Salmon River Update 23 June 2016

The Salmon River water flow is currently 185 cfs with water temps in the mid 60’s throughout the week. The Douglaston Salmon Run continues to report Smallmouth Bass in numbers although not as large as during the last reporting period. There have been two Landlock Atlantic Salmon caught this week when the flow had increased from a few heavy rain showers. There are many stocked Brown Trout currently being caught on the DSR.

There are Brown Trout and Smallmouth Bass being caught throughout the river. The Upper Fly Zone remains open and currently is experiencing very little pressure. The Upper Fly Zone has been experiencing some excellent evening hatches.

The Lower Reservoir (164 acres) continues to fish very well with very little pressure; NO motors so it is perfect canoe/kayak water.  Expect large Smallmouth Bass and Rainbow Trout up to 20 inches.

The Upper Reservoir (Redfield Reservoir) is a 7 mile long lake with two excellent boat ramps. There is moderate boat traffic on the weekends but no pressure during the week. The reservoir has been producing excellent numbers of Smallmouth Bass and Walleyes. This is a great place for a family fishing outing (generally, well protected from winds and full of fish, especially large Rock Bass).

Look for any rain that raises the rivers flow as Landlocked Salmon make June/July runs up river to their historic spawning grounds!

For that extra bit of fishing action needed to make your next summer fishing adventure happen, come check out the Tug Hill Fishing Club. The Largemouth Bass are off their beds and the top water bight is improving day by day. This 10lb plus largemouth came top water on a fly thrown by Ronda Spencer of Horseheads, NY while being guided by Michael DeRosa of Zero Limit Adventures.