DSR Fishing Report:

Sunday, 4 October  /  PM

Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:06 AM

Tomorrow Sunset:  6:38 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, which is projected to remain until 10/05/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 213 CFS as of 5:30pm. Water temperature this  morning was 58 degrees Fahrenheit at 5:30pm.

UPPER SECTION

Angling success was described as “excellent to good”. The volume of anglers was “low” except in the lower part where the density was “high”. The fish species reported were Chinook (King), Cohos, Brown and Steelhead.  The fish were listed as moving upriver.

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “good to excellent”. The fish species reported were Chinook (King), Cohos and Steelhead. The fish were both actively moving upriver and also holding in pools. Angler density in this section was described as “high to moderate” throughout this section.

LOWER SECTION

Angling success was described as “good to excellent”.  Chinook (King) and Steelhead were reported present. The fish present were both actively moving upriver and holding in pools. Angler density in this section was “moderate to low.”

For the definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density use the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6sieSzbq2QTxtZF71w8HapMgfAPbMl7PVD710MHA1M/edit?usp=sharing

For Instructions for Purchasing Walk-Up Fishing Passes click the link below:

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The forecast for tonight is: Cloudy skies with periods of rain late. Low 52F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.

The forecast for tomorrow is  Rain showers in the morning, then partly cloudy and windy in the afternoon. High 58F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Pictured below is Jarrett with a gorgeous Steelhead!

DSR Fishing Report:

 

Sunday, 4 October  /  AM

 

Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:05 AM

Tomorrow Sunset:  6:40 PM

 

The current dam release is 185 CFS, which is projected to remain until 10/04/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 216 CFS as of 9:15 AM. Water temperature this  morning was 54 degrees Fahrenheit at 9:00am.

 

UPPER SECTION

Angling success was described as “excellent to good”. The volume of anglers was “low” except in the lower part where the density was “high”. The fish species reported were Chinook (King), Cohos, Brown and Steelhead.  The fish were listed as moving upriver.  

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “moderate to good”. The fish species reported were Chinook (King), Cohos and Steelhead. The fish were both actively moving upriver and also holding in pools. Angler density in this section was described as “high to moderate” throughout this section.

LOWER SECTION

Angling success was described as “moderate”.  Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon and Steelhead were reported present. The fish present were both actively moving upriver and holding in pools. Angler density in this section was “moderate to low.”  

For the definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density use the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6sieSzbq2QTxtZF71w8HapMgfAPbMl7PVD710MHA1M/edit?usp=sharing

 

For Instructions for Purchasing Walk-Up Fishing Passes click the link below:

https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/  

The forecast for tonight is: Cloudy skies with periods of light rain late. Low 51F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%

 

The forecast for tomorrow is:  Partly cloudy skies, with gusty winds developing during the afternoon. High 58F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph.

   

DSR Fishing Report:

Saturday, 3 October  /  PM

Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:05 AM

Tomorrow Sunset:  6:40 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, which is projected to remain until 10/03/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 216 CFS as of 9:15 AM. Water temperature this  morning was 62 degrees Fahrenheit at 5:00pm.

UPPER SECTION

Angling success was described as “quiet” in the upper and middle parts of this section (no anglers were present there), and “high” in the lowermost part.  The fish species reported were Chinook (King), Cohos, and Steelhead.  The fish were listed as both moving upriver.

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “moderate to good” .  The fish species reported  were both Chinook (King), Cohos and Steelhead. The fish were both actively moving upriver and also holding in pools in the lowermost section.  Angler density in this section was described as “moderate” throughout this section.

LOWER SECTION

Angling success was described as “slow” in the estuary, and “moderate” just upriver.  Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon and Steelhead were reported present throughout  both of these sections. The fish present were both actively moving upriver and holding in pools. Angler density in this section was “moderate.”

For the definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density use the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6sieSzbq2QTxtZF71w8HapMgfAPbMl7PVD710MHA1M/edit?usp=sharing

For Instructions for Purchasing Walk-Up Fishing Passes click the link below:

https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/

The forecast for tonight is: Clear to partly cloudy. Low around 45F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.

The forecast for tomorrow is:  Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon. High 67F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.

Pictured below is Clayton with a dime bright Steelhead.  Below left is Andreea with a fresh Steelhead.

DSR Fishing Report:

Friday, 2 October  /  PM

Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:05 AM

Tomorrow Sunset:  6:43 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 10/03/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 216 CFS as of 5:00 PM. Water temperature this  morning was 66 degrees Fahrenheit at 5:00pm

UPPER SECTION

Angling success was described as “moderate” in the bottom and middle parts of this section, and “quiet” in the uppermost part (no anglers were present there).  The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Coho, and Steelhead were all reported through the entirety of this section.  The fish were listed as both moving upriver and some holding in pools.

