Daily fishing verdict · 2026-07-08

Clearing water and calm skies — afternoon's your best shot.

Published: 2026-07-08 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Flow's steady at 50.8 cfs, turbidity is still clearing, and 72.86°F puts smallmouth just above their comfort zone. The DO ceiling topped out around 5.2 mg/L today, which is workable but not great — fish may be sluggish in the morning and perk up a bit as the day builds. Sunny and warm with a high near 87°F; it could be a tough slog, but there's a window if you're patient.

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