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33° / Clouds
Sunrise 7:22am
Sunset 4:28pm
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2420 CFS Pineville Gauge
1650 CFS Dam Release

Yesterday's Report

December 4, 2023

While the dam release went down to 750 CFS, run off from last night and today's rain has brought the flows up quite a bit, with a reported flow of 1600 CFS at the Pineville gauge currently.  About a dozen anglers joined us today despite the higher water, and a few managed to bring a fish or two to hand.  Given the difficulty of the higher water, and increasing winds, most anglers came off the run by the afternoon.  With the significant run off from the rain and snow melt, the dam release is currently scheduled to increase tonight at 6:00 PM from 750 CFS to 1500 CFS.  With run off steadily snowballing, there is certainly possibility of an adjustment to the release.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.  Please note that DSR will close to fishing with a dam release of 2000 CFS or greater.

Snow

35° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:21am

Sunset: 4:28pm

1600 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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December 3, 2023

Currently CFS 750 at the dam (through midnight tomorrow, there is no current forecast to change this flow), CFS at the Pineville gauge 1110 to start the day, bumped up just a bit to 1180 as of this report - air temperature started at 39 degrees, then only climbed to our apparent high of 44 degrees - water temperature was a cool 37 degrees - the water was stained today, due to melt runoff - we were overcast all day, with a steady drizzle almost all of the day - winds were mostly light, with periodic gusts - a total of 21 guests joined us on the run today, beginning from 6:30 AM and trickling in until early afternoon - the earlier arrivals also tended to be the earliest out, mostly due to long trips home at the end of the weekend - of the 18 guests that I was able to speak to directly, all but two at least got some tugs on the end of their lines - there were plenty of 2s, 3s, a couple of 4s, and a "5" in the rest of the population - high sticks went 2 / 2, 1 / 3, 2 / 3, 2 / 4, two lucky guests were tied at 3 / 4, and the highest stick was Eric (featured in the attached pictures), with 5 / 5, all on Steelhead - one guest reported bringing a 27" Brown Trout to hand as well, and Eric, the highest stick today, also scored a nice twin Brown Trout about 27" - the lower half of the river was reported as the most productive today, but that may have been because it was fished more extensively . . . so, perhaps not the most pleasant weather to be out in, but made worthwhile by some (relatively) good angling today! Our overnight weather will see more rain, with a low of 38 degrees - tomorrow will be overcast as well, with a 60% chance of rain and perhaps snow in the afternoon, a high of 40 degrees, and WNW winds of 10-15 mph.
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Clouds

45° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:20am

Sunset: 4:29pm

1180 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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December 2, 2023

Rain held off, which is good, but overcast skies and heavy fog with temperatures in the mid-forties were the conditions that our dozen anglers dealt with today. We are continuing to see good amounts of snow melt which is good for getting around, but it does put some ice cold water into the run. That and water running a bit high were factors that made the fishing difficult today. I only was able to talk with a couple anglers when the got off the run and one anglers was able to bring a couple Steelhead to hand while the other (new to the DSR) was not able to get into any fish. Hopefully, with another day for the fish to adjust to the change in water temperature and dropping water levels, the fishing will improve tomorrow. The flow from the dam is still at 1200 cfs but is scheduled to drop to 750 cfs at 9:00PM and the current flow a the Pineville gauge is 540 cfs

Clouds

41° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:18am

Sunset: 4:29pm

1540 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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December 1, 2023

A fairly quiet day on the run, with just a handful of anglers joining us this morning.  With temperatures creeping into the mid 40's today and rain, our recently accumulated 2+ feet of snow has begun to melt, making for some cold water!  Water temperatures today were reported at 36 F.  Although a majority of the anglers that joined us today were off the water by the afternoon, it sounds like a few anglers were a bit more successful today, than the past few days.  The dam release is currently scheduled to drop to 1200 CFS tomorrow night (12/2) at 9:00 PM.  Based on Safewaters published schedule, it appears we will possibly see 750 CFS by tomorrow night (12/2).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.

Rain

43° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:17am

Sunset: 4:29pm

1820 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

November 30, 2023

Last night the dam release was increased from 1200 CFS to 1500 CFS, where it is currently scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM tonight (11/30).  Weather today wasn't necessarily optimal with little overcast, but it sure was more comfortable than the last few days.  A little bit of wind, but not much mention of it being an issue.  And for the leaves, it seems like things were pretty well flushed out from the 1200 adjustment.  Ultimately, reports from the anglers we spoke with today indicated another tough go at things, with little success.  We saw a bit of melt and run off from the warmer conditions today, and will most likely continue to, with temperatures expected to remain above freezing with a bit of rain forecasted.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.  Please note that DSR will close to fishing with a DAM RELEASE of 2,000 CFS or greater.

Clouds

46° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:16am

Sunset: 4:30pm

1820 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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November 29, 2023

Much to everyone's surprise, the couple of inches that were forecasted turned into another 10+ inches early this morning.  And, to keep things interesting, the dam release was increased from 750 CFS to 1200 CFS last night, where it is scheduled to remain until tonight at 11:59 PM (11/29).  Winds were much more tolerable today, with some strong gusts here and there, but nothing compared to that of yesterday.  The couple of anglers that joined us on the run today indicated no success, with leaves being today's hurdle. With the current 1200 CFS dam release scheduled only until 11:59 PM tonight, please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated scheduling.

Clouds

30° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:15am

Sunset: 4:30pm

1540 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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November 28, 2023

Despite the 18+ inches of snow we accumulated last night, and the driving winds, a few die hard anglers fished through the greater part of the day.  Needless to say, not much was in the angler's favor, besides the lack of angling pressure.  Flows increased last night from 500 CFS to 750 CFS, where it is currently scheduled to remain until tonight at 11:59 PM (11/28).  With the cold weather continuing, and little threat of melt in the immediate future, we likely won't see a further increase in the release.  Currently, forecasts for expected snowfall this evening into tomorrow have and will likely continue to change.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

29° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:14am

Sunset: 4:30pm

980 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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November 27, 2023

Quite a mixture of weather today. We started with mild temperatures and a bit of rain, then slowly progressed to heavy winds with flurries.  With the forecasted severe weather ahead of us, just over two dozen anglers joined us first thing this morning ahead of the expected snow.  Most called it quits early afternoon, with just a handful of anglers sticking it out until sunset.  Reports from the anglers we spoke with varied, with about half of our anglers reporting no success, and half reporting a 'pretty good' day with some close to double digits numbers.  Regardless of how you did, one thing was agreed, the wind was nearly impossible to contend with today.  The dam release is currently scheduled to be adjusted tonight at 6:00 PM from 500 CFS to 750 CFS, where it is currently only scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM tonight (11/27)  With the impending weather, temperatures are expected to continue to drop below freezing tonight, with lake affect snow tonight, and warnings currently in place currently until Wednesday.

Clouds

38° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:13am

Sunset: 4:31pm

710 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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November 26, 2023

Sun this morning gave way to cloudy skies this afternoon. The wind picked up and blew for a while but by the end of the day things calmed down. With temperatures in the low 40's it wasn't too bad a day to be on the run. I think, overall, the fishing was a little better yesterday than it was to today, but that being said, I didn't talk to anyone that didn't bring at least one fish to hand. Some might have gone fishless, but I didn't happen to speak with them. The weather forecast is calling for 2-4 inches of snow for tomorrow and by Tuesday things could get a little more serious with total snow accumulation of 1-2 feet of the white stuff. Water from the dam remains at 500 cfs and at Pineville 680 cfs

Clouds

42° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:12am

Sunset: 4:32pm

680 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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November 25, 2023

Another raw day on the run. Some peeks of sunshine but that didn't help much. Most anglers that I spoke with this afternoon/evening had to grind it out. The wind wasn't as bad, but the extended period of cold weather has cooled the water temperatures down making the fish just a little more hesitant. Still, many anglers were able to get into a couple fish and one season pass holder put in the time and went 6 for 9 (which is a excellent day any day). Water from the dam remains at 500 cfs and at Pineville the flow is 695 cfs (and slowing dropping)

Clouds

33° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:10am

Sunset: 4:32pm

695 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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November 24, 2023

Overcast skies this morning gave way this afternoon to some sunshine, but dropping temperatures and increased wind. The changes seemed to unsettle the fish as the reports indicate that the bite was better this morning than it was during the afternoon. That being said, most anglers that I spoke with were able to get into a fish or two and one season pass holder that only fished for a few hors this afternoon went three for five. A good day Tomorrow's weather looks to improve somewhat from today. A bit warmer, a little more sun, and less wind. Water flow from the dam remains at 500 cfs and at Pineville 717 cfs

Clouds

30° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:09am

Sunset: 4:33pm

717 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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November 23, 2023

A relatively mild morning with overcast skies, little wind, and moderate water flow (500cfs dam release; 740cfs Pineville gauge). Pretty good conditions for steelhead fishing in the back half of November. All the guests we spoke with on their way out were in good spirits enjoying the holiday, conditions, and good fishing. We all have a lot to be thankful for, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Clouds

42° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:08am

Sunset: 4:33pm

740 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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November 22, 2023

Another nasty day weather-wise, but the fishing wasn't. Cold temperatures and drizzle for most of the day are the conditions that our anglers had to endure, but those that hung in there were rewarded with a better than decent day. A season pass holder, swinging flies went one for three, two anglers that fished for a few hours went three for six and four for eight. All oth4r anglers that I spoke with were able to get into multiple fish with three being the most common number reported.

Clouds

42° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:07am

Sunset: 4:34pm

717 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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November 21, 2023

Brutal, would be the best description for today's conditions.  A cold morning turned even colder with winds 18 MPH and gusts up to 39 MPH.  Along with the wind, we had a bit of freezing rain in the mix, and a few snow flakes here and there.  The rain, not so much the problem.  The wind on the other hand, made it nearly impossible for anglers to make a good presentation.  Needless to say, the couple of dozen anglers who joined us first thing this morning, wound up coming off the water with just a couple hours.  Just a few of our anglers were able to land several fish regardless of the conditions.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until tonight 11:59 PM tonight (11/21).  With substantial rain expected today into tomorrow, please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.

Snow

32° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:05am

Sunset: 4:35pm

666 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Snow

November 20, 2023

The warm spell was nice while it lasted, with temperatures hovering around freezing the majority of the day.  Our lightest crowd in quite some time, with just over 2 dozen anglers joining us for the greater part of the day.  Having put in the time today, most of our anglers were able to hook a few fish.  Some of our veterans indicating a good day, better than the past week or so.  The middle section reported the most success today, but again, the most heavily fish.   Temperatures are expected to continue to drop tonight  , but inch their way back up toward 40F, with a bit of wind, and possible snow in the early afternoon.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until tomorrow night (11/21).

Clouds

28° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:04am

Sunset: 4:36pm

680 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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November 19, 2023

A mixed bag weather-wise today. Some sun, some clouds, a little drizzle. a little snow, and a little windy. Overall the fishing was reported to be better than the past several days. The vast majority of anglers that I spoke with got into multiple fresh Steelhead. A nice brown was also brought to hand. Of course there were those that didn't fare as well as some and some did better than most. A very happy season pass holder mentioned having an excellent day (the best Steelhead day of the year) and "if tomorrow is just half as good as today, I will have a good day." Can't ask for more than that." Water from the dam will remain at 500 cfs through midnight tomorrow and the current flow at Pineville is 702 cfs

Clouds

36° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:03am

Sunset: 4:36pm

702 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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November 18, 2023

CFS at the dam 500, CFS at the Pineville gauge 717 all day - air temperature to start the day was 34 degrees - it pushed up to just over 40, and is slowly dropping to an overnight forecasted low of 37 degrees - skies were clear to a few scattered clouds, with brilliant sunshine most of the day - it was initially calm, but around 8:30 AM winds really picked up for a couple of hours, then it calmed back down - we had a total of 81 guests on the run today, trickling in from opening time until mid-afternoon . . . the early ones started coming off the run late morning, primarily to get a bite to eat - initial reports were not encouraging, with roughly half stating they didn't even get a tap, and the remainder reporting ones and twos - a lot of these went back down after their break - as guests started coming off the run in late afternoon, I started hearing better reports, such as 1 / 2, 2/3, and some in the 4s - most of the reports were "got a couple", as well - categorically, our guests remarked they had to cover a lot of ground today, and really work for any fish - it did not seem that any one part of the run produced any better than another part - the predominate fish today was Steelhead of various sizes (a few "brutes"), with a couple of Brown Trout in the mix - tomorrow is forecasted to be 50% chance of rain in the morning, possible snow flurries, high of 42 degrees, NW winds at 10 - 20 mph

Clear

40° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:02am

Sunset: 4:37pm

717 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

November 17, 2023

The rain held off until late morning, and has been fairly steady since.  Thankfully, we had another warm day in the upper 50's, so the rain was tolerable.  With the warmest temperatures we've seen in a few weeks, we also saw our our largest turnout so far this week, but dissipated rather quickly given the conditions.  The release from the dam remained at 500 CFS today.  While we hoped the consistent release might turn things on a bit, it hasn't seemed to do so.  Most anglers we spoke with today indicated they had a rather tough day from top to bottom, and a majority came up empty handed in their outings.  Only a couple of our anglers reported multiple fish landed.  Hopefully with temperatures dropping back down close to freezing by sunrise tomorrow, we'll see the activity pick back up.  The current dam release is scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until tonight (11/17) at 11:59 PM.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for update dam release information.

Rain

51° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:00am

Sunset: 4:38pm

659 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

November 16, 2023

We were spoiled again, with another day approaching mid 50's this afternoon.  A little less angling pressure today, than we've seen so far this week, but still quite a few anglers couldn't pass up a warm day of steelhead fishing.  With another day of a 500 CFS dam release, we were all hoping a bit of consistency would perk the fish up a bit, but from the sounds of it, today was a tough day for the majority of our anglers.  Regardless of covering some serious ground today, the warm temperatures turned the bite off.  Water temperatures crawled back into the mid 40's today, and will likely remain for at least another day, with an expected high of 56 F tomorrow.  Currently, the dam release is scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until tonight (11/16) until 11:59 PM.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.

Clouds

50° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:59am

Sunset: 4:39pm

652 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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November 15, 2023

Conditions were comfortable today, with the release from the dam remaining  at 500 CFS, air temperatures into the 50’s, and water temperatures a reported 42 F this morning.  A majority of our anglers joined us first thing this morning, with the run becoming far less populated this afternoon.  Most headed out rather early today, but based on the reports from the anglers we spoke with today, the higher water has been nothing but good news, with quite a few anglers noting close to double digit numbers in their outings.  Fishing in the middle section was reported the most successful, with the lower sections reporting decent action today, and nothing  reported in the upper sections.   It’s anyone’s guess what we might see happen with the dam release tomorrow.  Maybe we’ll see just a slow draw of water, rather than a dump. The current dam release is scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until tonight 11:59 PM.  Please check  safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.

Clouds

51° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:58am

Sunset: 4:40pm

659 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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November 14, 2023

Temperatures were comfortable today, with air temperatures holding at 40 F, and water temperatures at 43 F.  The slight increase in flows didn't deter many anglers from fishing the greater part of the day.  Another day of mixed reports.  Some anglers had trouble finding fish in the higher water, and others,  couldn't keep them off the hook.  The middle sections of the run continue to be the fan favorite, and providing the most consistent success.  Anglers fishing the lower sections of the run, remarked at the lack of activity down low.  With the dam release currently scheduled up until 11:59 PM tonight, it'll be interesting to see if we will see the release maintained at 500 CFS or dropped.   Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

40° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:56am

Sunset: 4:41pm

666 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

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November 13, 2023

Frigid temperatures didn't stop too many of our anglers today, with only a little bit lighter of a crowd than we saw this past weekend.  Despite the less than desirable air temperatures this morning, conditions were optimal, with good cloud coverage and just a touch of wind.  Based on the reports from our anglers, today was an 'okay' day for most, and a 'great' day for others.  Anglers fishing the middle sections of the run noted some pulses of activity, with moments 'everyone was hooking into fish'.  Middle sections continue to report the most success with the lower sections coming in a close second today.  Temperatures are forecasted to drop back down to freezing tonight, but creep back up into the 40's by mid day tomorrow.  The current dam release is scheduled to remain at 335 CFS until 9:00 PM tonight (11/13), and increased 500 CFS until tomorrow night at 11:59 PM (11/14).

Clouds

41° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:55am

Sunset: 4:42pm

519 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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November 12, 2023

A bit chilly, but otherwise a beautiful fall day and a great one to be outdoors. Perhaps the anglers would have preferred a little less bright sunshine, but with little wind, the conditions were pretty cooperative. Depending on who you asked the fishing was either "a tough grind" or "an excellent day". That seems to be the pattern at this time of year. Some doing very well and some struggling to bring a fish to had. There were reports of some good numbers of steelhead being hooked, but, again, some reported having a difficult time. Tomorrow's forecast is calling for a bit warmer temperatures and some rain. Water temperature at the start of day was a chilly 42 degrees. Water from the dam remains at 350 cfs and at Pineville 531 cfs

Clouds

36° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:54am

Sunset: 4:43pm

531 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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November 11, 2023

CFS at the dam 335, CFS at the Pineville gauge started at 570 and only dropped to 550 as of this 4 PM report - opening air temperature was 37 degrees, dipping to 34 degrees at dawn, climbing to a high of only low 40s, now back to 37 degrees - water temperature was 48 degrees at opening - overcast all day, mostly light and variable winds, some periods of fairly strong gusts - we were at our maximum of near 85 guests most of the morning, a lot of them in large groups of friends, with guests starting to leave by mid-afternoon and trickling out slowly thereafter - River Patrol, at 9:30 AM, reported "slow" action throughout the run, with better ("moderate") action the higher up you went in the run - the predominant fish today were Steelhead showing up throughout the run, all moving upriver, with Chinook ("King") salmon showing up in the lower section, holding there, as well as a single Brown Trout today - mostly 1s and 2s, some 3s and 4s, for our guests today, with the best action before 11:30 AM, when it seemed to all shut down . . . there were some guests that reported a very good day, a matter of having the right skills sets and being at the right place at the right time - one very happy guest, accompanied by his friend, reported that he brought to hand a Steelhead that "wouldn't even fit into the net!" - it's those times when all the factors just seem to come together for you, or when you bring that fish of a lifetime to hand, where it makes it all worthwhile . . . featured are young Caleb with one of several Steelhead; and Teruko with a solid Steelhead, guided by DSR Guide Tom Layton of Tom's Guide Service May be an image of 1 person

Clear

36° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:53am

Sunset: 4:44pm

550 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

November 10, 2023

The start to the holiday weekend brought a sizeable crowd with it today.  Weather conditions were comfortable, again, despite the wind.  Winds were minimal until later this morning, but became increasingly tough as the day went on, and putting more leaves in the water with it.  Reports from anglers and our River Patrol this morning indicated moderate success, particularly in the middle of the property, with a few salmon reported in the mix with the steelhead caught.  Reports this afternoon echoed that of the morning, with the middle section seeing the most success, and lower sections seeing a slow pick.  It seems most anglers however were able to land a few fish each, with the several being an exception reporting double digits.  Temperatures are forecasted to drop tonight, settling at freezing by sunrise, and then expected to crawl back to a high of 40 F by mid day.

Clouds

47° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:51am

Sunset: 4:45pm

583 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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November 9, 2023

A bit of a wintery mix overnight, turned to rain, resulting stained water first thing this morning.  Temperatures warmed up from yesterday, back into the high 40's, and brought some high winds with it.  Many of our anglers continued to reiterate the difficulty they experienced fighting leaves again today.  Reports from our anglers indicated a tougher day, than yesterday, with most of the run reporting a slow start given the water conditions.  Most anglers were fortunate to hook and land several fish, some with a few more than several, but a tough day overall with the water up a bit and being cloudy.

Clouds

44° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:50am

Sunset: 4:46pm

603 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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November 8, 2023

Temperatures dropped below freezing last night, and only warmed up a hair, reaching a high of about 38 F this afternoon.  Despite the cold, weather and water conditions were ideal.  The continued nuisance, is the leaves.  A light crowd today, but no where near the number of anglers we saw just a few days ago.  Quite a number of anglers fished nearly the entirety of the day, sun up to sun down, and that certainly speaks for itself.  While a few anglers indicated a tough time finding fish today, a number of anglers indicated the fishing was better today than that of the past week or so.  Reports from our River Patrol both this morning and afternoon indicated moderate action throughout the run, with a steady pick of steelhead.

Clouds

35° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:49am

Sunset: 4:47pm

537 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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November 7, 2023

Conditions were comfortable today, until the wind kicked in, making things quite tricky for most of our anglers.  Temperatures began in the mid 50's , with just a touch of rain early on. Winds picked up early afternoon, driving a majority of anglers off the water, and calling it quits, most on a good note.  A few anglers indicated success nearly everywhere they went, traveling the length of the property.  It seemed if you were able to seek refuge from the high winds, the fishing was pretty good today.  However, despite some being able to get out of the wind, nearly all our anglers made mention that the carpet of leaves coming down river, wasn't necessarily working in their favor today. Temperatures are expected to drop down to 30 F, and just break freezing by 9:00 AM.

Clouds

48° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:47am

Sunset: 4:48pm

537 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Reminder

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November 6, 2023

Strong winds and some light rain made it feel closer to freezing, than the reported 49 F today.  Regardless of the rather tough conditions, a considerable number of anglers joined us to start the week.  Morning reports from our anglers and River Patrol indicated moderate action in the middle sections of the run, with lower and upper sections reported slower activity.  Based on reports from anglers and our River Patrol this afternoon, it's safe to say that most of the success came this morning.  Upper sections of the run reported light angling, with little to report.  Middle sections continue to report the highest volume of anglers, with low success.  Lower sections also reported reported low pressure, and minimal success.  Water temperatures were a reported 46 F today.

Clouds

47° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:46am

Sunset: 4:50pm

519 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

rain

Rain

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November 5, 2023

A front moved through this morning bringing us clearing skies, which by the afternoon were free of clouds. A beautiful day to be on the run, but I think the front moving through and the clear skies put the fish off the feed. A difficult bite was reported from nearly all our anglers and was significantly different than the reports of yesterday evening. Even our float fishermen had a difficult time bringing fish to hand today. The good news is that the consensus is that the fish are there, they're just not in a playful mood. Lots of fish were spotted and "stepped on" but they just didn't want to play. Hopefully, they'll settle in and tomorrow should prove to be an improvement over today. That's typically the pattern. Water temperature this morning was 48 degrees and clear. The flow from the dam remains at 335 cfs and the current flow at Pineville is 506 cfs.

Clouds

44° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:45am

Sunset: 4:51pm

506 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

November 4, 2023

Rain in the morning and then overcast skies throughout the day with temperatures rising to the low fifties (with little wind) made for pretty good Steelhead fishing conditions. The reports from this morning suggest that a few individuals that happened across a "honey hole" did very well, but overall the action was slow to moderate (although most agreed that the fishing was better today than it was yesterday.. This afternoon, however, things seemed to change. While the conditions couldn't be described as "hot and heavy" the fishing was steady throughout the run with every major hole producing numerous fish for our anglers. That's a good way to end the day and it suggests tomorrow could be a good one.

Clouds

50° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:43am

Sunset: 5:52pm

506 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

November 3, 2023

This weather is something! Bitter cold and snow, back to mid 50's.  Conditions were pretty optimal, despite the steadily increasing winds. Water temperatures this morning began at a reported 44 F and reach about 49 F by mid day.  Given the fair weather, we saw a bit of surge in angling pressure today.  While the conditions were favorable the fishing seemed to be tough for many of our anglers, with a considerable number of anglers with a skunk.  Upper sections of the property indicated nearly non existent angling pressure, with little to report.  Middle sections, again, had the most concentrated effort, with moderate success.  Lower sections reported low angling pressure, with minimal success and movement.  

Clouds

57° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:42am

Sunset: 5:53pm

506 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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November 2, 2023

Things were off to a good start this morning, and then the sun came out.  With a lack of cloud coverage in early morning, things seemed to turn off quite quickly once the sun cast over the water.  Water temperatures this morning were a reported 45 F, and rose to about 48 F by mid day.  Fortunately, we were spared a few of the elements, with the rain showers holding off, and minimal wind only knocking just a few leaves into the river today.  Regardless of conditions, a majority of our anglers were able to find a fish or two in their outings.  Most success today came from the middle sections of the run, with little reported from the upper sections.

Clouds

40° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:41am

Sunset: 5:55pm

519 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

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November 1, 2023

It was only a matter of time.  This morning we saw our first blanket of snow, but with temperatures on the cusp of freezing, rain showers and snow flurries ensued. Initial water temperatures this morning were 49 F. Angling pressure today was similar to yesterday, with plenty of open water for the anglers that decided to stick it out in this less than favorable 'fall' weather.  The reports from our River Patrol and the anglers we spoke with today indicated a bit of slow start, but after covering ground throughout the day, nearly all reported several steelhead landed each.  A couple of anglers, with a few more than several.  Overall, the middle and lower sections continue to be the most productive, but also seeing the most concentrated efforts from anglers.

Clouds

35° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:39am

Sunset: 5:56pm

544 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 31, 2023

Things got cold, real fast!  Minimal winds, and no rain, but we did see our first snow flakes briefly this afternoon.  A few dozen anglers joined us over the course of the day, fighting the cold and covering a considerable amount of water from the sounds of it.  A majority of these anglers indicated having landed a few fish each, but they didn't come easy. Upper sections reported the lightest angling pressure today, with the the middle in lower sections the most heavily fished.  Overall, anglers saw the most success in the middle sections of the run, with a couple of brown trout reported in the mix along with the steelhead caught today.

Clouds

40° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:38am

Sunset: 5:57pm

550 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 30, 2023

Things cooled down quite quickly, with temperatures dropping into the 40's last night and only reaching a high around 45 F today.  Paired with steady rain, it made for quite a bitter day.  Given the conditions, today was the lightest crowd we've seen in some time.  Those that joined us indicated a fairly a tough pick, most covering significant ground and reporting several steelhead landed, but you really had to grin and bear it.  I think it's safe to say, it's officially steelhead season. The current dam release is scheduled to remain at 335 CFS until midnight tomorrow (10/31).  Temperatures are forecasted to continue to drop, with a low of 34 F at the time of sunrise tomorrow.  

Clouds

42° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 5:59pm

544 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 29, 2023

29 Oct '23 AM fishing report: certainly a damp chill in the air this morning as a light drizzle began to fall at daybreak. River patrol reports that fishing is slow overall from top to bottom of the run. Most of the fish that have been reported hooked or caught have been steelhead but a few fresh kings were also caught in the upper end of the run. The forecast calls for the steady light rain to end near 11AM with potential for showers remaining throughout the rest of the day. Beginning tomorrow (10/30/23), we will move back to posting one evening fishing report per day. 29 Oct '23 PM fishing report: CFS at the dam 335, CFS at the Pineville gauge 512, air temperatures were in the mid 40s, overcast, drizzly throughout the day, light winds to dead calm - the guest presence dwindled throughout the day as guests came off the run, however there were still reports of both Steelhead and fresh Chinook ("King") salmon being brought to hand in limited numbers ("slow" action overall), with very specific and limited areas producing fairly decent action, primarily with Steelhead. Today was the last day of Premium and tiered early access - effective tomorrow, 30 Oct '23, the procedure will be as follows: all categories of guests will line up on the East side of the ticket booth (near the restrooms), in the order in which they arrived at the line; beginning at 15 minutes before the posted opening time (6:30 AM through 4 Nov), we will begin processing all categories of guests; all processed guests will then stage in the breezeway pending their release; all categories of guests are released to the river at the posted opening time (6:45 AM 30 Oct - 4 Nov).

Clouds

42° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:35am

Sunset: 6:00pm

512 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

October 28, 2023

The morning broke with a heavy overcast and a small front having just pushed through. The rest of the day has a small chance of precipitation but nothing that should trouble anglers too badly. Unfortunately, leaves are plaguing anglers this morning and likely affecting the bite too. The upper and middle sections of the run both reported light angling pressure with only a few sparse hookups on steelhead. The lower end of the run has more angling pressure but a few more steelhead being caught there as well. Overall though, all anglers are working for their bites. PM fishing report: for most of the afternoon, there were blue skies and brilliant sunshine, however the wind picked up, occasionally gusting fairly hard - windblown leaves saturating the river system continued to be an obstacle for our guests, with only a few of these reporting any action on the run - "slow" would be the overall description of this afternoon We do have some upcoming lodge availability for early November, visit https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/  or call us at 315-298-6672 ext. 0 to reserve.

Clouds

62° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:34am

Sunset: 6:02pm

512 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 27, 2023

Overall, a tough day for the rather light crowd of anglers we had join us. Despite the overcast, it was a warm day, with water temperatures rising from 53F to 55F by mid afternoon. Winds were minimal, but the leaves were reported to be problematic by a number of anglers. Reports from our River Patrol indicated extremely light angling pressure throughout the entire run, with a few steelhead being caught, but few and far between this afternoon. As we continue into the weekend, temperatures are forecasted to drop with a bit of rain anticipated as well. The current dam release is scheduled to remain at 335 CFS until 11:50 PM tonight (10/27).  Please be sure to check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling this weekend.

Clouds

71° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:33am

Sunset: 6:03pm

519 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 27, 2023

AM Fishing Report: It was dry at the opening, but around 8:30AM a cell moved in and has given us rain showers and gloomy conditions. The good news is that it's forecast to be a brief period of rain and sunshine and warmer temperatures should be arriving later this morning. Early reports from the run are very similar to what we have experienced the past several days. Light to moderate angler pressure, light fishing success with the primary species being Steelhead (but with a few "fresher" salmon still around). Hopefully, when the sun comes out the activity will kick up a bit.

Rain

60° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:33am

Sunset: 6:03pm

519 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

October 26, 2023

PM Fishing Report:  Overcast skies with temperatures in the mid 50s, along with a south-westerly wind, and sporadic drizzle seemed to do little to entice an increase from this morning's fishing report.  Angler volume remained low, (plenty of space), and angler hook ups was basically the same with steelhead the lone species of fish brought to hand.  The steelhead seemed content staying in the pools / pocket water with little sign of moving further up river.  Tomorrow's temperatures will approach 70 with SE winds, light rain scheduled thru the morning hours, and overcast conditions the remainder of the day. Flow from the Dam continues to be 335 cfs thru midnight tonight.  The flow from Pineville is currently 525 cfs and holding steady.  

Clouds

66° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:32am

Sunset: 6:04pm

525 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 26, 2023

A bit of a damp and dreary start to the day, with on and off showers this morning.  Water temperatures this morning were a reported 56 F.  Reports from our River Patrol indicate the lightest angling pressure in the upper most section of the property, and fairly low pressure throughout the rest of the run.  Some of the upper sections of the property have reported moderate activity, with the middle and lower sections reporting minimal success from the anglers present, all having reported only steelhead being caught.

Clouds

57° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:32am

Sunset: 6:04pm

531 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 25, 2023

PM Fishing Report:  Balmy temperatures reaching the low 70s made the run feel more like an early spring day than a late Autumn Afternoon.  Fishing pressure remained light, (plenty of space) as well as the number of fish brought to hand.  Reports were of Steelhead and a solitary brown trout as well, (no Kings or Cohos in the mix), with the lower section of the river providing the best action.  We expect these unseasonably high temperatures to remain with us tomorrow, with the possibility of light rain as well.  Flow from the dam remains at 335 cfs thru midnight tonight and Pineville currently at 544 cfs and slowly dropping.

Clouds

71° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:30am

Sunset: 6:06pm

544 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 25, 2023

Moderate temperature into the 60's and overcast skies to begin the day are the conditions on the run this morning. Similar to yesterday, relatively light angler pressure, hookups and fish movement through most of the run. The exception is that there has been reported moderate fishing success at the lower section of the run with some movement of Steelhead and Kings up into the run.
Pictured is season pass holder Scott with a very nice Steelhead.

Clouds

55° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:30am

Sunset: 6:06pm

557 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 24, 2023

PM Fishing Report:  The bright blue skies with temperatures reaching 66 and light winds unfortunately did little to entice a higher percentage of fish to our clients than the morning report.  Angling Pressure remained relatively light thru all stretches.  Steelhead were the only species reported this afternoon with the majority of fish noted as holding versus moving.  The flow at the Damn is scheduled to remain at 335 cfs thru midnight tonight along with Pineville currently reporting 590 cfs.

Clear

66° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:29am

Sunset: 6:07pm

590 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

October 24, 2023

AM Fishing Report: A great day to be out fishing. Overcast skies that will give way to sunshine and highs in the upper 60's. All we would need to make things perfect were better numbers of fish being brought to hand. Early reports from throughout the run, regardless of which section, was that angling pressure was light, relatively few fish were being hooked/brought to hand, and the primary species in the run is Steelhead (with a few fresher Kings in the mix). The day is still young so we will just have to wait to see how things develop. Water from the dam remains at 350 cfs and the flow at Pineville is 470 cfs (and dropping steadily.)

Clouds

47° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:29am

Sunset: 6:07pm

590 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 23, 2023

Sunny skies and dry weather dominated the day today, which was a nice reprieve from yesterday's rain and gloom. Reports from today were primarily of steelhead with just a few kings mixed in. The bump in water flows from yesterdays rain are steadily declining and dry weather will prevail the next few days.

