Daily fishing verdict · 2026-06-25

Light rain, 66°F — afternoon DO window is the key.

Published: 2026-06-25 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Water's sitting at 66°F and barely moving temperature-wise, which puts smallmouth squarely in their comfort zone. The catch is oxygen — it's been running between 3.8 and 5.5 mg/L over the last 24 hours, so the afternoon climb toward that upper end is your best bet. Light rain and steady pressure shouldn't hurt, but results could go either way.

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