October 18, 2026

DSR Fishing Report:

Sunday, 18 October / AM

Tomorrow Sunrise: 7:24 AM Tomorrow Sunset: 6:16 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 10/18/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 244 CFS as of 7:00 AM. The water temperature was 48 degrees as of 9:00 AM

UPPER SECTION Angling success was described as “slow” in the upper and middle parts of this section and “moderate” in the lower part. The fish species reported were Steelhead throughout all parts of this sections, with Chinook (King) Salmon, and Coho Salmon in the middle and lower parts . The fish were actively moving upriver as well as holding in pools. Guest volume was described as “low moderate” in all portions of this section.

MIDDLE SECTION Angling success was described as “good” in the upper to middle parts, and “moderate” in the lower part. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, and Steelhead. 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 to low”.

LOWER SECTION Angling success was described as “moderate” in both the estuary, and just upriver. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout and Steelhead throughout this whole section.

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The forecast for tonight: Clear skies. Low 38F. Winds light and variable.

The forecast for tomorrow: Sunny. High around 65F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

46° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:22am

Sunset: 6:17pm

240 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

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