October 5, 2026

Monday, 5 October  /  AM   Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:08 AM Tomorrow Sunset:  6:36 PM   The current dam release is 185 CFS, which is projected to remain until 10/05/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 213 CFS as of 8:15 AM. Water temperature this  morning was 56 degrees Fahrenheit at 6 AM.   UPPER SECTION Angling success was described as “good” in the lower part, “excellent” in the middle part, with no anglers present in the upper part. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon present throughout this section, with Steelhead reported in the lower and middle parts.  The fish were actively moving upriver in all parts, with some holding in pools within the lower and upper parts.  The volume of anglers was “high” in the bottom and middle parts of the section, with no anglers present in the upper part.   MIDDLE SECTION Angling success was described as “good” in the lower and upper parts of this section to “excellent” in the middle part. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon, as well as Steelhead, present throughout this section, with Brown Trout reported in the lower part. The fish were both actively moving upriver, and downriver, 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.  The fish species reported were Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon throughout this section, as well as Steelhead and Brown Trout reported in upper part.  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.   featured is Noble, with a fine Steelhead from this morning, 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/document/d/1v6sieSzbq2QTxtZF71w8HapMgfAPbMl7PVD710MHA1M/edit?usp=sharing   For Instructions for Purchasing Walk-Up Fishing Passes click the link below: https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/   The forecast for tonight is: Some clouds. Low 39F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.   The forecast for tomorrow is  Mostly sunny. High 54F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.  

54° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:06am

Sunset: 6:39pm

213 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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