Clear

50° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:28am

Sunset: 6:09pm

673 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

October 23, 2023

What a difference a day can make with weather. Yesterday's rain moved through and gave way to a beautiful crisp fall day here in Pulaski. So far this morning the fishing remains similar to yesterday. Most areas of the run have reported slower action. However, in the middle section, River Patrol reported moderate action for the anglers there. A few kings are still in the mix in the lower end of the run with the rest of the reports all being steelhead only. Please use caution when wading as the river is puffed up quite a bit with runoff from this weekend's rain. We expect that the water levels will continue to recede throughout the day as we dry out. Note the increase in flow is only from runoff, the dam release has not changed from 335cfs.

Clouds

43° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:28am

Sunset: 6:09pm

710 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 22, 2023

PM Fishing Report:  Although the weather conditions were made for steelhead fisherman, (brisk NW winds, steady drizzle, and temperatures in the low 40s), the afternoon report of fish brought to hand was listed as quiet to slow, (very few fish brought to hand), along with an equally low number of anglers, (few anglers-plenty of space.)  The river flow from Pineville is currently 725 cfs with light rain scheduled to continue to around 9pm this evening.  Tomorrow's weather should have significant amounts of sun, with temperatures dropping to the high 30s at sun up and light NW winds.

Rain

41° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:26am

Sunset: 6:11pm

725 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

October 22, 2023

AM Fishing report: Intermittent showers and colder temperatures sure makes today feel like perfect Steelhead weather. Water temperature this morning was 51 degree also contributes to the notion of perfect Steelhead weather. Reports from the river suggest that throughout the run the anglers pressure is light, a mix of Steelhead and "fresher" Kings (with Steelhead being the more prominent species), and while not strong numbers of fish being brought to hand, our anglers are bringing some to hand. The day is young and with these light showers, we are hoping that the action will pick up before days end.

Clouds

43° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:26am

Sunset: 6:11pm

688 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 21, 2023

PM Fishing Report:  With temperatures staying in the mid 50s and winds that were at times light and at others gusty, along with a recorded flow from Pineville of 576 cfs, the afternoon fishing appeared to have slowed a bit from the morning report.  Fishing pressure was reported as low to moderate thru the entire stretch.  The very upper portions of the river proved to be the most productive with Steelhead once again leading the way with the odd King brought to hand as well.  This is the first day of the last several that Atlantics were not reported in the mix. Tomorrow's temperatures are listed to be in the low to mid 40s with light to moderate NW Winds and sporadic rain not expected to exceed 1/4".

Clouds

53° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:25am

Sunset: 6:12pm

576 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 21, 2023

The rain overnight did puff the river up slightly, +60cfs reported at the Pineville gauge. The river is still wadable but do use caution. So far, the forecast is better than expected for the day. We experienced a light drizzle for about 30 minutes earlier this morning but other than that it has been dry. More light rain is forecasted for this afternoon. This morning's fishing report from River Patrol was consistently reported as good from one end of the run to the other. The upper portion of the run is nearly all steelhead while the bottom of the run is more of a mix with several kings, an Atlantic salmon, and a brown trout also being reported. With the leaves changing it is making for a very scenic backdrop and all in all seems like a great day to be out fishing. This morning's water temperature was reported at 54 degrees. We currently have Full Day passes for sale and expect to have some Afternoon Passes for sale at 1pm. If you're thinking about making the trip here, we do have lodging available in the coming week. Check our posted short-term availability on our Facebook page or give us a call! 315-298-6672 ext 0.

Clouds

54° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:25am

Sunset: 6:12pm

519 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 20, 2023

Despite the ominous cloud coverage, the expected showers have held off for most of the day, leaving us with a pretty comfortable time on the water with plenty of overcast.  Water temperatures have continued to drop slowly, this afternoon were a recorded 56 F.  Today seemed to be a mixed bag, with both kings and steelhead being reported, along with a few coho in the mix.  This afternoon, upper sections of the property reported moderate angling pressure and success, with mostly steelhead being brought to hand.  Middle sections of the property indicated similar activity to that of the upper section, with a bit lighter angling pressure and moderate success.  The lower most section of the property reported the least angling pressure but having had the most fish angling success, and noting an increase in activity earlier in the afternoon with both steelhead and kings.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 335 CFS until tonight (10/20) at 11:59 PM.  With impending rain, please be sure to check for updated dam release scheduling - https://safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill

Clouds

64° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:24am

Sunset: 6:14pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 20, 2023

AM Fishing Report:  Temperatures were in the low 40s with partly sunny conditions and water temperature at 54 degrees at 5:30am.  A moderate change to the primary fish brought to hand today with Kings and Cohos returning to the mix, along with Steelhead and a few Brown Trout as well.  Some of the Salmon reported caught were fresh from the lake while others are hold over.  We do expect the temperature to rise into the low 60s with light to moderate rain appearing late in the afternoon. *We do expect to have PM passes available beginning at 1:00pm today.   *We have Full Day passes for immediate sale.

Clouds

55° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:24am

Sunset: 6:14pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 19, 2023

Mixed reports from anglers today, seeming to be dependent on the time and place for most. Plenty of fish present, but more holding rather than moving through. A bit of intermittent wind, but overall a pretty ideal day to be on the water, with plenty of overcast and moderate temperatures.  Reports from our River Patrol indicated the upper sections of the property having had light angling pressure, with some kings and steelhead.  Middle sections of the property reported the greatest angling pressure, with a slow pick at primarily steelhead holding in the runs.  Lower sections of the property, reported similar to that of the upper section, with light angling pressure and few fish moving through. - ATTENTION GUESTS : Beginning tomorrow October 20 until October 29, our hours of operation will shift to an opening time of 5:45 AM, and a closing time of 7:00 PM.  Please review check-in and release times by visiting - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/

Clouds

61° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:23am

Sunset: 6:15pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 19, 2023

Morning Fishing Report: The water temperature was 53F at 5:30am. The morning has started off a cool 45F with sunny skies. The weather for today will be a mix of clouds and sun early followed by cloudy skies this afternoon. High 64F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. The flow out of the Dam remains at 335CFS thru midnight tonight. Steelhead are the fish most noted by River Patrol this morning with sightings throughout the river. An Atlantic and some Brown Trout were noted in the lower part of the run, with Kings in the upper and lower sections as well. Most fish are holding in pools with some movement at the upper and lower sections.

Clouds

45° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:23am

Sunset: 6:15pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 18, 2023

We've maintained this morning's pace, with a split of kings and steelhead this afternoon, slowly making their way through the run.  Nearly all sections of the property reported similar activity; upper and middle sections reported lower angling pressure, with some kings and steelhead holding in some of the deeper pools.  Lower most sections of the run reported the most angling pressure, with a minimal number of fish moving up and in this afternoon.

Clouds

58° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:21am

Sunset: 6:17pm

476 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 18, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 335, CFS at the Pineville gauge 476, opening air temperature was 51 degrees, water temperature 52 degrees, mostly cloudy with patches of interspersed blue, dead calm, no current precipitation - the estuary and lowest section of the run reported Steelhead moving up into the river, providing "slow" action (hooking up infrequently) for our guests - the lower section also reports "slow" action, again on Steelhead, with these fish continuing to move upriver as well as some choosing to hold in pools - in the middle section the guest action picked up to "moderate" (hooking up, but could be better), on both Chinook ("Kings") and Steelhead, these fish both moving upriver as well as some holding in pools in this section - the report is the same for the lower part of the upper section, however at the uppermost part of the run guest action was described as "slow" on Steelhead holding in pools -
featured are an unidentified guest with a "Jack" (juvenile) King salmon; Olivia, with a nice Steelhead, and her friend Bobby; Blake, a service Veteran, with his first-ever "Steel", guided by DSR Guide Scott Mathna of RedLegg Outfitters

Clouds

46° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:21am

Sunset: 6:17pm

476 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 17, 2023

Sunshine for the morning and cloud cover in the afternoon (but no rain) were the conditions our anglers experienced this afternoon and early evening. Most anglers that I spoke with had a good day down on the run with a mix that consisted predominately of Steelhead and King salmon. The Kings that were brought to hand were described as fresh from the lake and less colored up than they have been of late; the Steelhead as chrome and difficult to land. Water temperatures in the high 40's and lower 50's are pretty ideal for these fish. A number of Atlantic Salmon were also brought to hand. Not sure of the exact number (probable a half dozen or so) but clearly more than the one or two of days past. Additionally, bright, larger females are becoming part of the mix.

Clouds

54° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:20am

Sunset: 6:19pm

476 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 17, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report - CFS at the dam 335, CFS at the Pineville gauge 482, air temperature at opening time was 48 degrees, water temperature 51 degrees, hazy blue skies with brilliant sunshine, very light breezes - just a nice day to be outside - estuary section, as well as just upriver, reported Steelhead holding tight, providing "slow" action (hooking up infrequently) for our guests - the report is identical for the lower section of the run, with the exception that some Chinook ("King") jack-salmon made a showing there - at the bottom part of the middle section, guest action improved to "moderate" (hooking up, could be better) on Steelhead holding in place - farther up, through the remainder of the middle section and into the upper section, "moderate" action continues, initially with Steelhead, then with some Kings in the mix, with these fish both holding in place as well as a percentage choosing to continue moving up in the run - at the uppermost part of the upper section, guest action transitions to "slow", on Steelhead now holding in place -
featured is Kirsten, with her first-ever Steelhead, guided by DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Service
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Clouds

44° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:20am

Sunset: 6:19pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 16, 2023

It's starting to look a lot like steelhead season!  Today marked the first day of our reduced angler capacity, going from a max of 250 anglers, to now 125 anglers.   Many of our regular steelheaders eagerly joined us for their first outings, and most reported no shortage of fresh, chrome, steelhead. Overall, it seemed the morning today fish a bit better than this afternoon.  Upper and lower most sections of the property reported the least angling pressure this afternoon, with the middle section reporting the greatest angling pressure.  Only a few anglers reported salmon today, with a majority of anglers bringing steelhead to hand, with the occasional brown trout.

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55° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:20pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 16, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 335, CFS at the Pineville gauge 500, air and water temperatures are both 52 degrees, overcast, moderate winds, damp and occasionally some drizzles - the estuary section, and just above, reported "slow" guest action (hooking up infrequently) on Steelhead both holding in pools as well as moving up into the run - the lowest part of the lower section reported "moderate" guest action (hooking up but could be better) on both Chinook ("King") salmon and Steelhead, which are both moving through as well as a percentage holding up in pools - as we transition through the top part of the lower section, and into the middle section, action is reported as "slow" on Steelhead moving through and holding in pools - the top part of the middle section, through all of the upper section, reported "moderate" to "slow" guest action, all Steelhead, again choosing to both continue moving upriver as well as hold in pools - we have some prime time lodging available for immediate booking online: Deer Run (4 people)  20th - 22nd Oct Salmon Run (7 people) 21st and 22nd Oct Meadow Lodge (6 people) 22nd-24th Oct Manor Lodge (7 people) 24 Oct River Lodge (7 people) 25th- 26th Oct Mud Creek (4 people) 26th Oct Salmon Run (7 people) 26th - 30th Oct Manor Lodge (7 people) 28 Oct Mud Creek (4 people) 29 - 31 Oct Estuary (4 people) 29 Oct

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50° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 6:20pm

500 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 15, 2023

PM Fishing Report:  The report from the river this afternoon was similar in all three stretches, upper, middle, and lower; Fishing pressure was low to moderate, (few anglers in some locations; some space left in others), with fish brought to hand listed as slow to moderate, (anglers hooking fish, but could be better.)  Steelhead have solidified their hold as the prominent species throughout the entire run, but with a report of a few fresh kings from the middle beats.  Brown Trout and a pair of Atlantics were reported caught in the upper portion as well.  The weather forecast has temperatures staying in the 50s thru the course of the day tomorrow, with a moderate chance of showers.

Rain

48° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:18am

Sunset: 6:22pm

500 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 15, 2023

We have full day passes for immediate sale, and anticipate that we will have afternoon-only passes for sale (those starting at 1 PM)
9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 335, CFS at the Pineville gauge at opening time was 506, air temperature at opening time was 47 degrees, water temperature is 51 degrees, mostly cloudy with indistinct patches of blue, periodic weak sunshine, relatively light breezes, no current precipitation - the estuary section and just upriver reported Steelhead and Chinook ("King") salmon moving through, providing "slow" action (hookups few and far between) for our guests - the lower section reported predominately Steelhead, with some Kings, moving through this section and providing "moderate" action (hooking up, but could be better) for our guests - the middle section reported a mix of both Steelhead and Kings, moving up through the section as well as a percentage holding in pools, providing "moderate" action for our guests - the upper section starts off with a mix of Kings and Steelhead, transitioning to all Steelhead at the top of this section, with these fish both moving up as well as holding in pools, providing "moderate" action at the lower part of this section, and "slow" action at the top part of this section, for our guests
featured is Jenn, from CA, with her first-ever "Steel", guided by DSR Guide Nate Adams of Up N' Adam Guide Service
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Clouds

44° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:18am

Sunset: 6:22pm

506 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 14, 2023

PM Fishing Report:  'Chrome is King and the King has moved upriver' would sum up this afternoon's roll up of the most prominent fish species brought to hand.  The upper stretches of the river proved to be where the majority of the action was taking place with the middle and lower river reporting slow to moderate action.  Kings, Brown Trout, and another pair of Atlantics were also in the mix to a lesser extent.  Temperatures stayed in the high 40s, with no wind and overcast skies thru the remainder of the afternoon.

Clouds

53° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:16am

Sunset: 6:24pm

506 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 14, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 335, CFS at the Pineville gauge 519, air temperature currently 46 degrees, water temperature 51 degrees, overcast, dead calm - the estuary section, as well as just upriver, reported Chinook ("King") salmon and Steelhead present in the estuary, mostly Kings just upriver, both slowly moving upriver as well as holding in pools, providing "moderate" action (hooking up, but could be better) for our guests - as we move upriver, all sections are reporting both Kings and Steelhead present, both moving upriver as well as holding in pools, providing "slow" action (hookups few and far between) at the lower part of the lower section, "moderate" action through the rest of the lower section and on up through the middle section, then "good" action (steady hookups) at the upper section, with fish starting to hold up in pools there
featured pictures are the sunrise over the DSR that greeted our guests early this morning; Doug, a soldier with the 10th Mountain Division (Fort Drum, NY), with a fine Atlantic Salmon he brought to hand early yesterday evening while guided by Scott Mathna of RedLegg Outfitters; Matt, with fine examples of a Chinook salmon as well as a Steelhead recently brought to hand

Clouds

44° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:16am

Sunset: 6:24pm

512 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 13, 2023

It's certainly hard to beat this weather!  While the water fluctuation, and bright blue skies made things a bit tough, it proved to be another productive day for most of our anglers.  Steelhead have continued to take over the show, with the number of steelhead again significantly exceeding the number of salmon brought to hand today.  Upper sections of the property this afternoon reported minimal angling pressure, with moderate action. Middle sections of the property indicated good action, with mostly steelhead, but also noted some fresh kings moving through.  The lower sections of the property reported similar to that of the middle section, having moderate action on primarily steelhead.  Water temperatures this afternoon were a recorded 57 F.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 335 CFS until midnight tonight (10/13). For update dam release information, please check - safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill   

Clouds

57° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:15am

Sunset: 6:25pm

544 CFS Pineville Gauge

335 CFS Dam Release

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October 13, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 500 (until 3 PM when it is scheduled to drop to 350), CFS at the Pineville gauge 680 at opening time (currently 673), opening time air temperature 56 degrees, water temperature a nice chilly 52 degrees, blue skies with scattered wispy clouds, brilliant sunshine, dead calm - estuary section reports both Chinook ("King") salmon and Steelhead moving up into the river, providing our guests with "slow" action (hookups few and far between) - just upriver, both Kings and Steelhead are continuing their movement upriver, with a percentage choosing to also hold in various pools, providing "moderate" action for our guests (hooking up but could be better) - in the lower section we see fish holding in pools, both Kings and Steelhead, providing mostly "moderate", a few spots "slow", action for our guests - the remainder of the run (middle and upper sections) all reported "moderate" action on Kings and Steelhead, with a solitary Brown Trout reported from the upper part of the middle section, with these fish choosing to both continue moving upriver as well as hold in pools
featured is Zach, a soldier from the 10th Mountain Division (Fort Drum, NY), with his first-ever Chinook salmon, guided by DSR Guide Scott Mathna of RedLegg Outfitters

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47° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:15am

Sunset: 6:25pm

673 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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October 12, 2023

Another pretty good day on the water for most of our anglers.  Honestly, it's hard to remember the last 'bad' day we've seen in quite a while. We've certainly seen quite an uptick in the number of trout, and decline in the number of fresh salmon coming into the river.  Reports from our river patrol indicated very little angling pressure in the upper sections of the property, with a minimal number of fishing moving through.  Middle sections of the property reported the most angling pressure, with predominantly steelhead.  Lower sections of the property reported the light angling pressure, with minimal fish activity.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until midnight tonight (10/12) - please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.  

Clear

55° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:14am

Sunset: 6:27pm

702 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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October 12, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 500, CFS at the Pineville gauge 710 to start, has since dropped to 702 as of this report, opening air temperature 51 degrees, water temperature 58 degrees, mostly cloudy with scattered patches of blue peeking through, resulting in periodic sunshine, dead calm, no rain for at least the morning hours - the estuary section reported neither guests nor fish are present in that section - just upriver, a combination of predominately Steelhead, with a sprinkling of Chinook ("King") salmon, both species holding in that area, are providing "slow" action for our guests (hookups few and far between) - as we move upriver into the lower section of the run, the guest action ramps up from "slow" at the lower portion of that section, to "moderate" (hooking up, but could be better) at the upper portion of this section - lower, the fish are both holding in pools, as well as moving upriver - higher, all of the fish are moving through this section - the predominant fish are Steelhead, with a sprinkling of both King and Coho salmon - in the middle section the report is exactly the same as for the lower section, with the exception that there appears to be an equal mix of fish species - the upper section reported fish actively moving through, with Steelhead, Kings, and Cohos providing "moderate" action for our guests
featured are Les ("KC" hat), with a nice Atlantic Salmon, guided by DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Service; Andy with yet another Atlantic Salmon for this year (!); Eric (black hat) with a decent Steelhead

Clouds

52° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:14am

Sunset: 6:27pm

710 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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October 11, 2023

A gloomy day with chilling temperatures, periods of rain, and cloudy skies gave way to an afternoon of ample sunshine and warmer temperatures. Today was what I would call a "transition day."  While the reports indicate that while there are still plenty of salmon still in the river, the  primary species, by far, that was brought to hand were Steelhead.  While things can change again, it does seem that we are transitioning from a fishery where salmon are the dominant species to one in which the Steelhead is dominant.  Not a bad thing. The scheduled flow from the dam dropped to 500 cfs at noon today, through midnight tomorrow and the current flow at Pineville is  666 cfs and dropping. Pictured below is a happy angler that landed some nice Steelhead in the morning and this beautiful brown trout in the afternoon.  What a fishery!!  

Clouds

55° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:13am

Sunset: 6:29pm

666 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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October 11, 2023

We have full-day fishing passes for immediate sale this morning
9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 750, CFS at the Pineville gauge 989 to start this morning, has since dropped to it's current 971 - air temperature at opening time was 48 degrees, water temperature was 55 degrees, overcast, very light breezes, not currently raining, however periodic rain showers are forecasted for later this morning - the estuary section reported some Chinook ("King") salmon jumping, but otherwise quiet in that section (no guests present) - just upriver, holding Kings, as well as Steelhead, are providing "slow" guest action (hookups few and far between) - the lower section has both Kings and Steelhead moving through, as well as holding in pools, providing "slow" action for our guests - Kings and Steelhead holding in the middle section are providing "slow" action for our guests - the upper section reported a mix of Kings and Steelhead both holding in pools, and moving up sporadically, providing "slow" action for guests
featured is Tim, with a prime example of the "Steel" in the river run today!
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Clouds

47° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:13am

Sunset: 6:29pm

980 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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October 10, 2023

PM Report:  Todays weather seemed more like Steelhead season than Salmon Season.   High temperature barely made it above 50 and overnight lows in the 40's.  Add to that overcast, grey skies and you had Steelhead weather.  It must be that the fish were taking note as the number of Steelhead brought to hand today increased somewhat.  Everyday, there seems to be an increase in the number of chrome Steelhead. Not great numbers, but good numbers of salmon continue to be brought to hand despite the somewhat higher water level.  An occasional brown trout and even a less frequent Atlantic showed up today as well (Including the nice male pictured below). The lack of rain today is positive news as it suggests that the flow from the dam may not increase and, (keeping or fingers crossed), might drop.  At this point the scheduled flow has not been updated and continues to call for 750cfs through midnight tonight,  Water flow at Pineville is currently 1040 cfs and is dropping.

Clouds

52° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:12am

Sunset: 6:30pm

1030 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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October 10, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 750, CFS at the Pineville gauge 1130 to start the morning, has since risen to 1190 - opening time air temperature 47 degrees, 58 degrees water temperature, overcast, dead calm, light sprinkle - reports are that fish are both actively moving up, as well as a percentage holding in pools, throughout the entire run - guest action was described as "slow" (hookups few and far between) throughout the run, on a mix of Chinook ("Kings") from the lower through middle sections, and a mix of Kings, Cohos, and Steelhead in the upper section

Clouds

46° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:12am

Sunset: 6:30pm

1110 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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October 9, 2023

With significant rain fall yesterday, we were left with quite a bit of residual runoff throughout the day.  Regardless of the 350 CFS dam release, the Pineville gauge remained around 1000 CFS, and only began to drop towards the end of the day.  Conditions may not have been optimal with high water impacting the wade-ability, but most of our anglers persevered and managed to do pretty well.  Upper sections of the property reported the lightest angling pressure (nearly nonexistent), most likely due to the accessibility.  Middle sections of the property reported minimal angling pressure, with 'plenty of fish', and picking up pace as the afternoon went on.  Lower sections reporting the most angling activity, and moderate fish activity, with mostly kings being reported. ________________________________________________________________ The dam release is scheduled to increase from 350 CFS to 750 CFS tonight at 8:00 PM.  For update dam release information please check - https://safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill.  Please note that DSR will remain open for fishing, unless the RELEASE FROM THE DAM is 2,000 CFS or greater. ________________________________________________________________

Clouds

51° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:10am

Sunset: 6:32pm

936 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 9, 2023

Guests are advised NOT to attempt to cross the river today; water levels can rapidly rise and strand you, as happened yesterday
9:45 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam is 350, at the Pineville gauge is 1100, opening air temperature 46 degrees, water temperature 56 degrees, overcast, dead calm, not currently raining - reports from top to bottom indicate fish are moving upriver, with a majority of those hugging the banks - the water is murky due to runoff - just upriver from the estuary, guests are experiencing "moderate" action (hooking up, but could be better) on both Chinook ("King") salmon and Steelhead - at the lower end of the lower section there is "slow" guest action (hookups few and far between) on Kings, however a little farther up the action picks up to "moderate", all Steelhead with one token King in the mix - the middle and upper sections are experiencing "slow" guest action, on Kings -
featured are Karl with a King salmon; and Hugo (with scarf, fishing with Dad, Jeff) and a nice King as well

Clouds

50° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:10am

Sunset: 6:32pm

1100 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 8, 2023

AM Fishing Report: The water temperature was 58F this morning. The forecast for the day is rain, becoming windy for the afternoon. High 52F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a half an inch. Locally heavier rainfall possible. The flow out of the Dam remains at 350CFS and out of Pineville 637CFS. The reports from River Patrol fish are moving up river, the best action being in the upper portion of the run, with Kings and Coho being noted the most. Guests in the middle and lower sections are working a little harder today as opposed to the last few days. Fish are being caught, mostly Kings with a few Steelhead. Available Lodging thru 31 Oct 23 Mud Creek: 12th, 26th and 29th thru 31st Manor Lodge: 21st, 24th and 28th Salmon Run: 12th, 15th, 21st and 22nd, 26th thru 30th River: 25th and 26th Estuary: 16th, 20th and 29th Deer Run: 12th, 15th, 18th and 19th Meadow: 16th thru 19th, 22nd thru 24th, 29th thru 31st To make a reservation:  https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/ or call 315-298-6672

Rain

48° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:09am

Sunset: 6:34pm

680 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 7, 2023

PM Fishing Report:  Rain, heavy at times, continued thru the majority of the afternoon on the river.  The much needed rain and cooler temperatures seemed to be to the liking of all species of fish currently in the river, including kings, Cohos, steelhead, (in ever increasing numbers), along with brown trout and a bonus Atlantic reported in the lower stretches.  Steelhead in particular are showing up in greater numbers with one angler reporting double digit numbers of fish brought to hand.  The weather forecast for tomorrow has periods of rain listed throughout the day with temperatures rising to the mid 50s. CFS at the Damn continues to be listed as 350 cfs thru midnight 10-8-23 Pineville is reporting 475cfs.

Clouds

50° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:08am

Sunset: 6:36pm

476 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 7, 2023

AM Fishing Report: The water temperature this morning was 62F. The rain this morning seems to have improved the fishing. The weather for today will be periods of rain. High 59F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. All River Patrol beats have reported mostly good action up and down the run. The top of the run has few anglers, but they are busy this morning, with Kings, Cohos and two Steelhead being landed. The fish are moving up river. The middle of the run also seeing good action, mostly Kings with some Steelhead being brought to hand. Again, fish are moving up stream. The lower section mainly Estuary had a moderate number of anglers and they're having a good time hooking fish, Kings, Coho and Steelhead. The flow out of the Dam remains at 350CFS thru 11:59pm tonight. Available Lodging thru 31 Oct 23 Mud Creek: 12th, 26th and 29th thru 31st Manor Lodge: 21st, 24th and 28th Salmon Run: 12th, 15th, 21st and 22nd, 26th thru 30th River: 25th and 26th Estuary: 16th, 20th and 29th Deer Run: 12th, 15th, 18th and 19th Meadow: 16th thru 19th, 22nd thru 24th, 29th thru 31st To make a reservation:  https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/ or call 315-298-6672

Rain

58° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:08am

Sunset: 6:36pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 6, 2023

Evening Fishing report: The fishing up and down the run is good with the exception of the very top where the fish are holding and in the Estuary. Most all beats are seeing lots of Kings, a few Coho, some Brown and Steelhead. The fish toward the top of the run are holding, while in the middle, there's some movement up river and in the lower section of the run, steady movement up river. The weather for tonight could see some rain. Thunder possible. Low 56F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. For tomorrow the weather a steady rain in the morning. Showers continuing in the afternoon. High 59F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a half an inch.

Rain

66° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:07am

Sunset: 6:37pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 6, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS 350 at the dam, 436 at the Pineville gauge, opening air temperature 67 degrees, water temperature 63 degrees, currently overcast, dead calm, 67% chance of rain today (good!) - estuary section reported Chinook ("King") and Coho salmon present, as well as Brown Trout and Steelhead, but there is minimal movement of fish upriver (mostly holding), providing only "slow" action for guests (hooking up, but few and far between) - just upriver, Kings are the predominate fish present, holding in pools, and exhibiting spawning behavior - guest action in this area was described as "moderate" hooking up, but could be better) - Kings and Coho show up in the lower section, fading to Kings only at the top of this section, with fish both actively moving upriver, as well as exhibiting spawning behavior, providing guests with "moderate" action - as we transition into the middle section, reports are that the lower part of this section is "loaded" with fish, both moving upriver, as well as holding, with some fish exhibiting spawning behavior - depending where you are in this section, guest action was described as "slow" to "moderate", with a mix of Kings, Coho and Steelhead - the upper section reported "moderate" guest action on a mix of Kings, Cohos, and Steelhead moving through this section - shaping up to be another great day on the run!

Clouds

68° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:07am

Sunset: 6:37pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 5, 2023

Evening Report:  Another excellent day on the run.  Actually, it's a challenge to find the most descriptive term.  Depending on the individual it could be considered excellent, great, outstanding, or even, for some, "epic".  Whatever word you chose, we can say that the fishing was as good as it needs to be.  This afternoon we witnessed  moderate angler pressure throughout the run,   good fish movement, and  steady hookups throughout the run.  To quote one of our River Patrol from this afternoon "The best day of fishing that I've seen so far this year. Please note that tomorrow we change the release time.  Please check the Angler Release Schedule - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/

Clouds

78° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:06am

Sunset: 6:39pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 5, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 430, opening time air temperature was 66 degrees, water temperature 62 degrees, currently mostly cloudy (thin cover) with patches of blue peeking through, periodic weak sunshine, fairly breezy (which will be a good thing as we move towards our forecasted high of 82 degrees . . . ) - estuary section reported "good" guest action (hooking up steadily) on Chinook ("Kings") moving through and on up into the run - it is puzzling that, just upriver, the action is described as "quiet", although Kings are continuing to move through, with some holding up in this area - the lower section of the run is reporting "slow" guest action (hookups few and far between) lower down, ramping up to "good" farther up, predominately Kings, with a lone Steelhead in the mix, with the fish both holding in pools and a percentage choosing to continue to move upriver - in the middle section guest action was described as "good" fading to "moderate" (hooking up, but could be better) farther upriver, Kings with a few Coho in the mix, with these fish both holding in pools and moving up slowly - the sporadic movement and holding of fish continued into the upper section, providing "good" tapering to "slow" guest action, on a mix of Kings, Cohos, and Steelhead featured are Brian, with a very nice Atlantic Salmon, guided by DSR Guide Nate Adam of Up N' Adam Guide Service; and Andy, with his very first Chinook ("King") salmon, guided by DSR Guide Scott Mathna of RedLegg OutfittersNo photo description available. No photo description available.

Clouds

67° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:06am

Sunset: 6:39pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 4, 2023

3 PM River Patrol fishing report: plenty of nice Chinook ("Kings") and Cohos have been seen leaving the run with weary but satisfied guests - estuary section is currently reporting very few guests, no hookups, little sign of any fish activity - just upriver, guests are reporting "good" action (hooking up steadily) on Kings, with large groups of Kings holding up in specific pools - the middle section is very active this afternoon, with guest action ranging from "good" to "excellent!" (can't keep the fish off the hook), with Kings and Cohos both pushing upriver as well as holding in pools - in this section there were also three Steelhead and two Brown Trout brought to hand - as we enter into the lower half of the upper section, guest action slowed down just a bit, then picked up to "good" at the top part of this section, with Kings and Cohos again both pushing up and holding in pools, with a Brown Trout and an Atlantic Salmon appearing in the mix - the uppermost section was described as "slow" guest action, on Kings and Cohos, with another Brown Trout and a solitary Steelhead showing up in the mix, with fish holding in place

Clear

82° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:05am

Sunset: 6:41pm

436 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 4, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 436, opening air temperature 60 degrees, water temperature 62 degrees, currently hazy blue skies, bright sunshine, dead calm - our forecasted high will be 84 degrees . . . the estuary section reported what appeared to be primarily Chinook ("Kings") salmon milling around in both the center and North channels, however there were no guests fishing in the immediate area - just upriver, Kings were holding in pools, providing for "slow" action (hookups few and far between) for our guests - the lower section reported "slow" action at the bottom of that section, then "moderate" action (hooking up, but could be better) further up into that section, for our guests - the predominate fish in this section are Kings, with a solitary Steelhead and Brown Trout making an appearance in what was brought to hand - most of the Kings are moving through this section and on up into the run, with a smaller percentage choosing to hole up - a season pass holder had come off the run and stated that there appeared to be as many fish present as yesterday, but they were not as aggressive as they had been yesterday - he reported that many of the fish were exhibiting spawning behavior - the middle section reported "slow" action for our guests, with fish both moving through as well as holding in pools, Kings at the bottom of this section, with Kings and Cohos showing up at the top of this section - the top section reported "good" (hooking up steadily) to moderate action, with Kings and Cohos moving further up into the river, as well as a solitary Steelhead in the mix
ATTENTION GUESTS : DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES BEYOND OUR CONTROL - 'SAME DAY' & AFTERNOON PASS SALES WILL NOW BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS, ON HOW TO OBTAIN FULL DAY 'WALK-UP' OR AFTERNOON ACCESS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Clear

59° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:05am

Sunset: 6:41pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 3, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 442, opening air temperature 59 degrees, water temperature 60 degrees, currently hazy blue skies and sunshine, little to no breezes - estuary section reported more fish in the middle channel than in the North channel, moving up into the run, providing "slow" action (hookups few and far between) on Chinook ("King") salmon in this section - all sections upriver also reported fish moving through their sections - just upriver, the inflow of fish provided "good" (hooking up steadily) action for our guests, on King salmon - the lower section reported "moderate" action (hooking up, could be better) at the lower end of this section, and "slow" action at the upper end of this section, all Kings - "moderate" action on Kings was reported throughout the middle section, with "moderate" action continuing into the upper section on both Kings and Coho salmon
we have several full day fishing passes to sell as of this report
ATTENTION GUESTS : DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES BEYOND OUR CONTROL - 'SAME DAY' & AFTERNOON PASS SALES WILL NOW BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS, ON HOW TO OBTAIN FULL DAY 'WALK-UP' OR AFTERNOON ACCESS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Clear

65° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:03am

Sunset: 6:43pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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October 2, 2023

It's certainly hard to believe it's already October.  Before we know it, we'll be seeing our first solid  'leaf hatches' of the season!  Overall today, it seems that the fish remain plentiful, with most anglers indicating countless fish caught.  One angler described it as an 'epic day'. You know it's a good day on the river, when you run of tackle. Reports from the upper sections of the property indicated the lightest angling pressure, with a good number of fish moving through (predominantly kings).  Middle sections of the run, echoed the reports from the upper sections, with light angling pressure steady movement, and a few steelhead in the mix.  Lower sections of the property indicated the highest volume of anglers, and moderate fish activity, with a quick flurry of Coho flying through early this afternoon.

