DSR Fishing Report for 06 May 2026:

REPORT: Overall, angling success was described as slow today with a fair number of smallmouth bass making up the day’s catch. Of the anglers that I spoke with, none reported success on steelhead.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 750 cfs and it is forecasted to remain there until 11:59pm on 5/7/26 as reported by the Safe Waters website. The gauge at Pineville is currently at 936 cfs.

Tonight: Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 37F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow: A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. High 52F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:50 AM

Tomorrow Sunset: 8:14 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Balance payments for all categories of seasons passes will be due by June 26, 2026.

As part of an After-Action-Review of last season that identified best-practices moving forward, guests are strongly requested to check-out when they leave the property. This will enhance angler safety and our efforts to more accurately manage angler density on the run so as to not exceed angler limits. Check-out may be as simple as stating “Season Pass Holder (last name) leaving for the day!” or calling the Welcome Center to share “Party of four under (last name) leaving for the day!”.

LODGE AVAILABILITY:

Short Term Lodge Availability (for the next ten days) - please call Guest Services at 315-298-6672, select 0, or browse lodging availability at https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/lodging/