Salmon River Update 05 May 2016

Salmon River Update 05 May 2016

Water release dropped again to 285 cfs but with some run-off from recent rain. Water flow at the lower river is 450 cfs. Water temperature is at the magic 50 degree mark and as a result fishing continues to be good!

Douglaston Salmon run had a good week. Drop-back Steelhead continue to be caught and we had had several good days. Several anglers have reported 20 plus smallmouth bass being caught. Drop-Backs remain the primary target up-river with the major pools but the Fly Zones are almost barren. It’s a great time to make your trip with a great weather forecast and active fish in the river. Expect another week for Drop-back Steelhead, but as the water temps reach the 60’s most will have returned to the lake.