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  • ATTENTION GUESTS : DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES BEYOND OUR CONTROL - 'SAME DAY' & AFTERNOON PASS SALES WILL NOW BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS, ON HOW TO OBTAIN FULL DAY 'WALK-UP' OR AFTERNOON ACCESS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
   

Clear

75° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:02am

Sunset: 6:45pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

October 2, 2023

AM Fishing Report: The water temperature this morning was 60F. Another foggy start to the day. The weather for today some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High around 75F. Winds light and variable. The flow out of the Dam still remains at 350CFS. The River Patrol reporting that the middle section of the run is seeing a lot of action, mostly Kings sighted, a Brown and Steelhead in the mix. The upper end of the run is seeing moderate action, same with the lower section. Most fish are moving up, with some holding in pools all along the run. Lodging Availability ----------------------------------------------------------- Listed nights are available for 2023 reservations ONLY and are NOT eligible to be rebooked for 2024. Reservations for listed nights are not available via our website, please call DSR Guest Services to book - 315.298.6672 ext. 0 DEER RUN LODGE : ______________ October - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 SALMON RUN LODGE : —————————————- October - 3 - View Lodge Details & Pricing - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/ *Available dates are updated daily. Reservations are available on a first come first serve basis.

Clouds

61° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:02am

Sunset: 6:45pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

October 1, 2023

PM Fishing Report:  Fishing action thru the afternoon hours was noted as moderate to excellent thru all stretches of the river with most anglers hooking up with multiple fish.  The early morning fog / haze cleared off around noon today with bright blue skies and light winds in abundance for the remainder of the day.  This report may seem repetitive in nature to PM reports over the last few days, however Kings and Cohos are spread evenly through the lower to the upper stretches of the river.  Along with those species, browns, steelhead and more atlantics were also reported. Flow continues at 350 cfs from the damn, while Pineville registers 442 cfs thru midnight 10/2/2023.

Clouds

73° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:01am

Sunset: 6:46pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

October 1, 2023

AM Fishing Report: The water temperature this morning was 61F. It's been a foggy start to the day with some clouds this morning, that will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 73F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The flow out of the Dam remains at 350CFS thru midnight tonight. River Patrol has noted that the fishing at the top of the run is good with a moderate number of anglers. The middle of the run has a moderate number of anglers with the fishing ranging from good to slow. The lower section is also seeing good to moderate fishing. The fish are mostly holding in place with some movement at top and bottom of the run, the movement is slow. Kings are the predominant species with a few Coho in the mix. NEW!! Lodging Availability ----------------------------------------------------------- Listed nights are available for 2023 reservations ONLY and are NOT eligible to be rebooked for 2024. Reservations for listed nights are not available via our website, please call DSR Guest Services to book - 315.298.6672 ext. 0 DEER RUN LODGE : _______________________________ October - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 - SALMON RUN LODGE : —————————————- October - 3 - MEADOW LODGE : ————————————— October - 1 _ View Lodge Details & Pricing - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/ *Available dates are updated daily. Reservations are available on a first come first serve basis.

Clear

59° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:01am

Sunset: 6:46pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

September 30, 2023

PM Report:  Fishing reports were listed as moderate to good throughout the entire stretch of the river this afternoon, with the middle section seeing a bit more action overall.  Kings remain the predominant fish brought to hand with Coho numbers increasing incrementally over the past week.  We also had confirmed reports of (2) Atlantics caught as well as a Brown Trout from the upper reaches of the river. The flow from the Damn remains at 350 cfs while Pineville is reporting 447 cfs thru midnight 10/1/2023.

Clear

69° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:00am

Sunset: 6:48pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

September 30, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 447, air temperature at opening time was 57 degrees, water temperature 60 degrees, currently hazy blue skies, brilliant sunshine, light breezes - estuary section reported fish being present, but not a lot of these fish moving into the run, providing guests with "slow" (hooking up, but few and far between) action on Chinook ("King") salmon - just upriver, there are some fish moving through, providing guests with "moderate" (hooking up, but could be better) to "excellent" (can't keep the fish off the line) action, all King salmon - there are a lot of fish also holding and splashing around, appearing to be making redds and exhibiting spawning behavior - in the lower section Kings are moving through, providing moderate action for our guests - as we reach the middle section, fish are both moving up, and holding in pools, with predominately Kings showing up lower down in this section, and a mix of Kings and Cohos higher up in this section, providing moderate to slower action the further up we go into this section - the upper section varies from slow to moderate action for our guests, with a mix of Kings and Cohos, these fish moving up into the section then hunkering down into pools -
featured are Hunter (blue hat), with his first Chinook ("King") salmon, guided by DSR Guide Scott Mathna of RedLegg Outfitters; "RJ" (blue shirt) and Damien (tan shirt), posing with a brace of Kings, guided by DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Service; Steve (camouflage hat), and Ron (Cabela's shirt), with their Kings, guided by DSR Guide Pau Conklin of Paul's Guide Service

Clear

61° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:00am

Sunset: 6:48pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

September 29, 2023

Overcast skies in the morning gave way to sunny skies in the afternoon. Coincidentally, fishing action was reported as being better in the morning than it was this afternoon. That being said, this afternoon's fishing was, by any measure, still very good. Numerous anglers that I spoke with reported becoming exhausted by playing large numbers of fish. Mostly Kings, but solid number of Coho as well. A few browns and Steelhead added to the mix. Late this afternoon, the lower section of the run was winning top honors for the most action although the mid-and upper-sections were reporting moderate anglers present and moderate to good fishing success.

Clouds

67° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:59am

Sunset: 6:50pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 29, 2023

AM Fishing Report: The water temperature this morning was 60F. The weather for today is overcast. High around 70F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. No rain in the forecast for the next few days. The River Patrol is seeing fish moving upriver along the entire run, with fish holding in some of the pools. The action has been moderate on most of the run with the south side of the lower section seeing good action. All beats are seeing Kings, Cohos sighted at the upper end and Browns in the lower section. The flow remains at 350CFS thru midnight tonight. - ATTENTION GUESTS : DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES BEYOND OUR CONTROL - 'SAME DAY' & AFTERNOON PASS SALES WILL NOW BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS, ON HOW TO OBTAIN FULL DAY 'WALK-UP' OR AFTERNOON ACCESS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  

Clouds

59° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:59am

Sunset: 6:50pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 28, 2023

Seems like for most of our anglers, you couldn't ask for much better fishing.  While the day had it's ups and downs, most of the run reported fairly good success throughout the day.  This afternoon our river patrol indicated light angling pressure in the upper sections of the property, but fishing consistently, with fish steadily moving through.  Middle sections of the property reported a moderate amount of angling pressure with a mix of Kings and Cohos moving through slowly.  Lower sections of the property indicated the most angling pressure, as well as the most success, catching a mix of both king and Cohos.  It's certainly been quite a year for the Atlantic salmon, with one lucky season pass holder (pictured below) bringing his first to hand this afternoon, fishing the the middle section of the run. ATTENTION GUESTS : DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES BEYOND OUR CONTROL - 'SAME DAY' & AFTERNOON PASS SALES WILL NOW BE CONDUCTED IN PERSON. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS, ON HOW TO OBTAIN FULL DAY 'WALK-UP' OR AFTERNOON ACCESS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Clouds

68° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:58am

Sunset: 6:52pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 28, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS 350 at the dam, 442 at the Pineville gauge, air temperature at opening was 51 degrees, water temperature 58 degrees, mostly overcast with patches of blue peeking through, light breezes - the estuary section reported "lots of fish, moving up!" - all other sections of the run also reported fish pushing up and through those sections - just upriver of the estuary, guests were enjoying "moderate" action (hooking up, could be better) on primarily Chinook ("King") salmon - in the middle section, guests were again enjoying moderate success, primarily Kings, with Cohos mixing in at the top part of this particular section - the middle section reported moderate guest action, primarily Kings, again with a smattering of Cohos near the top of this section, and a few Brown Trout in the medley as well - the top section echoed the moderate guest action on Kings and Cohos - one guest, who came off the run early, reported "steady" hookups with fish "everywhere, running up, down, and around" - sounds like the start of a good day - we are currently sold out of full day passes, but afternoon-only passes will be posted online for sale at 10 AM, redeemable at 1 PM - at 1 PM we will also sell afternoon-only passes at the window until we have to cut off sales

Clouds

53° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:58am

Sunset: 6:52pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 27, 2023

Another nice weather day and the fishing wasn't bad either. Not quite the action of yesterday, but all things are relative. Today was still a very good day with no complaints from our anglers and no shortage of fish movement, hooked fish, and fish brought to hand. A higher concentration of Kings than we have had of late, but there are still plenty of nice-sized Coho in the mix. This afternoons fishing reports indicate that the lower section of the run was the most active with a good amount of hookups. We also had reports of fish moving jumping and moving up from the estuary.

Clouds

66° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:57am

Sunset: 6:54pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 27, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS 350 at the dam, CFS at the Pineville gauge 442, opening time air temperature 50 degrees, water temperature 58 degrees, hazy blue skies with wisps of clouds, bright sunshine, dead calm - estuary section reported Chinook ("Kings") and Coho salmon moving up into the run, providing guests "slow" (hook-ups few and far between") action - just upriver, this surge of fish moving through that section provided "good" action (hooking up steadily) for our guests - in the lower section, primarily Kings were continuing their movement upriver, providing our guests with "moderate" (hooking up, could be better) action - in the lower part of the middle section, we again have Kings and Cohos showing up, with a sprinkling of Steelhead, providing moderate action for our guests, with Kings holding in the upper part of this section - the upper section has both Kings and Cohos moving through, providing initially moderate action, tapering to slow action further up, for our guests
Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day
Purchase Via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/sameday or walk-up after 7 AM
Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center
Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm
Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter

Clouds

52° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:57am

Sunset: 6:54pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 26, 2023

Reasonable temperature, overcast skies, and little wind were the weather factors for the day. Add to that excellent movement of fish throughout the day and we had a day that "it's hard to ask for anything more." Section of the run to fish? Pick your poison. Top to bottom, the reports from our anglers were that fishing was consistently good regardless of the section of the run one was fishing or the particular location (hole) within that section. Kings mostly, good numbers of Coho, with little reports of trout. Significantly more fish were hooked than were brought to hand, but we're talking about, in many instances, double-digit hook ups. I had one regular season pass holder leave around 1:00 say "For the first time this year, I got tired of hooking fish." Another season pass holder, when asked how the fishing was, replied, "If I had to use one word it would be steady. "Steady, consistent good fishing throughout the day, throughout the run.

Clouds

64° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:56am

Sunset: 6:56pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 26, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS 350 at the dam, 442 at the Pineville gauge, opening time air temperature 59 degrees, water temperature 60 degrees, overcast with indistinct patches of blue, dead calm - the estuary section reported predominately Kings moving up at first light, since slowed to "holding in pools", providing "slow" (hooking up, few and far between) action for our guests - just upriver this flow of fish into the run provided "moderate" guest action (hooking up, could be better), on both Chinook ("King") salmon and Steelhead, with the fish moving up though this section as well - in the lower section, fishing action was described as moderate, all Kings, some starting to hunker down into pools - middle section reported fish actively moving upriver, a mix of Kings and Coho, providing guests with moderate action - upper section starts out with moderate action, slow near the top, with Kings and Coho tapering to Kings only at the top, with a mix of fish continuing to move up, with some choosing to start holing up at first light -
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Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day
Purchase Via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/sameday or walk-up after 7 AM
Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm
Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter
featured are two lucky anglers, from 25 Sep '23, with beautiful fish, including an elusive Atlantic Salmon

Clouds

57° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:56am

Sunset: 6:56pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 25, 2023

Anglers this afternoon reported a small uptick in activity with reports of steady kings along with a few Cohos throughout the run, we even had one angler report his best day yet. The weather continues to feel more like summer with mild temperatures and sunny skies and no rain in the weekly forecast.

Clouds

71° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:54am

Sunset: 6:57pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 25, 2023

AM Fishing Report: The water temperature remains the same at 60F. The weather for today mainly sunny to start, then a few afternoon clouds. High 74F. Winds light and variable. On the run today, River Patrol noted that most anglers are seeing moderate action, Kings and Cohos with a few Brown Trout thrown in the mix. The fish are mostly moving up river, with the exception of the lower end, where they're moving up and down.

Salmon Run Lodge 25, 28-30 September (20% discount as well!)
We have other prime-time lodging available on other dates during September and through mid-October (dates are also available for the rest of October through November); check it out on our website.
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Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center
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– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm
Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter

Clear

60° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:54am

Sunset: 6:57pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

September 24, 2023

PM Fishing Report:  Reports from all portions of the river appeared to slow a bit from the morning report.  Kings and Cohos were far and away the most abundant reported catch with just a handful of steelhead and browns falling 3rd and 4th in fish brought to hand.  Once again the temperatures stayed moderate as has been the norm, with fairly heavy cloud cover that persisted thru the afternoon into the evening, but didn't seem to spur any increases in the amount of fish caught, or seen moving into the river from the estuary. Flow from the damn continues at 350 cfs thru midnight 9/25/2023 The Pineville gauge is reading 447 cfs.

Clouds

63° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:53am

Sunset: 6:59pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 24, 2023

AM Fishing Report: The water temperature was 60F this morning, a little up from yesterday. The weather for today is cloudy skies. Slight chance of a rain shower. High near 70F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. All beats are reporting Kings and Cohos being sighted through out the run, some Steelhead at the bottom of the run. At first light there was good action at the top of the run, which as since calmed down a bit. The fish are holding at the top and the bottom of the run, with movement up river through out the middle. Release from the Dam still at 350CFS.

Salmon Run Lodge 25, 28-30 September (20% discount as well!)
We have other prime-time lodging available on other dates during September and through mid-October (dates are also available for the rest of October through November); check it out on our website.
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Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center
________________________________
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm
Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter

Clouds

56° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:53am

Sunset: 6:59pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 23, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 447, air temperature at opening was 57 degrees, water temperature 58 degrees, light overcast, light breezes, no precipitation forecasted - estuary section reported "slow" guest action (hooking up, but few and far between), on Chinook ("Kings"), with good movement of fish into the run at first light, but since slowed down - just upriver, there was "moderate" guest action (hooking up, but could be better) on Kings and a Brown Trout, with fish continuing to move through that section - in the lower section, guest action was described as "slow" to "quiet" (no action), with both Kings and Coho showing up in the mix, the fish holding in place - in the middle section, guest action ranged from slow to moderate, primarily on Kings, with one Atlantic Salmon in the mix for a lucky angler, and the fish moving upriver as well as holding up in pools - at the upper section, we again see a range of guest action from slow to moderate, with Kings and Coho lower down, and primarily Kings further up, with fish moving up and through that section -
We have some prime-time lodges that just became available for immediate booking (2023 only - these are not eligible for rebooking in 2024):
Meadow Lodge 24 - 25 September (20% discount on rates!)
Salmon Run Lodge 25, 28-30 September (20% discount as well!)
We have other prime-time lodging available on other dates during September and through mid-October (dates are also available for the rest of October through November); check it out on our website.
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Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center
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– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm
Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter
featured are Mike (blue hoodie), with a very fresh Chinook ("King") salmon, who was guided by DSR Guide Paul Conklin of Paul's Guide Service; Doug (camouflage hat), with a near-mythical Atlantic Salmon, as well as a brace of very hefty Kings, guided by DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Service; Daryl (green waders) and John (tan waders), both with their first ever King salmon, guided by DSR Guide Scott Mathna of RedLegg Outfitters

Clouds

57° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:52am

Sunset: 7:01pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 22, 2023

It's hard to beat this weather, especially as we near the final week of September.  Fishing this morning proved to be a bit more productive than this afternoon, but overall, activity today has seemed to improve quite a bit regardless.  Reports from the upper sections of the property indicated minimal angling pressure, with some fish reported moving through once in a while.  The middle section reported a bit more angling pressure, and a bit more action.  Anglers have reported a majority of fish being kings, but it seems there have been a fair amount of Coho.  Lower sections of the property reported similar activity to that of the middle section this afternoon with fish consistently moving up and through.  

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‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published at 7:00 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately at Welcome Center
________________________________
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published at 10:00 AM each day
Redemption : 1:00 PM at Welcome Center

Clouds

72° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:51am

Sunset: 7:03pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 22, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 447, air temperature at opening time 51 degrees, water temperature 58 degrees, currently hazy blue skies with diffused but bright sunshine, dead calm - the estuary section reported fish, both Chinook ("Kings") and Cohos jumping in the North and center channels, moving up into the run - guest action in the estuary section is described as "slow" (hooking up, however few and far between) - just upriver, guest action is "moderate" (hooking up, but could be better), on the Kings and Cohos moving through initially, but now holding up in that area - the lower section described guest action as slow to moderate, primarily Kings, with fish moving both upriver and downriver (the fish headed downriver are most probably Coho, which tend to change their direction suddenly) - the center section reported guest action as primarily moderate, with both Kings and Cohos, moving upriver initially but now starting to hunker down into pools - the upper section was fairly active this morning, with guest action described as moderate, on both Kings and Coho, with fish moving through and, again, starting to hunker down with the sun coming up - the uppermost section has fish, primarily Kings, holding and providing slow action for our guests -
We have some prime-time lodges that just became available for immediate booking (2023 only - these are not eligible for rebooking in 2024):
Meadow Lodge 24 - 25 September
Salmon Run Lodge 25-30 September
We have other prime-time lodging available on other dates during September and through mid-October (dates are also available for the rest of October through November); check it out on our website.
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Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center
________________________________
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm
Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter
featured are: Joe (blue ball cap), captured in a great action photograph, then posing with a nice brace of Chinook ("King") salmon, guided by DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Service; Joe (dark brown shirt), with his first ever King salmon, guided by DSR Guide Scott Mathna of RedLegg Outfitters; and Mike, with a chrome Coho, guided by DSR Guide Paul Conklin of Paul's Guide Service - congratulations to all!

Clear

60° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:51am

Sunset: 7:03pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

September 21, 2023

Nearly a carbon copy report of yesterday afternoon. Honestly, the weather couldn't be nicer. But like yesterday, the number of fish that guests have encountered varies greatly throughout the run. The middle of the run has been most productive while the upper and lower sections have reported a few fish but in general are fairly slow. The estuary reports good numbers of fish but they seem content to stay where they are. Kings continue to be the predominant species caught but a handful of cohos and a lone brown also made an appearance in River Patrol's report.
Flow from the dam remains at 350 cfs through midnight tomorrow and the current flow at Pineville 447 cfs.
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‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center
________________________________
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm
Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter

Clear

68° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:50am

Sunset: 7:05pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

September 21, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 453, opening air temperature 48 degrees, water temperature 57 degrees, slightly hazy but sunny skies, dead calm - reports from the estuary are that Chinook ("King") salmon are there, moving up into the run, providing our guests with "moderate" action (hooking up - could be better) - just upriver, there is slow (hookups few and far between) guest action with a mix of Kings and Cohos, with the fish seeming to have hunkered down once they arrived within this section - the lower section reported moderate guest action, primarily Kings, with fish apparently moving back downriver - these could be Cohos, as they are infamous for doing so - in the middle section there is moderate guest action on both Kings and Cohos, with a stray Steelhead in that mix, with mixed reports of fish both moving upriver and downriver (again, probably Cohos) - the upper section starts off with moderate guest action, tapering off to slow action further upriver, with Kings initially, Cohos as well a little further up, with the fish holding in pools in this section -
We have some prime-time lodges that just became available for immediate booking (2023 only - these are not eligible for rebooking in 2024):
Meadow Lodge 24 - 25 September
Salmon Run Lodge 25-30 September
We have other prime-time lodging available on other dates during September and through mid-October (dates are also available for the rest of October through November); check it out on our website.
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Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center
________________________________
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm
Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter

Clear

56° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:50am

Sunset: 7:05pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

September 20, 2023

One couldn't ask for nicer weather, but the day could have been improved with a little better fishing. Not that it was horrible. Some anglers had what they described as "very, very good" while others struggled to bring a fish to hand. It was another one of those days that if you happened to be in the right spot you did well. If not, things were more difficult. The day started with the estuary loaded with fish, the expectation that they would make their way into the run, and then they changed their mind and, seemingly made their way back to the lake. An exciting note is that at least two Atlantics were in the mix. (One was pictured in this mornings reports). No particular section of the run won top honors for "best fishing" and so, as is often the case, don't fall in love with one spot and change locations as needed Flow from the dam remains at 350 cfs through midnight tomorrow and the current flow at Pineville 453 cfs

Clear

62° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:49am

Sunset: 7:07pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

September 20, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 453, air temperature at opening 46 degrees, water temperature a chilly 58 degrees, hazy (almost cloudy) blue skies, sunny, very light breezes, no precipitation forecasted for today - estuary section reported fish, apparently Chinook ("Kings"), moving upriver, but guest action is "slow" (hookups few and far between) in that area - just upriver, in the lowest section, it's "deja vu, all over again" (per Yogi Berra) . . . however, action picked up just a bit a little further upriver, with guest action described as "moderate" (hooking up, but could be better) - the middle section is currently the most active section, with reports of Kings and Cohos moving through, providing slow to moderate action for our guests - the upper section continues the trend of fish moving through, with slow to moderate guest action on Kings and Coho -
We have some prime-time lodges available for booking during September and through mid-October (other dates are available for the rest of October through November); check it out on our website.
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‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center
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– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm
Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter

Clear

55° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:49am

Sunset: 7:07pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

September 19, 2023

The better part of the day consisted of cloudy overcast skies which gave way, about mid-afternoon to mostly sunny skies. One would have thought that the weather this morning (add in cooler temperatures) would have resulted in better fishing success, but that was not the case. Most anglers that I spoke with struggled this morning. There were exceptions to the rule where some anglers happened to be over a cooperative pod of salmon, but that was the exception. This afternoon with the sun out, fishing conditions did not change very much. Most sections of the run reported light fish movement with the exception being at the very top of the run we had better numbers of fish (mostly Coho) moving through. This afternoon we did receive a report of fish porpoising in the estuary and numbers of salmon making their way into the run. Flow from the dam remains at 350 cfs and the flow at Pineville is 453 cfs

Clouds

63° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:48am

Sunset: 7:08pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 19, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 453, opening air temperature was 59 degrees, water temperature 61 degrees, overcast, light breezes, no rain forecasted for the AM - from the estuary up into the lower section, fish are reported present, but holding in pools, with only a few sporadically moving upriver - however, guest action ranges from slow (hook ups few and far between) to moderate (hooking up, but could be better) on primarily Chinook ("King") salmon, with a few Steelhead and Brown Trout in the mix - as we move into the middle section, fish are reported moving upriver, with moderate guest action on both Kings and Coho salmon - in the upper section, guest action is reported as moderate, tapering off to slow further upriver, again with Kings and Coho, with more fish movement lower, that tapers off to very little movement further upriver - we have some prime-time lodges available for booking during September and through mid-October (other dates are available for the rest of October through November); check it out on our website.
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‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center
________________________________
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm
Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter

Clouds

57° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:48am

Sunset: 7:08pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 18, 2023

Anglers this afternoon reported sporadic kings with no area showing more activity than another, just a general sprinkling throughout the run. We did have a report of a few Coho being landed as well as one steelhead in the lower end of the run. Rain is forecasted overnight with a daytime high tomorrow of 64F.

Clouds

68° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:47am

Sunset: 7:10pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 18, 2023

AM Fishing Report. The water temperature this morning was 62F. The flow out of the Dam will be 350CFS thru 11:59pm tonight. The weather for today is sun and clouds mixed. Slight chance of a rain shower. High near 70F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. The fish are moving up from the Estuary, holding in the lower section of the run, but moving from the middle to the upper section of the river. Overall the fishing at the bottom of the run has been moderate with Kings and Brown Trout sighted. The middle of the run is also moderate with Kings and Coho, and the upper end, seeing Kings and Brown at the top of the run. We have some prime-time lodges available for booking during September and through mid-October (other dates are available for the rest of October through November); check it out on our website. Angler Release Schedule - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/ ‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) – Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day Purchase Via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/sameday Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center – Afternoon Passes – Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter.

Clouds

60° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:47am

Sunset: 7:10pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 17, 2023

PM Fishing Report:  This afternoon's fishing slowed a bit from the morning's activity in part due to the decreased cloud cover, keeping fish in the deeper pools and reducing the movement of fish upstream.  As has become the norm so far this season, Kings were by far the most plentiful fish brought to hand, but a few Cohos and Steelhead made their presence known.  Tomorrow's weather should be similar to today with lows in the mid 50s, highs hovering around 70, and a slight chance of rain. The flow continues to be 350 cfs from the dam scheduled thru midnight tomorrow.

Clouds

63° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:45am

Sunset: 7:12pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 17, 2023

AM Fishing Report: The water temperature is 60F. River Patrol is seeing moderate movement up and down the river, mostly Kings with a few Steelhead in the upper and middle parts or the run. The lower section is seeing slight movement, again mostly Kings. There have been moderate hookups up and down the river, several fish have been taken so far this morning. The flow out of the Dam remains at 350CFS thru 11:59 tonight. The weather for the rest of today cloudy. High 71F. Winds light and variable.  We have some prime-time lodges available for booking during September and through mid-October (other dates are available for the rest of October through November); check it out on our website. Angler Release Schedule - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/ ‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) – Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day Purchase Via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/sameday Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center – Afternoon Passes – Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter.

Clouds

57° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:45am

Sunset: 7:12pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 16, 2023

Evening Report:  Reports from this afternoon proved to be fairly solid from the upper stretches thru the lower river.  With the past (2) mornings cooler temperatures, the fishing certainly picked up.  Many clients were able to get into a fish, if not several.  Once again Kings were the most widely reported fish caught today, but Coho numbers are picking up, along with a steelhead and a beautiful Atlantic Salmon brought to hand as well. The scheduled flow is listed as 350 cfs thru midnight, 9/17/23

Clear

68° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:44am

Sunset: 7:14pm

459 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 16, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 464, opening air temperature 50 degrees, water temperature a nice chilly 59 degrees, mostly cloudy, dead calm, no precipitation forecasted - we have 245 guests checked into the run this morning - reports from the estuary are of "lots of fish" in both the North and center channels, primarily Kings, moving into the run - just upriver, that translated into moderately good guest activity, with some of the fish choosing to stop for a rest - in the middle section fish were reported also moving upriver, providing slow to moderate guest activity (depending on the location), primarily Kings, but with a nice Atlantic and a Brown Trout in that mix - in the upper section, fish continued moving up, with moderate guest action, primarily Kings, but with a few Coho starting to show up in the mix - at the uppermost section, fish movement started to slow down, with a commensurate slow down of guest activity. We have some prime-time lodges available for booking during September and through mid-October (other dates are available for the rest of October through November); check it out on our website. Angler Release Schedule - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/ ------------------------------------------------------- ‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) – Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day Purchase Via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/sameday Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center ________________________________ – Afternoon Passes – Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter

Clouds

53° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:44am

Sunset: 7:14pm

459 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 15, 2023

Fishing picked up slightly from the morning, with the lower and middle sections reporting the most action over the course of the afternoon.  Reports from our River Patrol this afternoon indicated minimal angler presence in the upper sections of the runs, but those anglers present had slow pick at the few pods of kings moving through.  Middle sections of the run reported moderate action, with a mixture of kings and some cohos, and a few brown trout in the mix as well.  Lower sections of the property fished similar to the middle section, with a mixture of Kings and Cohos continuing to move out of the estuary and up into the river. Overall for mid September, things have remained fairly consistent.  While not overrun with fish, nor anglers, the fishing continues to be, good!

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‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published at 7:00 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately at Welcome Center
________________________________
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published at 10:00 AM each day
Redemption : 1:00 PM at Welcome Center

Clear

64° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:43am

Sunset: 7:16pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

September 15, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 470, air temperature at opening 50 degrees, water temperature 61 degrees, currently slightly hazy blue skies and brilliant sunshine, dead calm, no forecasted precipitation for the AM - the estuary section reported a moderate sized pod of fish in the center channel, with movement upriver, providing very good initial action on Chinook ("King") salmon - just upriver, fish continued with their movement, however guest action was just a bit slower and some fish chose to hunker down upon arriving - fish movement in the middle section was described as good, with slow to moderate guest action, primarily Kings, with one small Brown Trout in the mix - Kings continued to move in the upper section, to a lesser degree, and guest action progressively diminished as we moved further upriver Angler Release Schedule - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/ ------------------------------------------------------- ‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) – Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day Purchase Via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/sameday Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center ________________________________ – Afternoon Passes – Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center

Clear

59° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:43am

Sunset: 7:16pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

September 14, 2023

Yesterday the number of fish present on the run increased and our guest reports today suggest that the angling has continued to incrementally improve. In particular, the middle section of the run saw the most consistent action throughout the day. The lower end reported a trickle of kings and cohos with a fair number of kings jumping in the estuary. The upper end of the run had the slowest reports but perhaps the fish will reach that section by dusk.

Angler Release Schedule - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/ -------------------------------------------------------
‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published at 7:00 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately at Welcome Center
________________________________
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published at 10:00 AM each day
Redemption : 1:00 PM at Welcome Center

Clouds

61° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:42am

Sunset: 7:18pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 14, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 482, opening air temperature 59 degrees, water temperature 63 degrees, mostly cloudy skies that are gradually clearing up to sunshine later, dead calm, no forecasted precipitation for the AM - the estuary section reported fish ("Kings") moving at first light up into the run, however guest action was reported as "quiet" (no action) there - the lower section reported slow (some hookups) to moderate (hooking up, could be better) guest activity with Kings - as we begin to move into the upper section, fishing activity picked up a bit, probably due to fish that had moved in overnight and made it up there by first light - the predominate fish were Kings, with a solitary Steelhead in the mix - all sections of the run also reported fish moving through, with just a few seeming to hold in specific areas - featured today are Dennis (Texas shirt and sunglasses), with a very healthy Chinook ("King") salmon, who was guided by DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Services; Mark (grey shirt) and Scott (flourescent green shirt) with a brace of nice Kings, guided by DSR Guide Troy Creasy of High Adventure Sportsfishing; and Luke (camouflage waders) guided by John Kopy of Little John's Guide Service
we have some absolutely prime-time lodges available for booking during September and through mid-October (other dates are available for the rest of October through November):
River Lodge - 17 September (may be rebooked in 2024)
Salmon Run Lodge - 20 and 25 September (2023 only)
Meadow Lodge 28 September (2023 only)
Meadow Lodge 1 October (2023 only)
Salmon Run Lodge 3 October (2023 only)
Mud Creek Lodge 12 October (may be rebooked in 2024)
Salmon Run Lodge 12 October (may be rebooked in 2024)
Deer Run Lodge 12 October (may be rebooked in 2024)
Angler Release Schedule - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/ -------------------------------------------------------
‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center
________________________________
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm
Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter

Clouds

61° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:42am

Sunset: 7:18pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 13, 2023

Another mixed weather day with overcast skies giving way to sunshine and returning to overcast skies at the end of the day. Fishing reports were mixed as well with some anglers reporting seeing very few fish and others reporting good numbers of fish. Overall, there is no question that todays fishing was a marked improvement over the last several days. More fish were brought to hand, overall a lot more fish were sighted on the run, and the good news is that we had an increased presence of Coho mixed in with the Kings. The mid-section proved to be the place where the most action was. Two anglers that I spoke with that fished the middle section for a half day indicated that they saw around 30 salmon with a good mix of Coho (that blasted through of course). An encouraging day which makes us anxious to see what tomorrow might bring Water from the dam remains at 350 cfs and the current flow at Pineville is 470 cfs

Clouds

64° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:41am

Sunset: 7:20pm

470 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 13, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 470, air temperature at opening 64 degrees, water temperature 66 degrees - overcast skies, dead calm, sprinkled a bit early this morning, no other rain forecasted at least into the early afternoon - estuary reported that at first light there were fish present, with some moving upriver - as we move up into the run, most reports continued to be of slight movement upriver, with a good number of the fish simply holding in pools - predominant fish are King salmon - guest angling success throughout the run was described as "slow" (hooking up, but few and far between) to "quiet" (no action) - Angler Release Schedule - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/ ------------------------------------------------------- ‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) – Availability : Available passes are published online at 7 AM each day Purchase Via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/sameday Redemption: Immediately after 7 AM at Welcome Center ________________________________ – Afternoon Passes – Availability : Available passes are published online at 10 AM each day - purchase via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm Redemption : at or after 1 PM at Welcome Center until 5 Nov '23 - 12 PM thereafter

Clouds

64° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:41am

Sunset: 7:20pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 12, 2023

Overcast skies, sunny skies, and back to overcast skies. The rain that we are all hoping for has not yet arrived, but it would be nice if we could get some. And more than a little. That could encourage an increased number of fish on the run. Today was a continuation of the past several. Some early morning movement of fish, but not in any great numbers. Anglers struggling to get into fish today and while a number were brought to hand, we are not seeing the numbers we saw a week or so ago. Again. It would be nice to get rain. Nights have been a little cooler with water temperatures in the mid-sixties. Water flow from the dam remains at 350 cfs and the flow at Pineville is 459 cfs

Clouds

75° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:40am

Sunset: 7:21pm

459 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 12, 2023

9 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 470, air temperature at opening was 59 degrees, water temperature 64 degrees - overcast, dead calm - estuary section reports Kings holding in place - just upriver, minimal fish movement - middle section was the most active section, with some fish movement upriver and "slow" (less than ten hookups) guest action on Kings - upper section reported no fish movement or guest action -

Clouds

62° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:40am

Sunset: 7:21pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 11, 2023

While we enjoyed cooler temperatures and an overcast misty morning, fishing has been pretty slow overall today. A few kings are sporadically trickling through the entire run but guests are working hard for their fish. We did receive one report of a single Coho hooked but no other species have been reported this afternoon. Looking ahead, we hope the cooer temps and showers forecasted later this week cool the water down and start to get things moving again. We'll be here to find out!


