoming you back when conditions are favorable for a safe and enjoyable fishing experience.

A scheduled dam release for the Salmon River has been posted exceeding 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) from the Lighthouse Hill dam. The scheduled release will begin 3/19/25 at 10:00pm. As a precaution to ensure the well-being of our guests and staff, Douglaston Salmon Run will be closed to fishing until the dam’s release recedes below the 2,000 CFS threshold. DSR will continue to monitor https://www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill and once the release recedes below the 2,000cfs threshold we will reopen to angling for the hours posted at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/. Note, if the flow is reduced below the 2,000cfs threshold mid-day, DSR will remain closed for fishing for that day and reopen to angling the next day. During the high water closure our office will remain open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  

Fishing Report for 03/19/2025-Just a handful of anglers joined us today on the run, with water conditions being very similar to yesterday; 1250 cfs from the dam, and just over 1800 cfs from Pineville.  Each angler had fish on, but none were brought to hand, using beads or egg sacs under a float.  Tomorrow we’ll have temperatures in the mid-40s to start, cloudy skies, with showers forecasted to begin around mid-morning, becoming heavier as the day wears on, total accumulation to be about 1/3”, with S/SE winds around 15 mph.  The flow from the dam is scheduled to remain at 1250 cfs through at least 11:59pm tomorrow evening; the Pineville gauge is currently at 1800 cfs.

Fishing Report for 03/18/2025-We had a handful of anglers join us today on the run, with all but one fishing the morning hours and departing around 1pm.  It was a beautiful day to be on the water with mostly sunny skies, little wind and no precipitation.  With the warm temperatures over the weekend, coupled with some heavy rain on Sunday, we have close to 2000 cfs here primarily due to the heavy runoff from the streams below the dam.  Whether it was the flow, bright sunlight, or a combination of both, our anglers had a tough time getting more than a hook up or two each, with none brought to hand.  There were sightings of several Steelhead ‘finning’ on the smaller side branches of the main run, indicating that spawning is not far off, if not actually underway in portions of the entire river. Tomorrow we’ll have mostly sunny skies, with temperatures starting off in the low 40s around first light increasing to an almost balmy 68 degrees with very light S /SE wind, and little chance of any precipitation. The flow from the dam is scheduled to remain at 1250 cfs through 11:59pm tomorrow evening; the gauge at Pineville is currently at 1890 cfs and relatively steady.

There were no guests on the run today. CFS at the dam started at 1500 this morning, and was dropped to 1250 as of 3 PM this afternoon, where it is scheduled to remain until midnight tomorrow (watch it carefully, over the next few days, as we still have snowpack melting and on Thursday we are forecasted to get rain all day). CFS at the Pineville gauge has been gradually falling all day, and is currently at 2130. Our air temperatures have hovered in the mid-30s all day, and is currently gradually falling towards our overnight low of 24 degrees Fahrenheit. We've generally been overcast to partly cloudy, with light and variable winds. The forecast for tomorrow is: "Plentiful sunshine. High near 55F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph." By the way, there are other types of fishing starting to pick up in our immediate area due to spawning activity: very large Yellow Perch, Bluegills and Pumpkinseed, Bullhead catfish, Crappie, are moving into shallows, and are fishable from the shore or small boats in local ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. Soon, the Smallmouth Bass will be coming into the run, and there will be truly large Northern Pike cruising the estuary. Our lodges are generally open for booking during this timeframe, at very reasonable rates, and would be ideal for a quick family getaway with the kids being able to keep occupied.

There was only one angler on the run this morning in a drift boat and they had nothing to report. The flow out of the Dam remains at 1500CFS thru midnight tomorrow night. Today's weather was over cast with some wind, thunderstorms this evening followed by a few showers overnight. A few storms may be severe early. Low 34F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. For tomorrow rain showers in the morning will evolve into a more steady rain in the afternoon. High 57F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. We're still under a flood warning until 8pm on the 17th.

*************PER THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE**************

****************FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING 8 AM THROUGH MONDAY EVENING 8 PM***********

Affected Area: A portion of central New York, including the following counties, Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego. Flooding is most likely along streams and rivers which drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the Adirondacks

The flow out of the Dam will remain at 1500CFS thru midnight on the 16th. The weather for tonight will be cloudy. Low 51F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. For tomorrow cloudy early then becoming windy with periods of rain later in the day. High around 65F. Winds SSE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. Just a few anglers were on the run today. Between the winds, water clarity and flow fishing today was challenging. Most anglers tried up and down the run, using beads under bobbers, but the fish were elusive. Those that were swinging flies had the same result.

*************PER THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE**************

****************FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING 8 AM THROUGH MONDAY EVENING 8 PM***********

Affected Area: A portion of central New York, including the following counties, Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego. Flooding is most likely along streams and rivers which drain the Tug Hill Plateau and western foothills of the Adirondacks

The release out of the Dam will be 1500CFS until midnight on the 15th. The weather for today was sunny to partly cloudy. High 59F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. For this evening a few clouds. Low 43F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrow's forecast will be generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 64F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. The anglers today did quite a bit of walking, several were able to land a couple of fish using beads and others had some success with egg sacks, while most had to work for just a bite. A few anglers remarked that the water was a little stained which could have contributed to the drop in action.

Fishing Report for 03/13/2025-We had (16) anglers join us on the run today, all showing up  throughout the morning and most fishing ‘till just past noon with our last anglers departing around 5:00pm, working the traditional upper stretches all the way down to the lowest reaches of the run. The comments were almost identical to the last few days; everyone worked hard for a fish or two, primarily using egg sacks under floats, or egg imitations, along with a few squirmy worms, as well as a pair of steadfast Spey anglers. About two-thirds of the fish caught were fairly fresh, and the remainder colored up fairly well. Tomorrow the weather will again be above freezing at dawn, climbing to the upper 50s, with mostly sunny skies, and winds 6-10 mph from the SE.   The flow from the dam is currently at 750 cfs due to bump up to 1000 cfs tonight at 8:00pm through 8pm tomorrow evening, then increase again to 1500 cfs at 8:00pm tomorrow night through 11:59pm Friday evening. The gauge at Pineville is currently registering 1100 cfs, down only 40 cfs from early this morning.

Fishing Report for 03/12/2025-Another day saw a handful of guests joining us on the run, with the success rate a bit higher than yesterday. Egg sacs and beads under indicators was the tactic used by all guests I spoke with. There were a few guests that went without a grab the entire day, but also several that brought 1-5 fish to hand, or at least had a tug, fishing from the upper stretches to the lowest portions. For tomorrow we will be above freezing from first light through the remainder of the day with temperatures climbing to the high 40s, mostly cloudy skies, slight chance of any precipitation and winds ranging from 8-12 mph from the E / SE. The flow from the dam is scheduled to remain at 750 cfs through tomorrow evening at 8:00pm; at that time it will then jump up to 995 cfs at least through 11:59 Thursday night. The current flow at the Pineville gauge is 1130 cfs.

The water temperature this morning was 34F. The flow out of the Dam will be 350CFS thru midnight tomorrow night. Several anglers reported landing some nice Steelhead, these were fresh fish, mostly caught in the fast water using egg sacks. A couple of anglers were swinging flies with some success, one angler landed a good sized Brown. The weather today was sunny, little wind and the temperatures in the mid to upper 40's. This evening looks to be mostly clear. Low 38F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. For tomorrows forecast except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. High 58F. S winds shifting to W at 10 to 15 mph.

The flow out of the Dam will be 350CFS thru midnight on the 10th. Today's weather was generally cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Temps nearly steady in the mid to upper 30s. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. This evening looks to be cloudy. Low around 35F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Tomorrows forecast will be cloudy early, with a decrease in clouds later in the day. High near 45F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. The majority of anglers today were successful with most everyone using bobbers with attached egg sacks.  The middle of the run was very productive today, with anglers noting that the water is open from the middle towards the lower end. The afternoon was a bit slower then the morning, anglers needed to keep moving up and down the run. It was a good day for the 15+ anglers.

The flow out of the Dam remains at 350CFS thru midnight on the 9th. Today's weather was windy with a mix of clouds and sun. Temps nearly steady around 30. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible. This evenings weather will be partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low 26F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. And tomorrows forecast cloudy with snow showers mainly during the morning. High 37F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Snow accumulations less than one inch. Higher wind gusts possible. Just a few anglers were on the run today, conditions were challenging and a good bit of walking was needed by our guests. Egg sacks in conjunction with bobbers were used to land several fish in the upper portion of the middle of the run.

The flow out of the Dam was dropped from 500CFS to 350CFS at 8am this morning, this should remain in effect until midnight on the 8th. The weather today was a mix of clouds, some blue skies, wind and snow with a high in the mid 30's. For tonight cloudy with periods of snow after midnight. Low 24F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch. Higher wind gusts possible. Tomorrow's forecast is looking like partly cloudy skies. High around 30F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible. Most of the anglers were successful today using egg sacks under bobbers and doing a good bit of walking. Featured is Karl with a typical Steelhead for this time of the year.

