Today's Report

October 2, 2026

DSR Fishing Report:

Friday, 2 October / PM

Tomorrow Sunrise: 7:05 AM

Tomorrow Sunset: 6:43 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 10/03/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 216 CFS as of 5:00 PM. Water temperature this morning was 66 degrees Fahrenheit at 5:00pm

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) Coho, and Steelhead were all reported through the entirety of this section. The fish were listed as both moving upriver and some holding in pools.

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “good to excellent” throughout the middle portion of the run. The fish species reported were both Chinook (King), Cohos and Steelhead were all reported as bring brought to hand. The fish were both actively moving upriver and also holding in pools. Angler density in this section was described as “moderate to high” throughout this section.

LOWER SECTION

Angling success was described as “slow” in the estuary, and “moderate to excellent” 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 “moderate” in the estuary and “moderate” just upriver.

For the definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density use the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6sieSzbq2QTxtZF71w8HapMgfAPbMl7PVD710MHA1M/edit?usp=sharing

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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