Salmon River Report from Douglaston Salmon Run

[Nymphmeister]

Here is the link to the report, it's updated daily and is as accurate & honest a description as you will ever find on any fishery- they tell it like it is, good or bad. The report applies only to the lower part of the river that they own, and the mid & upper river may fish entirely different than Douglaston does on any given day though, so keep that in mind. And fishing & conditions can change markedly on anadromous fisheries like this from day to day with the movement of fish, so be aware of that also.

The Link:
http://www.douglastonsalmonrun.com/d...aspx?PageID=16

I will cut & past the report on this thread from time to time for those of you too lazy to click on the link! Lol.

[Nymphmeister]

10/15/08 Report:

October 15th 5:30pm- Trout fishing was very good on the run today. The salmon fishing is slowing down. However the kings we did see today were beautiful fresh fish. We are still hearing of fish being caught on the lake as well. Hopefully we will se one more push of salmon before it comes to an end for 2008.

NOTE: STARTING OCTOBER 20 WE WILL BE OPENING AT 6am. and closing at 6p.m. October 19th will be the last day for early access for guides. STARTING ON NOV 2nd WE WILL BE OPENING AT 7am. and closing at 6p.m If you have any questions please call 315-298-6672.

WATER: 335cfs. Temp: 55 degrees

Weather: Tonight: A chance of sprinkles before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 45. West wind between 6 and 13 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. West wind at 5 mph becoming south. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

[Nymphmeister]

10/29/08 Report:

October 29th. 10:00a.m-We only have a dozen anglers on the water today. However I am getting some good reports from the Spring Hole and the Meadow. Large egg sacs seem to be what the fish are after today. The weather is supposed to change to a more fall like pattern tomorrow afternoon and we look forward to good fishing through the weekend. We also have a new lodge available. We have dates throughout the season including 2009 available for booking at this time. Call 315-298-6672 for details.

NOTE: STARTING OCTOBER 20 WE WILL BE OPENING AT 6am. and closing at 6p.m. Anglers will be allowed to access the water at 6:30am.STARTING ON NOV 2nd WE WILL BE OPENING AT 7am. and closing at 6p.m. at that time anglers will be able to access the water at 7:30am. We will sell presale slips on Fridays and Saturdays 10am until 5pm.If you have any questions please call 315-298-6672.

WATER: Until 9:00 PM today, Wed, 1,150 CFS temp 49 degrees

WEATHER: Today: Snow showers. High near 38. Windy, with a west wind between 20 and 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a northwest wind between 18 and 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

[AaronJasper]

I spoke to my friend Kevin today. He said it's most likely going to get higher! I hope it's at this level or 1,000 cfs or so. I just don't want to see 2,000 + cfs.

There are lots of fish but with the leaves and debris its tough to get them.

[Adam]

Until 9:00 PM Sat NOV 01, 1,350 CFS

[frogge]

Hey,
I'm heading to the Salmon for my first ever trip Saturday. Any opinions as to where to start. Is the DSR a better jumping off point vs the UFZ or LFZ? Are Orwell and Trout brooks a better place to start? Would the brooks be lower than the main river? Thanks for any help. Frogge.

[AaronJasper]

I stay out of the brooks because of the spot em got em snagging that goes on there. I know that the fly zones are holding the largest concentrations. Fish can be found throughout the entire river right now. There have been some really good pushes of fish according to some of my good friends. Just think... The fish are running up that heavy current trying to get to the dam or the hatchery for the most part. They hold in areas that will enable them to relax for a bit before moving again. Fish seams and tailouts of pools especially after heavy water.

[frogge]

Hey,
Thanks, I'll let you know how I do. Frogge.

[Nymphmeister]

11/6/08 Report:

November 6th 8:20a.m- Fishing on the run has been good this morning. The best reports I have received this morning are from the wall hole and the glide. The water is still at 750cfs until noon and has not been updated after that.

NOTE: We are now open from 7a.m until 5:30p.m. If you have any questions please call 315-298-6672.

WATER: Until NOON today, Thu, 750 CFS

WEATHER: Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 8 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

[Nymphmeister]

11/10/08 Report:

November 10th 8:44a.m- Winter like weather conditions are apparently just what the steelhead wanted. We are getting snow squalls mixed with frozen rain with a west wind. Early reports from the run state that the fishing is VERY good this morning. All anglers spoken to are reporting multiple hookups throughout the run.

NOTE: Due to a high amount of requests to be open from 6a.m until 5:30 pm we will be opening at 6a starting today 11-8 and closing at 5:30p.m. We thank everyone for their input on this subject and we are happy to make the change.


WATER: Until 9:00 PM Mon NOV 10, 750 CFS

WEATHER: Today: Rain and snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 42. Breezy, with a west wind between 15 and 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 31. West wind between 11 and 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.