October 6, 2026

DSR Fishing Report:

Tuesday, 6 October  /  PM

Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:09 AM

Tomorrow Sunset:  6:34 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, which is projected to remain until 10/07/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 213 CFS as of 5:00pm. Water temperature this  morning was 53 degrees Fahrenheit at 5:00pm.

UPPER SECTION

Angling success was described as “good”. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon and Steelhead throughout all portions of this section.  The fish were mostly holding in pools with some moving upriver.  The volume of anglers was “low’ in the very upper sections and “high’ in the lowest portions.

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “good to moderate”. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon. 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 “slow” in the estuary, and “good” just upriver.  The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho Salmon, 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.

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: 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.

52° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:07am

Sunset: 6:37pm

213 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

Clear