October 18, 2026

DSR Fishing Report:

Sunday, 18 October /  PM

Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:24 AM

Tomorrow Sunset:  6:16 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 10/19/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 236 CFS as of 5:00 PM. The water temperature was 50 degrees as of 5:00 PM

UPPER SECTION

Angling success was described as “moderate” 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, Cohos, Steelhead, and Brown Trout. The fish were actively moving upriver as well as holding in pools.  Guest volume was described as “ moderate” in all portions of this section.

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “moderate” in the upper to middle parts, and “slow” in the lower part. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, Steelhead along with a pair of Atlantics.  The fish were  both actively moving upriver as well as holding in pools within this section. Angler density in this section was described as “ low.”

LOWER SECTION

Angling success was described as “slow” in both the estuary, and just upriver. The fish species reported were Browns Trout and Steelhead.  Angler density  was ‘low’.

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

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

The forecast for tomorrow:  Sunny. High around 64 F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Pictured below with a true ‘diamond in in the river’ is David Simon with a Beautiful Laker!

60° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:22am

Sunset: 6:17pm

236 CFS Pineville Gauge

CFS Dam Release: safewaters.com

Clear