Angler Release Schedule - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/ -------------------------------------------------------
‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published at 7:00 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately at Welcome Center
________________________________
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published at 10:00 AM each day
Redemption : 1:00 PM at Welcome Center

Clouds

69° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:39am

Sunset: 7:23pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 11, 2023

Am fishing report: Today the water temperature is 66F. River Patrol reported that the fish are holding up river, the middle to lower some movement with the Estuary reporting that the fish are holding. Kings are the only species that have been sighted. Fishing is challenging even with the cooler conditions. The weather for today cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 74F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. The flow out of the Dam remains at 350CFS until 11:59pm tonight.

Clouds

63° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:39am

Sunset: 7:23pm

470 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 10, 2023

Evening Report:  This afternoon's action on the river basically mirrored reports from the morning.  From the upper stretches of the river, to the middle, down to the lower and estuary, fishing was reported as light to moderate, with Kings once again being the most reported catch.  There was an afternoon report of a Coho in the middle portion of the river.  The one significant difference between today and yesterday was fisherman were hooking greater numbers of fish as the bite seemed to be stronger today. With clouds and moderate temperatures, along with some rain in the forecast, tomorrow looks to provide good opportunities. The reported flow from the dam continues to be listed as 350cfs thru midnight tomorrow.

Clouds

67° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:38am

Sunset: 7:25pm

476 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 10, 2023

AM fishing report: The water temperature is 67F. River Patrol has noted moderate movement in the Estuary, several hook-ups and several Kings landed in the upper end of the run. All fish sighted have been Kings. There's been some fish movement in the middle of the run. One angler reported having at least 6 hook-ups in the middle of the run. The weather for today generally cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High near 70F. Winds light and variable.

Clouds

64° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:38am

Sunset: 7:25pm

494 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 9, 2023

A cooler day with overcast skies was a nice relief from the hot weather we've had recently.  So while the temperatures improved, the fishing did not. As is frequently the case, some anglers were more successful than others, however that was the exception rather than the rule.  Most anglers struggled to bring fish to hand; the fish that were sighted were exclusively Kings.  Hopefully over the next several days with cooler temperatures and some expected rain in the forecast, we will see an increased Salmon presence in the run.   Current Water Flow from the Dam is scheduled to remain at 350 cfs thru midnight tomorrow and the current flow at Pineville is 459 cfs.

Clouds

68° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:37am

Sunset: 7:27pm

459 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 9, 2023

Attention Anglers : Friday, 9/8/23 began our ‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes online availability - (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) - After we have processed all categories of anticipated or scheduled guests, any remaining available passes will be published online, for purchase by the general public, at 7:00 AM each day if you already have an account purchase via this link: www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/sameday if you do not already have an account, first, visit our website www.douglastonsalmonrun.com create an account [you will not be able to order any passes without an account, as we do not offer "guest (temporary) accounts"] at top left of the home page select Menu (or three bars) from drop down menu select Fishing from drop down menu select Same Day order the pass you will receive a confirmation e-mail, as will we (if you experience technical difficulties, please call Guest Services at 315-298-6722 - select 0) Redemption: Immediately at Welcome Center ____________________________________________________________________ - Afternoon Passes - BEGINNING 9/8/23 Available passes are published at 10:00 AM each day Purchase Via : www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/pm Redemption : 1:00 PM at Welcome Center 8:30 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 470, air temperature at opening was 62 degrees, water temperature was 68 degrees, currently overcast, almost dead calm, no precipitation - we have 112 guests on the run as of this report - there were a few fish breaching in the estuary section, apparently Kings - in the lower section there was some fish movement just after first light, which petered out slowly, with fish then holding in pools - a few Kings were brought to hand in that section - the center section experienced moderate guest action, primarily with Kings, with one Steelhead brought to hand - again, the fish are sporadically moving then holding - the upper section was slow to quiet as regards guest action, primarily with Kings holding in pools, with one Brown Trout brought to hand in that section - overall, very light fish movement, light guest success at this time

Clouds

63° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:37am

Sunset: 7:27pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 8, 2023

A bit of a reprieve from warmer temperatures, with plenty of overcast throughout the day.  Water temperatures reached around 70 F early this afternoon.  Hopefully we will continue to see some cooler weather, and water temperatures dropping with forecasts calling for nights in the low 60's and highs in the mid 70's.  Reports from our River Patrol this afternoon, indicated very little angling pressure and fish activity this afternoon throughout the run.  Overall, while not a banner day, the ratio of fish to number of anglers has continued to make for great days on the water.


Angler Release Schedule - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/ -------------------------------------------------------
‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) –
Availability : Available passes are published at 7:00 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately at Welcome Center
________________________________
– Afternoon Passes –
Availability : Available passes are published at 10:00 AM each day
Redemption : 1:00 PM at Welcome Center

Clouds

70° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:36am

Sunset: 7:29pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 7, 2023

The day started warm and sunny, changed to overcast with rain (with a couple scary cells moving through), then changed back to warm and sunny. The overcast skies may have contributed to the good fish movement we've had for the better part of the day. There have been some slow periods (particularly later in the day at the lower end), but most of the run (particularly the mid and upper sections) has experienced very good fish movement. One angler fished the mid section and couldn't believe he had the water to himself for the better part of the day and was able to get into double digit hookups with 8 fish brought to hand. Kings have been the "fish of the day" with no reports (thus far) of any other species being spotted. At mid-dy the water temperature was a warm 73 degrees. It's been a good day on the run with many happy anglers Water flow from the dam is 350 cfs through midnight tonight and the flow at Pineville is 442 cfs

Clouds

79° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:34am

Sunset: 7:30pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 7, 2023

NOTE: fishing reports are a compilation of first-hand DSR guest reports, as well as DSR staff first-hand and on-the-spot observations, as of a specific time, at specific portions of the run, and are simply a compilation of multiple snapshots of the run, intended simply to provide an overview - they may differ from your own individual observations and experiences throughout the course of your own day - we hope you find them both informative and useful ... 8:30 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 453, opening air temperature 69 degrees, water temperature 73 degrees, hazy (almost overcast) skies, some brief periods of weak sunshine, dead calm - initial indications are that individual fish are trickling from the estuary, through both the North and center channels, up into the run - the fish are continuing their movement upriver, as there are reports of fish moving upriver throughout the entire run - guest action is predominately with Kings, with an Atlantic and Brown Trout in the mix for a little spice - guest angling action was reported as "moderate" at the bottom, "good" in the middle, and a mix of "slow" to "moderate" in the upper sections - NOTE: the past two evenings, guests and staff have reported nice pods of fish pushing up into the run during late afternoon and early evening - the first attached photo, of the very happy guest, is of Steve, from PA, who was a client of DSR Guide Troy Creasy of High Adventure Sportsfishing, with yet another nice Chinook ("King") salmon to complement those he brought to hand yesterday - the picture of the sunrise over the run begs the question "Does it get any better than this . . . ?" - the third picture is of Marissa, with one of four King salmon she brought to hand this morning by 8 AM, guided by DSR Guide Brian Ferman of High Hook Guide Service -
Attention Anglers : Friday - 9/8/23 begins our staggered angler release. Please review posted check-in and release schedules ahead of your trip, by visiting - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/
-‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes - (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) - BEGINNING 9/8/23
Availability : Available passes are published at 7:00 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately at Welcome Center
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- Afternoon Passes - BEGINNING 9/8/23
Availability : Available passes are published at 10:00 AM each day
Redemption : 1:00 PM at Welcome Center

Clouds

74° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:34am

Sunset: 7:30pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

September 6, 2023

Another hot day, but thankfully temperatures remained in the 80's.  Despite the heat, the fish activity still seems to maintaining its pace.  Reports continue to indicate things are a bit more productive in the early mornings, before the sun and heat take affect.  Anglers fishing the middle sections of the run in the early afternoon again saw the product of the sun instigating some movement.  Forecasts for tomorrow call for the possibility of rain in the later afternoon, with temperatures topping out at about 83 F by 2:00 PM.  The release from the dam is scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until tomorrow (9/7) at 11:59 PM. Attention Anglers : Friday - 9/8/23 begins our staggered angler release.  Please review posted check-in and release schedules ahead of your trip, by visiting -  https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/release-schedule/  

Clear

76° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:33am

Sunset: 7:32pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

Reminder

-‘Same Day’ Full Day Passes – (Formerly ‘Walk Up’ Passes) – BEGINNING 9/8/23
Availability : Available passes are published at 7:00 AM each day
Redemption: Immediately at Welcome Center
____________________________________________________________________
– Afternoon Passes – BEGINNING 9/8/23
Availability : Available passes are published at 10:00 AM each day
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September 5, 2023

With temperatures reaching into the mid to upper 80's, expectations weren't terribly high from the anglers who joined us today. It seems the mid day heat, and the high sun put some pressure on the fish we have had milling around the estuary. Anglers fishing the lower sections of the run were pleasantly surprised by the influx of activity as some pods made their way up river. Upper sections of the property eventually had their turn at these fish on the move, but with these fish on a mission, the opportunity was brief. Based on weather forecasts, we are looking at a bit of the same weather, and just a bit warmer than today. The release the dam is scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until midnight tomorrow (9/6).


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Clouds

79° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:32am

Sunset: 7:34pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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September 5, 2023

8:30 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS 350 at the dam, 459 at the Pineville gauge - air temperature was 66 degrees at opening time, water temperature was 67 degrees at the same time - hazy skies, diffused sunshine, dead calm - at first light we had a little spurt of fish movement into the run, from the estuary section - just upriver, both fish movement and angler activity was essentially nonexistent - as we continued to move upriver, there was a corresponding uptick in both fish movement and angler activity - the lower portion of our middle section experienced some fish movement and angler activity at first light, gradually building in intensity until we reached the top section, where angler activity was described as "good", with three dozen fish moving through the area - all fish were Kings, so far - featured in this report is Fernando, his first time salmon fishing, with his first ever salmon, who was guided by DSR Guide Brian Ferman, of High Hook Guide Services - NOTE: we have full day (available all this morning) and afternoon passes (available at or after 12:45 PM, effective 1 PM) available for sale, on a walk-up basis today - as of 8 September, any available full-day passes will be posted online at 7 AM at :
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Clouds

72° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:32am

Sunset: 7:34pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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September 4, 2023

The air heated up but the fishing cooled down. At least this afternoon. Nowhere near the number of fish were sighted nor brought to hand as we witnessed this morning Part of this was the bright sun, high temperatures and considerably less anglers on the water. A fish here and a fish there. One anger reported getting into and landing multiple Kings, but that was the notable exception. Tomorrow looks to be another warm one with temperatures in the mid-80's. Water from the dam will remain at 350 cfs until midnight tomorrow and the current flow at Pineville is 453 cfs.

Clear

76° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:31am

Sunset: 7:36pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

September 3, 2023

Temperatures heated up a bit this afternoon and the bright sunlight may have contributed to slower fishing action this afternoon than that which was experienced this morning. That being said, reports from the anglers with which I spoke were able to get into a fish or two. Not everyone, of course, and, as usual, some anglers did better than a fish or two. Clearly, this morning was more productive than this afternoon, but this afternoon still provided sufficient action to keep angers busy and entertained. Water from the dam is currently 350 cfs where it will remain until midnight tomorrow. Water level at Pineville is 834 cfs (and dropping)

Clouds

71° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:30am

Sunset: 7:38pm

834 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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September 3, 2023

8:30 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS at the dam 750 (drops to 350 tonight at 6 PM), CFS at the Pineville gauge 868 - air temperature started at a balmy 69 degrees and remained there throughout the AM - hazy skies, diffused sunlight, light winds - there have been a few small pods of salmon milling around in the estuary section, with some pushing up into the run in more of a trickle than anything else - there has been moderate fish movement and angler action throughout all sections of the run "better than yesterday", all Kings so far - featured on Facebook this morning are Erin and Tom, who are both guided clients of Brian Ferman (High Hook Guide Service), with nice salmon - we have full day and afternoon passes available for sale, on a walk-up basis today - as of 8 September, any available passes will be offered online at:

Clear

71° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:30am

Sunset: 7:38pm

868 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

September 2, 2023

The fishing was productive today, at least two dozen fish, mostly Kings, were taken past the ticket booth window. An Atlantic was brought to hand this morning in the upper part of the run. The middle of the run had the most action with lots of movement and a good bit of jumping Kings. The lower section had some movement and a few jumpers. The weather for tonight partly cloudy skies. Low near 60F. Winds light and variable. For tomorrow sunshine. High 81F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. The flow from the Dam thru 11:59pm tonight 750CFS and from dawn to dusk tomorrow also 750CFS. At 6pm on the 3rd the flow drops to 350CFS thru 11:59pm on the 3rd.

Clouds

69° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:29am

Sunset: 7:39pm

868 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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September 1, 2023

The fishing picked up this afternoon in the middle of the run, several fish were taken. River Patrol sited mostly Kings moving in the middle along with Kings jumping in the Estuary. The upper end of the run saw minimum action. The weather for tonight will be mostly clear sky. Low 57F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrows weather will be partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 79F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. The flow out of the Dam will rise to 750CFS starting tonight at 9pm thru 11:59pm tomorrow night.

Clear

68° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:28am

Sunset: 7:41pm

442 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

September 1, 2023

8 AM River Patrol fishing report: CFS 350 at the dam, 447 at the Pineville gauge - a moderate amount of fish are being sighted as they are moving throughout the run, with a few areas that are relatively inactive - the most angler action has been in the upper section - all Kings so far - we have hazy blue skies and sunshine, 59 degrees air temperature, light breezes -

Clear

53° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:28am

Sunset: 7:41pm

447 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

August 31, 2023

The weather improved significantly, but unfortunately the fishing did not keep pace. Morning reports were more positive than this afternoon with most anglers getting into a a few fish and bringing a fish to hand. All kings and no reports of any trout in the mix. This afternoon the reports were less favorable with a few fish sighted here and there, a couple anglers brought one to hand, but a more consistent report of "no fish sighted". We've had the same number of anglers as we have had over the past several days (i.e. a couple dozen) so I have to conclude that, while there are still fish there, they are not in the numbers of the past several days. The higher water this weekend is reason to be optimistic about the next several days, however.  

Clear

63° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:27am

Sunset: 7:43pm

260 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

August 30, 2023

Today was very similar to yesterday. About two dozen anglers joined us on the run and had some rain showers in the morning which gave way to clearing skies and cooler temperatures for the balance of the day. Fishing reports were similar as well in that pretty much everyone saw fish (some more than others) most were able to get into more fish than they were able to land (due to the strength of these fish at this time of year). 1 for 7, 1 for 5, 2 for 8, 0 for 2 are representative reports. It's nice to know that the fish are still here and are providing ample action for our guests. One angler that fished for a couple hours this afternoon, when asked how it was, replied: "I had some fun down there. I don't know if I had the fish or it had me. Couldn't move him." I didn't receive any reports of Steelhead or Browns being brought to hand today. Water from the dam will remain at 185 cfs until 9:00 PM tomorrow when it will go to 350 cfs (and up from there for the weekend. Current flow at the Pineville gauge is 268 cfs

Clouds

63° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:26am

Sunset: 7:45pm

268 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

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August 29, 2023

A couple dozen anglers joined us for what turned out to be a beautiful day.  Clear skies, calm winds, and temperatures into the mid-70's.  While not all anglers provided a report this afternoon, those with whom I spoke all indicated that they saw salmon.  Some significantly more than other but sufficient  for me to conclude that there are good numbers of fish in the run.  Of course not all were interested in cooperating, some were "hunkered down" but enough did  cooperate to allow most of those with whom I spoke get in to multiple fish, bring a fish or two to hand, and  couple were able to bring their limit to the net.  One angler, fishing the middle section was able to bring a beautiful Steelhead to hand.  Seems a bit early for Steelhead, but then things seem to be happening early this year.  Hopefully pointed to another banner year on the Salmon River

Clouds

72° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:24am

Sunset: 7:46pm

256 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

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August 28, 2023

CFS at the dam 185, CFS at the Pineville gauge 256 - water temperature 63 degrees to start, mid-day it had risen to 68 degrees - the day started with temperatures in the low 60s, with a peak of 76 degrees - skies alternated between partly cloudy, hazy with bright sunshine, to almost all overcast - winds were light and variable - 35 guests joined us on the run today, from opening time until as late as 4:30 PM - many fished the morning, took a break during the afternoon, and returned to fish the late afternoon to evening hours - most of our guests reported the most fish activity before 9 AM - three of our guests fished the lower end of the run from early morning until 12:30 PM - they reported a dozen fish passing by, without any action on their part - at 1 PM a guest reported seeing fish splashing in the lower portion, but not hooking up - a bit after that, two guests reported 0 / 4 each, fishing the upper portion, to include a Brown Trout - they observed two young men bringing to hand four salmon each, while they were fishing in the upper area - 1:15 PM two anglers reported 1 / 4 (to include a Brown Trout) and 0 / 2 while fishing the lower portion - at 1:45 PM a guest came off the run, reporting that his buddy just brought to hand a 23" Atlantic Salmon while swinging a fly in the middle section - the picture of Kenny, with the Atlantic Salmon, is featured - at 2:30 PM a guest reported 0 / 1 in the upper section - just after 4 PM one guest reported 0 / 10, all on nymphs, but they kept straightening his hooks until he re-rigged with a single green egg - at 4:15 PM one angler reported 1 / 1, while another pair of guests reported 2 / 3 between them using an orange estatz fly - at 4:45 PM a guest reported seeing a dozen fish, but not being able to hook up - at 5:30 PM a group of three guests, including the Kenny previously mentioned, reported 0 / 1, 0 / 1, with Kenny ending his day 1 / 4 (to include the Atlantic Salmon and a Brown Trout that escaped) - - there will be a 60 percent chance of rain tonight, with an overnight low of 63 degrees - forecast for tomorrow is: Considerable cloudiness. Occasional rain showers in the afternoon. High 76F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40% - sounds like a good salmon fishing day!

Clouds

72° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:23am

Sunset: 7:48pm

256 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

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August 27, 2023

It appears that the flow being dropped improved the fishing today. Our guests reported that there was movement in the upper part of the run this morning with several Kings being landed, numerous hookups and one Brown brought to hand. The middle section saw action most of the day. One angler went down river with little success. The weather for tonight a few passing clouds. Low 56F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow's weather will be sunshine and clouds mixed. Slight chance of a rain shower. High around 75F. Winds light and variable. The flow out of the Dam thru 11:59pm on the 28th will be 185CFS.

Clouds

66° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:22am

Sunset: 7:50pm

264 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

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August 26, 2023

CFS at the dam 350 to start the day, dropped to 285 as of 7 AM, projected to further drop to 185 at 7 AM tomorrow, 27 August - CFS at the Pineville gauge 488 first thing this AM, dropped to 398 over the course of the day - air temperature at 4:45 AM already up to 68 degrees, and climbed to only 72 by early evening - partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies dominated the day, with brief intervals of clearing skies and bright sunshine - light to moderate breezes throughout the day - 38 anglers joined us on the run today, with an anxious group at the gates upon opening, all the way to a trickle of afternoon-only pass holders arriving as late as 3:30 PM, and one at 4:30 PM - of the 19 guests who I was able to directly meet up with on their way out, three had brought four fish to hand between them (one was 1 / 6, another was 2 / 6, and one was 1 / 1 for a nice Brown Trout), seven others had twelve fish hooked up (to include two large Brown Trout), but were unable to bring any of those to hand because they were "too feisty"- the remaining only sighted fish moving, but that included several large Brown Trout - Brown Trout being in the river system this early, and in significant numbers, is slightly unusual, I believe - typically, it seemed that activity was at it's highest during the early morning, with a lull in the action starting mid-morning through early afternoon - we had quite a few guests who came in from other parts of the river, a few that left our run for other parts of the river, and others still who left and came back repeatedly - essentially, early-season "scouting" based on the grapevine reporting.

Clouds

73° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:21am

Sunset: 7:51pm

398 CFS Pineville Gauge

285 CFS Dam Release

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August 25, 2023

Some welcome news for the anglers this weekend, the flow is being dropped. At 9am today the flow dropped to 350CFS, starting tomorrow at 7am another drop to 285CFS and on Sunday the 27th at 7am down to 185CFS. The water clarity has been improving. One Salmon was landed along with some Small Mouth and Fall fish. There were a few anglers that had hook-ups, but were unable to land them. The weather for tonight will be partly cloudy this evening. Scattered thunderstorms developing after midnight. Low near 65F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Tomorrow's forecast scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late. High 73F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Last angler update...the bite picked up early evening with a King taken, caught on a brown wooly bear. This guest went one for three.

Clouds

75° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:20am

Sunset: 7:53pm

494 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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August 24, 2023

About a dozen anglers joined us over the course of the day with the last angler leaving in the early evening. Overcast skies, chilly temperatures, and occasional drizzle was the weather for today. Looks to be about the same for tomorrow. There are still salmon being sighted. Nothing serious, but maybe a total of around a dozen fish in total. One angler reported going one for one with a female chinook a little after 9:00 AM and then it was a fish here and a fish there reported throughout the morning. (0/1 and 0/3) Two season pass holders reported seeing a half dozen fish early at the lower end of the run. The updated forecast from Safewaters is that the flow will drop to 750 cfs at 9:00 PM this evening and stay at that 750 cfs level until midnight Friday. Current flow at Pineville is 1390 cfs

Clouds

65° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:19am

Sunset: 7:55pm

1390 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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August 23, 2023

CFS at the dam 1200 (no projection beyond midnight tonight), CFS at the Pineville gauge 1400 - air temperatures started at 61 degrees and climbed to it's current 76 degrees - hazy skies and sunshine, with light breezes all day, made for a very pleasant day to be on the run - we had seven guests join us today, roughly half in the morning, roughly half in the afternoon (two of those as late as 4:30 PM) - the morning "shift" only reported a couple of small Smallmouth Bass, and remarked that the water was somewhat cloudy - one guest fished the AM, went 0 / 7 on salmon, sighted maybe 15 total, came back in PM but saw nothing - a guest who checked in around 4:30 PM came off the water at 6:45 PM - he sighted a few salmon, and saw others hooking up, but stated the water was still muddy - a pair of guests, who also checked in around 4:30 PM today, came off the water at 7:30 PM - they did not hook up, but saw plenty of fresh salmon, some jumping - another young guest, fishing all day with his grandfather, went 0 / 11 this morning, his grandfather 0 / 3, with fresh (silver) salmon - the lad stated there were a lot of fish moving, more so in the morning and just recently as we move into dusk - only one guest left out there, who checked in at around 6:30 PM, so I'll get this posted and, if anything significant occurs, I will update you - tonight there may be some rain showers (good), tomorrow will be overcast (also good), high of 68 (good), with afternoon showers (good!)

Clouds

68° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:18am

Sunset: 7:56pm

1400 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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August 22, 2023

Cool overnight temperatures and sunny skies with temperatures in the low 70's contributed to making it a beautiful day on the run. About a dozen anglers joined us today and even with the water around 1500 cfs at the DSR a few salmon were spotted again today. One was still carrying hardware (a flasher) that he must have picked up in the lack. Three anglers fished until near sunset with one season pass holder fishing from a canoe at the lower end got into a few salmon but "wasn't able to hold them." (He did indicate that he observed more fish last night than he did today). Water from the dam is to remain at 1200 cfs through midnight Wednesday and the current flow at Pineville is 1420 cfs

Clouds

68° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:17am

Sunset: 7:58pm

1420 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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August 21, 2023

CFS at the dam currently 750, will rise to 1200 at 9 PM tonight - CFS at the Pineville gauge 998 - air temperatures remained steady at 71 degrees all day - water temperatures were 68 degrees this AM - hazy skies and abundant sunshine made for a pleasant day on the run - 13 guests joined us, the last one in the early afternoon - most had left by 2:30 PM - several guest reported sighting "bright" fish, with one reliable source reporting an even dozen, but none were brought to hand - tomorrow's weather and conditions will be similar to today's, excepting the CFS increase - update: at 7:15 PM the last guest on the run came off - he reported 0 / 4 for salmon - "they're in there!"

Clouds

72° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:15am

Sunset: 8:00pm

998 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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August 20, 2023

Temperatures stayed in the upper 70's for most of the day. The flow out of the Dam stayed at 750CFS and about 1100CFS out of Pineville. At 9:00pm tomorrow night, the 21st, the flow will drop to 285CFS. The action on the majority of the run was slow with a few sightings. The upper end was a different story, the last three anglers saw quite a bit of action with several hookups and one landed. The fish were jumping around the Black Hole today. The water clarity was good. Tomorrow's weather looks to be cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 73F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.

Clouds

75° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:14am

Sunset: 8:01pm

1040 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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August 19, 2023

CFS at the dam 750, CFS at the Pineville gauge 1160 to start the day - the CFS remained constant throughout the day, only dropping to 1150 - our forecasted rain showers never materialized - rather, we started cloudy, mid-morning we changed to partly cloudy with blue patches, and now we are at hazy skies without clouds - plenty of sunshine throughout mid-morning through closing, with consistent fairly light winds - our opening air temperature was 65 degrees, and we climbed to 74 degrees for our high - we had a total of seven guests today, with four not joining us until the early to late afternoon - one of the all-day guests, who checked-in just after 6 AM, was shortly rewarded with the first Chinook salmon brought to hand at the DSR this season, weighing in around 20 pounds - Norbert, year after year, is usually the first to accomplish this hallmark - he went on to bring to hand a second salmon, in the mid-afternoon, about 12 pounds - only one other guest took a small break around 5:45 PM - he reported 0 / 1 for a hen salmon that he battled to the shoreline before it took off - he also reported sighting three other salmon cruising through - this guest went right back down to the run, tried a few holes, without further action, leaving around 6 PM - just prior to 6 PM, one of our afternoon guests came off the run - he fished a limited area of the middle section, and was able to hook into a few Smallmouth Bass and Fallfish, but he did not see any salmon moving through - two other guests had checked in around 6:15 AM but have not yet come off the run - something must be keeping them occupied . . . I'll publish this report, then update if there is anything of note -

Clouds

69° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:13am

Sunset: 8:03pm

1150 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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August 18, 2023

Due to the high water (2200 cfs from the dam) we were closed to fishing today. That was the bad news. The good news is the water flow from the dam was to go to 750 cfs beginning at 3:00 PM this afternoon. At this hour (4:30 PM) the water has not dropped at the Pineville gauge, but it should be going down in the next hour or so. It will be interesting to see if the quick bump in the water encouraged any salmon to nose up into the run. Cooler temperatures overnight tomorrow and sunnier skies and a high of 72 degrees is forecast for tomorrow. Should be a nice day.

Rain

63° / Rain

Sunrise: 6:12am

Sunset: 8:04pm

2600 CFS Pineville Gauge

2200 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

August 17, 2023

Another day that began overcast with the sun making its appearance for the afternoon. Rising temperatures and humidity became noticeable but not uncomfortable. Only three anglers joined us on the run. The first two, both season pass holders fished from early morning until noon with water temperatures rising from 66-69 degrees. No fish brought to hand, but did report seeing one salmon each. We had another angler join us around 4:00 PM fished for three and a half hours and got into a bunch of small smallmouth, but no salmon sightings. Water level has been raised to 2200 cfs from the dam. The DSR will be closed to fishing tomorrow. Office hours will be 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Clouds

75° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:11am

Sunset: 8:06pm

436 CFS Pineville Gauge

285 CFS Dam Release

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August 16, 2023

Clouds gave way to a beautiful day with increased sunshine. We had a couple of anglers fish the run for a solid 10 hours today and although they were not able hook into a fish they did see one salmon move quickly through some shallow water into a deeper pool and disappear. Tomorrow? Who knows. Might see another tomorrow and might not see another for some time. It's that time of year, but we now know for certain that they'll come. A season pass holder also fished for a couple hours this afternoon, noted that the water was muddy, and did not see any fish . Water from the dam is 285 cfs until midnight and the current flow at Pineville is 519 cfs

Clouds

77° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:10am

Sunset: 8:07pm

519 CFS Pineville Gauge

285 CFS Dam Release

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August 16, 2023

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Clouds

75° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:10am

Sunset: 8:07pm

519 CFS Pineville Gauge

285 CFS Dam Release

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August 15, 2023

Overcast al day, but fortunately no rain.  A bit humid but overall not a bad weather day on the run.  Happy to see that the water level has continued to drop and the current flow from the dam is 350 cfs and the current flow at the Pineville gauge is 494 cfs. Despite the improved water conditions we only had two anglers try their luck today. One season pass holder fished the better part of the morning swinging flies without luck and reported not seeing any fish movement. A second season pass holder fished for a couple of hours late in the day with similar results.

Clouds

69° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:09am

Sunset: 8:09pm

494 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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August 14, 2023

A few anglers took advantage of the beautiful weather and drop in water, but without success. A season pass holder swung flies for a couple of hours in the lower river without success or any sightings of fish. At this hour( 7:30 PM) a couple of lodge guest are fishing the mid-section, but at this point have nothing to report. The water from the dam is scheduled to remain at 750 cfs through midnight tomorrow and the current flow at the Pineville gauge is 893 cfs.

Clouds

70° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:08am

Sunset: 8:10pm

893 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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August 13, 2023

The storms of yesterday have passed and given way to an absolutely beautiful day at the DSR. Two anglers took advantage of the weather and swung flies in the lower section of the run, without success. Still no sign of salmon, but with the water running at 1800 cfs it's difficult to tell what might have come in. It could be interesting to see what might be around tomorrow as the water will be dropping to 750 cfs starting at 8:00 PM this evening

Clouds

72° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:06am

Sunset: 8:12pm

2050 CFS Pineville Gauge

1800 CFS Dam Release

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August 12, 2023

Sun and dry conditions started off the day. There were intermittent rain and thunderstorms along with a Tornado Watch, which kept all but three anglers off of the run today. So far no salmon sighted, the water is high and muddy, this from one of the anglers as he was leaving this afternoon. Water flow out of the Dam will be 1800CFS thru 11:59pm Sunday night 8/13.

Clouds

73° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:05am

Sunset: 8:13pm

2040 CFS Pineville Gauge

1800 CFS Dam Release

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August 11, 2023

Temperatures were above average this week, getting into the 80's on a few days. The rain closed the run down for two days with the flow over 2000CFS on the 9th and 10th. The water temperature today was 68F, down from over the weekend. There's yet to be a salmon sighted. The flow today was 750CFS and it was noted by a season passholder that the water had some color. The water flow out of the dam is projected to go from 750CFS to 1800CFS at 9pm tonight and will remain there until 11:59pm on the 12th.

Clear

71° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:04am

Sunset: 8:15pm

893 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

August 7, 2023

Temperatures this weekend stayed just shy of the 80 F mark, but water temperatures remained in the low 70's even with the minimal sun we had.  Despite the increased flows from the scheduled 'white water' release, a handful of anglers joined us over the weekend, continuing to report decent numbers of small mouth bass with a few guests reporting just about a half dozen landed in their outings.  The current dam release is 285 CFS with a reported flow of 308 CFS at the Pineville gauge this afternoon.  

Clouds

78° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:00am

Sunset: 8:20pm

308 CFS Pineville Gauge

285 CFS Dam Release

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August 4, 2023

This week we experienced a welcome break from the hot and humid weather. Some perfect days of low humidity and daily high temperatures in the lower 70's Water temperatures ranged in the mid to upper 60's. Only a few anglers took advantage of the conditions, and were able to get into a few small mouth basses in the smallish size. Water release from the dam will be 350 cfs until 10:00 PM this evening at which point it will go to 750 cfs through the balance of the week Join the Team! - Apply now by visiting - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/jobs/ . . Full Time & Part Time Positions Available . . Douglaston Salmon Run is currently seeking outgoing, professional & customer service oriented individuals to become a part of our seasonal River Patrol staff this Fall.

