DSR Fishing Report for 31 March 2026:

 

REPORT:

Per our high water protocol, DSR is closed for fishing until the dam release falls below 2,000 CFS.  

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 5500CFS and currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59pm on 04/01/2026. The gauge at Pineville is at 6390CFS. Tonight:  Thunderstorms this evening followed by occasional showers overnight. Potential for heavy rainfall. Low 39F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall may reach one inch.   Tomorrow: Overcast. High 44F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:50 am Tomorrow Sunset:  7:29 pm  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Renewals began March 1st, 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by March 31st, 2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026. If space is available, the first round of invitations to those on the waiting list will be sent out the first week of April 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

  *** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 19^th 2026 – October 22^nd 2026 in our Meadow Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!   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/

NOTICE 03/31/26:

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 1:00 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 2,000 CFS 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 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, 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.    

DSR Fishing Report for 30 March 2026:

 

REPORT:

The angler density was low today and angler success was slow, those anglers that had success were using egg patterns. Most of the anglers were in the middle of the run.  

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 1750CFS and currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59pm on 03/31/2026. The gauge at Pineville is at 2050CFS. Tonight:  Cloudy with occasional rain late. Thunder possible. Low around 50F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.   Tomorrow: Cloudy with periods of rain. Thunder possible. High near 55F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:50 am Tomorrow Sunset:  7:29 pm  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Renewals began March 1st, 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by March 31st, 2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026. If space is available, the first round of invitations to those on the waiting list will be sent out the first week of April 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

  *** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 19^th 2026 – October 22^nd 2026 in our Meadow Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!   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/

DSR Fishing Report for 29 March 2026:  

REPORT:

The angler density was low today and angler success was slow, those anglers that had success were using blue egg sacks and neutral beads. Most of the anglers were in the middle of the run.  

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 1750CFS and currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59pm on 03/30/2026. The gauge at Pineville is at 2060CFS. Tonight:  Overcast. Low around 40F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.   Tomorrow: Cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 58F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:52 am Tomorrow Sunset:  7:27 pm  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Renewals began March 1st, 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by March 31st, 2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026. If space is available, the first round of invitations to those on the waiting list will be sent out the first week of April 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

  *** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 19^th 2026 – October 22^nd 2026 in our Meadow Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!   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/  

DSR Fishing Report for 28 March 2026:  

REPORT:

The angler density today was low; angler success was slow to moderate. There were a couple of lodge guests on the run, but their success is unknown. Blue egg sacks worked well for one of our guests who fished mainly in the middle of the run.  

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 1750CFS and currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59pm on 03/29/2026. The gauge at Pineville is at 2140CFS. Tonight:  Cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 27F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.   Tomorrow: Overcast. High around 50F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:54 am Tomorrow Sunset:  7:26 pm  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Renewals began March 1st, 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by March 31st, 2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026. If space is available, the first round of invitations to those on the waiting list will be sent out the first week of April 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

  *** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 19^th 2026 – October 22^nd 2026 in our Meadow Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!   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/    

DSR Fishing Report for 27 March 2026:

REPORT: We had some lodge guests check in this afternoon and fish but haven’t received any information on their results.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 1750CFS and currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59pm on 03/28/2026. The gauge at Pineville is at 2020CFS.

Tonight:  Partly cloudy skies. Low 17F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow: Considerable cloudiness. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High near 30F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph

Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:54 am                Tomorrow Sunset:  7:26 pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Renewals began March 1st, 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by March 31st, 2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026. If space is available, the first round of invitations to those on the waiting list will be sent out the first week of April 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

*** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 19^th 2026 – October 22^nd 2026 in our Meadow Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!

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/

 

DSR Fishing Report for 26 March 2026:

REPORT:

A handful of anglers fished the run today.  The angling success was deemed as low; only one angler got into a pair of steelhead in the middle section.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 1750CFS and currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59pm on 03/27/2026. The gauge at Pineville is at 2020CFS.

Tonight: Cloudy with occasional rain during the afternoon. High 54F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies. Much colder. High 32F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:56 am           Tomorrow: Sunset:  7:25 pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Renewals began March 1st, 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by March 31st, 2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026. If space is available, the first round of invitations to those on the waiting list will be sent out the first week of April 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

*** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 19^th 2026 – October 22^nd 2026 in our Meadow Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!

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/

   

DSR Fishing Report for 25 March 2026:

 

REPORT:

A few anglers fished the run today with moderate success. One angler indicated hooking and landing one 30” Steelhead and the other anglers were able to land a few Steelhead that they described as “fresh”.  

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 1750CFS and currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59pm on 03/25/2026. The gauge at Pineville is at 2060CFS. Tonight: Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 43F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.   Tomorrow: Cloudy skies with periods of rain later in the day. High 53F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:59 am Tomorrow Sunset:  7:23 pm  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Renewals began March 1st, 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by March 31st, 2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026. If space is available, the first round of invitations to those on the waiting list will be sent out the first week of April 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

  *** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 19^th 2026 – October 22^nd 2026 in our Meadow Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!   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/  

DSR Fishing Report for 24 March 2026:

REPORT: A handful of anglers fished the run today, primarily in the lower to middle sections.  Angler success was listed as slow to good with several steelhead, (some very fresh), coupled with a few browns.  Speaking with our guests as they departed several colors of egg sacs, pink, white, chartreuse as well as chartreuse beads and squirmy worms were the bait of choice.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 1750CFS and currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59pm on 03/25/2026. The gauge at Pineville is at 2060CFS.

Tonight: Overcast. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 28F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow: Overcast. Warmer. High 49F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:59 am                Tomorrow Sunset:  7:23 pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Renewals began March 1st, 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by March 31st, 2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026. If space is available, the first round of invitations to those on the waiting list will be sent out the first week of April 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

*** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 19^th 2026 – October 22^nd 2026 in our Meadow Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!

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/

DSR Fishing Report for 23 March 2026:

 

REPORT:

The continuing stain and heavy flow of water kept the run unfished today.

 

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 1750CFS and currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59pm on 03/24/2026. The gauge at Pineville is at 2100CFS.

Tonight: Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 21F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon. High 37F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:01 am               Tomorrow Sunset:  7:21 pm

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Renewals began March 1st, 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by March 31st, 2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026. If space is available, the first round of invitations to those on the waiting list will be sent out the first week of April 2026.

 

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

 

*** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 19^th 2026 – October 22^nd 2026 in our Meadow Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!

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/