DSR Fishing Report for 31 December 2025 NOTE:  due to the snow and cold temperatures forecasted for the next several days DSR’s hours of operation will be adjusted as follows: -1 January 2026: 9AM-3PM -2 January 2026: 9AM-5:15PM -3 January 2026: No Change 6:45AM-5:15PM -4 January 2026: 9AM-5:15PM -5 January 2026: 9AM-5:15PM   Today's forecast: Periods of snow. High 26F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 3 to 5 inches. The current dam release is 1,000 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 1/3/26 at 8 AM.  The Pineville gauge is currently 1410 CFS as of 3:15pm. The water temperature was not available this morning. A few brave guests ventured down to the run today. Earlier in morning snowfall created slush that made angling difficult; however, the snowfall ceased late morning, and the slush dissipated this afternoon. Angling remained challenging throughout the day with our guests working hard for a few steelhead. Successful Baits & Techniques: Blue egg sacks under floats accounted for steelhead brought to hand. Mottled natural color beads drifted under indicators also accounted for a few bent rods. An angler was also successful getting a tug swinging traditional style steelhead flies in a black/blue pattern. The forecast for tonight is:  Snow this evening will transition to snow showers late. Low near 10F. SSW winds shifting to NW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 90%. 3 to 5 inches of snow expected. Higher wind gusts possible. The forecast for tomorrow is:  Mostly cloudy with snow flurries and snow showers, especially in the afternoon. High near 15F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. NOTE:  due to the potential for lake effect snow, and other forms of inclement weather conditions during the winter season, please monitor the weather for Pulaski, NY (zip code 13142) before getting on the road. Lake effect snow typically occurs in relatively narrow bands, and that immediately adjacent areas may be clear of snow, therefore look at the forecast and radar for the general area when planning your travel. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Daily Access Fishing Pass Availability and pass price guide: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/fishing/ 2026 DAILY ACCESS FISHING PASS RELEASE DATES: -1 January through 27 August 2026 fishing passes are currently available -28 August – 30 September 2026 fishing passes released for sale Monday 19 Jan 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM -1 October – 29 October fishing passes released for sale Wednesday 21 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM - Premium Access Passes (11 Sep – 29 October) released Friday 23 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM Short Term Lodge Availability (for the next ten days) - please call Guest Services at 315-298-6672, select 0, or browse lodging availability at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/ Prime-time (September through November) 2026 lodging dates which are currently available for immediate booking (call for status and assistance in securing reservations) Please ensure that, during colder weather, you keep the fish in the water, until immediately prior to taking the picture, in order to minimize the chance of their gills freezing.

22° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:37pm

1400 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

Snow

30 Dec 2025 full-day DSR fishing report follows. NOTE: due to forecasted heavy snow tomorrow, our operating hours for 31 December 2025 have been modified to opening at 9 AM and closing at 3 PM. Today's forecast: "Occasional snow showers. Quite windy. High 21F. Winds WNW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.". The current dam release is 500 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/30/25 at 6 PM. At 6 PM 12/3025 the flow will rise to 1000 CFS, where it will remain until 8 AM 01/03/26. The CFS at the Pineville gauge was at 868 at our opening time, and dropped to 843 over the course of the day. The water temperature was not available this morning. There was slush in the water this morning. It should be noted that the increase in CFS will likely flush out the slush quicker each day. A pair of guests went down to the run early this morning, but came up after only an half-hour; they declared that the amount of slush in the water made the run unfishable. Successful Baits & Techniques: not applicable today. The forecast for tonight is: "Cloudy and windy early. Snow showers developing overnight. Low near 20F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Snowfall around one inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.". The forecast for tomorrow is: "Periods of snow. High 24F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 90%. 5 to 8 inches of snow expected.". NOTE: due to the potential for lake effect snow, and other forms of inclement weather conditions during the winter season, please monitor the weather site forecasts (use national, area-wide, and local sites) for Pulaski, NY (zip code 13142) before getting on the road; remember that lake effect snow typically occurs in relatively narrow bands, and that immediately adjacent areas may be clear of snow, therefore look at the forecast for the general area as well when planning your travel. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Daily Access Fishing Pass Availability and pass price guide: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/fishing/ Walk-up Daily Access Fishing Pass procedures: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/ 2026 DAILY ACCESS FISHING PASS RELEASE DATES: 1 January through 27 August 2026 Daily Access Fishing Passes are already available online; September 2026 passes: Monday 19 Jan 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM; October 2026 passes - Wednesday 21 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM; Premium Access passes - Friday 23 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM. Short Term Lodge Availability (for the next ten days) - please call Guest Services at 315-298-6672, select 0, or browse lodging availability at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/ Prime-time (September through November) 2026 lodging dates which are currently available for immediate booking (call for status and assistance in securing reservations) Please ensure that, during colder weather, you keep the fish in the water, until immediately prior to taking the picture, in order to minimize the chance of their gills freezing.

17° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:36pm

843 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

29 Dec 2025 full-day DSR fishing report follows. Today's forecast: "A few showers this morning will change to snow showers for the afternoon hours as winds become gusty. Morning high of 40F with temps falling to near 30. Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precip 80%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.". The current dam release is 500 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/30/25 at 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge was at 846 at our opening time, and rose to 953 over the course of the day. The water temperature was 35 degrees early this morning, with the water reported as "murky" from recent snowmelt and rains, with visibility only 18" downriver of runoff points, to 3' generally in the remainder of the run. Our guests spread out to all sections of the run today, the largest percentage to the middle section, followed by the lower section, with only a few fishing the upper section. All things considered, all sections fished relatively equally well today. Guests remarked that the wind was "brutal" on the run, even prompting one pair of guests to only brave them for an half-hour before coming back off. The remainder of the guests I spoke to had varied success; about a quarter did not even receive any (discernable) tugs; another quarter hooked up but had difficulty bringing any to hand; and the remaining half scored at most one brought to hand. It was a tough day, all around ... Steelhead were the primary species mentioned today, ranging from the 6 # to 10 # category, some larger in the mix; nearly all were bright chrome, but some showed colored gill plates and lateral color flashes. Successful Baits & Techniques: blue egg sacks, drifted under a bobber, accounted for a fair percentage of fish today, followed by "natural", pink, and white egg sacks. Other baits that worked well today were assorted flies (black Wooly Bugger specifically), 10 or 12 mm chartreuse, or yellow beads rigged under a bobber; and a 3/4 ounce Little Cleo in silver. The forecast for tonight is: "Occasional snow showers. Quite windy. Low around 15F. Winds W at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snowfall around one inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.". The forecast for tomorrow is: "Cloudy with gusty winds. High 21F. Winds WNW at 25 to 35 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.". NOTE: due to the potential for lake effect snow, and other forms of inclement weather conditions during the winter season, please monitor the weather site forecasts (use national, area-wide, and local sites) for Pulaski, NY (zip code 13142) before getting on the road; remember that lake effect snow typically occurs in relatively narrow bands, and that immediately adjacent areas may be clear of snow, therefore look at the forecast for the general area as well when planning your travel. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Daily Access Fishing Pass Availability and pass price guide: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/fishing/ Walk-up Daily Access Fishing Pass procedures: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/ 2026 DAILY ACCESS FISHING PASS RELEASE DATES: 1 January through 27 August 2026 Daily Access Fishing Passes are already available online; September 2026 passes: Monday 19 Jan 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM; October 2026 passes - Wednesday 21 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM; Premium Access passes - Friday 23 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM. Short Term Lodge Availability (for the next ten days) - please call Guest Services at 315-298-6672, select 0, or browse lodging availability at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/ Prime-time (September through November) 2026 lodging dates which are currently available for immediate booking (call for status and assistance in securing reservations) Please ensure that, during colder weather, you keep the fish in the water, until immediately prior to taking the picture, in order to minimize the chance of their gills freezing.

28° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:35pm

953 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

Snow

DSR Fishing Report: 28 December 2025   The current dam release is 500CFS; it’s scheduled to remain until 12/29/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 644 as of 5:00 PM.   Angling success throughout the DSR was described as moderate throughout the day. There was some slush in the morning, but it disappeared as the day went on. Most guests stated that they hooked and landed multiple Steelhead.   The forecast for tonight is: “Periods of rain. Low around 30F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected.”   The forecast for tomorrow is: “Windy. Rain to start. Then a transition to snow showers in the afternoon. Morning high of 42F with temps falling to near 30. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Snow accumulations less than one inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.”   DSR Lodge Availability: Short-term Lodge Availability for the next ten days: Meadow Lodge Availability: 31 December – 1 January, 4-6 January Deer Run Lodge Availability: 30 December, 5-6 January River lodge Availability: January 2-4 Manor Lodge Availability: 29-31 December,  January 1 & 3 Estuary Lodge Availability: 3-6 January   Call for updates & assistance with booking, 315-298-6672 https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/   **Announcements**: 2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times: - 19 Jan 2026 passes for only Sept, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm - 21 Jan 2026 passes for Oct and Sept, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm - 23 Jan 2026 passes for Premium Access, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm    

30° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:35pm

644 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

Snow

DSR Fishing Report: 27 December 2025   The current dam release is 500CFS; it’s scheduled to remain until 12/28/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 659 as of 5:00 PM.   Angling success throughout the DSR was described as slow by our guests in the early AM but increased to moderate in the afternoon. There was some slush pretty much the entire day, but it started to disappear as the day went on. Guests stated that later in the day (around 12:00 PM) the run seemed to warm up a bit which made fishing a lot better for Steelhead. Two groups of anglers said they hooked and landed multiple Steelhead throughout the afternoon.   The forecast for tonight is: “Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low near 15F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.”   The forecast for tomorrow is: “Cloudy skies with periods of rain later in the day. High 37F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.”   DSR Lodge Availability: Short-term Lodge Availability for the next ten days: Meadow Lodge Availability: 31 December – 1 January, 4-6 January Deer Run Lodge Availability: 30 December, 5-6 January River lodge Availability: January 2-4 Manor Lodge Availability: 29-31 December,  January 1-3 Estuary Lodge Availability: 3-6 January   Call for updates & assistance with booking, 315-298-6672 https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/   **Announcements**: 2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times: - 19 Jan 2026 passes for only Sept, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm - 21 Jan 2026 passes for Oct and Sept, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm - 23 Jan 2026 passes for Premium Access, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm    

19° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:34pm

659 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report:   26 December 2025, PM Report   Today’s Forecast: “Snow...heavy at times. High 21F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. 5 to 8 inches of snow expected.” The current dam release is 500 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/27/25 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 652 CFS as of 4;30 PM. Water temperature was not recorded today. Angling success throughout the DSR was described as slow by our guests, there was some slush, the river was still fishable early in the day as reported by a couple of anglers. Fish species reported in today’s hooked but not landed were steelhead. Angler density was low to moderate given the current 30 person angler limit.   Definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density   The forecast for tonight is: “ Snow this evening will taper off and give way to cloudy skies late. Low 18F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 24F. Winds light and variable.”  

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DSR Lodge Availability:

**Announcements**:

21° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:36am

Sunset: 4:33pm

652 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

Snow

DSR Fishing Report: 24 December 2025, PM Report Today’s Forecast: Mostly cloudy. Morning high of 37F with temps falling to near 25. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible. The current dam release is 500 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/24/25 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 695 CFS as of 12:22 PM. Water temperature was not recorded today. Angling success throughout the DSR was described by our guests as good to excellent. Fish species reported in today’s catch were mostly steelhead with a lone brown trout. Angler density was moderate given the current 30 person angler limit. Definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density The forecast for tonight is: Overcast. Low 24F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. The forecast for tomorrow is: Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Morning high of 33F with temps falling to near 20. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.   Fishing Pass Availability: DSR fishing pass availability and pricing Instructions for Purchasing Walk-Up Fishing Passes   DSR Lodge Availability: Short-term Lodge Availability for the next ten days: Meadow Lodge Availability: 31 December - 1 January Deer Run Lodge Availability: 26-27, 30 December River lodge Availability: January 2-4 Manor Lodge Availability: January 2-4 Call for updates & assistance with booking, 315-298-6672 https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/ **Announcements**: DSR will be closed tomorrow, December 25th for the Christmas holiday. DSR will have a delayed opening on Friday, December 26^th due to extremely cold temperatures and the likelihood of slush being an issue for angling, especially in the morning. Our hours of operation on 12/26/25 will be 10:00am-5:15pm. 2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times: - 19 Jan 2026 passes for only Sept, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm - 21 Jan 2026 passes for Oct and Sept, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm - 23 Jan 2026 passes for Premium Access, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm   Please ensure that, during colder weather, you keep the fish in the water and only remove them from the water very briefly in order to minimize the chance of their gills freezing.

27° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:36am

Sunset: 4:32pm

695 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report: 23 December 2025 NOTE: ***Our hours for tomorrow, December 24^th, 2025, will be from 6:45am to 1:00PM***   The current dam release is 350CFS; it’s scheduled to be raised tonight at 9:00pm to 500 CFS through 11:59pm tomorrow evening.  The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 550 as of 5:00pm PM.   Angling success throughout the DSR was described as good to excellent. A majority of guests reported landing multiple Steelhead all throughout the run with the lowest number either hooked or brought to hand was (2); the other guests I spoke with were close to or over double digits.  About half the Steelhead were colored up with the remainder chrome.  Also, in the mix were (3) Browns all over 20” in length.  All of the guests I spoke with were ‘pinning under a float using primarily eggs sacs, (blue), or beads in various colors in sized ranging from 8-12mm.   Featured below is Ashley with a beautiful early winter Steelhead.  Ashley was fishing with AJ of ‘AJ’s Angler’s Edge Guide Service’   The forecast for tonight is: “Rain showers early then becoming windy with precipitation changing to a mix of rain and snow overnight. Low 31F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precip 70%.  The forecast for tomorrow is:  “Mostly cloudy skies. High 34F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph, with little chance of any precipitation”.   NOTE: due to the potential for lake effect snow, and other forms of inclement weather conditions during the winter season, please monitor the weather site for Pulaski, NY (zip code 13142) forecasts before getting on the road; remember that lake effect snow typically occurs in relatively narrow bands, and that immediately adjacent areas may be clear of snow, therefore look at the forecast for the general area as well when planning your travel.   ANNOUNCEMENTS: Daily Access Fishing Pass Availability and pass price guide: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/fishing/ Walk-up Daily Access Fishing Pass procedures: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/   2026 DAILY ACCESS FISHING PASS RELEASE DATES: 1 January through 27 August 2026 Daily Access Fishing Passes are already available online; September 2026 passes: Monday 19 Jan 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM; October 2026 passes - Wednesday 21 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM; Premium Access passes - Friday 23 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM     DSR Lodge Availability: Short-term Lodge Availability for the next ten days: Estuary Lodge Availability: 23 December Meadow Lodge Availability: 23-25, 31 December - 1 January Deer Run Lodge Availability: 23, 26-27, 30 December River lodge Availability: 24-25 December, January 2-3 Manor Lodge Availability: 22-25 December, January 2-3   call for updates / assistance in booking if required) https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/   2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times: - 19 Jan 2026 passes for only Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm - 21 Jan 2026 passes for Oct and Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm - 23 Jan 2026 passes for Premium Access, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm   Prime time (September through November) 2026 lodging dates which are currently available for immediate booking (call for status and assistance in securing reservations)   Please ensure that, during colder weather, you keep the fish in the water, until immediately prior to taking the picture, in order to minimize the chance of their gills freezing.    

31° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:35am

Sunset: 4:31pm

550 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Snow

DSR Fishing Report: 22 December 2025 The current dam release is 350CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/23/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 583 as of 4:30 PM. Angling success throughout the DSR was described as moderate to good. A majority of guests reported landing multiple Steelhead all throughout the run. The day started off with some surface slush but a majority of it burned off as the sun came out in the afternoon. The forecast for tonight is: “Cloudy skies with late-night snow showers. Low around 30F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Snow during the morning will give way to a mixture of rain and snow during the afternoon. High near 35F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precip 90%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.” DSR Lodge Availability: Short-term Lodge Availability for the next ten days: Estuary Lodge Availability: 23 December Meadow Lodge Availability: 23-25, 30-31 December Deer Run Lodge Availability: 23, 26-27, 30 December River lodge Availability: 24-25 December Manor Lodge Availability: 22-25 December 2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times: 19 Jan 2026 passes for only Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 21 Jan 2026 passes for Oct and Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 23 Jan 2026 passes for Premium Access, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm  

30° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:35am

Sunset: 4:31pm

583 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report: 20 December 2025 The current dam release is 350CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/21/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 695 as of 4 PM. Angling success throughout the DSR was described as moderate. There were a couple of Browns landed along with quite a few Steelhead in the middle of the run. A couple of anglers fished the lower section and landed Steelhead and an Atlantic. The clarity was much improved today. It was a good day on the run. The forecast for tonight is: “Cloudy skies with late-night snow showers. Low 29F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 60%”. The forecast for tomorrow is: “Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the morning. High 33F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.” DSR Lodge Availability: Short-term Lodge Availability for the next ten days: Estuary Lodge Availability: 21-23 December Meadow Lodge Availability: 21-25, 30-31 December Deer Run Lodge Availability: 23, 26-27, 30 December River lodge Availability: 24-25 December Manor Lodge Availability: 22-25 December 2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times: 19 Jan 2026 passes for only Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 21 Jan 2026 passes for Oct and Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 23 Jan 2026 passes for Premium Access, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm

33° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:34am

Sunset: 4:30pm

695 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report: 19 December 2025 The current dam release is 350CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/20/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 702 as of 4:30 PM. Angling success throughout the DSR was described as slow. Only one group of anglers reported landing a few steelhead early in the morning. Around 9:00am the river turbidity sky rocketed with all the run-off and snow melt; this made the run pretty much unfishable. The forecast for tonight is: “Windy with on and off snow showers during the evening. Low 19F. Winds WNW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Snow accumulations less than one inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Cloudy. High near 35F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph.” DSR Lodge Availability: Short-term Lodge Availability for the next ten days: Estuary Lodge Availability: 20-23 December Meadow Lodge Availability: 21-25 December Deer Run Lodge Availability: 23, 26-27 December River lodge Availability: 24-25 December Manor Lodge Availability: 22-25 December 2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times: 19 Jan 2026 passes for only Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 21 Jan 2026 passes for Oct and Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 23 Jan 2026 passes for Premium Access, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm

29° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:33am

Sunset: 4:29pm

702 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Snow

DSR Fishing Report: 18 December 2025 The current dam release is 350CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/19/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 482 as of 4:30 PM. Water temperature today was 38F. Angling success throughout the DSR was described as moderate. Fish species reported were Steelhead. Angler density was moderate. The middle and upper middle sections of the river fished best according to various reports. The forecast for tonight is: “Rain. Low 43F. Winds SE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Windy with rain and some snow mixing in in the afternoon. Morning high of 51F with temps falling sharply to near freezing. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.” DSR Lodge Availability: Short-term Lodge Availability for the next ten days: Estuary Lodge Availability: 20-23 December Meadow Lodge Availability: 21-25 December Deer Run Lodge Availability: 23, 26-27 December River lodge Availability: 24-25 December Manor Lodge Availability: 22-25 December 2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times: 19 Jan 2026 passes for only Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 21 Jan 2026 passes for Oct and Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 23 Jane 2026 passes for Premium Access, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm

46° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:33am

Sunset: 4:29pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report: 17 December 2025 The current dam release is 350CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/18/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 482 as of 4:30 PM. Water temperature today was unavailable. Angling success throughout the DSR was described as moderate. Fish species reported were Steelhead. Angler density was moderate. It seemed like the middle section of the river fished best according to various reports. The forecast for tonight is: “Cloudy skies this evening will become partly cloudy after midnight. Low 26F. W winds shifting to SE at 10 to 20 mph.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 47F. Winds SE at 10 to 20 mph.” DSR Lodge Availability: Short-term Lodge Availability for the next ten days: Estuary Lodge Availability: 20-23 December Meadow Lodge Availability: 20-25 December Deer Run Lodge Availability: 23, 26-27 December River lodge Availability: 24-25 December 2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times: 19 Jan 2026 passes for only Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 21 Jan 2026 passes for Oct and Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 23 Jane 2026 passes for Premium Access, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm

39° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:32am

Sunset: 4:29pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report: 16 December 2025   Today’s Forecast: “Overcast. High 26F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph”. The current dam release is 350CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/17/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 482 as of 4:00 PM. Water temperature today was unavailable. Angling success throughout the DSR was described as moderate. Fish species reported were Steelhead. Angler density was moderate. Definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density   The forecast for tonight is: “Cloudy. Low 24F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph”. The forecast for tomorrow is: “Rain and snow showers in the morning. The rain and snow will change to rain showers in the afternoon. High near 40F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%”.   Featured below is Dave and Frank with 2 beautiful Steelhead. Guided by DSR guide George Zervos of On The Fly Guide Service.   Fishing Pass Availability: Walk-Up, Full Day Pass Availability for today: Available Walk-Up, Afternoon Pass Availability for today: Available DSR fishing pass availability and pricing Instructions for Purchasing Walk-Up Fishing Passes   DSR Lodge Availability:  Short-term Lodge Availability for the next ten days: Estuary Lodge Availability: 18, 21-25 December Meadow Lodge Availability: 20-25 December Deer Run Lodge Availability: 23^rd December River lodge Availability: 24 and 25 December   2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times; 19 Jan 2026 passes for only Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 21 Jan 2026 passes for Oct and Sept, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm 23 Jane 2026 passes for Premium Access, enter “Q” at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm   Keep fish in water to avoid freezing gills

23° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:31am

Sunset: 4:28pm

476 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

12/15/2025 DSR Full-day Fishing Report: The current dam release is 350 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/16/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 482 as of 4:30 PM. Only a few guests joined us on the run today. One of our guests stated that they went 3/5 on Steelhead. Slush on the water surface seemed to be the main obstacle for our guests today. The forecast for tonight is: “Snow showers this evening becoming more scattered later. Low 18F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30%.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Cloudy. High 26F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.”

21° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:31am

Sunset: 4:28pm

488 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Snow

14 Dec 2025 full day fishing report follows: Todays Forecast:  Mostly cloudy this morning. A few snow showers developing during the afternoon. High 21F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30%. The current dam release is 350 cfs where it’s projected to remain until 15 Dec. ’25 @11:59pm.  The Pineville gauge is at 482 cfs and holding steady. We had a handful of guests fish the run today and although we did have some slush ice along with built up bank ice, one angler did well in the middle section of the river pinning with a float. using squirmy worms, getting into double digits.  All the fish were steelhead, mostly silver with a couple colored up with that wintertime pink hue on their gill plate(s). The forecast for tonight is  Snow likely. High 28F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected. Note:  due to potential lake effect snow and other forms of inclement weather conditions during the winter season, please monitor the weather site for Pulaski, NY (zip code 13142) forecasts before getting on the road; remember lake effect snow typically occurs in relatively narrow bands, and that immediately adjacent areas may be clear of snow, therefore loo at the forecast for the general area as well when planning your travel. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Daily Access Fishing Pass Availability and pass price guide: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/fishing/ Walk-up Daily Access Fishing Pass procedures:   https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/ 2026 DAILY ACCESS FISHING PASS RELEASE DATES:   1 January through 27 August 2026 Daily Access Fishing Passes are already available online; September 2026 passes: Monday 19 Jan 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM; October 2026 passes - Wednesday 21 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM; Premium Access passes - Friday 23 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM. Short Term Lodge Availability (call for updates / assistance in booking if required) https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/ Prime time (September through November) 2026 lodging dates which are currently available for immediate booking (call for status and assistance in securing reservations) Please ensure that, during colder weather, you keep the fish in the water, until immediately prior to taking the picture, in order to minimize the chance of their gills freezing.

18° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:30am

Sunset: 4:28pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

NOTE: 14 December 2025 (Sunday) our hours of operation will be 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM. The later opening is due to the anticipated cold temperatures and likelihood that slush ice will make fishing tough early-on, until it has had a chance to flush out. 13 Dec 2025 full-day DSR fishing report follows. Today's forecast: "Light snow this morning will give way to snow showers this afternoon. High 32F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Snow accumulations less than one inch. Heavier amounts in persistent snowbands". The current dam release is 350 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/13/25 at 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge was at 482 over the course of the day. A water temperature was not available today. There was both slush and bits of detached anchor ice reported from the Spring Hole and downriver this morning; however, a few guests were still able to fish the lower sections. Our guests spread out to all sections of the run today, a larger percentage to the middle section than any other, with only a few fishing the lowest section due to slush and ice build-up (however, a late departing guest did state that slush had pretty much cleared out by late afternoon).  All sections fished relatively equally well today, with perhaps a weighting in favor of the middle section when the angler to fish ratio is considered. Excepting some beginning Steelheaders, new to the sport and this river, all of the guests I spoke to indicated they were able to at least hookup today, with this population able to bring one to two fish to hand for the most part. A fair percentage of our guests fell into the three to five fish category; a pair of skillful guests achieved 8 / 10 and 7 / 8. A large group of guests, although only somewhat successful, made it a point to state "Fish are definitely there! It was good fishing today". Steelhead were the predominate species, ranging from the 6 # to 10 # category, some larger in the mix; nearly all were bright chrome, but some showed colored gill plates and lateral color flashes. Atypically, for most of our guests, based on their reporting there was seemingly a steady bite all day. Successful Baits & Techniques: hands-down, blue egg sacks, drifted under a bobber, accounted for the vast majority of the fish today. A hint, without giving away any confidences: don't hesitate to tie up some eggs, in unusual colors. That experimentation paid off today (again) for a pair of anglers who were able to stay in one place all day and each score double-digit hookups; it's something they hadn't seen! Pink eggs earned second best choice today. 10 or 12 mm chartreuse or orange colored beads rigged under a bobber worked well today, as well. Featured today is Derrick, with his very first Steelhead. His buddy, Frank, also scored his first Steelhead today (unfortunately, no picture was available). Between them, their hookup numbers were on par with more experienced anglers, congratulations guys! The forecast for tonight is: "Periods of snow. Low 18F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. 3 to 5 inches of snow expected. Heavier amounts in persistent snowbands.". The forecast for tomorrow is: "Snow showers early. Peeks of sunshine later. High near 20F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Snowfall around one inch.". NOTE: due to the potential for lake effect snow, and other forms of inclement weather conditions during the winter season, please monitor the weather site for Pulaski, NY (zip code 13142) forecasts before getting on the road; remember that lake effect snow typically occurs in relatively narrow bands, and that immediately adjacent areas may be clear of snow, therefore look at the forecast for the general area as well when planning your travel. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Daily Access Fishing Pass Availability and pass price guide: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/fishing/ Walk-up Daily Access Fishing Pass procedures: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/ 2026 DAILY ACCESS FISHING PASS RELEASE DATES: 1 January through 27 August 2026 Daily Access Fishing Passes are already available online; September 2026 passes: Monday 19 Jan 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM; October 2026 passes - Wednesday 21 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM; Premium Access passes - Friday 23 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM. Short Term Lodge Availability (call for updates / assistance in booking if required) https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/ Prime-time (September through November) 2026 lodging dates which are currently available for immediate booking (call for status and assistance in securing reservations) Please ensure that, during colder weather, you keep the fish in the water, until immediately prior to taking the picture, in order to minimize the chance of their gills freezing.

28° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:29am

Sunset: 4:28pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Snow

12/12/2025 DSR Full-day Fishing Report: The current dam release is 350 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/13/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 482 as of 4:30 PM. A handful of guests joined us on the run today. The upper and middle sections seemed to fish the best, with Steelhead and one Brown trout being reported. A few guests stated that they landed 3-5 Steelhead, and some said they didn’t touch a fish. Shelf ice, anchor ice and slush on the water surface seemed to be the main obstacles for our guests today. The forecast for tonight is: “Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the evening. Low 19F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Snow during the morning will give way to lingering snow showers during the afternoon. High near 30F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 70%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.” **Announcement** 14 December 2025 (this Sunday) our hours of operation will be 10:00am - 5:15pm. This is due to the cold temperatures and likely slush that will result.

26° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:28am

Sunset: 4:28pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Snow

12/11/’25 DSR Full Day Fishing Report   Today’s Forecast: Very Blustery and cold with winds 18-22mph from the NW, temperatures in the low 20s, cloudy Skies with almost zero snowfall.   Tomorrow’s Forecast:  Cloudy skies with afternoon snow showers. High 31F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.   The current dam release is 350 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12-12-’25 @11:59pm. CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 488 as of 1:15pm. Angling success throughout the DSR was described as slow to good. The few anglers that fished the run reported 2-6 hookups, all steelhead.  The middle portion was the predominant area fished.   Definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density   DSR fishing pass availability and pricing Instructions for Purchasing Walk-Up Fishing Passes DSR Lodge Availability:  Douglaston Manor Lodge: 12-11 thru 12-13; 12-17,12-18, 12-21 River Lodge:  12-11, 12-18 Estuary Lodge:  12-11 thru 12-21 Deer Run Lodge:  12-14 thru 12-21   2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times: January 19, 2026: -Daily Fishing Passes for Aug. 28 - Sep. 30 -Login & Queue begins 5:30 PM -Sales Begin 6:00 PM January 21, 2026: -Daily Fishing Passes for Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 -Login & Queue begins 5:30 PM -Sales Begin 6:00 PM January 23, 2026: -Premium Access Passes for Sep. 11 - Oct. 31 -Login & Queue begins 5:30 PM -Sales Begin 6:00 PM

19° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:28am

Sunset: 4:28pm

488 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

12/10/’25 DSR Full Day Fishing Report: We had blustery conditions at times today with temperatures in the mid to upper 20s rising to almost 30 degrees with moderate to strong southerly winds that calmed down as the day turned to afternoon, with frequent snow / flurries. Tomorrow’s Forecast:  Mainly cloudy with snow showers around in the morning. High 22F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Higher wind gusts possible. The current dam release is 350 CFS where it is projected to stay until 12/11/’25 11:50pm.  The CFS at the Pineville gauge is 500 and leveling off. Angling success throughout the DSR was described as good to very good.  Fish species reported were exclusively steelhead with a handful of browns also in the mix. Fishing techniques were primarily centerpin with floats, although we did have one guest who was swinging flies.  The majority of our guests hooked fish and or landed fish with one angler reporting his second best day ever tangling with almost twenty!  The middle to lower portions of the river was where the majority of fishing took place with one guest fishing the upper stretches. The forecast for tonight is  Rain and snow this evening transitioning to snow showers overnight. Low 17F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. The forecast for tomorrow is  Mainly cloudy with snow showers around in the morning. High 22F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Higher wind gusts possible. Featured below is Andrew with a beautiful steelhead.  Andrew was guided by DSR guide Mike Ford of ‘Reel Addicted Charters and Guide Service’.  Also pictured below is Tyler with a gorgeous brown! 2026 Fishing Pass Release Schedule ———————————————————- January 19, 2026: -Daily Fishing Passes for Aug. 28 - Sep. 30 -Login & Queue begins 5:30 PM -Sales Begin 6:00 PM January 21, 2026: -Daily Fishing Passes for Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 -Login & Queue begins 5:30 PM -Sales Begin 6:00 PM January 23, 2026: -Premium Access Passes for Sep. 11 - Oct. 31 -Login & Queue begins 5:30 PM -Sales Begin 6:00 PM  

32° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:27am

Sunset: 4:28pm

500 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Snow

12/09/2025 DSR Full-day Fishing Report: The current dam release is 750 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/10/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 953 as of 4:30 PM. A handful of guests joined us on the run again today. The lower section seemed to fish the best, with Steelhead being the only species reported. A few guests stated that they landed or hooked one or two Steelhead. Fishing overall was described as “Slow” today. The forecast for tonight is: “Cloudy with snow developing after midnight. Some sleet or freezing rain possible. Low 22F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snowfall around one inch.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Snow during the morning will give way to a mixture of rain and snow during the afternoon. High 36F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 100%. 3 to 5 inches of snow expected. Heavier amounts in persistent snowbands.”

22° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:26am

Sunset: 4:28pm

953 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

12/08/2025 DSR Full-day Fishing Report: The current dam release is 750 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/09/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 962 as of 4:30 PM. A handful of guests joined us on the run today. The upper and middle sections seemed to fish the best, with Steelhead being the only species reported. A few guests stated that they landed or hooked one or two Steelhead (the bite seemed to be the best during the warmest part of the day which was 11:00am – 2:00pm). The forecast for tonight is: “Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. Low 9F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will give way to cloudy skies with snow developing in the afternoon. High around 25F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.”

14° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:25am

Sunset: 4:28pm

962 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

12/05/2025 DSR Full-day Fishing Report: The current dam release is 750 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/06/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 971 as of 4:30 PM. A handful of guests joined us on the run today. The upper section seemed to fish the best, with Steelhead and Brown trout being the species reported. A few guests stated that they landed or hooked one or two Steelhead as well as one Brown in the mix. Featured today is David with a beautiful Brown trout. He was guided by DSR guide Mike Ford of “Reel Addicted Charters & Guide Service”. The forecast for tonight is: “Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low 17F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Cloudy with snow developing during the afternoon. High 34F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.”                                                                                                                    

21° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:22am

Sunset: 4:28pm

971 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clear

12/04/2025 DSR Full-day Fishing Report: The current dam release is 750 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/04/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 980 as of 4:30 PM. We had a few guests join us on the run today. The upper and middle sections seemed to fish the best, with Steelhead and Brown trout being the species reported. A few guests stated that they landed multiple Steelhead with a few Browns in the mix. Featured below is Justin and Matteo with gorgeous Steelhead. They were guided by DSR guide George Zervos of “On the Fly Guide Service”. The forecast for tonight is: “A few passing clouds. Very cold. Low 3F. NNE winds shifting to ESE at 10 to 20 mph.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Partly cloudy skies. High 24F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.”                                  

18° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:21am

Sunset: 4:28pm

980 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

12/03/2025 DSR Full-day Fishing Report: The current dam release is 750 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/04/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 989 as of 4:30 PM. Our guests reported that they fished all sections of the run today. The upper and middle sections seemed to fish the best, with Steelhead being the only species reported. Most guests stated that they landed multiple Steelhead with some reporting double digits hooked. The forecast for tonight is: “Cloudy. Snow likely late. Low 27F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the morning. Morning high of 29F with temps falling to near 15. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Snow accumulations less than one inch. Higher wind gusts possible.”

29° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:20am

Sunset: 4:28pm

989 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

12/02/2025 DSR Full-day Fishing Report: The current dam release is 750 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/03/2025 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 989 as of 5:00 PM. Our guests dispersed to all sections of the run today. All sections fished equally well, with Steelhead being the only species reported. Most guests stated that they landed multiple Steelhead. The forecast for tonight is: “Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low 16F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Overcast. High near 35F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

27° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 4:29pm

989 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

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22° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:18am

Sunset: 4:29pm

989 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds