DSR Fishing Report for 12 May 2026:   REPORT: We had a couple of anglers on the run today; they were just shy of double-digits on Steelhead, drifting pink worms, and bead and egg sack combinations, under a bobber, in the upper portion of the run.   WEATHER / CFS: The current dam release is 750 CFS through 11:59pm tomorrow evening.  The Pineville Gauge is at 910 CFS. Tonight: Scattered thunderstorms, some strong early, then cloudy skies after midnight. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Low 42F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.   Tomorrow: Cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 53F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:43 AM Tomorrow Sunset: 8:20 PM   ANNOUNCEMENTS:   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 that identified best-practices moving forward, guests are strongly requested to check out when they leave the property. This will enhance angler safety and our efforts to more accurately manage angler density on the run so as to not exceed angler limits. Check-out may be as simple as stating “Season Pass Holder (last name) leaving for the day!” or calling the Welcome Center to share “Party of four under (last name) leaving for the day!”.   *** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 5th 2026 – October 8th 2026 in our Douglaston Manor Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!! 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/

62° / Rain

Sunrise: 5:42am

Sunset: 8:20pm

918 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report for 12 May 2026:   REPORT: We had a handful of anglers on the run today.  Half reported not connecting with fish, a few other reported fresh Steelhead and a few Smallmouth Bass.  Fishing was ‘slow’ for Steelhead and ‘slow’ for Smallmouth Bass.   WEATHER / CFS: The current dam release is 750 CFS through 11:59pm tomorrow evening.  The Pineville Gauge is at 843 CFS. Tonight: Cloudy with rain developing after midnight. Low 46F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%.   Tomorrow: Rain. Thunderstorms possible...mainly in the afternoon. High 62F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:44 AM Tomorrow Sunset: 8:19 PM   ANNOUNCEMENTS:   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 that identified best-practices moving forward, guests are strongly requested to check out when they leave the property. This will enhance angler safety and our efforts to more accurately manage angler density on the run so as to not exceed angler limits. Check-out may be as simple as stating “Season Pass Holder (last name) leaving for the day!” or calling the Welcome Center to share “Party of four under (last name) leaving for the day!”.   *** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 5th 2026 – October 8th 2026 in our Douglaston Manor Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!! 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/

54° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:43am

Sunset: 8:18pm

843 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report for 11 May 2026:   ***Starting today,  Monday, May 11^th, 2026, DSR’s hours of operation will be from 6:00am – 5:00pm***     REPORT: We had a fair amount of anglers on the run today.  Steelhead were sighted, and nibbling, but not taking.  Fishing was ‘slow’ for Steelhead and ‘slow’ for Smallmouth Bass as well.   WEATHER / CFS: The current dam release is 350 CFS through 9:00 PM today; thereafter it will bump up to 750 CFS and remain there until 11:59pm tomorrow evening.  The Pineville Gauge is at 494 CFS. Tonight: A shower is possible early. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 36F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph, becoming NE and decreasing to less than 5 mph.   Tomorrow: Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. Cooler. High 57F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.   Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:45 AM Tomorrow Sunset: 8:18 PM   ANNOUNCEMENTS:   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 that identified best-practices moving forward, guests are strongly requested to check out when they leave the property. This will enhance angler safety and our efforts to more accurately manage angler density on the run so as to not exceed angler limits. Check-out may be as simple as stating “Season Pass Holder (last name) leaving for the day!” or calling the Welcome Center to share “Party of four under (last name) leaving for the day!”.   *** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 5th 2026 – October 8th 2026 in our Douglaston Manor Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!! 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/  

51° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:44am

Sunset: 8:17pm

494 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report for 10 May 2026:

***Starting tomorrow,  Monday, May 11^th, 2026, DSR’s hours of operation will be from 6:00am – 5:00pm***  

REPORT:

We had a low angler density with the majority of anglers fishing prior to the noon hour.  The steelhead that were connected with were a combination of healed up, silvery torpedoes, mixed with some that were still on the mend from spawning; our guests brought them to hand with either beads, pink worms, or a swung fly.  The smallmouth are around in solid numbers and were caught primarily with a mix of spinners, or crank baits.  Fishing was ‘slow’ for steelhead and ‘moderate’ to ‘good for smallmouth.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is scheduled to stay at 350 cfs through 11:59pm tomorrow evening.  The Pineville Gauge is at 519 cfs.

