Daily fishing verdict · 2026-06-02

Conditions look inviting, but low oxygen lingers.

Published: 2026-06-02 moderate confidence Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Water's sitting at 62°F and clearing nicely at 2.8 FNU, right in the smallmouth sweet spot — and with flow falling and a high-pressure ridge settling in, you'd expect fish to be active. That said, dissolved oxygen is down to 3.1 mg/L, which can put bass off the bite, so results may vary. Worth a go, just don't be surprised if they're sluggish.

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