Fishing Report for 03/06/2025-Once again we had a handful of anglers join us on the run starting mid-morning.  The only angler I was able to speak with today fished the upper middle and lower middle of the run without success.  The wind picked up around 2pm along with fairly heavy snow flurries that are still coming down as this report is being written.  For tomorrow, the temperature will range from the upper 20s at dawn only reaching the low 30s by late afternoon, accompanied by strong W/NW winds from 17-25 mph, with a slight chance of any precipitation.  Somewhat surprisingly, the flow from the dam was reduced at 3pm today to 500 cfs where it is scheduled to stay until 8:00am tomorrow morning, when it will be further reduced to 350 cfs through tomorrow evening at 11:59pm. The flow at the Pineville gauge is now 1140 cfs.  

Fishing Report for 03/05/2025-We had a handful of guests fish the run today, all of them swinging flies in the middle sections.  Each had a fish on if not landed; I spoke to the guest who was fortunate enough to land his steelhead and said it was completely chrome, not colored up at all. With the temperature pushing 50 degrees today and a moderate amount of showers, there was some reduction in our snowpack, but as of 5:15pm the warmer temperatures and precipitation hadn’t increased any of the feeder streams to a great extent.  For tomorrow, temperatures should remain above freezing, in the mid-40s, gradually decreasing through the day ending up in the high 20s by nightfall.  Winds will be light, around 6-10 mph from the S/SW in the morning, then become increasingly stronger, 15-20 mph, from W/NW by late afternoon with a chance of snow flurries.   The flow from the dam is scheduled to remain at 1200 cfs through at least 11:59pm tomorrow night; (please continue to check https://www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill or our DSR site if planning on coming from any distance away to fish tomorrow as its possible with rain scheduled through this evening the flow from the dam might increase.)  The flow from the Pineville Gauge is currently 1500 cfs.  

Fishing Report for 03/04/2025-We had just over ½ dozen anglers join us on the run today, with most of them on the river just after opening time.  Reports were good from the anglers I spoke with so far today; several steelhead brought to hand using an indicator or bottom bouncing with egg sacks.  The middle of the river was the area most fisherman spent most of their time, with one of our anglers working his way to the lower portions swinging flies without a take.  The current temperature is 45 degrees and forecasted to stay above freezing throughout the night.  There is a flood watch in effect for Oswego County through Thursday afternoon with showers / rain in the forecast for the majority of the day tomorrow, total rainfall to be near 1”, as temperatures may climb to 50 degrees with SE winds projected at 11-17 mph from the SE.  The flow from the dam is scheduled to remain at 1200 cfs through at least 11:59pm tomorrow evening; the Pineville gauge is currently at 1470 cfs.

********************National Weather Service--Flood Watch*******************

Tuesday afternoon thru Thursday afternoon

The flow out of the Dam will be increased to 1200CFS starting 7pm tonight thru midnight tomorrow night. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for our area: An intense storm system moving from the central plains across the central Great Lakes will send a surge of Spring like warmth the across our region Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures will soar into the 50s over the western counties on Tuesday with the mercury remaining well above freezing Tuesday night. Temperatures will then climb well into the 50s for the bulk of the region on Wednesday while being accompanied by a general half to three quarters of an inch of rainfall. The fast melt off of the snowpack will combine with this rainfall to cause significant rises to area tributaries with flooding becoming possible. Flooding concerns will be particularly elevated in areas where tributaries are prone to ice jam flooding. Just a few anglers were on the run today, the most success was had at the middle of the run and towards the lower end of the run. A couple of anglers walked most of the run with some success, but there wasn't one bait that worked consistently for them, a lot of trial and error.  Tomorrow's weather will be cloudy skies. High around 45F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.

CFS at the dam 750 until 7 PM today, when it will bump up to 1000. CFS at the Pineville gauge 876. Morning temperatures were at 4 degrees Fahrenheit, and climbed to only 15 degrees. We had light and variable winds, with occasional stronger gusts, it was overcast all day, and there were isolated periods of brief ultrafine grained lake effect snow that amounted to a "dusting". No guests joined us on the run today. Our overnight low will be 3 degrees; tomorrow's forecast is: Partly to mostly cloudy. High 31F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

*******************OPENING/CLOSING NOTICE*****************

DUE TO EXTREME COLD OPENING WILL BE AT 9AM ON MARCH 2ND

AND CLOSING AT 3PM

The flow out of the Dam is 500 CFS. A bit of a change in the flow out of the Dam starting at 7pm March 1st the flow will be 750CFS thru 7pm March 2nd at 7pm on the 2nd the flow will be 1000CFS thru midnight on the 2nd. The weather this evening will be windy. Scattered snow flurries and snow showers this evening. Becoming partly cloudy later. Low 4F. Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 30%. Higher wind gusts possible. Tomorrow's forecast is looking like more clouds than sun. High 17F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. The wind, temperatures in the lower 20's, a windchill of 4F, and blowing snow all combined to make for some challenging fishing conditions.