DSR Fishing Report:

 

Saturday, 24 October  AM

 

Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:31 AM

Tomorrow Sunset:  6:05 PM

 

The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 10/24/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 248 CFS as of 4:30 PM.   Water temperature is 46 degrees Fahrenheit as of 9:15 AM.

 

UPPER SECTION

Angling success was described as “quiet” at the top of this section, with the rest of the section having “moderate” success. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, Steelhead, and Brown was noted on the lower part. The fish were primarily moving upriver and also holding in pools.  The volume of anglers ranged from “low” on the upper, “moderate” in the middle, and “high” in the lower part of this section of the run.  

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “good” throughout all or this section. The fish species present were reported as Chinook (King) Salmon and Steelhead.  The fish were holding in pools and also moving upriver. Angler density in this section was described as “moderate”.

LOWER SECTION

Angling success was described as “good” in this section. The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon and Steelhead as well as Brown Trout in the upper portion of this section.  The fish present were moving upriver throughout this section as well as holding in pools. Angler density in this section was “low” in the estuary and “moderate” up river.  

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: A clear sky. Low 36F. Winds light and variable.

The forecast for tomorrow: Mainly sunny sky. High 64F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.