October 17, 2026

Saturday, 17 October /  AM   Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:22 AM Tomorrow Sunset:  6:15 PM   The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 10/17/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 264 CFS as of 8:15 AM. The water temperature was 52 degrees Fahrenheit as of 8:45 AM.   UPPER SECTION Angling success was described as “good” in the lower and middle parts of this section and “moderate” in the upper part. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon and Steelhead throughout the section, with Coho Salmon making an appearance in the lower and middle parts.  The fish were actively moving upriver as well as holding in pools.  Guest volume was described as “high” in the lower to middle parts, and “low” in the upper part.   MIDDLE SECTION Angling success was described as “moderate” in the lower to middle parts, and “good” in the upper part. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon and Steelhead throughout the section, and Brown Trout within the lower and upper parts of this section.  The fish were  both actively moving upriver as well as holding in pools within this section. Angler density in this section was described as “moderate”. LOWER SECTION Angling success was described as “quiet” in the estuary, and “slow” just upriver. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon  and Steelhead throughout the section. The fish present were both actively moving upriver, as well as holding in pools throughout this section.  There are no anglers present in the estuary, with “low” angler density 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:  Clear to partly cloudy. Widespread frost likely. Low 34F. Winds light and variable.   The forecast for tomorrow:   Sunny. High around 60F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Pictured below is ten year old Oliver with a nice chrome Steelhead!  

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Sunrise: 7:20am

Sunset: 6:18pm

264 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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