Clear

76° / Clear

Sunrise: 5:56am

Sunset: 8:24pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

July 31, 2023

A couple of anglers joined us on Sunday in hopes the bump in water flows from Saturday's rain would get the smallmouth moving. While things weren't as active as they hoped, they both were able to get a decent smallie or two on the line. The next white water release is scheduled for this Saturday where water flows will be at 750cfs from dawn until dusk. The 10 day forecast shows cooler than average temperatures and a good mix of rain and sun. We will see what the week ahead brings, stay tuned!

Clear

71° / Clear

Sunrise: 5:52am

Sunset: 8:29pm

236 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

July 28, 2023

It hasn't been scorching hot, but it sure has been humid! A bit of rain and a few thunderstorms were enough to keep things in the 80's for most of the week. Low temperatures have remained in the low to mid 60's.  With a current release of 185 CFS from the dam, water temperatures have inched their way up a bit more hitting a high of 75 F this week.  Only a couple of anglers were able to get some time in on the water with the small windows of opportunity this week, but were successful in their outings, each landed several smallmouth ranging from 8-12 inches.  Forecasted temperatures for the week ahead call for lows in the 50's, and highs in the mid to upper 70's, and a whole lot of sun!

Clouds

84° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:49am

Sunset: 8:32pm

232 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

July 24, 2023

We are in the thick of summer and heat and humidity rule the days. Consistent with previous reports, the water temperature continues to hover in the low to mid 70s, resulting in sluggish fish and anglers alike. The reports from the last few days indicate there are smallmouth bass to be found but you need to work for them, covering ground in the early morning hours.

Clouds

72° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:45am

Sunset: 8:36pm

322 CFS Pineville Gauge

285 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

July 21, 2023

Things have cooled down just a bit, with some rain, and a few thunderstorms over the course of the week.  One angler joined us for a few outings this week, indicating a strong start to the week with a handful of bass ranging in size, but as the week progressed, the activity slowed a bit.  The release from the dam is currently at 350 CFS with a reported flow of 430 CFS at the Pineville gauge this afternoon.  Water temperatures have remained in the upper 60's for most of the week, with some days reaching into the low to mid 70's.  Forecasts for this weekend call some cooler overnights, but temperatures will reach around 80 F, with plenty of sun.

Clouds

76° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:42am

Sunset: 8:39pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

July 17, 2023

A bit of an increase in air temperatures this past weekend, reaching around 90 F brought water temperatures up with it. Water temperatures today began at a recorded 69 F and reached about 75 F by mid afternoon.  Given the heat, only 1 angler joined us for an outing yesterday, covering nearly the entire property, reporting decent small mouth action. Today a duo joined us for the greater part of the morning ahead of the mid day heat, and reported a total of 5 bass ranging from 10’’- 16’’. Forecasts for the week call for some cooler temperatures with a high probability of rain a few days.

Clear

82° / Clear

Sunrise: 5:38am

Sunset: 8:42pm

240 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

July 14, 2023

weather over this past week has ranged from clear and sunny to torrential rains with lightning - nonetheless, a handful of our regulars have ventured out, primarily in the mornings, with results ranging from "nothing today" to a few medium-sized Smallmouth Bass still providing some action - flows dropped from 750 to 185 during this period, remaining at the lowest end the past several days - scheduled CFS bumps up to 750 will occur 5-6 August, as well as 2-3 September - worth checking out for the earliest salmon nosing into the river about those time frames

Clouds

76° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:35am

Sunset: 8:44pm

248 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

July 10, 2023

Heavy rains hit the DSR this morning and continued through the afternoon. It was one of those days we wish we had a rain gauge because it really came down! Water flows are on the rise but are still at a manageable 512cfs at the Pineville gauge. We are told areas to our south, in Mexico, NY, got several inches this morning. Even with all that water, we still had a couple anglers that couldn't sit home and had to try their hand after the weekend white water release. Between the two of them they landed a handful of nice smallmouth, but rain ended up driving them off the water late morning. It will be interesting to see what the next few days will bring with water flows and smallmouth bass activity!

Rain

67° / Rain

Sunrise: 5:32am

Sunset: 8:46pm

512 CFS Pineville Gauge

285 CFS Dam Release

rain

Rain

July 7, 2023

Temperatures have remained in the 80's with a few days approaching the 90 F mark, making for a fairly quiet week on the run.  A couple of regular pass holders joined us for a few early morning outings, getting their fishing in before things got too hot for them, and the fish.  Overall, a few bass were reported by the duo, ranging from 13-15 inches.  Water temperatures have officially entered the 70's now with a high water temperature of 72 F recorded this week.  With a bit of rain forecasted over the weekend, we definitely hope to see things cool off a bit.

Clouds

76° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:30am

Sunset: 8:48pm

430 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

July 3, 2023

Fishing for smallmouth bass has been productive over the past several days. Our guests have enjoyed landing up to a dozen bass per outing with several bass in the 16-18" range still in the mix. Looking at the forecast ahead, we'd expect similar activity. Perhaps the whitewater release this coming weekend will move some more fish around in the system and improve the bite further. We remind all that we will be closed tomorrow 7/4 for the holiday. Happy Independence Day everyone!

Clouds

75° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:28am

Sunset: 8:49pm

240 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

June 30, 2023

Based on the reports from the few anglers we had join us this week, it seems the bass fishing has picked back up a bit.  Nearly all of the anglers that joined us over the course of the week neared double digit numbers on small mouth, while swinging flies. Today was a bit slower for the single angler that joined us. With both air and water temperatures now on a steady rise, these anglers have continued to focus their efforts in the morning and early afternoon ahead of the heat.  This week, hopeful that the high water brought some new fish in with it!  Water temperatures this week have lingered around the upper 60’s with temperatures jumping into the 70’s briefly.  It hasn’t been overly sunny, but it sure has been humid. Overcast has been abundant, with more smoke coverage returning from the ongoing wildfires north of us in Canada.

Clouds

80° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:26am

Sunset: 8:49pm

244 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

June 26, 2023

Weekend storms brought a bit of much-needed rain to the area and left us with muggy weather the last couple days. Between the storms and the bump in water flows from the whitewater release, anglers today reported a small uptick in smallmouth bass activity than what was reported over the weekend. Two anglers were able to hook into 10 smallies this morning on the lower half of the run, before an afternoon thunderstorm drove them off the water. Its hard to believe July is right around the corner, and salmon season soon to follow!

Clouds

78° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:24am

Sunset: 8:49pm

236 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

June 23, 2023

With temperatures making their way into the 80's, it was a fairly quiet week for the run.  A few season passholders joined us over the course of the week, for early morning outings.  Action earlier in the week seemed a bit better, likely from the cooler weather.  Things seemed to get tougher as the week progressed, as air and water temperatures have continued to rise.  The most recent water temperatures recorded were in the mid 60's approaching 70 F toward the end of this week.  Forecasts for this weekend call for a chance of rain, and some thunderstorms in the mix, which will hopefully cool things back down.  The dam release will be adjusted to 400 CFS tonight at 10:00 PM for the first of the scheduled summer white water releases.  For updated dam release information please visit safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill

Clouds

78° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:23am

Sunset: 8:49pm

240 CFS Pineville Gauge

200 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

June 19, 2023

Despite the cool conditions, it was a pretty quiet weekend on the run, with just a couple of season passholders joining us for an outing yesterday morning into the early afternoon.  The veteran angling duo were able to muster up a few small mouth bass in the lower sections of the run, but indicated no such success in hooking into the targeted Atlantic Salmon.  Forecasted temperatures are a bit higher around 80 F this week but with overnight lows around 60 F, still allowing for good fishing opportunities in the early morning.

Clouds

77° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:23am

Sunset: 8:48pm

252 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

June 16, 2023

A light crowd this week on a run, with just a couple of veteran season pass holders joining us a few days this week.  Things remained fairly cool throughout most of the week, with a bit of rain in the mix.  Water temperatures this week hovered around 61-62 F for most of the week.  Anglers reported a few bass in their outings, but no significant numbers.  Forecasted temperatures for this week are finally creeping back toward the 80 degree mark, with plenty of overcast.

Clouds

62° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:22am

Sunset: 8:47pm

264 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

June 12, 2023

With a cloudy weekend overall, things managed to stayed fairly cool.  Water temperatures rose just a hair to about 60 F for most of the weekend.  A few anglers joined us each day over the weekend, most continuing to indicate pretty solid numbers of smallmouth brought to hand throughout the property, with a couple of double digit reports.  Most anglers mentioning these were smaller bass around 15".   Forecasts for the remainder of the week have a mix of rain, with lows around 55 F and highs around 70 F, until we get to the weekend.

Clouds

73° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:23am

Sunset: 8:45pm

240 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

June 9, 2023

Quite an interesting week, with the smoke we experienced from the fires just north of us in Canada.  Needless to say, given the smoke, just a few anglers joined us over the course of the week.  Most of whom joined us later this week, once the smoke dissipated a bit.   It appears things have returned to normal with just a minimal amount of smoke visible at this point.   Yesterday was our most heavily fished day of the week, with just 3 anglers taking advantage of the lightly pressured week, hoping the increased water earlier in the week brought some fish in with it.  A number of bass reported between the anglers yesterday, with one of the anglers landing approximately 10 bass with the largest at about 4.5 lbs.  No other species were reported this week. Water temperatures this week have settled in the range of 58-60 F.  Conditions forecasted to the weekend look pretty optimal, with good cloud coverage keeping things cool for most of the weekend.

Clouds

58° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:23am

Sunset: 8:44pm

244 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

June 5, 2023

The last few days have brought cooler daytime temperatures and a handful of anglers to the run. Reports of average sized smallmouth bass dominated but one angler landed a lunker along with a few fallfish. Water temps have dropped back down to the upper 50's and lower 60's and water flows will continue to drop over the next 48hrs to normal 185cfs baseflows by Wednesday AM. The week ahead looks mild and dry - we could certainly use some rain!

Clouds

70° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:24am

Sunset: 8:41pm

778 CFS Pineville Gauge

650 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

June 2, 2023

With a week of clear skies and high temperatures reaching mid 80's daily, water temperatures have increased quite a bit, and angling pressure has decreased given the conditions. Water temperatures have reached upwards of 70F this week, which is a significant increase from temperatures of nearly 50F only two weeks ago.  A couple of anglers joined us each day this week, with nearly all fishing the early mornings, making it off the water ahead of the mid day heat.  A few anglers were on a specific quest for Atlantic Salmon, but all anglers indicated catching only smallmouth this week.  Not quite an abundance of smallmouth, and quite spread out, but most anglers reporting having landed several each.

Clouds

84° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:26am

Sunset: 8:39pm

236 CFS Pineville Gauge

250 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

May 29, 2023

REMINDER: the season pass holders, who renewed their season passes, and put down a deposit only, are reminded that the balance is due not later than close of business on Wednesday, 31 May. There are several lodge dates that are now available during the prime times of mid-September through the first couple of weeks in November - check it out online, or call Guest Services for information and assistance in identifying which dates are available. CFS at the dam has been at 185, mid 240s to 250s at the Pineville gauge, since the last report on Monday, 22 May - water temperatures throughout this same period have been in the 55 to 60 degree range - the first few days were cloudy, however these last several days have been sunny, with light winds, with air temperatures ranging from low 40s to high 70s - our guests have either been targeting Smallmouth Bass, or have hooked into the bass incidentally while searching for the stray Steelhead or elusive Atlantic (none of either were reported) - results with the bass have been feast or famine, with some impressive sized bass brought to hand - just yesterday, one pair of anglers reported hooking bass on every cast, as an example, while today the counts were in the five fish range

Clouds

80° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:28am

Sunset: 8:36pm

244 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

May 26, 2023

The number of anglers on the run has diminished over the past week and of those that have fished the run, smallmouth bass has been the primary result of their labors.  For all intents and purposes the Steelhead seemed to have existed the river and have made their way to the lake.  While we could use some rain, we can't complain about the weather that we have had and will have into the foreseeable future.  Cool nights (which have lower the water temperature noticeably) and dry days with temperatures into the high 60's and lower 70's.  Great conditions to be on the water pursuing whatever opportunity presents itself.  The water from the dam remains at 185 cfs and the current flow at Pineville is 244 cfs.

Clear

65° / Clear

Sunrise: 5:30am

Sunset: 8:33pm

244 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

May 22, 2023

Can't complain about this weather!   A bit of rain to start the weekend, but not enough to make any significant impact on the river levels. However, these cooler overnights and mild days have knocked the water temperatures back down a few degrees.  Air temperatures have continued to remain a low around 45 F and highs creeping into the upper 60's F for the past few days.  A handful of anglers took advantage of the low pressure and gorgeous conditions throughout the weekend, and proved to be quite successful in their quest for smallmouth.  Many of our anglers indicated double digit numbers of smallmouth landed, noting a definite increase in the quantities of bass, but seems as though the larger bass may have already moved on out.  Conditions forecasted for this week call for similar weather to that of this past weekend, with cool overnights, and the highest forecasted temperature just breaking 70 F.  The dam release continues to be scheduled at the base summer flow of 185 CFS.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clear

67° / Clear

Sunrise: 5:33am

Sunset: 8:29pm

256 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

May 19, 2023

The weather has been all over the map this week, with temperatures ranging from just below freezing to nearly 80, we've gotten a taste of just about every season in such a short window.  With steelhead season just about winding down, and some cooler mornings, the run has seen very light angling pressure this week.  Today was the first steelhead we had reported by and angler in quite a few days now.  But, the smallmouth activity has continued to gain, with a number of anglers this week landing quite a few more than we saw last week.  The dam release is scheduled to remain at a release of 185 CFS until tonight (5/19) at 11:59 PM.  At this time, no further scheduling has been published for the weekend.  With the anticipation of rain, please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.    

Clouds

73° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:36am

Sunset: 8:26pm

256 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

May 16, 2023

Things continue to quiet down here as we wrap up steelhead season.  Just a couple of anglers joined us today, for brief outings.  With the water down to the baseline summer release of 185 CFS, we’ll certainly take some more of these cloudy days to keep the water cool, and the fish active.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 185 CFS until tonight (5/16) at 11:59 PM.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for update dam release information.

Clouds

76° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:39am

Sunset: 8:23pm

273 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

May 15, 2023

Quite a cool start to officially kick off our 'Summer' season, with morning temperatures beginning in the low 40's. Things warmed up fairly quick, ultimately reaching just around 70 F by this afternoon.  Water temperatures began at a recorded 51 F and reach approximately 57 F by noon.  Reports from the handful of anglers that joined us this morning indicated decent small mouth bass activity, despite the cooler morning, with no reports of steelhead in the mix today.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 185 CFS until tonight (5/15).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

67° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:40am

Sunset: 8:21pm

273 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

May 14, 2023

CFS 185 at the dam, 286 at the Pineville gauge to start the day - air temperature at 45 degrees around 4:15 AM, dropped to 40 degrees at dawn, and climbed to our high of 57 degrees for the day, as of 12:45 PM, before slowly dropping to 53 degrees as of this report - we had calm until late morning, when a light and variable breeze stirred, which continued for much of the day - hazy skies and diffuse sunshine made for an overall pleasant day to be outdoors and on the run, fishing - water temperatures were at 54 degrees to start the day, up to 56 degrees near noon - four guests joined us today, one checking in as early as 5:15 AM, and the last at near 4 PM - our first guest to check-in was also the first off the run - he reported only tangling with a "couple of smolts", swinging flies in the lower section - at 1:15 PM our next guest reported 1 / 2 Steelhead, and a "couple of (very) good Smallmouths" swinging a pheasant tailed wooly bugger in the middle to lower sections - after just a few hours of fishing, our next guest reported +20 Smallmouth Bass, with a sole Largemouth Bass added to the mix, from one little honey hole in the middle section of the run - he showed me the lures he had spin-casted (I could not get the picture I took to "send") - an 1/8 ounce black jig, with a large white painted eye, with a small black dot in the middle of the white (very striking), with about a 2 1/2" ribbed slender paddle-tail, of a brownish-grey translucent body with random black inclusions, or Mister Twisters in black, white, or "sunfish" colors - the lure described is very similar to the lure used by a couple of anglers recently, accounting for +40 bass that one day last week - our last guest checking out at 6:45 PM, who was also the last guest who checked in very late this afternoon, reported 2 / 2 Steelhead, twin 24" fish, and "perhaps 10" Smallmouth Bass, in the 3 # range, spin-casting a small Panther-Martin spinner with a black body and gold blade in the center section - of interest, the two Steelhead struck on consecutive casts - the overnight low will be 38 degrees - the forecast for tomorrow is: Sunshine and some clouds. High near 65F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.

Clouds

56° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:41am

Sunset: 8:20pm

277 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

May 13, 2023

A beautiful day weather-wise, but the fishing was less so. A few spooky smallmouth bass, some gar, redhorse suckers, and a couple of Steelhead were in the mix today. Most anglers worked hard for the fish that were brought to hand and while they reported that while there are still some Steelhead around (that were bright and frisky) they were hard to come by. Water from the dam remains at 185 cfs from the dam and the current flow at Pineville is 281 cfs. With no rain in the forecast, I would expect the water level will stay at this level for a while.

Clouds

69° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:42am

Sunset: 8:19pm

281 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

May 12, 2023

Our warmest day yet, with temperatures reaching into the upper 70's, and just the right amount of overcast to keep things comfortable.  A dozen anglers joined us today, with a majority fishing the morning into the early afternoon trying to beat the heat.  Water temperatures today began at approximately 56 F, and reach 61 F by noon.  We had quite a range of species reported being caught today, to include; a few steelhead, an abundant amount Smallmouth Bass, a Longnose Gar, and a couple of redhorse suckers.  With the number of steelhead lessening each day, its great to see we have some more of our summer time residents making their way back into the river.  The dam release was dropped to 185 CFS today, where it is currently scheduled until 11:59 MP tonight (5/12).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

77° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:43am

Sunset: 8:18pm

403 CFS Pineville Gauge

185 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

May 11, 2023

It's hard to beat these mild days we've been experiencing, even it's slowed things down a hair.  Another dozen anglers took to the run, most fishing early morning, well into the afternoon.  Despite the minimal overcast, not too much change in the water temperature, beginning at 50 F early morning, and reaching about 55 F again at noon.  The reports from the anglers we spoke with, continue to point towards the conclusion of our steelhead season.  A few anglers managed to land a steelhead or two, but the majority reporting a few bass each.  Current dam release schedules indicate the release to be adjusted from 350 CFS to 185 CFS tomorrow (3/12) at 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM (3/12).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clear

74° / Clear

Sunrise: 5:44am

Sunset: 8:17pm

408 CFS Pineville Gauge

285 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

May 10, 2023

A bit warmer, lower water, with plenty of overcast made for what seemed to be a fairly productive morning for the handful of anglers that joined us for the morning into the afternoon.  Most of our angler's efforts were focused in the lower sections of the property, still a number of steelhead reported in the mix of fish landed, with reports of bass picking back up again today.  The overcast ultimately kept things cool today, with water temperatures beginning around a 49 F, and reaching about 55 F by noon.   The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until tomorrow (5/11) at 11:59 PM.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill ahead for updated dam release information.

Clear

66° / Clear

Sunrise: 5:45am

Sunset: 8:16pm

525 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

May 9, 2023

With another mild day and blue bird skies, its certainly hard to resist any opportunity to go steelhead fishing.  Another dozen anglers joined us, a majority fishing the morning into the early afternoon.  Most efforts were focused in the middle and lower sections of the property, with the middle reporting the most activity today.  The reports we received from our anglers indicated fishing was a bit better this morning.  Once the sun hit the water, things quieted right down.  Overall, surprisingly more steelhead reported today, with quite a few anglers reporting one or two lost in addition to those landed.  Only a few anglers reported smallmouth today in the middle section.  The dam release is currently scheduled to be adjusted from 500 CFS to 350 CFS at 12:00 AM (5/10).  For updated dam release information, please visit safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill

Clear

58° / Clear

Sunrise: 5:46am

Sunset: 8:15pm

673 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

May 8, 2023

Mild temperatures, plenty of sunshine and a bit of overcast brought a little over a dozen anglers, most of whom joined us for the morning.  Reports from our anglers today were very similar to those yesterday. The steelhead fishing continues slow down as we rapidly approach mid May.  A few anglers reported landing a steelhead each, and only a few smallmouth reported today.  Water temperatures began at 55 F degrees and reached about 59 F by noon today.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS, until tomorrow night (5/9) at 11:59 PM.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

60° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:48am

Sunset: 8:14pm

688 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

May 7, 2023

Over a dozen anglers fished the run today and for the better part of the day enjoyed sunny skies. By late afternoon clouds rolled in bringing with them rain showers. The Steelhead fishing today was challenging for most of our anglers. Most success came from two anglers that went five for nine with a few bass in the mix. Anglers that came up short on Steelhead were able to enjoy themselves with better numbers of smallmouth bass. At the end of the day our three remaining anglers caught good numbers of bass (including "some dandies") and hooked a few Steelhead. Tomorrow's forecast promises to be a little cooler, but plenty of sunshine. A perfect day to be on the water. Water from the dam is scheduled to remain at 500 cfs and the current flow at Pineville is 702 cfs.

Rain

53° / Rain

Sunrise: 5:49am

Sunset: 8:12pm

702 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

rain

Rain

May 6, 2023

NOTE: season pass renewal balance payments are due not later than close of business Wednesday 31 May - please remind your friends, who are season pass holders, as we are receiving calls regarding when is this deadline - CFS at the dam 500, CFS at the Pineville gauge started at 747 and dropped to 732 by the end of the day - air temperatures rose from 40 degrees just before dawn, to our high of 62 degrees for the day at 6:15 PM - hazy blue skies, brilliant sunshine, and very light breezes made for an idyllic day to be out and fishing on the run - 14 guests chose to spend part of their day with us, the first as early as 5:20 AM and the last one checking in at 3:45 PM - a significant number of guests took breaks from fishing, so the notes got complicated, but here is what I sorted out: our first guest came off the run at 11 AM - he reported 0 / 1 "(a) really big fish!" skating a muddler fly across the surface in the middle section - this guest stated that around 10 AM things slowed a bit - shortly after, a guest reported that he scored four Smallmouth Bass in the 3 to 4# range using pink worms, took a break, returned to the run and fished to near dusk without further success - at 12:15 PM our next guest coming off the run reported five Steelhead, and six Smallmouth Bass, casting what looked like a medium sized Mepps spinner, with a yellow-spotted black blade, while walking the entire run - a young couple, Hailie and Jimmy, came off the run at 1:15 PM, reporting 15 Smallmouth Bass, in the 3 to 5 # range, casting what looked like 1/16 ounce jigs tipped with two-inch long and slender paddletail softbaits in various colors ("the bass took any color tossed at them") - they took a short break, went back down, then came back up at 8:11 PM and reported a personal best of + 40 Smallmouth Bass (photographs featured today) using the same lures - at 1:30 PM a father and son team reported two Steelhead each, one about 10#, drifting egg sacks under a bobber in the middle to lower sections - at 3 PM, two ladies reported "casting practice" only . . . despite apparently having used productive lures in productive spots - shortly thereafter, a father and two sons reported 16 Smallmouth Bass among them, casting jigs tipped with plastic baits in the middle section only - at 4:45 PM a guest reported a 25" Steelhead, and "a couple of Smallmouth Bass", drifting pink worms under a bobber in the lower section - the overnight low will be 44 degrees, and the forecast for tomorrow is: Mostly cloudy in the morning then periods of showers later in the day. High 67F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Clouds

57° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:50am

Sunset: 8:11pm

732 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

May 5, 2023

CFS at the dam was 750 to start the day - at 4 PM it dropped to 500 CFS - the CFS at the Pineville gauge started at 1010 and has since dropped to it's current 794 - water temperature at 7:30 AM was 49 degrees - it rose to 52 degrees as of 12:30 PM - air temperatures were in the mid-40s during the morning, and climbed to the low 50s as of the time of this report - an initially overcast sky slowly cleared to partly cloudy, then mostly clear by the late afternoon - all in all, a beautiful Spring day with plenty of sunshine and very light breezes - we had a total of 11 guests on the run today, and were able to catch most of them on their way out - our first guest came off the run in the early afternoon, reporting a nice 33" Steelhead brought to hand in the lower section while swinging flies - at 3:30 PM one guest reported 5 / 7 Steelhead while center-pinning beads and eggs under a bobber in the center section - at 4 PM the next guest scored 2 / 3 Steelhead, the best a nice 30" fish, while drifting beads and eggs under a bobber in the middle section - at 4:15 PM a guest, who fished top to bottom of the run, reported 6 / 8 Steelhead, and two Smallmouth Bass (3 - 4 # range), swinging flies - on his heels another guest, who fished just a couple of hours, and who was targeting Smallmouth Bass, reported "a couple of bass" casting jigs tipped with crawdad soft-baits in the center section - at 5 PM a guest reported no success after a couple of hours on the run - he'll come back to fish the last few hours - our best report came from two guests, who came off the run near 5:30 PM, reporting 2 / 5 Steelhead (center-pinning pink worms under a bobber) and 6 / 8 Steelhead, as well as a "Big Smallmouth (Bass)" (drifting beads under a bobber) in both the upper and middle sections - tonight the temperature will drop to 39 degrees - tomorrow's forecast is: Sunshine along with some cloudy intervals. High 62F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Clouds

56° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:52am

Sunset: 8:10pm

794 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

May 4, 2023

With the dam release adjusted to 750 CFS, a few anglers joined us first thing this morning with most joining us for the afternoon.  Things have remained fairly cool with the rain and overcast this past week.  Today, water temperatures began at a reported 49 F and only reached 51 F by this afternoon.  Based on reports from our anglers it seemed to be a fairly quiet day for nearly all.  The small mouth likely a bit inactive with the cooler water temperatures.  The steelhead on the other hand, may have had a nice ride out with the high water we experience this week, giving the river a bit of a clean sweep.  The highlight of the day came from a couple of our pass holders, reporting a recently expired chinook in the area of center pool.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 750 CFS until tomorrow  (5/5) at 11:59 PM.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

50° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:53am

Sunset: 8:09pm

1030 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

May 3, 2023

DSR will remain closed for fishing today (5/2) and open for office hours only  9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a current dam release for 2200 CFS. Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Rain

39° / Rain

Sunrise: 5:54am

Sunset: 8:08pm

2820 CFS Pineville Gauge

2200 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

May 2, 2023

DSR will remain closed to anglers today and open for office hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00, with a current dam release for 2200 CFS.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

41° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:56am

Sunset: 8:07pm

2930 CFS Pineville Gauge

2200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

May 1, 2023

With the water way up, it was a quiet Monday for the run.  A few inches of rain over the weekend resulted in the dam release being increased last night from 500 CFS (4/30) to 1800 CFS, where it is currently scheduled to remain until tomorrow (5/2) at 11:59PM.  At this time no further schedule has been published.  Given the considerable amount of inflow to the reservoir with the heavy rains, and an unknown reservoir level, it will be a waiting game to see what kind of release we will see for the remainder of the week, especially with bit more rain in the forecast tomorrow and Wednesday. Please check Safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

45° / Clouds

Sunrise: 5:57am

Sunset: 8:05pm

2560 CFS Pineville Gauge

1800 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 30, 2023

Anglers were hooking up on the Smallmouth and Steelhead (mostly Smallmouth) today. The rain started this afternoon but only a few anglers had left the run early. The action was mostly from the middle to lower end of the run. Rain is in the forecast for tomorrow and tonight with the potential for heavy rainfall. Low 42F. SE winds shifting to WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall possibly over one inch. The flow out of the Dam will be 500CFS thru 1159pm tomorrow night.

Rain

53° / Rain

Sunrise: 5:58am

Sunset: 8:04pm

680 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

April 29, 2023

CFS at the dam 500, CFS at the Pineville gauge 652 first thing this morning, has since climbed modestly to 673 as of the time of this report - water temperature mid-morning was at 53 degrees and climbed to 57 degrees by the early afternoon - air temperatures started at 51 degrees before sunrise, dipped to 44 degrees near dawn, then slowly climbed to our high of 55 degrees by 3:30 PM, before beginning a slow drop towards sundown - just before dawn it started to sprinkle - that soon turned into a steady drizzle that lasted until about 9:30 AM, when it stopped - we were dry the rest of the day - we had some stiff SE winds pretty much all day - some guests indicated that a few spots on the run were, essentially, unfishable as they were not sheltered enough to enable casting - 13 total guests joined us on the run today, as early as 8:45 AM to as late as 4:30 PM - our first guest came off the run for the day at 12:45 PM - he had fished only a few hours in the lower section, swinging flies, and reported 3 / 3 small Steelhead and several Smallmouth Bass - three hours later, at 3:45 PM, again after only a few hours, our next guest coming off the run reported seven Smallmouth Bass, "some decent", which he was targeting while swinging flies in the lower section - at 6 PM a guest came off the run - he was targeting Smallmouth Bass, so he fished the lower section with a brown 1/8 ounce jig tipped with an imitation crawdad - he was able to bring to hand "about 20" bass, in the 2 to 3 # range, with a couple of 4# in that mix - he then came up to the middle section and threw a copper bladed spinner for just a bit, without any results - just a bit later another guest came off the run - this person was one of the first on the run this morning - he fished the lower section hard, without any success - near noon he took a short break, then went back down on the run, to the upper section this time, and scored 2 / 4 Steelhead, in the 6 to 8 # range (larger ones broke him off due to a 6 # leader), swinging a purple and black stone fly (which accounted for three of the fish) and a peach colored UV enhanced fly which accounted for the second fish brought to hand - at 6:45 PM a guest came off the run and reported five smaller Steelhead (3 to 5 #) and "a bunch of bass" - he fished top to bottom of the run, spin casting spinners - the winds down low were not any problem, and seemed stronger the further upriver he went - just a short time later a father and his young son came off the run - they had fished earlier this morning, with the son landing a Smallmouth Bass in the lower section, and this time they fished the middle section, with the son bringing to hand several more bass - a few minutes later, another two guests came of the run - they were both trying Spey casting, as novices, did get a few tugs in the lower section, but were not able to bring anything to hand - both stated they nonetheless enjoyed being on the run today - at 7 PM our last guest checked off the run - he only fished a little bit, but was able to bring a chunky Smallmouth to hand, in the lower section, swinging a stone fly - for the amount of time, he was pleased enough - tonight the low will be 48 degrees - the forecast for tomorrow is: Rain. Potential for heavy rainfall. High 59F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near an half an inch.

Clouds

50° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:00am

Sunset: 8:03pm

673 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 28, 2023

The fishing continues to be hot and cold, today, apparently a hot day for the handful of anglers we spoke with.  We couldn't ask for much more comfortable weather, with temperatures in the 60's today, and plenty of overcast definitely in favor of our anglers out today.  Contrary to the reports this past week, it seems the majority of the steelhead which were caught today, were caught in the lower end of the property, with mostly bass reported in the middle and upper sections.  Water temperatures early morning were 49 F, but only reached 53 F with the overcast.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until 11:59 PM tonight (4/28).  At this time no further scheduling has been posted for the weekend.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release scheduling.

Clouds

63° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:01am

Sunset: 8:02pm

659 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 27, 2023

A lighter crowd today, with most anglers joining us again for the morning, with a few anglers making their way onto the run for a few hours this afternoon.  Things quieted down quite a bit today compared the days past, with just a few steelhead and reported collectively between all of our anglers, with one angler notably landing a walleye in the lower end of the property.  The dam release has schedule has been updated to remain at 500 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (4/28).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated release information.

Clouds

54° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:03am

Sunset: 8:01pm

688 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 26, 2023

Another nice, but rather cool day made for fairly busy day on the run with two dozen anglers, most joining us for the greater part of the morning into the early afternoon.  From the reports we received, it seems today was a bit tougher than yesterday.  One angler having covered nearly the entire property, made mention that there were plenty of steelhead around but just a few showed interest in the various presentations.  Bluebird skies, and clear water are surely not helping odds today either.  Overall, most anglers were able to manage either a steelhead or two, or a pile of smallmouth bass.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until tomorrow (4/26) at 11:59 PM.    

Clouds

47° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:04am

Sunset: 7:59pm

688 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

Reminder

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April 25, 2023

Overall, conditions were fair with the lack of overcast just about the only unfavorable factor.  Based on the reports we received from the nearly two dozen anglers that joined us, fishing picked up a bit today, with one veteran father and son duo reporting double digit numbers on steelhead, between them.  Other anglers reported a mixed bag of both steelhead and 'plenty' of smallmouth bass landed.  Water temperatures began at a recorded 48 F this morning, and reached 52 F by early afternoon.  At this time the dam release is scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until tomorrow night (4/26).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

48° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:06am

Sunset: 7:58pm

710 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 24, 2023

We started off the week with considerably less angling pressure than what we saw over this past weekend.  Just under a dozen anglers joined us, mostly for the morning, and nearly all indicated a rather difficult time getting into fish today.  It seems even those anglers targeting bass, found it rather difficult to rack up any sort of numbers.  Conditions over the week continue to cool down, with quite a bit of rain in the forecast. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until tomorrow (4/25) at 11:59 PM.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill ahead for updated dam release information.

