Daily fishing verdict · 2026-07-18

Rain on the way — get out before it hits.

Published: 2026-07-18 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Water's sitting at 75.7°F and flow is a steady 27.8 cfs with good clarity, so smallmouth conditions are decent right now even if the temps are a touch warm. DO has been ranging up to 13.9 mg/L through the day, so oxygen isn't the concern. There's a 94% chance of precip rolling in though, so your window may be better sooner than later — just keep that in mind.

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