DSR Fishing Report for 04 May 2026:

REPORT:

The day started off cloudy through mid-morning then the sun came out.  We once again had a moderate number of guests join us on the run primarily in the morning.  The angling was slow today, at least for steelhead with some anglers with no takes, and just 1 0r 2 hookups for the remainder.  The majority of anglers I spoke with / or saw on the river this morning were targeting steelhead and not smallmouth.

WEATHER / CFS:

The current dam release is 350 CFS; it’s scheduled to bump up to 750 CFS as of 9:00pm this evening and remain there until 11:59pm tomorrow evening. The gauge at Pineville was at 488 CFS as of 6:00 PM.

Tonight: Partly cloudy this evening followed by increasing clouds with showers developing after midnight. Low 56F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Tomorrow: Mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. High 66F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tomorrow Sunrise: 5:52 AM                Tomorrow Sunset: 8:11 PM

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Season Pass Invitations were sent out 1 April 2026. 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, and identifying “best-practices” moving forward, effective this year, our guests are required to check-in and are strongly requested to check-out as well. This will enhance our efforts to achieve accurate snapshots of our guest population on the run in order to more accurately manage angler density 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 “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/