Daily Report

Over the last couple of days we've had cooler temperatures at night with warm and sunny conditions during the day. Not many anglers have been on the water mid week so fishing pressure has been lite, but that will change as we head into the upcoming weekend. The majority of anglers stopping into shop or staying in the motel have been fishing mostly the lower end of the river. Overall the last couple of days the fish movement has been slow. Anglers have reported that the best action has been first thing in the morning before the sun gets on the water, while mid day with the low water conditions the fish seem to be holding in the deeper holes and larger runs. 

The NYS DEC has Closed By Emergency Order The Lower Fly Fishing Catch & Release Area from September 15th through October 31st, 2025. Drought conditions have produced low and warm water conditions, therefore the Lower Fly Fishing Area will remain closed in order to help ensure an adequate Pacific salmon egg take at the Salmon River Hatchery during the fall 2025 spawning season. Any questions or concerns please contact the Region 7 Fisheries office at (607)753-3095 x 204.

Brookfield, in consultation with the New York State DEC, have decided to continue with the current 185 cfs base flow out of Lighthouse Hill for the beginning of September due to ongoing drought conditions coupled with low reservoir levels. This lowered base flow will remain reduced until the reservoir recovers to normal historic elevations for this time of year.