Tonight: A few passing clouds. Low 36F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow: Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 54F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:45 AM                Tomorrow Sunset: 8:18 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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 that identified best-practices moving forward, guests are strongly requested to check out when they leave the property. This will enhance angler safety and our efforts to more accurately manage angler density on the run so as to not exceed angler limits. Check-out may be as simple as stating “Season Pass Holder (last name) leaving for the day!” or calling the Welcome Center to share “Party of four under (last name) leaving for the day!”.

*** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 5th 2026 – October 8th 2026 in our Douglaston Manor Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!

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/

53° / Clear

Sunrise: 5:45am

Sunset: 8:16pm

519 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clear

DSR Fishing Report for 09 May 2026:

***Starting Monday, May 11^th, 2026, DSR’s hours of operation will be from 6:00am – 5:00pm***

REPORT:

We had a moderate number of guests that stretched out fishing the majority of the run today.  Fishing was viewed as slow, with some steelhead being connected with and a few smallmouth, but neither in great numbers.  We did have, for the first time this season, the sighting of a 4’ sturgeon in the lower portion.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is scheduled to stay at 350 cfs through 11:59pm tomorrow evening.  The Pineville Gauge is at 500 cfs.

Tonight: Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to cloudy skies after midnight. Low 46F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

Tomorrow: Some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon. High 56F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:46 AM                Tomorrow Sunset: 8:17 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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 that identified best-practices moving forward, guests are strongly requested to check out when they leave the property. This will enhance angler safety and our efforts to more accurately manage angler density on the run so as to not exceed angler limits. Check-out may be as simple as stating “Season Pass Holder (last name) leaving for the day!” or calling the Welcome Center to share “Party of four under (last name) leaving for the day!”.

*** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 5th 2026 – October 8th 2026 in our Douglaston Manor Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!

61° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:46am

Sunset: 8:15pm

500 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report for 08 May 2026:

***Starting Monday, May 11^th, 2026, DSR’s hours of operation will be from 6:00am – 5:00pm***  

REPORT:

We had a very similar day on the run today as yesterday.  Our guest density was low, and fishing activity was slow.  A few steelhead and smallmouth came to hand from different sections of the river using beads, egg patterns, crank baits, and spinners, but the numbers were low for both species.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 350 cfs as of this morning at 7:00am.  There isn’t an update listed at the time of this report beyond 11:59pm this evening.  The flow from Pineville is currently 519 cfs.

Tonight: A few passing clouds. Low around 40F. SW winds shifting to ESE at 10 to 15 mph

Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy skies. High 62F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:47 AM                Tomorrow Sunset: 8:16 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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 that identified best-practices moving forward, guests are strongly requested to check out when they leave the property. This will enhance angler safety and our efforts to more accurately manage angler density on the run so as to not exceed angler limits. Check-out may be as simple as stating “Season Pass Holder (last name) leaving for the day!” or calling the Welcome Center to share “Party of four under (last name) leaving for the day!”.

*** PRIME TIME lodging stay just opened up: October 5th 2026 – October 8th 2026 in our Douglaston Manor Lodge. This stay is now available to be booked on our website; book while you can because these dates will go fast!!!

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/

53° / Clear

Sunrise: 5:47am

Sunset: 8:14pm

519 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clear

DSR Fishing Report for 07 May 2026:

REPORT:

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 750 cfs. Scheduled to bump down to 500 cfs at 3pm today.

 Tomorrow, Friday, May 8^th at 7am the flow is scheduled to drop to 350 cfs and remain there until 11:59pm tomorrow evening.

Tonight: Cloudy skies. Low 38F. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow: Some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon. High 53F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:49 AM                Tomorrow Sunset: 8:15 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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 that identified best-practices moving forward, guests are strongly requested to check out when they leave the property. This will enhance angler safety and our efforts to more accurately manage angler density on the run so as to not exceed angler limits. Check-out may be as simple as stating “Season Pass Holder (last name) leaving for the day!” or calling the Welcome Center to share “Party of four under (last name) leaving for the day!”.

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/

49° / Clear

Sunrise: 5:49am

Sunset: 8:13pm

725 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clear

DSR Fishing Report for 06 May 2026:

REPORT: Overall, angling success was described as slow today with a fair number of smallmouth bass making up the day’s catch. Of the anglers that I spoke with, none reported success on steelhead.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 750 cfs and it is forecasted to remain there until 11:59pm on 5/7/26 as reported by the Safe Waters website. The gauge at Pineville is currently at 936 cfs.

