66° / Clouds
Sunrise 6:46am
Sunset 7:12pm
Sunrise 6:46am
Sunset 7:12pm
Today's Report
September 17, 2026
DSR Fishing Report:
Thursday, September 17th AM
Tomorrow Sunrise: 6:47am
Tomorrow Sunset:7:13pm
The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 09/25/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 228 CFS as of 12:30/PM. Water temperature this morning was 65 degrees F as of 9:00am .
In the Upper Section, angling success was described as quiet to moderate. Fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon and Brown Trout. The fish present were actively moving upriver. Angler density in this section was described as low to moderate.
In the Middle Section, angling success was described as slow to moderate. Fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon and a couple of Brown Trout. The fish present were actively moving upriver and holding in pools. Angler density in this section was described as moderate.
In the Lower Section, angling success was described as moderate to good. Fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon. The fish present were actively moving upriver and holding in pools. Angler density in this section was described as moderate to high.
For the definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density use the following link: https://docs.google.com/.../1v6sieSzbq2QTxtZF71w8.../edit...
The forecast for tonight is: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low around 55F. Winds light and variable.
The forecast for tomorrow is: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High near 70F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
Featured below is Michael with a fresh King Salmon along with a another guest who brought to hand a beautiful Atlantic Salmon.
Premium Pass Availability for Friday: Available
Walk-Up, Full Day Pass Availability for Friday: Unavailable
Walk-Up, Afternoon Pass Availability for Friday: Unavailable
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DSR Lodge Availability:
Salmon Run Lodge is available for the night(s) of: Friday, September 11th - Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
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**Announcements**:
A reminder that, effective this season, we are asking that all categories of guests check-out with us, either in-person at the Welcome Center, telephonically, or with River Patrol at other access points (e.g., Black Hole, estuary, lodge guest parking) when they leave the run for the day; this will enable us to more effectively monitor and control the number of anglers on the run, in order to meet both the spirit and intent of our daily angler limit.
Manor House reserved fishing areas (the area includes the South channel below the Glide, and the Upper Clay pool) were effective starting September 15th; signage will be posted to indicate whether or not the areas are reserved as of the specific moment (or not, and available to all guests)
No fishing to spawning fish
Keep fish in water to avoid harming them prior to release
64° / Clouds
Sunrise: 6:46am
Sunset: 7:12pm
228 CFS Pineville Gauge
750 CFS Dam Release
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