December 16, 2025

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

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