Clouds

44° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:07am

Sunset: 7:57pm

755 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 23, 2023

A note of interest: at 2:10 PM today, our area was rocked by a 3.6 magnitude earthquake, centered at the Oswego / Jefferson County line, near Adams . . . CFS at the dam 500, CFS at the Pineville gauge 747 all day - air temperature started at 48 degrees, typically dipped a bit after sunrise to 46 degrees, then gradually climbed to our high of 51 degrees at 2:15 PM before sliding down to it's current 45 degrees - a wet, foggy morning slowly cleared until at noon there were some hazy blue spots in the sky, with diffused sunshine - as the afternoon progressed, skies cleared even more, to partly cloudy and brilliant sunshine by 2:15 PM - by 4:15 PM we were again completely overcast - winds all day were relatively light and variable - we had 30 guests join us on the run today, arriving as early as 5:15 AM to as late as 3:30 PM - our first two guests off the run, at 9:45 AM, reported only a fingerling trout (or salmon?) between them - at 10:45 AM two guests reported being skunked while targeting bass in the lower section - on their heels four guests reported 0 / 2 ("probably bass") between them, but they were admittedly new to fishing the river - at 11:45 AM the reports took a bit of a turn for the better when a guest reported 0 / 3 (one Steelhead, two Smallmouth Bass) swinging an olive Wooly Bugger in the middle section - just afterwards, another guest reported 3 / 6 Steelhead drifting eggs and beads under a bobber in the middle section - at 1 PM a guest reported one Smallmouth Bass swinging, and drifting under a bobber, various colored Wooly Buggers in the middle section - near 2 PM a guest reported 0 / 2 Steelhead and 1 / 3 Smallmouth Bass swinging a black Wooly Bugger in the lower section - at 3:15 a guest reported being skunked swinging flies in the upper section - at 3:45 PM two guests, who only fished a couple of hours, reported five Smallmouth Bass between them - at 4:45 PM two guests, the high rods for today, reported 3 / 7 Steelhead, 8 / 8 Steelhead, and two Smallmouth Bass, drifting "all colors of eggs" and blue blue beads under a bobber, and swinging copper colored spinners, in the middle section - at the same time another guest reported 1 / 4 Steelhead bottom bouncing egg sacks in the upper section - he was thrilled by a take he saw while reeling the egg sack in - at 5 PM a guest reported 0 / 2 Steelhead swinging streamers in the middle section - an hour later two guests reported 1 / 3 Steelhead, and one Smallmouth Bass, from the upper section, "after throwing all types of eggs and lures at them!" - our last guest came off the water at 7:30 PM (he checked in early afternoon) and was pleased with 2 / 3 Steelhead, and two Smallmouth Bass, swinging olive colored Wooly Buggers in the lower section - the overnight low will be 39 degrees - the forecast for tomorrow is: Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Slight chance of a rain shower. High near 50F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Rain

43° / Rain

Sunrise: 6:09am

Sunset: 7:56pm

747 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

April 22, 2023

Forty-plus anglers took advantage of the fine weather and good water level to join us on the run today. The wind became pretty brutal and that made things challenging for many of our anglers, but that being said, it was still a very good day to be on the run. Of the anglers that I spoke with, nearly all were able to get into good numbers of Steelhead with six being the most frequent number with some doing less and a few doing much better. Not as many Smallmouth were brought to hand, but I believe that was due to the fact that the Steelhead fishing was so productive that anglers didn't modify their techniques to target Smallmouth. That being said, reports of some very good sized fish were brought to hand. As is frequently the case, the float-fishermen were most successful, but all techniques were productive today and all sections of the run fished well. By late afternoon, the temperature took a nose dive, the winds picked up and rain thunder and lighting drove most anglers off the water. The scheduled flow from the dam remains at 500 cfs through midnight tomorrow (though that might change with the rain we're getting) and the flow at Pineville is 562 cfs

Rain

53° / Rain

Sunrise: 6:10am

Sunset: 7:55pm

652 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

April 21, 2023

CFS at the dam 500, CFS at the Pineville gauge started at 695 and dropped over the day to 666 - water temperature started at 47 degrees and climbed to 52 degrees by the early afternoon - air temperatures were in the low to mid 50s early this morning, climbed to our high of 86 degrees at 4:15 PM, before abruptly dropping to 76 degrees within the next hour as the clouds rolled in - for the most part, our skies were hazy with indistinct clouds and bright sunshine, until clouds formed by late afternoon, becoming wholly overcast by 6 PM - winds were light and variable all day, with a cooling effect - 27 guests joined us on the run today, with guests checking in as late as 3:30 PM for a few hours of fishing - the first guest off the run reported two drop-back Steelhead, and two Smallmouth Bass, swinging flies in the lower section - at 3 PM a single guest accounted for 4 / 5 Steelhead, 21" to 29", swinging streamers in the lower section - at 4:45 PM a lady reported a decent Smallmouth Bass caught on a blue and silver Panther-Martin spinner, while her male companion reported being skunked swinging flies, both while angling in the middle to lower sections - near 5 PM, a guest in a hurry stated "got a few Steelhead" on his way to his car, carrying a fly rod - at 5:15 PM another guest reported "lots of Smallmouth Bass!" without further detail - on his heels, a father and his two young sons reported a couple of Steelhead floating pink worms under a bobber in the lower section - most of his action was this morning - at 5:30 a trio of guests came off the run, also having fished pink worms under a bobber, and swinging flies, all without success - they left with some tips for tomorrow from other anglers - at 6:30 PM a man and his wife reported 7 / 10 and 3 / 7 Steelhead respectively, swinging olive and brown stone flies in the middle and upper sections - her top fish was a nice 10 #, with the rest of theirs in the 6 # to 8 # range - shortly thereafter another guest reported two Smallmouth Bass, and an half hour later the next guest reported the same results on a brown wooly bugger in the middle section - the last guest came off the run a bit after 8 PM - he had checked in at around 3:30 PM, but in those few hours he had swung streamers in the upper and middle sections, connecting with a 29" Steelhead and several Smallmouth Bass , so he was happy - the forecast for tonight is 60% chance of showers, low of 54 degrees - the forecast for tomorrow is: Cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon. High near 75F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Clouds

66° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:12am

Sunset: 7:53pm

673 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 20, 2023

Just a tad warmer today.  Temperatures hovered around 50 F for most of the day, with little to no wind, and some pretty good overcast.  Just under 2 dozen anglers early took advantage of the weather, a majority joining us early in the day, and wrapping things up early afternoon.  The reports from the anglers echoed those of yesterday, with plenty of fish being caught by all over the run, but what you caught really depending on where the efforts were focused.  The lower end again produced substantially more smallmouth bass with a few steelhead in the mix, while the middle and upper sections reported a majority of steelhead caught, with just a few bass in the mix.  Having your pick is never a bad thing!  Hopefully we will continue to see some more upbeat action as we head into the weekend. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 500 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow night (4/21).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for update release information.

Clouds

51° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:14am

Sunset: 7:52pm

695 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 19, 2023

We got a little bit of everything today, between the weather and the fish!  A cold day overall, started out with some early showers, turning into sun, and then back to overcast with some pretty strong and constant wind.  Needless to say, the morning seemed to be a bit more productive for most of our anglers.  Reports varied heavily today based on where each of our anglers focused their attention today.  Anglers fishing the lower sections of the property reported quite a few bass, with just a couple of steelhead, and even a walleye in the mix.  Anglers fishing the middle sections of the property proved to be more productive with steelhead, reporting double digit hook-ups.   Forecasts call for a bit of the same for weather conditions, just a tad warmer with a bit more sun.  The dam release was adjusted last night from 750 CFS to 500 CFS, where it is currently scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM tomorrow (4/20).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

40° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:15am

Sunset: 7:51pm

695 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 18, 2023

Temperatures have continued to take a dive, settling around 40 F with steady showers throughout the day today.  Reports varied from the handful of anglers that joined us, but all successful in bringing multiple fish to hand.   A majority of these anglers reporting multiple drop backs landed, and a few anglers reported double digits numbers of small mouth bass landed despite the cool down.  Current forecasts indicate that things will remain cool over the next few days, and dry out, with temperatures expected to rise back up again just in time for the weekend.  The release from the dam is currently scheduled to remain at 750 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow (4/18). Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for update dam release information.

Clouds

39° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:17am

Sunset: 7:50pm

876 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

April 17, 2023

What a difference a day can make.  Temperatures barely scratched 50 F today, with plenty of overcast, and a few showers leading up to the expected rain this evening. Regardless of it being a Monday, just over a dozen anglers joined us, with a majority fishing the morning into the early afternoon.  Overall, a quiet day, with a few steelhead reported among the anglers we spoke with today, as well as a few more bass.  With air temperatures and water levels all over the place, its anyone's guess what kind of steelhead fishing we will see this week.  The dam release is back down to 750 CFS today, where it is scheduled to remain until 4/18 at 11:59 PM.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

52° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:18am

Sunset: 7:49pm

876 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 16, 2023

CFS at the dam started at 1200 this morning, then two hours earlier than previously advertised, at 10 AM, the CFS at the dam abruptly dropped to 750 - CFS at the Pineville gauge started high as well, at 1480, then rapidly dropped through 1470 (11:15 AM), 910 (12:15 PM), 876 (2:15 PM), before it settled at 868 (3:15 PM) for the day - air temperature started at 61 degrees, climbed to our high of 83 degrees by 3:30 PM, then slowly dropped to our current 77 degrees - water temperatures started at 47 degrees and climbed to 52 degrees by early afternoon - hazy blue skies early in the morning gradually clouded over on just one half of the horizon, with brilliant sunshine for most of the day - winds were very light, and variable, serving to cool a bit - we had a total of 22 guests, checking in as early as 6 AM and as late as 5 PM - our first guest to leave at 11 AM was happy with the four Smallmouth Bass he brought to hand, in the middle section, fishing a 3" floating blue-back Rapala - the bass ranged from 16" to 18", with his largest at 21" - a pair of guests came off the run on his heels - they both fished a pink paddletail worm (one by spinning, the other by fly rod), under bobbers, without success . . . apparently, this lure and rig performed well for Steelhead yesterday - at 11:15 AM one guest came off the lower and middle parts of the run, having been unsuccessful, but turned right around and fished the upper section for an hour, and connected with two Steelhead, one a drop back, the other a fresh fish, swinging a white wooly bugger with a red / white tail and bead "eyes" - at 12:30 PM two guests came off the upper part of the run - one was skunked, the other was broken off by a nice Steelhead, which took off with his chartreuse wooly bugger . . . that angler is hoping some other lucky angler is able to bring the fish to hand, with the fly still there - shortly after 1 PM three of our veteran anglers came off the run - two reported no success, the last reported 0 / 2 Steelhead swinging flies in the lower and middle sections - at 1:15 PM a guest came off the run, reporting 0 / 3 Steelhead, all of which broke him off - he went back down with a spinning rod as well to target some very large bass cruising the run - this guest came back off the run at 6:15 PM, reporting a total for the day of 0 / 4 Steelhead, and seven Smallmouth Bass, 18" and up, including a real trophy (the pictures of Hank, in a blue shirt, which are featured in this report), perhaps pushing -??- pounds - at 2:15 PM a guide and his client came off the run, not having been successful - the guide immediately went back down to the run, to scout, and at 4:15 PM he reported 0 / 1 Steelhead swinging a white wooly bugger - one guest had previously came off the run at 2:20 PM, but reported not having had any success fishing the middle and upper sections . . . a guest, who had checked in late, and fished for a couple of hours, at 6 PM reported 1 / 2 Steelhead, bright chrome, about 27", swinging orange colored flies, with some black and tinsel, in the upper section - his first time connecting in seven trips, so he was very happy - a pair of guests came off the run at 6:45 PM - one was unsuccessful, however the other (Vin, in white shirt, whose pictures of a Steelhead and Smallmouth Bass are also featured today) reported 2 Smallmouth Bass in the 18-21" range, and 1 / 1 Steelhead swinging flies for the first time ever, a tan zonker - at 7:15 PM, after only a couple of hours on the run, our last guest reported 2 / 2 Steelhead drifting a green glow bead under a bobber in the upper section - the forecast for tonight is: evening showers, becoming a steady rain overnight, a total of a quarter inch of rain - low near 45F. The forecast for tomorrow is: Steady light rain in the morning. Showers continuing in the afternoon. High 57F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Sounds like really good conditions for angling for Spring Steelhead and bass!

Clouds

79° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:20am

Sunset: 7:47pm

868 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 15, 2023

Sunny skies. light wind, and temperatures in the mid-80's provided our dozen anglers with excellent fishing conditions. The higher water, however, made things a bit of a challenge. With high water wading is significantly restricted which limits access to areas that might be holding fish. While most anglers were not able to bring fish to hand, a few were successful. One of the nicer Steelhead was by a two-handed fisherman that was fishing the middle section of the run. Fortunately, the water level is dropping (from 1650 cfs to 1200 cfs at noon today and tomorrow at noon the scheduled flow will go from 1200 cfs to 750 cfs. The water temperature is rising and combined with decreased flows, things are setting up for some excellent fishing. There were reports of smallmouth bass being hooked (and released, of course) which is not surprising given the warmer temperatures. Even some suckers were sighted in the run. Tomorrows forecast looks to be a replication of today and with decreased flow, things should show a marked improvement tomorrow.

Clouds

79° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:22am

Sunset: 7:46pm

1470 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 14, 2023

Today was bound to be hit or miss given another increase in the dam release last night.  From the reports we received from the handful of anglers that joined us today, it seems to have been a miss, with nearly all anglers reporting no fish.  A few anglers were fortunate to muster up a fish or two but no staggering numbers today.   The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 1650 CFS until tonight at 11:59 PM (4/14), and scheduled to drop to 1200 CFS at midnight until tomorrow night at (4/15), and then scheduled to drop once again down to 750 CFS on (4/16).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill ahead of any planned trips this weekend!

Clouds

81° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:23am

Sunset: 7:45pm

1820 CFS Pineville Gauge

1650 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 14, 2023

Current Season Pass renewals: a last minute reminder that a minimum of a 50% nonrefundable deposit is due not later than close of business today; the balance is due not later than 31 May.

Clouds

51° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:23am

Sunset: 7:45pm

1820 CFS Pineville Gauge

1650 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 13, 2023

We officially broke the 70 degree mark today!  With the water back up to 1200 CFS the crowd was a bit lighter today, and most fishing the morning given the temperatures and lack of overcast today. Reports from anglers today were drastically different then yesterday's reports.  Fishing proved to be quite tough today with the majority reporting a skunk.  A few anglers guided in a drift boat took the cake today, with multiple fish landed, all drop backs. Water temperatures began around 42 F, and crept into the 50's by mid afternoon today.  The dam release is scheduled to increase again from 1200 CFS to 1650 CFS tonight (4/13) at 9:00 PM, where it is scheduled to remain until tomorrow night (4/14) at 11:59 PM.  Please be sure to check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated information ahead of any upcoming trips!

Clouds

78° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:25am

Sunset: 7:44pm

1470 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 12, 2023

With another day in the 60's, and a bit of overcast, we had about a dozen anglers join us today.  It's safe to say, based on the reports from these anglers today, things picked up quite a bit, with double digit numbers reported from some of the groups that joined us.  Fishing was reported to be more productive this morning, with a bit of a lull during the high sun, and picking back up again toward the end of the day.  Water temperatures began at 43 F this morning, and reached about 48 F by about 1:00 PM this afternoon.  The dam release is scheduled to increase from 750 CFS to 1200 CFS at 9:00 PM tonight, were it is scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM tomorrow (4/13).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated release information.

Clear

74° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:27am

Sunset: 7:43pm

918 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

April 11, 2023

Hard to beat a 65 F day, with good overcast, until you add a bit of wind in the mix.  With little wind this morning, a handful of anglers took advantage of another good window of opportunity.  Winds picked up early afternoon, making fishing quite a bit more difficult with winds at 15 MPH, and most calling it a day.  Another mixed report, with few unable to locate a fish, a couple with missed takes, one honestly reporting a sucker, and the high hook of the day going 2 for 3 on steelhead.  Not the most productive day by any means, but it's just a matter of time.

Clouds

70° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:28am

Sunset: 7:42pm

918 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 10, 2023

Hard to believe with a low of 28 F early this morning, that we'd have such a warm and comfortable day.  With temperatures hovering around 60 F, about a half dozen anglers joined us to take advantage of some beautiful weather, and lighter weekday pressure.  Despite the gorgeous day, the fishing proved to be rather difficult with clear blue  skies.  The majority of our anglers were unable to get into a fish today.  Just a couple of anglers reported success, one angler with a fresh (unspawned) steelhead, and another angler with a brown trout.  Fortunately we will see some more of the same weather, with a bit of overcast tomorrow. and Wednesday. Water temperatures reach a reported 47 F by mid afternoon today.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 750 CFS until tomorrow night (4/10) until 11:59 PM.  Please visit safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated release information.

Clear

63° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:30am

Sunset: 7:40pm

945 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

clear

Clear

April 9, 2023

REMINDER: Season Pass renewal invitations were sent out the first of March - a 50% deposit to renew your season pass is due not later than close of business 14 April - the balance is due not later than 31 May - if you are not aware of these matters, in that you believe that you did not receive the invitation to renew your season pass, please first check your spam folder - please also ask any season pass holders that you may know if they are aware of these deadlines - thanks! CFS at the dam 750, CFS at the Pineville gauge 980 - air temperature started at 29 degrees, dipped to 24 degrees near dawn, then slowly rose to our high of 47 by 3 PM - water temperatures started at 37 degrees first thing this morning, then climbed to 44 degrees by midafternoon - bluebird skies and brilliant sunshine greeted our guests first thing this morning, with skies hazing over slightly as the day progressed - light and variable winds put a bit of a pleasant chill in the air - we had seven guests on the run today - I was able to catch five as they left - one of the DSR guides, John Kopy, shortly after noon reported that his morning clients scored 5 / 10 or so Steelhead, drifting through the run, running pink and chartreuse eggs and lures ("something bright") - these numbers are typical of his guided clients - the fish were all described as drop-backs, chroming back up - two of our guests fished the middle to lower sections for a few hours, but were unable to connect - the lady stated it was beautiful on the run, but a bit chilly - our first guest, on the run at 8:15 AM, did not leave until 2:30 PM - he reported 1 / 3 (or 4) Steelhead, swinging flies in the lower section - a nice 31" chromer - the low tonight will be 30 degrees - tomorrow's forecast is: A mainly sunny sky. High 59F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Clear

48° / Clear

Sunrise: 6:32am

Sunset: 7:39pm

971 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

April 8, 2023

Bright sunshine made you think it was warmer than it was. It was cold this morning and chilly all day, but at least the wind was manageable for a change. We need warmer temperatures to raise the water temperature (although late afternoon it got close to 40). All anglers struggled today and of those that I spoke with, not a fish was brought to hand. I think colder water temperatures have slowed the spawn down, but with temperatures forecast to get into the 70's this week, I expect things will change in a major way real fast. The release from the dam will remain at 1500 cfs through midnight tomorrow and the current flow at Pineville is 1920 cfs. Happy Easter everybody!!

Clouds

44° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:34am

Sunset: 7:38pm

1850 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 7, 2023

CFS at the dam 1500, CFS at the Pineville gauge 1900 - air temperature started at mid-30s this morning and only climbed to our high of 40 degrees - an overcast day to start with cleared by mid-afternoon to bluebird skies and brilliant sunshine, before hazing over a bit - we had a light, steady, breeze / light wind throughout the day - we had two lodge guests on the run, however they did not report their day to us - tonight's low will be 26 degrees, tomorrow's forecast is: Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. High 43F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Clouds

39° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:35am

Sunset: 7:37pm

1900 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 6, 2023

Due to high water (dam release of 2,000 CFS ), DSR was closed to fishing today, April 6, 2023. For updated water flow information, please visit: safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill

Clouds

48° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:37am

Sunset: 7:36pm

2000 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 5, 2023

Just a couple of anglers joined us for fairly brief outings this morning, and indicated that like yesterday, it was tough to find a fish in all the water.  Needless to say, all called it a day ahead of the impending weather.  With a few inches of rain forecasted, the 1500 CFS release from the dam has once again been extended, now scheduled to remain at 1500 CFS until tomorrow night (4/6) at 11:59 PM.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill ahead of any planned trips.  DSR will remain open for fishing unless the release from the dam is greater than 2000 CFS.

Rain

59° / Rain

Sunrise: 6:39am

Sunset: 7:34pm

1810 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

April 4, 2023

A rather mild day, hanging around 50F for the majority of the day, with plenty of overcast.  About a half dozen anglers joined us throughout the day, all reporting no success in competition with the higher flows.  Water temperatures this morning were a reported 36 F, and rose to about 39 F by this afternoon.  Water clarity even given some of the thaw we've seen with 50 F days, still remains clear.  The dam release is scheduled to remain at 1500 CFS until tomorrow night (4/5) at 11:59 PM.  Please be sure to check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill before your next trip!

Clouds

50° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:41am

Sunset: 7:33pm

1810 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 3, 2023

A quiet Monday for the run with flows still up.  One DSR guide took advantage of the bigger water, and floated through with clients in a drift boat.  He indicated a fairly successful day, with most of the fish reported in the lower end of the run, with surprisingly not much success in the middle and upper sections. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 1500 CFS until tomorrow (4/4) at 11:59 PM.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill ahead of your trip!

Clouds

54° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:43am

Sunset: 7:32pm

1830 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 2, 2023

CFS at the dam 1500, CFS at the Pineville gauge has been slowly dropping all day to its current 1930 - our air temperature to start the morning was 28 degrees, with frozen rain left over from overnight - during the day, air temperatures slowly climbed to our recent high of 34 degrees - we had bluebird skies and brilliant sunshine throughout the day - an initially blustery wind abated somewhat towards the early afternoon, making for an overall pleasant day to be out on the run - six guests joined us, starting at 9:30 AM through the early afternoon - a pair of guests took a break at 2:30 PM, reporting 0 / 1 between them, bottom bouncing eggs, as well as drifting eggs under a bobber, in the middle section - these two went back onto the run, fishing the upper section for a few more hours, without further success - our last guest to have checked in this afternoon reported, after a few hours, not even a tug - a guide reported that his two clients, who fished only the morning hours, achieved six fish brought to hand, including a chrome "football" Brown Trout, which was incredibly acrobatic and a real fighter - his clients drifted chartreuse and white eggs, under a bobber, as they floated through the run - overnight low will be 26 degrees - forecast for tomorrow is: Mostly cloudy with some showers in the afternoon. High 58F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Clouds

34° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:44am

Sunset: 7:31pm

1930 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

April 1, 2023

Winter. Summer. Winter. The day began with cold. chilly temperatures and a thunderstorm which gave way to clearing skies around 8:00AM which stayed with us for the better part of the day with temperatures rising into the mid-60's. An absolute gorgeous day to be on the river (although the wind was a bit of a nuisance, but that died after a while). Then late afternoon things went back to winter with increasing clouds, rain and temperatures falling into the 40's. About a dozen anglers fished the run and while I was not able to get a report from all of them, the reports indicate that fishing continues to be tough. Only two anglers were able to bring a single fish to hand. One in the morning and another by aa season pass holder that fished for a few hours at the end of the day. With the rain that we received today I suspect that the flow from the dam will continue to be high for a while. The current forecast is for the water from the dam to remain at 1500 cfs through midnight tomorrow and the current flow at Pineville is 1940 cfs (and rising).

Clouds

47° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:46am

Sunset: 7:30pm

1940 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 31, 2023

CFS at the dam 1500, CFS at the Pineville gauge 1770 - air temperatures started at freezing this morning and rose to our high of 39 degrees - overcast, relatively light winds, a constant sprinkling all day - we had a total of four guests today, three of which were guided clients - I received a secondhand report that one client went 1 / 1 Steelhead - a guide reported that his two clients went 4 / 10 Steelhead, drifting through the run, using blue and white egg sacks as well as Hotshots - our last guest fished the middle and upper sections, drifting beads under a bobber, without success - tonight it will continue to rain, with a low of 38 degrees - tomorrow the forecast is: A steady rain early. Showers with perhaps a rumble of thunder developing in the afternoon. Potential for severe thunderstorms. High 62F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Clouds

41° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:48am

Sunset: 7:29pm

1770 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 30, 2023

Freezing temperatures continue to linger, with temperatures just breaking 32 F today.  Even with the blue skies, and sun out in full force, it just didn't want to warm up today.  Another half dozen anglers joined us, for what was reported as a tough day for nearly all.  A majority of these anglers fished the early morning into the afternoon, and were not able to bring a fish to hand with the lack of overcast and crystal clear, cold water.  Reports from our last angler out this evening,  made it seem like when the sun started to get behind the trees things turned on a bit, with several fish landed within a short window.  The dam release is scheduled to be increased to 1500 CFS tonight at 12:00 AM (3/31). Please be sure to check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated release information ahead of this weekend's fishing trip!

Clouds

32° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:50am

Sunset: 7:27pm

1060 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 29, 2023

Conditions were much more favorable today (up until this afternoon), with plenty of overcast bringing out about a half dozen anglers.  Most of anglers fished the morning, with just a couple joining us for the afternoon.  Overall, another tough day for most of these anglers, with split results. About half unable to bring a fish to hand, while others were able to find a few in one spot.  Recently, that just seems to be the theme, just right place at the right time.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 750 CFS until tonight (3/29) at 11:59 PM.  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated release information for updated release information ahead of any planned trips tomorrow, and this weekend!

Clouds

47° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:51am

Sunset: 7:26pm

1080 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 28, 2023

To no surprise given the bright blue skies and fish activity that we've seen thus far this week, we didn't have too much angling pressure with just a single angler joining us for the greater part of the morning. Reports from the angler echoed that of yesterday, with no fish brought to hand. Things are bound to pick up with spawning clearly underway, it's only a matter of time before the flood gates open and the fish fly back into the lake. The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 750 CFS until tomorrow night (3/29) at 11:59 PM. Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill ahead of your upcoming trip!

Clouds

42° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:53am

Sunset: 7:25pm

1100 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 27, 2023

With flows back down to a more manageable level, a handful of anglers joined us for the morning to beat this afternoon's steady rain.  From the reports we received from these anglers, fishing was anything but easy, with the majority unable to get into a fish.  The few that were fortunate enough to find some fish, were able bring a couple to hand. The lower end proved to be the most successful today based on these reports. Of the fish that were reported caught today, nearly all were reported to be spawned out drop backs.  Flows are currently scheduled to remain at 750 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow night (3/27).  For updated release information, please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill before your next trip!

Rain

37° / Rain

Sunrise: 6:55am

Sunset: 7:24pm

1150 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

March 26, 2023

Skies cleared near morning and the temperatures rose into the mid 40's, but the wind, which blew hard all day, made it feel a lot colder. The water level was lowered to 750 cfs last night which I would have thought would have encouraged more anglers to join us on the run today, but it must have been the wind that kept folks away. Only two anglers joined us mid-morning and fished until mid-afternoon, but slipped by me before I was able to get a status report from them. Tomorrow's forecast calls for sun in the morning giving way to clouds in the afternoon with temperatures in the lower 40's.Fortunately winds will diminish overnight with light winds 3-5 MPH in the forecast. The scheduled release from the dam has not been updated at the time of this posting (i.e. 6:00PM) and remains at 750 cfs and the flow at the Pine4ville gauge is currently 1470 cfs. https://safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill

Clouds

46° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:57am

Sunset: 7:23pm

1170 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 25, 2023

CFS at the dam 1200, CFS at the Pineville gauge 1600 - air temperature started at 34 degrees this morning and only rose to 37 degrees as our high - skies remained overcast all day - winds first thing this morning were light, but that changed dramatically as the day progressed, with strong, sustained, high winds and some really fierce gusts - as a topper, the entire day we had waves of slushy snow or rain move through periodically - despite the tough conditions, we had four tough guests that ventured out as early as 6:30 AM through as late as 1:30 PM - a brace of guests came off the run at 12:15 PM, having fished a couple of hours, reporting 0 / 1 between them; essentially a quick, hard, tug on a bottom-bounced red stonefly pattern that caught the guest by surprise . . . at 2:30 PM our first guest to arrive this morning came off the run - he had swung flies in the lower section without success - the wind was so bad there that he had to wait between gusts to cast in the lulls, until he realized there were no longer any lulls in the wind and he was getting pushed around by the force of the wind . . . a pair of guests came off the run at near 5 PM, having fished since 1:30 PM, in the middle section, "trying everything . . . flies, beads, eggs . . ." without even a tug - have to admire their perseverance under these conditions - the overnight low will be 36 degrees, with mixed rain and snow - the forecast for tomorrow is: Windy. Cloudy skies will become partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 43F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Clouds

37° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:59am

Sunset: 7:21pm

1600 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 24, 2023

CFS at the dam 1200, CFS at the Pineville gauge 1650 - air temperatures started in the mid 30s, climbed to the mid 40s, and is currently at 39 degrees - we started off overcast, with skies clearing throughout the morning, so that by the afternoon it was pretty much blue skies - in the late afternoon, it clouded back over - winds were light throughout the day - we had five guests on the run today - Guest Services was able to catch only two as they left the run - the first reported "a very nice Steelhead", with few other details - the second came off the run at 4:40 PM and reported 1 / 4 Steelhead, drifting beads under a bobber, only after having fished from top to bottom . . . "had to work for them today!" . . . tonight's forecast is: Low 29F. Tomorrow the forecast is: Rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers and windy conditions developing in the afternoon. Some mixed winter precipitation possible. High near 40F. Winds SE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch. You may want to get here early and fish the morning . . . we open at 6 AM

Clouds

39° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:01am

Sunset: 7:20pm

1670 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 23, 2023

Steady rain made for a rather quiet day, with only a couple of anglers joining us for the morning.  Each of our anglers indicated a rather productive outing, one angler float fishing and the other fly fishing both getting into several fish in the middle section of the property.  With mostly snow melt, the water has remained clear, and today not proving to be too much of an issue with complete overcast and fog today.  The dam release has not yet been scheduled past tonight (3/23) at 11:59 PM.  It's difficult to anticipate whether we will see a continuation of the 1200 release, but more than likely with a bit more rain in the forecast for this weekend.  Please be sure to check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill of updated release information before your fishing trip this weekend!

Rain

45° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:02am

Sunset: 7:19pm

1540 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

March 22, 2023

It's certainly difficult to resist steelhead fishing on a 55 degree day, high water or not.  Quite a few anglers joined us this morning, but most called it a day in the early afternoon.  Today's results were almost an even split, with about half of our anglers able to get into several fish, while the other weren't able to locate any fish in the bigger water.  With the Pineville gauge hovering around 1470 CFS, the volume of water down here is not only difficult to navigate, it's hard to cover it all.  Tomorrow's conditions don't look quite as fair, with a high probability of rain forecasted for the majority of the day, but we will fortunately see temperatures get back into the 50's.   At this time the scheduled dam release has not yet been updated past tonight 3/22/23 at 11:59 PM.  Please be sure the check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated release information.

Clouds

55° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:04am

Sunset: 7:18pm

1470 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 21, 2023

The water is up, but it didn't deter a little over a dozen anglers from taking advantage of another mild day.  The release from the dam was adjusted last night from 350 CFS to 750 CFS,  anticipating snow melt with temperatures inching into the 50's this week.  Despite the surge, the water has maintained its clarity only adding some cold snowmelt into the equation.  Water temperatures still remain in the 30's, with a recorded temperature of 35 F this morning.  Again, it seems like most of our anglers were able to bring at least one fish to hand, and some a few more, with a majority of the fish caught being fresh unspawned fish.  Anticipating continued melt, and most likely a bit of rain at the end of the week, the dam release will be updated tonight (3/21) to 1200 CFS at 11:59 PM where it is scheduled to remain until tomorrow night (3/22) at 11:59 PM.  Please be sure to check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information ahead of your next trip!

Clouds

44° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:06am

Sunset: 7:17pm

901 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 20, 2023

Hard to believe with white out conditions yesterday, today is the first day of spring!  Thankfully, no snow today.  A handful of anglers joined, most this afternoon, for what seemed to be an 'okay' day for the majority of these anglers.  No anglers reported significant numbers, and activity comparable to that of last week.  Hopefully with some warmer weather in store, we'll start to see the drop back fishing snowball.  Overnight temperatures for the week still forecasted to be around freezing, but highs during the day are expected to broach mid 50's.  The dam release is scheduled to increase tonight to 750 CFS at 9:00 PM (3/20), where it is currently scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM 3/21. Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for update dam release information.

