September 30, 2026

Monday, September 30th / AM

Tomorrow Sunrise: 7:02 AM

Tomorrow Sunset: 6:45 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 09/30/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 216 CFS as of 9:15 AM. Water temperature this afternoon was 55 degrees Fahrenheit at 6 AM.

In the Upper Section, angling success was described as “moderate” in the lower part and upper parts, and “good” in the middle part. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon in the bottom and middle parts, with Kings only in the upper part. The fish present were all actively moving upriver. Angler density in this section was described as “moderate “in the lower and upper parts, and “high” in the middle part.

In the Middle Section, angling success was described as “slow” in the lower part, and “moderate” in the middle and upper parts. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon only in the lower to middle parts, with Kings, Coho Salmon, and a solitary Brown Trout in the upper part. The fish were both actively moving upriver, with a percentage also holding in pools. Angler density in this section was described as “moderate” in the lower and middle parts, and “low “in the upper part.

In the Lower Section, angling success was described as “quiet” in the estuary and “moderate” just upriver. Fish species reported were both Chinook (King) Salmon and Coho Salmon. The fish present were both actively moving upriver as well as holding in pools.

Featured today is John, with a nice Chinook (King) Salmon, who was guided by DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Service

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 Cloudy. Low 61F. Winds light and variable.

The forecast for tomorrow is Showers in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 72F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%