November 23, 2025

23 Nov 2025 full-day DSR fishing report. Today's forecast: Snow this morning will give way to rain this afternoon. High 41F. SSE winds shifting to WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. The current dam release is 750 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 11/23/25 at 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently at 989 as of 3:30 PM. Water temperature was 36 degrees this morning, as of 8 AM. The majority of our guests fished the middle section, with about a third opting for the upper section, and a few individuals the lower section; all sections fished relatively equally well today.  The guests I was able to speak to indicated they were able to at least hook-up, with a fairly large percentage bringing one to four fish to hand, and a handful achieved even higher numbers.  Steelhead were the predominate species; mostly bright chrome, with a fair percentage of these crossing into the “big-boy!” class.  A trio of Brown Trout in the 13” to 24” category showed up as well.  Of the day, guests remarked “Amazing!”, “Some nice ones!”, “Got a bunch.”, “Not as good as yesterday.” (which was apparently a great day …). Successful Baits & Techniques - each of these produced well, in this order:  beads in the 10 to 14mm size, “yellow” (tangerine) tinted beads were most productive today, followed by pink beads, both drifted under a bobber; blue followed by pink egg sacks drifted under bobbers; swinging a chartreuse colored fly, as well as big flies (e.g., 4” Intruder). Featured today (see below) is Steve, with a nice Steelhead, guided by DSR Guide Derek Conant of Legendary Waters. The forecast for tonight is: Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Low near 35F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%. The forecast for tomorrow is: Mostly cloudy skies. High 42F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Special Regulations Area, at the Meadow, remains in effect through 30 November 2025. 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/ : _______________________________ Estuary Lodge - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodge/estuary-lodge/ ---------------------- - 23 Nov, 26 Nov, 29 Nov - 3 Dec, 7 - 31 Dec _______________________________ Meadow Lodge - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodge/meadow-lodge/ -------------------- - 25 Nov, 29 Nov - 2 Dec, 7 - 10 Dec, 14 Dec, 20 - 25 Dec, 30 - 31 Dec _______________________________ Deer Run Lodge - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodge/deer-run-lodge/ -------------------- - 30 Nov, 14 - 23 Dec, 26 - 31 Dec ____________________________ Mud Creek Lodge - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodge/mud-creek-lodge/ -------------------- - 26 Nov, 30 Nov - 3 Dec, 7 Dec, 10 - 12 Dec, 16 - 31 Dec ______________________________ Salmon Run Lodge - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodge/salmon-run-lodge/ ----------------------- - 26 Nov, 8 - 11 Dec, 14 - 31 Dec _____________________________ Douglaston Manor Lodge- https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/.../douglaston-manor-lodge/ ----------------------------- - 22 Nov, 25 - 26 Nov, 7 - 25 Dec, 31 Dec __________________________ River Lodge - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/.../douglaston-river-lodge/ -------------------------- - 25 - 26 Nov, 6 Dec, 11 - 12 Dec, 18 - 31 Dec   Please ensure that, during colder weather, you keep the fish in the water, until just prior to taking the picture, in order to minimize the chance of their gills freezing.

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Sunrise: 7:09am

Sunset: 4:33pm

989 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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