October 6, 2026

DSR Fishing Report:

Tuesday, 6 October  /  AM

Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:09 AM

Tomorrow Sunset:  6:34 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, which is projected to remain until 10/06/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 216 CFS as of 7:30 AM. Water temperature this  morning was 50 degrees Fahrenheit at 7:00 AM.

UPPER SECTION

Angling success was described as “slow to good”. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon throughout all portions of this section.  The fish were mostly holding in pools with some moving upriver.  The volume of anglers was “low to moderate”.

MIDDLE SECTION

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

LOWER SECTION

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

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The forecast for tonight is: A few passing clouds. Low 41F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

The forecast for tomorrow is:  Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 69F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.

46° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:07am

Sunset: 6:37pm

216 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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