DSR Fishing Report:

Wednesday, 28 October  PM

Tomorrow Sunrise:  7:37 AM

Tomorrow Sunset:  6:01 PM

Effective 30 October, our daily angler limit drops from 250 down to 70 (until 16 November).

The current dam release is 185 CFS, which is projected to remain there until 11/01/26 11:59 PM. The CFS at Pineville gauge is currently 236 CFS as of 4:30 PM.   Water temperature is 46 degrees Fahrenheit as of 4:30 PM.

UPPER SECTION

There is no report from the upper part of this section.  Angling success was described as “slow” throughout the middle and lower parts of this section.  The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon and Steelhead throughout the middle and lower parts of this section. The fish were holding in pools.  The volume of anglers was described as “low” in the middle to lower portions.

MIDDLE SECTION

Angling success was described as “slow” in the lower part, and “slow” in the middle to upper parts of this section. The fish species present were reported as Steelhead throughout this area.  The fish were both holding in pools and also moving upriver. Angler density in this section was described as “moderate throughout  this section.

LOWER SECTION

There is no report for the estuary section, as no anglers are currently present within the estuary.  Angling success was described as “slow” just upriver of the estuary.  The fish species reported were Chinook (King) Salmon, Steelhead.  The fish present were moving upriver, with a percentage holding in pools just upriver of the estuary. 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 tomorrow:  A few clouds. Low near 45F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

The forecast for tomorrow:  Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 73F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.