October 2, 2026

Tomorrow Sunrise: 7:04 AM

Tomorrow Sunset: 6:41 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 10/02/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 220 CFS as of 9:15 AM. Water temperature this morning was 63 degrees Fahrenheit at 9 AM.

UPPER SECTION

Angling success was described as “moderate” in the bottom and middle parts of this section, and “quiet” in the uppermost part (no anglers were present there). The fish species reported were Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon in the lower and middle parts, with Kings only in the uppermost part. Steelhead showed up in the lower part of this section. The fish present were holding in pools within the lower part, actively moving upriver and holding in pools within the middle part, and moving upriver within the uppermost part. Angler density in this section was described as “moderate" in the lower part, “high” in the middle part, and “none” in the upper part.

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “good” in the lower part, and “moderate” in the middle and upper parts. The fish species reported were both Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon throughout the section, Steelhead were present in the lower and middle parts. The fish were both actively moving upriver and also holding in pools. Angler density in this section was described as “moderate” throughout this section.

LOWER SECTION

Angling success was described as “slow” in the estuary, and “moderate” just upriver. Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon, as well as Steelhead, were reported present throughout this section. The fish present were both actively moving upriver and holding in pools. Angler density in this section was “low” in the estuary and “moderate” just upriver.

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The forecast for tonight is: Evening clouds will give way to clearing overnight. Low 47F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.

The forecast for tomorrow is: Sunny skies. High 62F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph

featured today is Clayton, with a magnificent Steelhead from earlier this morning