Daily fishing verdict · 2026-06-08

River's clearing and temps hit 69°F today.

Published: 2026-06-08 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Flow is falling at 102 cfs and turbidity is on the muddier side but trending toward clearer water — pressure's been climbing 0.28 in/Hg over 24 hours with mostly sunny weather coming, which should help. Smallmouth temps are spot-on at 69°F, but the 24-hour DO has only topped 4.1 mg/L, so fish activity may be limited; your best shot is likely mid-to-late afternoon when photosynthesis has had time to push oxygen up a bit.

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