Clouds

39° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:08am

Sunset: 7:15pm

525 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 19, 2023

CFS 350 at the dam, 544 at the Pineville gauge - despite the lake effect snow storm warning, in effect from 5 PM yesterday until 8 PM tonight, as is the nature of lake effect snowstorms, the Pulaski area received no more than a dusting of snow overnight, possibly because very strong winds all night long blew all of it somewhere else . . . air temperatures were at 24 degrees early this morning, and climbed to only 28 degrees as our high for the day - there were no guests when we opened, perhaps due to the lake effect snow warning - it was interesting this morning to see what snow that fell at first light whip past the window perfectly horizontal to the ground, creating a short whiteout, with the DSR sign at the gate at a plus 45 degree angle, where it remained for most of the day . . . winds remained very strong almost all day, with intermittent brief snow squalls, the wind gradually subsiding during the late afternoon - one of our lodge guests, a fairly new "Steelheader", relatively new to this river as well, ventured out to the upper section early this morning - despite a few hours of swinging flies, he reported that he was unsuccessful when he came up for a short break early this afternoon - he gave it a few more hours in the middle section, but was again unsuccessful . . . surprisingly, he did state that winds were not really a problem for him - a trio of guests checked into the run mid-afternoon - they came off the run at 6:15 PM and reported that they had fished down to the lower section, bringing a 22" Brown Trout to hand - the forecast for tonight is: Windy with on and off snow showers this evening. Then some clearing later. Low 27F. WSW winds at 20 to 30 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Higher wind gusts possible. The forecast for tomorrow is: Mostly sunny skies. High 42F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

Clouds

29° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:10am

Sunset: 7:14pm

544 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 18, 2023

A few anglers joined us on the run today and were greeted with sunshine and above freezing temperatures. Things don't look at promising tomorrow. From the reports of the anglers, it seemed that the morning was the more productive portion of the day. The fact that the wind began to pick up this afternoon didn't help matters that's for sure. A guide and his client went 3 for 5 this morning (which was the anglers first ever Steelhead and so, obviously, he was quite happy). A group of four lodge guest went three for four this morning, but struck out this afternoon. Our last anglers on the run (a father/son team) that only fished in the afternoon were able to bring a nice Brown trout to hand At the time of this posting (6:45PM), the lake effect snow that was forecast has yet to materialize. As I said, the wind has picked up somewhat, but were still looking at blue sky. The flow from the dam is to remain at 350 cfs and the current flow at Pineville is 583 cfs

Clouds

34° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:11am

Sunset: 7:13pm

583 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 17, 2023

CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 500 - air temperature in the low to mid 40s all day - winds relatively light, either a light drizzle, or outright rain, all day - four guests chose to be on the run to day - we were able to catch up with three of these guests, who all had relatively great results: 2 / 2 one drop-back and one a chrome Steelhead; 2 / 4 chrome Steelhead plus a "nice" bonus Brown Trout; 2 / 3 chrome Steelhead, with the lost fish a "big one!" - tonight's forecast: Light rain early. Then remaining mainly cloudy. Low 31F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Tomorrow's forecast: Cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 36F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph - be aware we will be under a lake effect (snow) warning starting at 5 PM Saturday through 8 PM Sunday - 5" to 10" snow expected in the most persistent areas, complicated by winds gusting up to 45 mph, making travel difficult

Rain

46° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:13am

Sunset: 7:12pm

500 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Rain

March 16, 2023

Today's conditions enticed a few more anglers to join us.  Plenty of overcast, minimal wind, and weather in the mid 40's.  A majority of the anglers that joined us for the morning, into the early afternoon, fished the middle and lower sections of the property. Reports from the half dozen anglers that joined us, pointed to another successful day with fresh fish still in the mix.   With temperatures in the mid 40's, we've seen a fair amount of the snow we accumulated from this weeks storm melt already.  Temperatures are only expected to drop slightly over night, and then bounce right back into the 40's again tomorrow for some of the same, with the possibility of rain in the forecast as well.  The dam release is currently scheduled to remain at 350 CFS until tomorrow (3/17) at 11:59 PM.

Clouds

47° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:15am

Sunset: 7:11pm

459 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 15, 2023

A dramatic difference in weather today.  Mid 30's and clear blue skies already started to chip away at the mess we were left with yesterday.  Although beautiful, the clear skies and low water were definitely a difficult combination for the couple of anglers that joined us.  In just a few hours, one angler came off the water deciding to end on a good note, going 1 for 1 on a dime bright steelhead.  Overall, it seemed to be a good day, despite no crazy numbers of fish, and just a couple of anglers.   The dam release remains at 350 CFS with a reported flow of 464 CFS at the Pineville gauge this afternoon.  At this time the scheduled dam release has not yet been updated past tonight at 11:59 PM (3/15).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

36° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:17am

Sunset: 7:09pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 14, 2023

Conditions were by no means preferable, but a little bit of snow didn’t deter a couple of anglers from trudging threw the fresh powder we’ve been accumulating today.  The wind proved to be the toughest obstacle today, with near white out conditions at times. In the their rather brief outings, overall it seemed like a successful day, with several fish landed by the first couple of anglers off the water this morning (pictured below).  Conditions should clear up for tomorrow morning, with the sun expected to make an appearance finally tomorrow afternoon and approach 40 F

Snow

31° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 7:08pm

470 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Snow

March 13, 2023

Temperatures remained over freezing , with a bit of rain and plenty of overcast.   A quiet Monday for the the run, with just a couple of anglers joining us today.  One angler reporting 1 for 1 with a confirmed drop-back while swinging flies in the lower sections, and the other angler 3 for 3 on beads in the middle section, both having fished the entirety of the morning into the early afternoon.  As we quickly approach April, it's only a matter of time before we start to see the number of drop-backs snow ball!  Today's rain is expected to transition to snow tonight into the morning, with a current 'winter storm warning' in affect for tomorrow.  The current release from the dam remains at 350 CFS until tomorrow 3/14 at 11:59 PM with a reported flow of 453 CFS at the Pineville gauge this evening.

Rain

36° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:20am

Sunset: 7:07pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 12, 2023

Plenty of sunshine through most of the day gave way to overcast skies by days end. Only a few anglers joined us on the run today. A guide with one client fished early and left around mid day and went one for one. Three anglers joined us around noon and fished until late afternoon without bringing a fish to hand. Good weather and a good water flow, but tough fishing. Hard to explain, but fish being in their transition between feeding and spawning is the explanation that I go with. Water from the dam remains at 350 cfs and the current flow at Pineville is 459 cfs

Clouds

37° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:22am

Sunset: 7:06pm

459 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 11, 2023

CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 453 - air temperature started at 28 degrees, then slowly climbed to our high of 33 degrees as of the time of this report - we received a moderate dusting of snow overnight, with ultrafine snow (almost like a frozen mist) falling periodically until 11:30 AM - an overcast sky cleared up around 3:30 for a couple hours of brilliant sunshine - there were relatively light and variable winds throughout the day - 20 guests joined us on the run today, starting as early as 6 AM until as late as 3:30 PM - "the early (angler) gets the (fish)" was true today - our first two guests to come off the run at 10:15 AM reported 1 / 1 Steelhead between them, drifting both beads and egg sacks under a bobber - at 11:15 AM a solitary guest reported 1 / 2 Steelhead drifting beads under a bobber - another solitary guest came off the run at 12:45, reporting 2 / 2 Steelhead, again drifting beads under a bobber - from 2 PM to 5:30 PM eleven guests came off the run, all reporting no success (not even any tugs . . . ) - this, despite fishing upper through lower stretches of the run, drifting the usual beads and egg sacks . . . the opinion of a guide was that there is only so much water, holding only so many fish, in these low flows, so an early arrival is a must for success - the last guest came off the run at 6:30 PM - he had fished earlier, took a break, and went back down - no success - the remainder of our guests are in lodges so I do not think I will catch them on their way off the run - the forecast for tonight is: Low 18F. The forecast for tomorrow is: temperatures slowly rising from 19 degrees at 7 AM up to freezing around 11 AM, partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon. High 39F. Winds light and variable.

Clouds

30° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:24am

Sunset: 6:05pm

453 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 10, 2023

About a half dozen anglers joined us today and from my discussions with them, I have to conclude that fishing picked up somewhat from what it has been the past few days. Things haven't gone crazy, but when anglers, for the most part, previously were coming up empty, today was the reverse. For the most part, anglers were able to bring a fish or two to hand. One season pass holder that went down mid-afternoon was able to bring three fish to hand in three hours time. A good day by any measure. A couple anglers came up empty, but today that was the exception to the rule. Water from the dam will remain at 350 cfs and the current flow at Pineville is 476 cfs

Snow

31° / Snow

Sunrise: 6:26am

Sunset: 6:03pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Snow

March 9, 2023

A half dozen anglers hit the Run this morning and enjoyed mild weather and a few tugs on the line. Reports of 2/3 and 3/4 for steelhead from the anglers that have come up so far, with one landing a nice brown and another who hooked and lost a large steelhead. The next several days will bring a holding pattern in the weather, with mid-30s and a few flurries mixed in. Don't forget, this Sunday, clocks spring forward 1 hour - that gives us all an extra hour to fish at the end of the day!

Clouds

30° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:28am

Sunset: 6:02pm

464 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 8, 2023

A bit sunnier, and little less wind, but the fishing remained tough.  Another half dozen anglers joined us for the greater part of the day, and just about all of them indicated another grind.  With the spring approaching, surely we are approaching a transitional period, and commonly see a lull at this time.  Before we know it, it'll be drop back season!  The release from the dam remained at 350 CFS, with a reported flow of 470 CFS at the Pineville gauge this afternoon. At this time the scheduled dam release has not yet been updated. Please visit safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated release information.

Clouds

30° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:29am

Sunset: 6:01pm

470 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 7, 2023

Just a few anglers joined us, for what shaped up to be an extremely windy day.  Overall, similar to the past few days, anglers were able to hook several fish, and land about one or two of them.  Anglers continue to indicate dime bright fish in the mix, and today another brown trout reported.  Forecasted conditions for tomorrow nearly identical today, with wind expected at 6 to 12 MPH, with gusts up to 24 MPH.  The release from the dam remains at 350 CFS with a reported flow of 470 CFS at the Pineville gauge this afternoon.  At this time the scheduled dam release has not yet been updated.  Please visit safe waters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated release information.

Snow

31° / Snow

Sunrise: 6:31am

Sunset: 6:00pm

470 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Snow

March 6, 2023

Conditions were on point, above freezing, good overcast, little to no wind. But, it seemed to be a rather quiet day for the majority of our anglers. The reports we received, indicated anglers had a bit more success earlier this morning, but about half of our anglers came up short today.  The current release from the dam remains at 350 CFS with a reported flow of 470 CFS at the Pineville gauge this afternoon.  At this time the scheduled release has not yet been update.  Please check Safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for updated dam release information.

Clouds

34° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:33am

Sunset: 5:58pm

470 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 5, 2023

A decent day weather-wise. Cloudy with a couple very brief peeks of sun, and temperatures in the mid-to-upper 30's with no wind to speak of. About a dozen anglers joined us today with mixed results. About half of our anglers failed to "touch a fish" and the other half were able to get into a coupe at least. Two anglers that fished the morning were able to bring three Steelhead to hand, An angler that fished for a few hours this afternoon was able to get a Steelhead up top and a brown trout down low. In all instances, fish or no fish, anglers covered lots of water. The snow cover is not too bad (maybe 4 inches of packed heavy snow) so getting around was tiring, but not terrible difficult. The last two anglers off the water accounted for a Brown, a domestic rainbow and two Steelhead (and they were tired) The scheduled water release has yet to be updated (@5:20 PM) and still calls for 350 cfs from the dam. The current flow at Pineville is 476 cfs (where it has been since early this morning which indicates that there is virtually no runoff today.

Clouds

37° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:34am

Sunset: 5:57pm

476 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 4, 2023

CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 482 - overnight, we received about 7" of wet snow - air temperature hovered in the mid-30s all day, finally dropping to freezing as of this report - overcast skies, light and variable winds, occasional short-lived snow flurries - one guest joined us on the run around 11 AM - he fished for a few hours, without success, took a break, and headed back down - near 6 PM he came back up - persistence paid off with a nice chrome Steelhead, in the 10# range, drifting an 8mm frosted orange bead under a bobber in the upper section - tonight's forecast: Cloudy skies this evening. A few snow showers developing late. Low 29F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%. Tomorrow's forecast: Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the morning. High 37F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 40%.

Clouds

34° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:36am

Sunset: 5:56pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 3, 2023

NOTE: we will open at 9 AM tomorrow morning - Season pass renewal invitations were sent out 1 March - if you have not yet received your renewal invitation by e-mail, first check your spam folder, as some are being shunted there depending on the key words you entered for your spam filter - if the invitation is also not there, please call us immediately so we can send you the link - there have been some calls about how to renew your season pass from your account - log into your account - if you are not already on your dashboard, at the top select the dashboard - once you have done so, at the top of the page, you will then see this: "Douglaston Salmon Run - 9 month season pass - active don't forget to *click-here* to renew your season pass . . . " select "click-here" then just follow the prompts as for any other order - CFS at the dam 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge 476 - air temperatures started at 28 degrees, slowly climbed to our high of 40 degrees around 2 PM, and is currently dropping slowly - our skies were clear and we had bright sunshine early this morning - clouds moved into the area by 11 AM, and it was fully overcast at 2 PM - winds were light and variable throughout the day - we had 11 guests join us on the run today, beginning at 7 AM until 1 PM - our first guest off the run at 12:45 PM reported 2 / 2 Steelhead "bright chrome and fat with eggs" drifting blue egg sacks under a bobber in the upper section - near 1 PM a party of four guests checked out, reporting no tugs at all, although they fished from the middle to lower sections . . . at 1:45 PM two guided clients reported 2 / 4 Steelhead, in the 5 - 6 # range, fishing the middle to upper sections - they were very pleased with the freshness of the fish, and the clear waters, which are not available on their home waters - we do tend to get a bit spoiled by the relatively unique fishery we have here - at 3:45 PM a solitary guest came off the run, reporting no success today, swinging an egg-pattern peach-colored fly in the upper section - our last guest (that I was able to speak with), who also had been the last one who checked in this afternoon, came off the run at 5:15 PM - he reported 1 / 2 Steelhead, drifting pink egg sacks and orange beads under a bobber, in the upper section - due to an overnight forecasted snowstorm, we are opening at 9 AM tomorrow morning, and closing at our regularly scheduled time - the forecast for tonight is: Heavy snow. Winds will increase late. Snowfall rates of 1 inches or more per hour. Low 31F. Winds ESE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 100%. 8 to 12 inches of snow expected. The forecast for tomorrow is: Snow during the morning will give way to lingering snow showers during the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 90%. About one inch of snow expected.

Clouds

37° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:38am

Sunset: 5:55pm

476 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

March 2, 2023

A bit windy and damp, but overall conditions seemed to be better than what was initially forecasted.  Just a couple of anglers joined us given the continued ‘winter storm watch’.  The anglers we spoke with today indicated fair success in just a few hours, each with multiple fish landed.  The current release from the dam remains at 350 CFS, with a reported 482 CFS at the Pineville gauge this afternoon.   Reminder: Season Pass Renewal invitations have been email to all current 12, 9 and 6.5 month pass holders.  Please be sure to review junk or spam inboxes for the published letter on 3/1/23.  

Snow

35° / Snow

Sunrise: 6:40am

Sunset: 5:53pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Snow

Reminder

3/4/23 – Delayed Opening –  Due to forecasted conditions.

March 1, 2023

Season pass renewal invitations were sent out first thing this morning - if you believe that you did not receive your renewal invitation, please first check your Spam folder, then call us immediately - the deadline to submit a 50% deposit for the renewal of the season pass is midnight 14 April '23, while the deadline for payment of the balance is 31 May '23 - CFS at the dam is 350, CFS at the Pineville gauge is 488 - air temperatures stayed in the mid-30s all day - skies were overcast, with a relatively light and variable wind, and sporadic snow flurries moved through on occasion (very short lived, ultra fine grain lake effect) - we had six guests join us on the run today - the first guest to leave, at noon, reported a quick 4 / 4 Steelhead initially, in the 5 - 6# range, drifting an orange bead under a bobber in the upper section - he then worked down through the middle section, without success, before moving back into the upper section, where he achieved an additional 1 / 1 Steelhead - a duo of guests left at 1 PM, each reporting 1 / 1 (a Steelhead and an 18" Brown Trout), bottom bouncing natural and pink colored egg sacks in the middle section - at 2:30 a single guest reported that he worked from the upper to middle sections, drifting "beads and bags" under a bobber, without any tugs . . . there are two more guests on the run as of this report - the forecast for tonight is: Cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low around 35F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. The forecast for tomorrow is: Flurries or snow showers possible early. Cloudy skies. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.

Clouds

35° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:41am

Sunset: 5:52pm

488 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 28, 2023

The good news for today was that the river wasn't slushy. A few fish were hooked with one angler going 1 for 3, all Steelheads. The weather tonight cloudy skies. Low around 25F. W winds at 10 to 20 mph, decreasing to less than 5 mph. Tomorrow's weather will also have cloudy skies early followed by a mixture of light rain and snow in the afternoon. High 38F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 70%. The flow out of the Dam remains 500 CFS thru 9pm tonight, then will be dropped to 350CFS and remain there thru 11:59pm on the 1st of March. The flow out of Pineville is 673CFS.

Clouds

34° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:43am

Sunset: 5:51pm

673 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 27, 2023

The day started out sunny and cold, clouds moved in as the day progressed. For this evening watching a potential winter storm. Snow. Winds will increase late. Low 28F. Winds ESE at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 3 to 5 inches. On Tuesday, last day of the month, windy with snow during the morning then a mixture of rain and snow during the afternoon. High 38F. SE winds shifting to WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precip 90%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. Higher wind gusts possible. The flow out of the Dam thru 1150PM on 28 Feb, will be 500CFS. The flow out of Pineville this evening was 673CFS. The anglers today saw some action, one season passholder came in this afternoon, spent a couple of hours on the water, hooked 5 and landed 2 Steelheads. Another angler went 3 for 6, landing 2 Steelheads and one Brown.

Clouds

30° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:45am

Sunset: 5:50pm

673 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 26, 2023

CFS at the dam was 1000, until 7 AM when it dropped to 750 - the CFS is scheduled to further drop to 500 at 9 PM tonight - CFS at the Pineville gauge was 1310 to start the day, since dropped to 1020 as of this report - air temperatures started at 21 degrees at our opening time, slowly climbed to our high of 37 degrees at 1 PM, and has dropped to 33 degrees - skies were mostly overcast, except for a brief period at 1 PM when there was brilliant sunshine - there were periodic flurries of short-lived, fine-grained or smaller flakes, of snow - we had 15 guests join us on the run today, beginning at 7 AM through nearly 2 PM - the first individual came off the run at 9:30 AM, reporting a 26" Steelhead brought to hand, in the upper section, using white egg sacks under a bobber - at 1:30 PM a lodge guest reported striking out in the lower and middle sections, with the intent to fish the upper section for the remainder of the day - at 2 PM a pair of young guests reported that they had worked most of the middle to upper sections of the run, floating beads, eggs, and pink worms, all under bobbers, without any success - shortly afterwards, another guest reported "did a little better today (than yesterday)" which, for this particular person, translates to "closer to five fish" - yet another guest, on his heels, reported 2 / 2 Steelhead, working the middle to lower portions of the run, floating egg sacks under a bobber - about this same time, four guests in the same party reported 3 / 5 Steelhead among them, floating blue egg sacks under a bobber in the middle section - later, they were an additional 0 / 1 to conclude their day - our high rod for the day came off the water at 4:15 PM, after a bit over a couple of hours, reporting 2 / 7 Steelhead, in the 6-7# range, drifting an orange 10mm bead under a bobber, in the middle to upper sections - the last three guests came off the run just after 6 PM, and reported 3 / 6 (one of the three being a Brown Trout) drifting beads under a bobber in the middle to lower sections - the forecast for tonight is: Snow this evening will give way to partly cloudy conditions late. Low 16F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 90%. The forecast for tomorrow is: Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High around 35F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Clouds

34° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:46am

Sunset: 5:48pm

1010 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 25, 2023

CFS at the dam 1000 (dropping to 750 at 7 AM tomorrow morning, then to 500 at 9 PM tomorrow evening), CFS at the Pineville gauge 1310 - air temperature at opening time was 14 degrees, climbing to our high of 29 degrees at 1 PM, and slowly dropping to it's current 24 degrees - it has been an overcast day, with an ultrafine, dry lake-effect snow falling from around 10 AM through now, about 2" of accumulation to add to our prior 3" - winds were generally light, except for a brief period early afternoon when it was a bit gusty - nine guests joined us on the run today - the first ones to show up, at opening time, was a trio of first-timers to the DSR, who fished the morning without success, took a short break for lunch at noon, then fished the afternoon for a couple of hours, again without success . . . our next guest (a seasoned angler) came off the run at 3 PM, reporting no success either . . . our last guest came off the run a bit after 5 PM, covered in snow, reporting 1 / 1 Steelhead earlier in the morning (he, too, had taken a short break in his fishing), but nothing for the afternoon - a tough day all-around . . . the forecast for tonight is: Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the evening. Low around 15F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 50%. The forecast for tomorrow is: Cloudy and becoming windy with snow showers in the morning. High near 35F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.

Clouds

22° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:48am

Sunset: 5:47pm

1310 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 24, 2023

MODIFIED OPENING TIME SATURDAY 25 FEB '23: due to forecasted extreme overnight cold temperatures, DSR will open at 9 AM tomorrow morning - we will be open until our published closing time of 6:30 PM - today, the CFS was 1000 at the dam, 1330 at the Pineville gauge - water temperature 33 degrees - overnight we received perhaps 3" of fluffy lake effect snow - air temperatures started out this morning in the mid-teens and only climbed into the mid-20s, where it is at as of the time of this report - we had generally overcast skies, except in the mid-afternoon when some patches of blue peeked out, with occasional sunshine - winds were fairly light and were variable - occasional snow flurries drifted through the area - four guests joined us on the run today, from mid-morning through early afternoon - the first guest came off the run at 1:22 PM, reporting 0 / 1 on a "large" Brown trout, swinging a fly - "it was tough fishing" . . . the next guest, the last to check in earlier in the afternoon, came off the run at 3 PM - he walked the parts of the run which were accessible, drifting both beads and egg sacks under a bobber, to no avail - our last two guests left the run together at 3:45 PM - the lady brought a 5# Brown Trout to hand, drifting a pink egg sack under a bobber - the other angler reported 0 / 1 on what he believes was a Steelhead - the forecast for tonight is: Cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 7F. NW winds shifting to NE at 10 to 15 mph. The forecast for tomorrow is: Snow showers. High 24F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%. About one inch of snow expected.

Clouds

18° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:49am

Sunset: 5:46pm

1330 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 23, 2023

CFS at the dam 750, CFS at the Pineville gauge stood at 1030 all day - air temperatures started in the low 20s this morning, rose to a high of freezing, and is currently at 28 degrees and dropping - our snowfall last night had a crust of freezing rain, deposited early this morning . . . as of the time of this report, we are experiencing a freezing drizzle - skies were overcast all day and there was a variable, relatively light wind - we had four guests join us on the run today - near 4 PM the first guest I was able to catch up with left the run - he reported 2 / 4 (including a small Brown Trout brought to hand) drifting 10mm frosted orange beads, as well as pink or white egg sacks, under a bobber - our last guest (who checked in during the late afternoon) came off the run at 5:50 PM - he reported 1 / 1 Steelhead, under tough fishing conditions - he stated the water temperature was 33 degrees - the forecast for tonight is: Light freezing rain this evening changing over to snow showers overnight. Low 18F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50%. Snow and ice accumulations less than one inch. The forecast for Friday is: Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the morning. High 21F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 40%. Friday night the forecast is: Partly cloudy. Low 7F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.

Snow

26° / Snow

Sunrise: 6:51am

Sunset: 5:44pm

1030 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Snow

February 22, 2023

About a dozen anglers joined us over the course of the day. Some arriving early and some in the afternoon. Those that I spoke with were happy to get into a single fish and others didn't fare as well. Overall the bite seemed pretty difficult today. The last angler that I spoke with went one for four but indicated ""It was tough. Had to cover a lot of water". We both agreed that it seemed like it should have been better than it was, but I guess that's fishing. At the time of this posting (4:30PM) the water release schedule hasn't been updated and is still calling for water at 750 cfs until midnight tonight. The current flow at Pineville is 1010 cfs

Snow

29° / Snow

Sunrise: 6:53am

Sunset: 5:43pm

1010 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Snow

February 21, 2023

CFS at the dam 750, CFS at the Pineville gauge 1030 - air temperatures started out at 28 degrees, climbed to 44 degrees a bit after noon, and is at 37 degrees now - mostly overcast, with a few hours of a light drizzle, later peeks of blue skies and sunshine - light winds - four guests joined us on the run today - between 12:45 and 2:30 PM three of these guests came off the run, reporting they swung flies, and drifted beads and egg sacks under a bobber, yet did not even get a tug . . . oh, oh, quite a change from yesterday . . . however, our last guest came off the run at 4:15 PM, reporting that he drifted yellow beads under a bobber and, as soon as it started drizzling (around 12:30 PM), there was a flurry of four hookups, of which two were brought to hand - afterwards, nothing . . . due to extreme cold overnight temperatures Friday night, this Saturday, 25 Feb '23, we will not open until 9 AM

Clouds

38° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:54am

Sunset: 5:42pm

1030 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 20, 2023

CFS at the dam 750, CFS at the Pineville gauge 1030 - air temperature started at 43 degrees to start the morning, it is currently 36 degrees - water temperature was recorded at 34 degrees first thing this morning - a generally overcast day, with variable winds that made fishing tough whenever it picked up throughout the day - we had 20 guests join us on the run - I came on shift in the early afternoon, so was able to catch the first guests who came off the run - at 1 PM one guest reported 0 / 2 swinging flies in the lower section - at 1:45 PM another guest reported getting skunked despite fishing the middle to lower sections - at 2:45 PM a trio of guests reported that two were skunked, however the last guest reported a lot of Steelhead (I got the sense of five total) with one at the 11# mark - near 3 PM one guest reported 3 / 5 (two were Steelhead, one was a Brown Trout), bottom bouncing pink egg sacks on the bottom, with one of the Steelhead pushing 15# after we both looked at the picture of the fish - two guests who left on his heels reported 3 / ? and 0 / 3 Steelhead, also bouncing pink egg sacks on the bottom - at 4:45 PM a guest reported 1 / 3 Steelhead swinging a blue estaz (spelling?) fly in the middle section - just afterwards, a guest on the phone reported, in passing, one Brown Trout (no other details) - near 5 PM a guest reported 1 / 2 Steelhead drifting a 10mm frosted light orange bead under a bobber - at 5:45 a guest reported 1 / 1 Steelhead bouncing a 10mm frosted peach bead on the bottom - our last two guests, at 6:05 PM, reported 3 / 6 (two Steelhead 6# & 10#, a 6# Brown Trout) between them, drifting green and orange beads under a bobber - the forecast for tonight is: Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. Low 26F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow's forecast is: Rain showers in the morning will evolve into a more steady rain in the afternoon. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 42F. SE winds shifting to WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Clouds

35° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:56am

Sunset: 5:40pm

1030 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 19, 2023

The sun was supposed to come out but didn't. The temperatures, as forecast, did climb into the upper 40's which made things pleasant on the run for the two dozen anglers that fished today, but the wind picked up around noon and that made things more challenging. Overall, I think the fishing wasn't quite at the level of yesterday. People were still able to get into fish, but a larger proportion of anglers struck out today and it was more one's and two's for those that got in to fish. A couple anglers were able to bring three fish to hand but that was about it.
Water flow is to remain at 750 cfs from the dam through midnight tomorrow and the current flow at Pineville is 1030 cfs

Clouds

47° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:57am

Sunset: 5:39pm

1030 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 18, 2023

Cold temperatures in the low 20's and snow gave way to blue skies and temperature near forty encouraged about a dozen anglers to fish the run. Good weather and the water level that began to drop around noon here combined to provide an excellent day to be on the water. As is frequently the case when we have falling water, the fishing was off bit, but that being said, all anglers that I spoke with were able to bring at least one fish to hand. One for one swinging flies, another went 3 for 5 (combining float fishing with bottom bouncing), "Did good. They were kinda hard to find, but did good", a pair got into six or seven and "landed about half of them,
and the last pair of anglers off the water at dark went four for seven. Not "lights out" fishing, but like they said "I'll take that all day."
Tomorrow looks to be a great day weather-wise with no rain and temperatures in the upper forties. Water level is to remain at 750 cfs and the current flow at Pineville is 1060 cfs

Clouds

37° / Clouds

Sunrise: 6:59am

Sunset: 5:38pm

1060 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 17, 2023

As forecasted, we saw last nights rain turn to snow early this morning as the temperatures took a dive.  Forecasts called for flurries but the snow has been fairly constant. Although, it hasn't amounted to much.  Given the conditions again today, and the fish activity we've seen this week just a couple of anglers joined us for part of the day.  The release from the dam is currently 1200 CFS, where it scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM tonight (2/17).  Having run quite a bit of water this past week, and based on the current reservoir levels, we will hopefully see the release drop pretty soon.

Clouds

22° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:00am

Sunset: 5:36pm

1490 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 16, 2023

A bit gloomy, with temperatures dropping into the low 40's today, made for a rather quiet day on the run.  Only a couple of anglers joined us, for a few hours each.  It seemed like the consensus today, was again similar to yesterday's, quiet.  We've certainly seen quite a lull in fish activity with the extreme fluctuation of weather, and water conditions.  Tonight, we'll see temperatures take another dive, with rain tonight, turning to snow for the morning with temperatures settling in the mid 20's tomorrow.

Clouds

41° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:02am

Sunset: 5:35pm

1480 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 15, 2023

Weather conditions were great today, but the higher water conditions still continue add a layer of difficulty for most of the anglers that joined us today.  Of the anglers we spoke with today, no fish were reported to have been landed.  Certainly no complaints though, with temperatures holding around 60 F today, and tolerable wind.  Water temperatures were a reported 35 F this morning, and crawled up to 37 F by mid day.  These warmer days have certainly done a number on the snow that we've been accumulating, with almost no snow left in site, just a bit tucked back in the woods if any.  The dam release is scheduled to remain at 1200 CFS until midnight tonight (2/15).  Please check safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill for update release information.

Clouds

62° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:03am

Sunset: 5:34pm

1460 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 14, 2023

Another beautiful day, with about half of the anglers we saw yesterday.  The dam release continues to remain at 1200 CFS with flows hovering around 1500 CFS at the Pineville again today.  With no overcast, crystal clear water conditions, angler expectations weren't terribly high today.  A few anglers reported a couple fish hooked, but ultimately unable to seal the deal and bring them to hand.  Forecasted temperatures for tomorrow are projecting 60F, with plenty of overcast.  But, those pleasant conditions wont come without a bit of wind, just to keep things interesting.

Clouds

46° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:05am

Sunset: 5:32pm

1470 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 13, 2023

It’s hard to say no to a day outside with clear blue skies, and a high temp of 46 F.  Just about a dozen anglers joined us today, to take advantage of the weather despite the higher water.  A majority of our anglers called it a day quite early, all echoing one another, indicating there’s just a whole lot of water with the flows up.  The high rod of the day was able to land 2 fish, with a few other indicating a fish or two hooked, but weren’t able to bring them in against the heavy currents.  Tomorrow looks to be a repeat of today’s conditions with clear skies, just not quite as warm.  It’s anyone’s guess what we might see happen with flows for the week here, with a bit of rain and warmer temperatures in store.  The dam is currently scheduled to remain at a 1200 CFS release, until tonight (2/13).  Please check safewaters.com/lighthouse-hill for update release information.

Clouds

44° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:06am

Sunset: 5:31pm

1480 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 12, 2023

A half dozen anglers joined us on the run. Given the nice day that it was, I was expecting more, but perhaps the higher water, the task of making guacamole, nachos, and fried chicken wings kept our anglers away. Those that fished the run had a difficult time (in all likelihood due to the higher water and the unsettled state of things). A group of three anglers were only able manage one smaller fish (while covering lots of water), a angler that was swing flies managed one hard tug, and angler that arrived early afternoon and fished for three hours was able to bring two Steelhead to hand. At the time of this posting (4:45PM) the schedule release at the dame is to remain at 1200 cfs until midnight tonight and the current flow at Pineville is 1510 cfs

Clouds

39° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:07am

Sunset: 5:30pm

1510 CFS Pineville Gauge

1200 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 11, 2023

CFS at the dam 500 (will bump up to 1200 at 9 PM tonight), CFS at the Pineville gauge 893 to start this morning, but dropped to 851 as of 4 PM - air temperature early this morning was 31 degrees, dropped to 29 degrees from first light to mid-morning, then slowly rose to our high of 36 degrees at 1 PM before beginning a slow drop to near freezing again - we had a total of 11 guests join us today, starting at 6:15 AM through early afternoon - at 1 PM our first guests to arrive were also the first to depart - one reported 1 / 3 Steelhead, drifting 10mm frosted light yellow beads, under a bobber, in the middle section - the other guest was unsuccessful in her endeavors - our next pair of guests came off the run at 2:15 PM, with one reporting that he achieved 1 / 2 Steelhead, drifting egg sacks under a bobber, walking the run from top to bottom - his companion, fishing the same waters, was not able to connect . . . two adults, and two youths, came off the run at 4:45 PM - only one of the youths was able to report 0 / 1 Steelhead - near 5 PM a pair of guests came off the run with good news - one of the guests went 0 / 1 Steelhead drifting a frosted red 10mm bead under a bobber, while the other reported 2 / 6 Steelhead bottom bouncing pink egg sacks - at 5:15 PM a guest reported 0 / 4 Steelhead, drifting frosted pink beads (which accounted for all his fish today), as well as egg sacks, under a bobber - on his heels, our next to last guest reported 0 / 1 first thing this morning, nothing since . . . both had fished the run top to bottom - the very last (diehard) guest came up at 5:35 PM - he reported no success, despite drifting both egg sacks and beads under a bobber, top to bottom of the run . . . the forecast for tonight is: Partly cloudy skies. Low 27F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.. The forecast for tomorrow is: Partly cloudy. High near 40F. Winds light and variable.

