DSR Fishing Report for 16 January 2026

The current dam release is 1200 CFS scheduled until 01/16/26 9:00pm; from 9:00pm tomorrow evening the flow is scheduled to be reduced to 750 cfs until 11:59 on 01/17/26. The Pineville gauge is currently 1580 CFS as of 4:30pm. The water temperature was not available this morning.  

REPORT:

A handful of anglers joined us on the run today. Angling success was listed as slow with surface slush causing some issues in the early afternoon. Centerpinning with egg sacs was the technique used by the anglers I had a chance to speak with coming off the water.

WEATHER:

The forecast for tonight: Snow showers. Low around 20F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.   The forecast for tomorrow:  Snow during the morning will transition to snow showers during the afternoon. High 36F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snowfall around one inch.   Sunrise:  7:35am         Sunset:  4:55pm   NOTE: due to the potential for lake effect snow, and other forms of inclement weather conditions during the winter season, please monitor the weather site forecasts (use national, area-wide, and local sites) for Pulaski, NY (zip code 13142) before getting on the road; remember that lake effect snow typically occurs in relatively narrow bands, and that immediately adjacent areas may be clear of snow, therefore look at the forecast for the general area as well when planning your travel.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Daily Access Fishing Pass Availability and pass price guide: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/fishing/ LINK to Purchasing Instructions & FAQ: https://mailchi.mp/douglastonsalmonrun/2026passrelease

2026 DAILY ACCESS FISHING PASS RELEASE DATES:

- 1 January through 27 August 2026 fishing passes are currently available   - 28 August – 30 September 2026 fishing passes released for sale Monday 19 Jan 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM   - October fishing passes released for sale Wednesday 21 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM   - Premium Access Passes (11 Sep – 29 October) released Friday 23 January 2026 - enter queue at 5:30 PM, sales begin at 6 PM (only Premium Access will be sold on the 23rd) Season Pass Renewals will begin March 1st, 2026. Full payment or a deposit will be required by March 31st, 2026. Balance payments will be due by June 26th, 2026.  

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/ Prime time (September through November) 2026 lodging dates which are currently available for immediate booking (call for status and assistance in securing reservations).