December 24, 2025

DSR Fishing Report: 24 December 2025, PM Report Today’s Forecast: Mostly cloudy. Morning high of 37F with temps falling to near 25. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible. The current dam release is 500 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/24/25 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 695 CFS as of 12:22 PM. Water temperature was not recorded today. Angling success throughout the DSR was described by our guests as good to excellent. Fish species reported in today’s catch were mostly steelhead with a lone brown trout. Angler density was moderate given the current 30 person angler limit. Definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density The forecast for tonight is: Overcast. Low 24F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. The forecast for tomorrow is: Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Morning high of 33F with temps falling to near 20. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.   Fishing Pass Availability: 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: Meadow Lodge Availability: 31 December - 1 January Deer Run Lodge Availability: 26-27, 30 December River lodge Availability: January 2-4 Manor Lodge Availability: January 2-4 Call for updates & assistance with booking, 315-298-6672 https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/ **Announcements**: DSR will be closed tomorrow, December 25th for the Christmas holiday. DSR will have a delayed opening on Friday, December 26^th due to extremely cold temperatures and the likelihood of slush being an issue for angling, especially in the morning. Our hours of operation on 12/26/25 will be 10:00am-5:15pm. 2026 Fishing Pass Release Dates & Times: - 19 Jan 2026 passes for only Sept, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm - 21 Jan 2026 passes for Oct and Sept, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm - 23 Jan 2026 passes for Premium Access, enter the queue at 5:30pm, sale begins at 6:00pm   Please ensure that, during colder weather, you keep the fish in the water and only remove them from the water very briefly in order to minimize the chance of their gills freezing.

27° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:36am

Sunset: 4:32pm

695 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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