Daily fishing verdict · 2026-08-02

Thunderstorms rolling in; smallmouth are stressed either way.

Published: 2026-08-02 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

The 24h dissolved oxygen topped out at just 3.4 mg/L — well below the threshold where bass feed comfortably — and with showers and thunderstorms forecast at 99% today, any relief from mixing is uncertain at best. Water temp at 71°F is on the warm edge for smallmouth, and falling pressure isn't doing them any favors. I'd hold off and see what the storm actually delivers before making a trip out.

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