Clouds

30° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:09am

Sunset: 5:28pm

851 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

February 9, 2023

We crawled into the 40's today, but along with that warmer weather came an onslaught of rain and driving winds.  Given the inclement weather, just a handful of anglers joined us, making the best of things in their brief outings.  It seems like the majority of the anglers whom joined us today were able to manage hooking a steelhead or two, despite the 17 MPH wind and the 30 MPH gusts.  Today, was certainly not in the anglers favor by any means. Temperatures will drop back into the 30's with another windy day in store for tomorrow.

Rain

38° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:11am

Sunset: 5:25pm

717 CFS Pineville Gauge

500 CFS Dam Release

rain

Rain

February 8, 2023

Over a dozen anglers took advantage of lower water levels and warming temperatures. The bright sunshine around midday seemed to put the fish off a bit and the wind coming our of the Northwest didn't help things, but still and all, it was a decent day on the run. There were those that struggled to bring a fish to hand and there were those that were able to get into multiple fish.. Ones and twos was most typical for those that had success, but all expressed appreciation for the fish, the fishing, and the beautiful day that we had here on the run. The last angler that came off the run (just before dark) was able to bring 3 fish to hand ("a good day but not as good as yesterday"). Water from the dam will be going up to 500 cfs at 8:00PM this evening and the current flow (which is about to change) is 476 cfs at Pineville

Clear

40° / Clear

Sunrise: 7:13am

Sunset: 5:24pm

476 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clear

February 7, 2023

A half dozen anglers enjoyed sunny skies for the first part of the day and while the dose of vitamin D was welcome, the wind was not. Anglers found themselves looking for shelter from the wind and contending with icy conditions, but even so, reports were decent from those that stuck it out through the afternoon hours once the clouds rolled in. Covering ground was the name of the game and for those that did, many were rewarded with fresh steelhead.

Clouds

42° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:14am

Sunset: 5:23pm

470 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

February 6, 2023

Back to blue bird skies, with temperatures reaching a high of 38 F today!  The reprieve in the weather conditions brought around a half dozen anglers to the run today.  Though our anglers had some comfortable conditions, it may not have been optimal, now with lower water and no overcast in the equation.  On top of it, the ice and snow that we’ve accumulated as of recently, is melting fairly quickly in the current conditions.  A few anglers reported they eagerly headed to the bottom end of the property, but nearly stopped in their tracks with a mess of snow and ice damming things up quite a bit and diverting water in precarious places.  Definitely surprising how rapidly the environment and fishing opportunity has changed as result of all this crazy weather. Overall, the anglers we spoke with today indicated a successful trip, each reporting several fish landed.  Temperatures will drop just a bit tonight, but expected to bounce back up, and break freezing by 10:00 AM tomorrow even amidst the expected wind.  High winds are expected tomorrow from 5 MPH to 17 MPH, with gusts up to 36 MPH.

Clouds

30° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:15am

Sunset: 5:21pm

482 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

February 5, 2023

CFS at the dam started at 750 this morning, but (as advertised) was dropped to 350 around noon - CFS at the Pineville gauge started high, at 971, and was recorded at 525 as of 4:30 PM - air temperatures started at 23 degrees, slowly climbed to our high of 48 degrees around 2 PM, and just as slowly dropped to 39 degrees as of this report - we had overcast skies all day, with variable, sometimes gusting, winds - a total of 11 guests joined us today, arriving from 6:45 AM through mid-afternoon, with our first guest leaving the run just after 8 AM - he reported that the river was choked with ice - this guest went upriver to fish, where he experienced some success, until the water was dropped, which shut the bite right down . . . he came back to the run at 12:30 PM, and fished until 3 PM in the upper section without success - he mentioned that although the slush had cleared up, there were icebergs in the river, and anchor ice breaking free, which complicated angling - our second guest came off the river around 8:30 AM, stating there was too much slush (he bottom bounces egg sacks exclusively) - our first bit of good news was a brace of guests who came off the run at 12:15 PM, reporting four Steelhead for one of them, drifting pink egg sacks - these two reported that the morning slush had cleared up - at 3:45 PM a single guest came off the run - he had drifted beads and egg sacks under a bobber, in the upper section, without success (although he noted that other anglers were successful in that area), and went 1 / 4 Steelhead in the middle section - he stated that slush cleared up fairly early, however crumbling shelf ice, and uprooted anchor ice icebergs, complicated drifts - another guest came up at 4 PM, reporting 1 / 1 chrome Steelhead in the middle section, drifting egg sacks under a bobber - three guests came off the run just afterwards - two of them had tried fishing the very uppermost section of the property early this morning, without success, before coming back to the Welcome Center and accessing the run - subsequently one struck out swinging flies (!), the other went 0 / 1 drifting beads under a bobber in the middle section - the third member of this trio had been here earlier (reported four fish the first time), left, and came back, reporting a couple more Steelhead, again drifting pink egg sacks under a bobber in the middle section - one of our Canadian friends came off the run at 4:15 PM, and reported seven Steelhead (pictures were of darker fish, some with a little color, in the 8-10# range) drifting a 10mm pinkish frosted bead under a bobber at a specific section in the middle section - he stated that fishing was very good until 11 AM, when the icebergs started coming downriver . . . we still have two diehards out on the run - the evening forecast is: Light rain early...then remaining cloudy with showers overnight. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 31F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 70% - the forecast for tomorrow is: Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 34F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.

Clouds

42° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:16am

Sunset: 5:20pm

525 CFS Pineville Gauge

350 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 3, 2023

Given today's conditions, the run went unfished.  Temperatures started the day in the single digits, but have continued to drop, now into the negatives.  Currently a reported -2 F, with wind chill temperatures reported at -23 F.  With the extreme conditions, DSR will be closed tomorrow 2/4/23, and will re-open Sunday 2/5/23.

Clouds

-0° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:19am

Sunset: 5:17pm

998 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

February 2, 2023

We broke the freezing mark today, but not by much.  Temperatures crept into the mid 30's today surprisingly, despite the lack of sunshine.  A half dozen anglers seized the fair weather opportunity, before we temperatures plummet back into the negatives for the next few days.  Today, similar to yesterday most of anglers indicated success in their outings, but with just a fish or two.  Even with the streak of overnight lows, and a bit of slush, things seems clear of shelf ice with opportunity still in the bottom part of the property.  We will see how things start to stack up literally after this stretch of negative temperatures coming our way.

Clouds

34° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:20am

Sunset: 5:16pm

1010 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

Reminder

Hours of Operation – 2/3 & 2/4 : With forecasted low temperatures in the negatives this weekend, our hours of operation will be adjusted to 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM on both Friday and Saturday.

February 1, 2023

To no surprise, given the current conditions, just one dedicated angler joined us late morning for a brief outing.  With temperatures in the teens last night, and only creeping into the low 20's today and fairly consistent snow, things were definitely messy down there today.  Crossing our fingers, we'll see temperatures break out of freezing tomorrow.  With overnight temperatures in the teens tonight, we'll surely see some slush in the morning.  Hopefully we'll see some sunshine in the mix to burn some of it off!

Snow

23° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:21am

Sunset: 5:14pm

1010 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

snow

Snow

Reminder

Hours of Operation – 2/3 & 2/4 : With forecasted low temperatures in the negatives this weekend, our hours of operation will be adjusted to 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

January 31, 2023

Temperatures didn’t budge much today, remaining around 20 F for the majority of the day.  Things got off to a quiet start this morning, with just another handful of anglers, waiting out the early morning slush.  All anglers were fairly brief in the outings, but rewarded for their attempts today despite the temperatures.

Clouds

15° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:22am

Sunset: 5:13pm

998 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

January 30, 2023

Back to snow, with steady, light snow showers for most of the day. Overall, a bit cold, but with little to no wind it definitely made for a good day on the water for the handful of anglers that decided to join us.  Reports from the anglers we spoke with indicated a bit less activity, compared to what we saw over the weekend.  About half of our anglers today were able to get on the board, with a few ‘2 for’s being reported.  While the other half of our anglers were unfortunately not as successful in their outings.  With temperatures on a steady decline, we will likely have some slushy days, and bring the long awaited, first shelf ice of the season. The release from the dam is currently scheduled to remain at 750 CFS until 11:59 PM tomorrow 1/31/23.

Snow

27° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:23am

Sunset: 5:12pm

1020 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

snow

Snow

January 29, 2023

Another day with temperatures into the high 30's and light and intermittent rain showers for the better part of the day. The fact that it is rain and not snow with temperatures near 40 for this time of year is amazing. We'll take it. We had about two dozen anglers take advantage of the conditions today and of those that I spoke with I would characterize the day as "very good". As I said I didn't speak with everyone and there were a few that failed to get into fish, but that was the exception and not the rule. Most got into multiple fish; characterized as fresh, bright, and full of energy. 3 for 6, 0 for 3, "at least six and lost a bunch"1 for 7 and one for 7. The bite was real light today which explains good numbers of fish hooked but not a good proportion landed.

Rain

38° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:24am

Sunset: 5:10pm

1020 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

rain

Rain

January 28, 2023

CFS at the dam 750, CFS at the Pineville gauge 1030 - air temperatures started at 35 degrees early this morning, rose to a high of 43 degrees at 1:30 PM, then has been slowly dropping since to it's current 36 degrees - skies remained overcast, we had a slushy couple of inches on the ground from overnight falls, and small (short-lived) waves of small grapple (miniature snowballs) and sprinkles of rain moved through this morning, but the afternoon was clear of any type of precipitation - a calm morning changed to winds picking up just a bit late morning, apparently blowing straight up the river, which caused a bit of difficulty with drifts - we had 27 guests join us, with perhaps ten accessing from other points than the Welcome Center - I spoke to several guests who came off the river fairly early this morning, to warm up, get some food, tackle, etc., before heading back out - the initial reports were that there had been no action whatsoever . . . however, at 10:45 AM one guest came up, all smiles, reporting 2 / 5 Steelhead, all bright chrome, drifting blue egg sacks under a bobber - 10:50 AM a trio of guests came off the run - all they would say was "we did well . . . OK" . . . 12:30 AM a single guest reported 1 / 1 Steelhead drifting a pink egg sack under a bobber in the upper section - at 1:45 PM a sole guest reported 2 / 3 Steelhead bottom bouncing egg sacks in the middle section (he "usually does much better" each outing) - at 2:55 PM a pair of guests reported 1 Steelhead between them, swinging an egg patterned fly in the middle section - 3:45 PM a guest reported 1 / 1 on a nice 28" Domestic Rainbow in full colors, as well as 1 / 1 on a 25" Brown Trout, swinging flies in the lower section - at 3:55 PM two veteran anglers reported each scoring double-digits for Steelhead, a mix of dark and chrome, drifting eggs under a bobber in the middle and lower sections - at 5:25 the last two guests came off the run - they reported 2 / 3 and 1 / 2 respectively, all Steelhead, drifting beads under a bobber - the forecast for tonight is: Snow showers will become more widely scattered overnight. Low 27F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 50%. The forecast for tomorrow is: Rain likely. Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Clouds

34° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:25am

Sunset: 5:09pm

1020 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

January 27, 2023

Just a few anglers joined us on the run which, quite frankly, surprised me. Temperatures in the upper 30's to near 40, overcast skies with no precipitation. Water a little high but really not that bad. No slush. No shelf ice. Pretty good Steelhead weather any time of year but for the end of January? What more can you ask for? All anglers were able to bring fresh Steelhead to hand (which included one angler that stopped by for the last hour of the day). Best of the bunch went 6 for 7, which is a really good day. With dropping water and temperatures in the mid-30's tomorrow, I would think it would be a good day to be on the run. Water will be dropping to 750 cfs from the dam at 9:00PM this evening and the current flow at Pineville is 1310 cfs.

Clouds

33° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:26am

Sunset: 5:08pm

1310 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

January 26, 2023

We had blustery conditions on the run today, yet we still had a number of anglers try their luck. Reports varied but some anglers were able to get into a few steelhead even thought the weather drove them off by mid afternoon. We picked up about 5 inches of snow in the last 24 hours but many areas are windswept.

Snow

28° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:27am

Sunset: 5:06pm

1330 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

snow

Snow

January 25, 2023

Angling improved today despite the impending weather front. All the guests we've spoken with have reported success, of course some better then others. As of 3:30pm we're receiving a steady snowfall, with 8-12" of snow possible. The snow will turn to rain later  tonight and will likely make things messy in the morning. Please use caution if you plan to visit us tomorrow! The release from the dam is scheduled to remain at 1,000cfs through midnight tonight and the Pineville gauge reports 1,330cfs.

Snow

31° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:28am

Sunset: 5:05pm

1330 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

snow

Snow

January 23, 2023

It was a quiet day on the run, a handful of anglers had the place to themselves and reported a challenging day with the higher flows. A tug on the line and one steelhead brought to hand is the report as of 3pm.  The release from the dam is scheduled to remain at 1,500cfs through midnight tonight. We picked up a couple inches of snow over the last 24 hrs, but nothing that impedes walking the trails. We may pick up another 1-2 inches of snow over the next 24 hrs.    

Clouds

29° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:29am

Sunset: 5:02pm

1850 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

January 22, 2023

CFS 1500 at the dam, 1860 at the Pineville gauge - air temperature started out at 33 degrees first thing this AM, rose to our high of 38 degrees, and is currently 35 degrees - our skies were overcast the entire day, winds were light, and there was only occasional, very brief snowfall - 12 guests joined us today, starting just after opening to 1 PM - at 11:15 AM the first guest came off the run - he struck out bottom bouncing an egg patterned fly in the middle section - at noon a pair of guests reported no success drifting beads under a bobber - at 1 PM we at last received some good news - one guest reported 2 / 3 for dark Steelhead, with the miss on a nice Brown Trout he was able to see before it cut loose - at 1:24 PM a guest reported no luck, however he stated he was swinging flies, without a sink tip . . . shortly after, a guest reported 0 / 1 on a "large Steelhead" while drifting beads under a bobber - at 2:55 PM a guest reported 1 / 1 Steelhead drifting an egg patterned fly (peach with tinsel) under a bobber - at 3:19 PM a guest reported "same as yesterday" (he was top rod and did well enough) and shared pictures of a nice chunky Steelhead and Brown Trout from today - at 4:45 PM our last guest off the run reported 3 / 5 "decent sized" Steelhead drifting eggs under a bobber - forecast for tonight: Snow this evening will give way to lingering snow showers late. Low 31F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 100%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected. Forecast for tomorrow: Overcast. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.

Snow

35° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:30am

Sunset: 5:01pm

1860 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

snow

Snow

January 21, 2023

CFS at the dam 1500, CFS at the Pineville gauge 1920 as of 3:15 PM - air temperature started at 31 degrees, climbed to a high of 39 degrees - an overcast sky all day, very light winds, occasional frozen mist falling, all made for a relatively pleasant Winter day to be outdoors - we had 11 guests join us on the run, starting just after opening time to early afternoon - the first pair of guests came off the run at 10:45 AM, reporting one Steelhead between them, drifting a frosted orange 10mm bead under a bobber - another guest, on their heels, reported 1 /2 Steelhead drifting a bead under a bobber and drifting a Maribou jig - a solitary guest came up at 11:30 AM and reported 0 / 2 drifting egg sacks under a bobber - the next two guests came off the run at 2:30, with both reporting 0 / 1 - a guest who came off the run at 4:10 PM, who had arrived after noon, reported 2 / 4, including a nice 6# Brown Trout (I saw the picture) and a Steelhead - he stated he had done better the last two days - the last wo guests came off the run at 4:30 PM - one reported bringing a small Brown Trout to hand, the other just had a "tug" (but was "taking it easy today") - most of these guests covered as much water as possible, on the North shore - another guests fished the South shore and reportedly (secondhand) did well enough - the overnight low will be 29 degrees, and the forecast for tomorrow is: Cloudy early with periods of light rain and snow later in the day. High 39F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 80%.

Clouds

31° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:31am

Sunset: 5:00pm

1910 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

January 20, 2023

We've had snow flurries in the air the entire day but nothing has accumulated on the ground aside from a light dusting. Of the 9 anglers that fished the run, most reported tough conditions but we did have one go 3/4. The rest were able to pick away with a nibble or bite here or there. The weekend weather looks decent for mid-January, flows are scheduled to remain at 1,000cfs through midnight tonight.

Snow

31° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:31am

Sunset: 4:58pm

1540 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

snow

Snow

January 19, 2023

It was a soggy day on the run but that didn't stop a handful of anglers from enjoying a few hours on the water this afternoon. Covering ground was the name of the game today, and a couple anglers were able to bring several steelhead to hand while some only reports a tug or two on the line. A mix of rain and snow tomorrow wont make weather conditions any easier, but I guess that's what steelhead fishing is all about!  

Snow

33° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:32am

Sunset: 4:57pm

1500 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

snow

Snow

Reminder

REMINDER – Tonight 1/19/23 at 6:00 PM will be our Fishing Pass Release for October dates.
Guests may log-in to their DSR account to be placed in queue starting at 5:30 PM. Please read ALL purchasing information ahead of tonight’s pass release.
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January 18, 2023

An unusually warm day for this time of year encouraged a half dozen angers to join us on the run. Those with whom I spoke were happy to be here and not at work and were able to bring a few Steelhead to hand. One anglers went 3 for 3, another 0 for 1, and one angler brought two to hand (the larger being around 10 pounds. All bright, fresh fish. Water flow from the dam remains at 1000 cfs and the current flow from Pineville is 1520 cfs.
 
A note of thanks and appreciation to all those that experienced any difficulties in last nights pass release. We truly appreciate your patience, loyalty and know that we have been working to resolve any issues for individuals as well as taking corrective steps on our website so that tomorrows pass release will run more smoothly. If anyone has any concerns or issues that haven't, as yet, been brought to our attention please do not hesitate to contact us. Again. Thank you all.

Clouds

37° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:33am

Sunset: 4:56pm

1520 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

January 17, 2023

REMINDER - Tonight 1/17/23 at 6:00 PM will be our first Fishing Pass Release for September dates.

Guests may log-in to their DSR account to be placed in queue starting at 5:30 PM. Please read ALL purchasing information ahead of tonight's pass release.


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Clouds

30° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:33am

Sunset: 4:55pm

1350 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

January 16, 2023

Another chilly start with temperatures remaining just below freezing for the day. The few brave anglers that joined us first thing this morning indicated some anchor ice, but it dissipated quick with the minimal overcast.  A majority of the anglers whom joined us, trickled in once things warmed up a bit in the late morning.  Most anglers we spoke with indicated similar success, with one fish landed, a few lost, but overall fairly quiet activity today.    

Clouds

29° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:34am

Sunset: 4:53pm

1370 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

Reminder

2023 Fishing Pass Release Information – https://dsr.mobi/3PJHbzs
IMPORTANT! Pass Release – Purchasing Information – https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/2023passrelease/ 

January 15, 2023

CFS 1000 at the dam, CFS at the Pineville gauge 1410 - air temperature started at 14 degrees this morning and climbed to 23 degrees - an overcast morning gave way to cloudless blue skies and brilliant sunshine for the remainder of the day - winds remained light and variable all day - we had eight guests join us on the run, from opening to 1 PM - of these, I was able to speak to four as they left the run - two anglers fished with flies, one bottom bouncing stone flies, and the other swinging, both in the middle to lower sections - they were unsuccessful - the last person off the run at 3:15 PM reported one Steelhead, drifting what appeared to be a bead under a bobber - overnight low will be 14 degrees - the forecast for tomorrow is: Mainly sunny. High 31F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Clouds

23° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:34am

Sunset: 4:52pm

1410 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

January 14, 2023

Felt like January today. Overcast skies with overnight temperatures in the teens and daytime temperatures in the low 20's. We did have a couple of anglers join us today with one angler swinging flies with no luck and a float fisherman that was able to bring three fish to hand. Pretty good considering the conditions.
Water from the dam is to remain at 1000 cfs through midnight tomorrow and the current flow at Pineville is 1430 cfs.
 
 
Reminder
DSR will operate on a delayed opening this weekend January 14-15 due to extreme cold overnight and likely slushy conditions during the early morning hours. We will be open for fishing on both days at 9AM.
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Clouds

20° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:35am

Sunset: 4:51pm

1430 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

clouds

Clouds

January 13, 2023

It was a tough pick on a windy day but that didn't stop a handful of hearty anglers from joining us. Those who toughed it out were able to hook into a steelhead or two but they really had to put their time in and cover some ground. Note: DSR will delay its opening this weekend (Jan. 14 & 15, 2023) due to the extremely cold temperatures forecasted and the resulting slush these temps will cause. As a result, DSR will open at 9AM both days. Attention Guests:  DSR shares information on the upcoming daily fishing pass releases for the fall 2023 season (begins Jan. 17). Click Here for specific information about our new 'Purchasing Queue' system or copy and past douglastonsalmonrun.com/2023passrelease/ into your web browser.

Snow

29° / Snow

Sunrise: 7:35am

Sunset: 4:50pm

1540 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

snow

Snow

Reminder

DSR will operate on a delayed opening this weekend January 14-15 due to extreme cold overnight and likely slushy conditions during the early morning hours. We will be open for fishing on both days at 9AM.

January 12, 2023

Another dozen anglers joined us on the run today, taking advantage of a rather mild day in the 40’s. While the temperatures seemed enticing, and the overcast was optimal, I think most of our anglers could have done without all the roaring winds.  The release from the dam remained at 1000 CFS today, reporting  1340 CFS at the Pineville gauge this evening.  With that said, between the wind and the water levels, today seemed a little more difficult for most of our anglers than the last few, with just a few fish being brought to hand. At this time the dam release has not been scheduled beyond tonight (1/12/23) at midnight.  Please check SafeWaters (www.safewaters.com/facility/lighthouse-hill) for update dam release information.    

Rain

37° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:36am

Sunset: 4:49pm

1340 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

rain

Rain

Reminder

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January 11, 2023

A bit of slush along with an increase in the dam release made for a quiet early morning on the run.  Last night the dam release was increased to 1,000 CFS, where it is scheduled to remain until midnight tonight.  Anglers trickled in late morning, into the early afternoon after things began to warm up and slush dissipated down here on the lower end. Just about a dozen anglers joined us in total today.  Conditions early afternoon definitely looked questionable, with clear blue skies. However, it seemed to be reported as the most productive timeframe.  In just a few hours we went to zero sun, with complete overcast and things seemed to quiet down for most of our anglers.  Overall reports from our anglers indicated similar fish activity to yesterday, with a few unable to keep them buttoned up in the high flows, but a majority indicating they were able to land a solid fish or two with several lost.  

Clouds

32° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:36am

Sunset: 4:48pm

1280 CFS Pineville Gauge

1000 CFS Dam Release

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Clouds

Reminder

2023 Fishing Pass Release Information – https://dsr.mobi/3PJHbzs
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January 10, 2023

This morning proved to be pretty productive on the Run with a number of anglers reporting big & feisty steelhead on the line. The first several anglers off the water had reports ranging from 1/2 and 3/4 while a third landed 5 steelhead. The morning flurry of activity tapered off mid-day and we are waiting to see what the half dozen anglers that are still down on the run report about the afternoon bite.

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26° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:36am

Sunset: 4:46pm

1020 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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January 9, 2023

We had a decent angler turnout today, over a dozen anglers joined us on the run and surprisingly, most are still down on the water as of 3pm. Of those that ventured off the water earlier this afternoon, all were able to get into a steelhead or two, some were able to double that! All in all, everyone is happy to have lower water flows and decent weather - especially for January!

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32° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:45pm

1040 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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January 8, 2023

The weather wasn't quite as good as yesterday, but the fishing was better. Overall. While no one reported getting into big numbers ( a couple anglers were able to bring four Steelhead to hand) overall a larger percentage of anglers were able to bring fish to hand. Yesterday it was about 50/50 in terms of getting into fish or striking out. Today I would say it was closer to 90/10.
 
The water release schedule at this hour (4:50PM) hasn't been updated and is still 750 cfs through midnight tonight and the current flow at Pineville is 1070 cfs (steadily ticking downward)

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28° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:44pm

1070 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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January 7, 2023

A chillier day than we have had for a while, but that didn't discourage about twenty anglers from joining us on the run. The sun did come out this afternoon, but things didn't warm up too much. Fishing reports were mixed today. Of those that I spoke with, half struggled to bring a fish to hand and the other half that I spoke with had a very good day with more than a few fish having been brought to hand. Water dropping during the day probably didn't help the situation, but with the water down and settled for a day, tomorrow may prove to be more productive for more anglers.
The latest posted water release schedule has the water remaining t 750 cfs and the current flow at Pineville is 1140 cfs

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29° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:43pm

1130 CFS Pineville Gauge

750 CFS Dam Release

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January 6, 2023

We are happy to finally be back open after 4 days of high water closure. At 8AM this morning water flows dropped to 1,500cfs, and are forecasted to drop again to 750cfs at 8am Saturday morning. Cloudy skies dominated the day but at least we were rain-free. Two anglers took advantage of the dropping flows and as of 3pm, one reported landing a steelhead on the swing in the lower end of the run. The water temperature this morning was 35F.

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37° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:42pm

1920 CFS Pineville Gauge

1500 CFS Dam Release

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January 5, 2023

The release from the dam remains at 2,200 CFS where it currently scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM tonight (1/5/23). With the release from the dam exceeding 2,000 CFS; DSR remained closed for fishing today, and will continue to remain closed for fishing until the release from the dam drops below 2,000 CFS.

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43° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:41pm

2790 CFS Pineville Gauge

2200 CFS Dam Release

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January 4, 2023

The release from the dam remains at 2,200 CFS where it currently scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM tonight (1/4/23). With the release from the dam exceeding 2,000 CFS; DSR remained closed for fishing today, and will continue to remain closed for fishing until the release from the dam drops below 2,000 CFS.

Rain

42° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:40pm

2570 CFS Pineville Gauge

2200 CFS Dam Release

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January 3, 2023

The release from the dam remains at 2,200 CFS where it currently scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM tonight (1/3/23). With the release from the dam exceeding 2,000 CFS; DSR remained closed for fishing today, and will continue to remain closed for fishing until the release from the dam drops below 2,000 CFS.

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40° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:39pm

2600 CFS Pineville Gauge

2200 CFS Dam Release

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January 2, 2023

The release from the dam was increased last night, from 1650 CSF to 2,200 CFS where it currently scheduled to remain until 11:59 PM tonight (1/2/23).  With the release from the dam exceeding 2,000 CFS; DSR remained closed for fishing today, and will continue to remain closed for fishing until the release from the dam drops below 2,000 CFS.

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40° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:38pm

2650 CFS Pineville Gauge

2200 CFS Dam Release

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January 1, 2023

Just a few anglers joined us on the run today. While the water is still on the high side, the weather was pretty good. Overcast skies, sprinkles late in the day, little wind, and temperatures in the 40's. We'll take it for early January. The most success was had by two anglers that came in the afternoon and fished for a few hours going one for seven.
 
The posted water release for tomorrow remains at 1650 cfs from the dam and the current flow at Pineville is 2140 cfs (which has been ticking up over the past few days). The forecast is calling for warmer temperatures and rain by mid-week which may prove problematic for Steelhead fishing. We'll have to wait and see.

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37° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:38pm

2140 CFS Pineville Gauge

1650 CFS Dam Release

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December 31, 2022

The DSR wishes all of you, and your loved ones, a happy, healthy, and successful New Year - remember, personal time spent with a loved one is always a two-way gift ... CFS at the dam 1650, CFS at the Pineville gauge held steady at 1930 all day - air temperatures started at 48 degrees and only climbed to 50 degrees - we remained overcast, very light winds, on and off sprinkles or drizzles - eight guests joined us on the run today, beginning at our opening time to late morning - I was able to catch seven of them as they left the run between noon and 3:00 PM - the first person off the run struck out, all the other reports were "0 / 1", excepting a pair of guided clients going 1 / 3 between them - forecast for tonight is: A steady rain this evening. Showers continuing overnight. Low 37F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Forecast for tomorrow is: Cloudy in the morning, then off and on rain showers during the afternoon hours. Temps nearly steady in the upper 30s. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

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49° / Rain

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:37pm

1930 CFS Pineville Gauge

1650 CFS Dam Release

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December 30, 2022

Nice day weather-wise, but, generally, the fishing could have been better. Not as many anglers fished the run toady compared to yesterday and I would say it was about 50-50. Half of the anglers came up empty and the other half were able to get into two or three fish. Our last two anglers off the run were a reflection of the day: one angler came up empty and his partner got into two fish (one of which was "huge').
 
The release from the dam is scheduled to remain at 1650 cfs through midnight tomorrow. The current flow at Pineville is 1900 cfs

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50° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:36pm

1900 CFS Pineville Gauge

1650 CFS Dam Release

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December 29, 2022

Much more difficult fishing today. The majority if anglers that I spoke with that had a good day yesterday came up empty today. One angler that came off the water at the end of the dy brought five steelhead to hand, but covered a lot of water from sunrise to sunset in order to get them. The water going up to 1650 cfs and cold water runoff coming into the system didn't help matter. I would expect the fishing to improve tomorrow with the additional day of high water giving the fish a chance to adjust to the change.
 
The scheduled flow that has just been posted has the water remaining at 1650 from the dam through midnight tomorrow and the current flow at Pineville is 1860 cfs

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43° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:35pm

1880 CFS Pineville Gauge

1650 CFS Dam Release

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December 28, 2022

The sun peeked out a couple times today, but not for long. Not long enough to raise the temperatures significantly, but still, for this time of year the weather was more than decent. Reports from our nearly 30 anglers that fished the run today, was mixed. Some reluctantly acknowledged that they did very well (hooking double digit numbers), some struck out in the few hours that they fished this afternoon, but the more frequent reports were 4/4/ 0//3/ 3/3, etc. Tomorrow looks to be even nicer weather-wise with temperatures approaching 50 degrees..
 
Water from the dam will be going to 1650 cfs today at 6:00PM until midnight tomorrow (the 29th).

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38° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:34pm

905 CFS Pineville Gauge

770 CFS Dam Release

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December 27, 2022

CFS 770 at the dam, CFS at the Pineville gauge started at 913 and bumped up slightly to 921 as of this report - air temperatures started in the mid 20s this morning, and rose to only just below freezing as of this report - skies were overcast, with rare peeks of diffused sunshine - winds were variable, mostly light , with a brief period of strong winds- we had a total of 10 guests join us on the run today, all but one arriving in the afternoon - 1:30 PM the first guest came off the run (he was the first to arrive early AM) and reported two Brown Trout, one a 5#, swinging a black streamer in the middle section - our second guest came off at 3:23 PM, but did not touch any fish - he had fished for just a few hours - the story was echoed by our third guest who came off the run at 4 PM - he drifted all colors of beads and eggs, under a bobber, in the upper section, to no avail . . . this guest did state that there was not any slush in the water - our remaining guests came off the water en mass at 4:30 PM, with comments such as "We did good.", "Lot's of fish, (but most did not make it to shore)." and one stating he went 2 / 12 Steelhead. Tonight's forecast: Snow this evening will taper off and give way to cloudy skies late. Low 22F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Tomorrow's forecast: Cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 39F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.

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27° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:37am

Sunset: 4:34pm

913 CFS Pineville Gauge

770 CFS Dam Release

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December 26, 2022

Given the conditions, it was surprising that we only had a single angler fish the run today. Temperatures in the mid-20's, little wind to speak of, and for the better part of the day, no slush. It must be that many are still in the post-Christmas recovery mode. The one angler that fished for a couple hours this afternoon got into two Steelhead, but failed to bring them to hand (primarily owing to the fact that he forgot to bring his net).
 
The lake effect snow is staying north of us and we have little snow on the ground. Looks like we have a good stretch of warmer weather coming for the next week or so which ought to make for some ideal fishing conditions.
 
Safewaters has not updated its website and still lists the flow from the dam at 770 cfs through midnight tonight and the current flow at Pineville is 929 cfs

Clouds

22° / Clouds

Sunrise: 7:36am

Sunset: 4:33pm

929 CFS Pineville Gauge

770 CFS Dam Release

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December 23, 2022

The winter storm hit the Pulaski area with ferocity around 11am and things got dicey quickly. The handful of anglers we had on the run headed off shortly after the snow hit, describing being hit with a wall of snow and wind like nothing they've ever experienced. One angler hooked into a decent steelhead mid morning, but things were quiet for most. The warm overnight temperatures brought a bit of morning runoff so the water was pretty stained. Reminder: DSR is CLOSED this weekend, Dec 24th & 25th. The bitter cold this storm brought will make the run unfishable due to slush on Saturday. On Sunday, DSR will be closed in observance of Christmas Day. All of us at DSR wish our guests a Merry Christmas!