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “good to excellent” throughout the middle portion of the run.  The fish species reported  were both Chinook (King), Cohos and Steelhead were all reported as bring brought to hand. The fish were both actively moving upriver and also holding in pools.  Angler density in this section was described as “moderate to high” throughout this section.

LOWER SECTION

Angling success was described as “slow” in the estuary, and “moderate to excellent” just upriver.  Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon, as well as Steelhead, were reported present throughout  this section. The fish present were both actively moving upriver and holding in pools. Angler density in this section was “moderate” in the estuary and “moderate” just upriver.

For the definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density use the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6sieSzbq2QTxtZF71w8HapMgfAPbMl7PVD710MHA1M/edit?usp=sharing

For Instructions for Purchasing Walk-Up Fishing Passes click the link below:

https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/walkup/

The forecast for tonight is: Evening clouds will give way to clearing overnight. Low 47F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.

The forecast for tomorrow is:  Sunny skies. High 62F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph

 

DSR Fishing Report:   Thursday, 1 October  / AM   Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:03 AM Tomorrow Sunset:  6:43 PM   The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 10/01/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 216 CFS as of 8:15 AM. Water temperature this  morning was 60 degrees Fahrenheit at 6 AM.   UPPER SECTION Angling success: “moderate” in the lower and middle parts, “quiet (no anglers)” in the upper part.  The fish species reported were Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon in the lower and middle parts, with Kings only in the upper part. The fish present were all actively moving upriver and holding in pools in the lower part, moving through in the middle part, and holding in pools in the upper part.  Angler density in this section was described as “high“ in the lower and middle parts, and “none” in the upper part.   MIDDLE SECTION Angling success was described as “good” in the lower part, “moderate” in the middle part, and ”slow” in the upper part.  The fish species reported  were Chinook (King) Salmon throughout this section, with Coho Salmon currently in the middle part, and a soliary Steelhead in the upper part.  The fish were both actively moving upriver, with a percentage also holding in pools.  Angler density in this section was described as “high” in the lower and middle parts, and “moderate” in the upper part. LOWER SECTION Angling success was described as “quiet” in the estuary and “good” just upriver.  Only Chinook (King) Salmon were reported in this section. The fish present were both actively moving upriver in both parts, as well as holding in pools just upriver of the estuary.   For the definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density use the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6sieSzbq2QTxtZF71w8HapMgfAPbMl7PVD710MHA1M/edit?usp=sharing   The Forecast for tonight is  Cloudy skies with periods of rain late. Low 61F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch..     The forecast for tomorrow is  Cloudy. Periods of rain early. High 64F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

DSR Fishing Report:

 

Wednesday, September 30th  / PM

 

Tomorrow Sunrise: 7:02 AM

Tomorrow Sunset: 6:45 PM

The current dam release is 185 CFS, where it is projected to remain until 09/30/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at the Pineville gauge is currently 216 CFS as of 9:15 AM. Water temperature this  morning was 55 degrees Fahrenheit at 6 AM. There was no PM water temperature taken.

 

In the Upper Section,

angling success was described as “low” in the lower part and upper parts, and “moderate” in the middle part.  The fish species reported were Chinook (King) and Coho Salmon. The fish present were all actively moving upriver and holding in pools in the upper portion of the run.  Angler density in this section was described as “moderate “in the middle and upper parts, and “low” in the lower part.  

In the Middle Section,

angling success was described as “slow” in the upper part, and “moderate” in the middle and lower parts.  The fish species reported  were Chinook (King) Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Steelhead.  The fish were both actively moving upriver, with a percentage also holding in pools.  Angler density in this section was described as “moderate” in the lower part, high in the middle parts, and “low “in the upper part.

In the Lower Section,

angling success was described as “slow” in the estuary and “good” just upriver.  Fish species reported were both Chinook (King) Salmon and Coho Salmon. The fish present were both actively moving upriver as well as holding in pools.  

For the definition of angling sections, angling success, and angler density use the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6sieSzbq2QTxtZF71w8HapMgfAPbMl7PVD710MHA1M/edit?usp=sharing

 

The Forecast for tonight is  Cloudy. Low 61F. Winds light and variable.

 

The forecast for tomorrow is  Showers in the morning, then cloudy in the afternoon. High 72F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%

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