Tonight: Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 37F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow: A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. High 52F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:50 AM

Tomorrow Sunset: 8:14 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

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 that identified best-practices moving forward, guests are strongly requested to check-out when they leave the property. This will enhance angler safety and our efforts to more accurately manage angler density on the run so as to not exceed angler limits. Check-out may be as simple as stating “Season Pass Holder (last name) leaving for the day!” or calling the Welcome Center to share “Party of four under (last name) leaving for the day!”.

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/

44° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:50am

Sunset: 8:12pm

936 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report for 05 May 2026:

REPORT:

Our angler density was low today and angling success was also slow.  There were a handful of steelhead caught by our guests, along with a few smallmouth, but overall numbers were down on both species over the past few days.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 750 cfs, however there is a technical problem with the safewaters.com website.  The last reliable report was from yesterday stating 750 cfs would remain through 11:59 this evening.  Please check to see if there are any updates prior to traveling a long distance if you plan to join us on the run tomorrow.  The gauge at Pineville is currently at 868 cfs.

Tonight: Rain likely. Low 44F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall may reach one inch.

Tomorrow: Cloudy with rain ending in the afternoon. Cooler. High 48F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:51 AM               Tomorrow Sunset: 8:12 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 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. This will 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. 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!”.

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/

64° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:51am

Sunset: 8:10pm

868 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report for 04 May 2026:

REPORT:

The day started off cloudy through mid-morning then the sun came out.  We once again had a moderate number of guests join us on the run primarily in the morning.  The angling was slow today, at least for steelhead with some anglers with no takes, and just 1 0r 2 hookups for the remainder.  The majority of anglers I spoke with / or saw on the river this morning were targeting steelhead and not smallmouth.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 350 CFS; it’s scheduled to bump up to 750 CFS as of 9:00pm this evening and remain there until 11:59pm tomorrow evening. The gauge at Pineville was at 488 CFS as of 6:00 PM.

Tonight: Partly cloudy this evening followed by increasing clouds with showers developing after midnight. Low 56F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tomorrow: Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. High 66F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:52 AM                Tomorrow Sunset: 8:11 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 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. This will 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. 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!”.

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/

71° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:53am

Sunset: 8:09pm

488 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report for 03 May 2026:

REPORT:

A mostly sunny day with increasing afternoon clouds accompanied our guests on the run today.  We had a low to moderate number of anglers join us today; guests that specifically targeted steelhead had a slow to moderate day with most anglers hooking a fish or two using beads, streamers, or worms.  For those who targeted smallmouth, the fishing was good to excellent in most portions of the run, with the middle to lower sections hooking up most frequently.  Swim baits, small crank baits, squirmy worms, and night crawlers were the main baits used.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 350 CFS; it’s  scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 PM on 05/04/2026. The gauge at Pineville was at 494 CFS as of 6:00 PM.

Tonight: Cloudy. Periods of light rain early. Low near 46F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%

Tomorrow: Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. Slight chance of a rain shower. High around 70F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:54 AM                Tomorrow Sunset: 8:10 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 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. This will 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. 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!”.

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/

52° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:54am

Sunset: 8:08pm

494 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report for 02 May 2026:

REPORT:

We had a very similar day here on the run today to the last few days.  We had a moderate amount of guests join us, and the fishing was moderate to good.  Steelhead were brought to hand from the upper to the lower stretches using everything from beads and egg sacs, to spinners, wool buggers, squirmy worms, and night crawlers.  Even some of the smallmouth caught today were enticed by all of the above offerings.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 350 CFS; it’s  scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 PM on 05/03/2026. The gauge at Pineville was at 531 CFS as of 6:00 PM.

Tonight: Some clouds. Widespread frost likely. Low near 35F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow: Generally sunny despite a few afternoon clouds. High 54F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:55 AM               Tomorrow Sunset: 8:09 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. This will 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. 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!”.

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/

44° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:55am

Sunset: 8:07pm

512 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds

DSR Fishing Report for 01 May 2026:

REPORT:

Our angler density today would best be characterized as moderate and the angling success deemed slow.  Steelhead are still being caught, primarily from the middle to lower sections of the run; anglers who were specifically targeting smallmouth with spinning gear using small crankbaits did well.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 350 CFS; it’s  scheduled to stay at that flow until 11:59 PM on 05/02/2026. The gauge at Pineville was at 531 CFS as of 6:00 PM.

Tonight: Showers early, then cloudy overnight. Low 37F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.

Tomorrow: Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High 47F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:56 AM                Tomorrow Sunset: 8:08 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. This will 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. 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!”.

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/

46° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:57am

Sunset: 8:06pm

531 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

Clouds