Daily fishing verdict · 2026-06-11

Hot afternoon ahead — fish early or wait for rain.

Published: 2026-06-11 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

At 73.76°F the river's a touch above smallmouth's sweet spot, and dissolved oxygen has been maxing out around 3.7 mg/L all day — genuinely stressed, not just a morning dip. With a high of 90°F on the way and a slight chance of showers, conditions could shift either way, so I'd say manage expectations and keep sessions short. Worth a look, but I wouldn't bet the day on it.

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