DSR Fishing Report:   26 December 2025, PM Report   Today’s Forecast: “Snow...heavy at times. High 21F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. 5 to 8 inches of snow expected.” The current dam release is 500 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 12/27/25 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 652 CFS as of 4;30 PM. Water temperature was not recorded today. Angling success throughout the DSR was described as slow by our guests, there was some slush, the river was still fishable early in the day as reported by a couple of anglers. Fish species reported in today’s hooked but not landed were steelhead. Angler density was low to moderate given the current 30 person angler limit.   Definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density   The forecast for tonight is: “ Snow this evening will taper off and give way to cloudy skies late. Low 18F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.” The forecast for tomorrow is: “Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 24F. Winds light and variable.”  

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DSR Lodge Availability:

Short-term Lodge Availability for the next ten days: Meadow Lodge Availability: 31 December – 1, 4-6 January Deer Run Lodge Availability: 30 December, 5-6 January River lodge Availability: January 2-4 Manor Lodge Availability: 29-31 December,  January 1-3 Estuary Lodge Availability: 3-6 January Call for updates & assistance with booking, 315-298-6672 https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/      

**Announcements**:

  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.