DSR Fishing Report for 30 April 2026:  

REPORT:

The angler density was moderate today with slow to moderate angling success. Most anglers today used either spinning or fly tackle, and a variety of flies, egg sacks, beads, spinners and crankbaits were all used successfully.  The predominant species brought to hand today were both Steelhead and Smallmouth Bass. A good number of anglers stayed in the middle section of the run, while others decided to walk the entire run, both groups had mixed success. The water temperature was 52F and water clarity was good.  

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 350 CFS; it’s  scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 PM on 05/01/2026. The gauge at Pineville was at 570 CFS as of 4:30 PM. Tonight: Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 36F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow: A mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 53F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:59 AM Tomorrow Sunset: 8:05 PM  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by today, April 30,  2026. Balance payments for all categories of seasons passes will be due by June 26, 2026.   As part of an “After-Action-Review” of last season, and identifying “best-practices” moving forward, effective this year, our guests are required to check-in, and are strongly requested to check-out as well, when they are leaving for the day, for these reasons:  so that we are aware of who remain on the run, for safety and accountability reasons; to enhance our efforts to achieve accurate snapshots of our guest population on the run in order to more accurately manage angler density so as to not exceed angler limits; facilitate strictly controlled sales of full-day or afternoon-only fishing access passes in order to ensure we do not exceed angler limits.  Check-out may be as simple as stating “Season Pass Holder (last name) leaving for the day!” or “Party of four under (last name) leaving for the day!”.

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DSR Fishing Report for 30 April 2026:   REPORT: The angler density was moderate today with moderate angling success. Most anglers today used fly casting tackle, and a variety of flies, egg sacks, beads, and crankbaits were all used successfully.  The predominant species brought to hand today were Smallmouth Bass, with a smattering of Steelhead.  Some of the anglers roamed the entire run, however most of the anglers were in the center to lower parts of the run. There was negligible wind and the forecasted early-afternoon rains never really materialized until very late in the afternoon.   WEATHER / CFS: The current dam release is 350 CFS; it’s  scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 PM on 04/30/2026. The gauge at Pineville was at 482 CFS as of 4:00 PM. Tonight: Periods of rain. Low 42F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall possibly over one inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible.   Tomorrow: Cloudy. Cooler. High 48F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:01 AM Tomorrow Sunset:  8:04 PM   ANNOUNCEMENTS: Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by April 30,  2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26, 2026. LODGE AVAILABILITY: 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 April 2026:  

REPORT:

The angler density was moderate today with moderate to good angling success. Anglers used fly and spin casting tackle, and a variety of egg sacks, beads, flies and crankbaits were all used successfully. Steelhead and Smallmouth Bass were the predominant species with a small Brown being landed. Most of the anglers were in the center part of the run. The wind didn’t seem to affect the anglers and the reported rains never materialized.  

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 350 CFS; It’s  scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 pm on 04/29/2026. The gauge at Pineville was at 482 CFS as of 5:00pm. Tonight: Cloudy. Low near 50F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.   Tomorrow: Cloudy with rain developing later in the day. High around 60F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:02 AM Tomorrow Sunset:  8:03 PM  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by April 30^th,  2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

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DSR Fishing Report for 27 April 2026:   REPORT: The morning report started off positively with one guest reporting he was 1 / 2 on Steelhead float-fishing with beads; not bad on many days.  As the morning moved into the afternoon the reports became incrementally better and better, with a few guests fishing the Glide stating they “hammered Steelhead all day”, followed by several reports of guests bringing to hand several Steelhead each, then comments such as “best day ever”, “too many to count”, with several double-digits in the reporting mix.  Our guests fished all areas of the run, which all produced Steelhead.  Beads (green and washed-out orange), flies (nymphs), pink worms, egg sacks all worked today.  A few Smallmouth Bass showed up in the reports, one or two at a time, with the largest estimated at a chunky 4 #.  The weather was absolutely perfect today; the icing on the cake.   WEATHER / CFS: The current dam release is 350 CFS; It’s  scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 pm on 04/28/2026. The gauge at Pineville started at 500 this morning and is currently at 494 CFS. Tonight: Partly cloudy skies. Low 51F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.   Tomorrow: Cloudy with rain developing later in the day. High 62F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Higher wind gusts possible.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:04 AM Tomorrow Sunset:  8:02 PM   ANNOUNCEMENTS: Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by April 30^th,  2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026. LODGE AVAILABILITY: 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 April 2026:

REPORT:

We had a moderate to high number of guests join us on the run today.  Although steelhead, (drop backs as well as fresh), were caught today, the smallmouth bass really picked up in a big way.  Many guests reported double digits for smallmouth using crankbaits, worms, and streamers.  Beads and swung streamers were the primary methods used for Steelhead that were brought to hand today.

