Daily fishing verdict · 2026-08-13

24h DO maxed at 4.3 — still a tough ask for smallmouth.

Published: 2026-08-13 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

The 24-hour dissolved oxygen range topped out at just 4.3 mg/L, which is below what smallmouth really need to get active — this isn't a morning-low situation, it's a genuinely stressed day. Water's at 70°F with clear skies and a W 12 mph breeze, so conditions look fine on the surface, but the oxygen picture tells a different story. I'd be cautious out there; your odds improve, but don't expect much.

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