Daily Report

On Wednesday we had a mix of sun and clouds with the temperature reaching into the 70's. Scattered rain showers are expected to move through our area on Thursday. Yesterday was another day of mixed reports from anglers depending on where they fished, some groups got into mostly kings and a few cohos, while others said they had a tough day. In the lower end of the river anglers reported some early morning action in areas such as Ballpark, Town Pool area, Staircase, Black Hole and the DSR. In the mid to upper section of river anglers have reported fish holding in the deeper holes or larger runs such as Schoolhouse, Trestle Pool, Sportsman and Papermill.    

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.