Pictured below is Austin with a very nice smallmouth that have started showing up on the run.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 350 CFS, (reduced from 500 CFS at 4pm this afternoon.) It’s  scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 pm on 04/26/2026. The gauge at Pineville is currently at 688 CFS and dropping.

Tonight: Mainly clear. Low 37F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph

Tomorrow: Mainly sunny. High near 70F. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:04 am                Tomorrow Sunset:  8:02 pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by April 30^th,  2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

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 April 2026:

REPORT:

We had high density of guests through mid-morning tapering off to a moderate amount of guests after the lunch hour.  Angling success would be characterized between slow and good.  There were several guests I spoke with that came off the run that didn’t hook up, but almost an equal number who connected with at least one or more steelhead, (as well as a handful of smallmouths.)  The steelhead were predominantly drop backs, with only a couple of fresh fish mixed in.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 750 CFS; it is currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 pm on 04/26/2026. The gauge at Pineville is currently at 936 CFS.

Tonight: Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. Low 38F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies. High 58F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:05 am                Tomorrow Sunset:  8:01 pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by April 30^th,  2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

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 April 2026:

REPORT:

We had a moderate to high number of anglers join us on the run today.  Angling success was moderate.  Most anglers I spoke with hooked steelhead, but the numbers were down slightly from yesterday.  The bright sunny sky may have had something to do with that.  Most of the steelhead were drop backs with a couple of fresh fish in the mix; a singular smallmouth and a handful of browns were also brought to hand today.

WEATHER / CFS:

 

The current dam release is 750 CFS; it is currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 pm on 04/25/2026. The gauge at Pineville is currently at 945 CFS.

Tonight: Partly cloudy skies. Low 41F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with occasional light rain in the afternoon. High 53F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:07 am                Tomorrow Sunset:  7:59 pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by April 30^th,  2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

 

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 April 2026:

REPORT:

We had a moderate number of anglers join us on the run today.  Angling success would best defined as somewhere between moderate and good.  Most anglers I spoke with hooked steelhead and the majority hooked several.  We didn’t have any reports of brown trout brought to hand, but the Smallmouth are now starting to show up, with a handful caught today.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 750 CFS; it is currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 pm on 04/24/2026. The gauge at Pineville is currently at 962 CFS.

Tonight: Cloudy. Low 39F. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies. High 58F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:08 am                Tomorrow Sunset:  7:58 pm

Pictured below is one of the first few smallmouth caught this year on the run by one of our Season Pass holders.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by April 30^th,  2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026.

 

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

 

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DSR Fishing Report for 22 April 2026:  

REPORT:

The water temperature was 48F this morning and 52F this afternoon. The angler density moderate and angler success was also moderate. Some anglers had a bit more luck when there was some cloud cover. Steelhead was the only species mentioned being hooked or landed. Most anglers were in the middle of the run, with a few walking the up and down the run.  

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 750 CFS; it is currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 pm on 04/23/2026. The gauge at Pineville is currently at 1470 CFS. Tonight: A few passing clouds. Low near 40F. Winds light and variable.   Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies. High 59F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:11 am Tomorrow Sunset:  7:56 pm  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by April 30^th,  2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

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 21 April 2026:  

REPORT:

The water temperature this morning was 46F and this afternoon it was 48F. Angler density was low and angling success was moderate. Most anglers were using beads and fished the middle of the run, while a few walked up to the upper portion of the middle section all the way to the bottom of the run. Most fish landed were Steelhead with one Brown landed. The water clarity was really good as stated by one angler.  

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 1000 CFS; it is currently scheduled to stay at that flow until 7:30am on 04/22/2026. The flow will be dropped to 750CFS at 7:30am and remain there until 11:59pm 04/22/2026. The gauge at Pineville is currently at 1470 CFS. Tonight: Cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. Low 43F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.   Tomorrow: Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 62F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:13 am Tomorrow Sunset:  7:55 pm  

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by April 30^th,  2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

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/