Daily fishing verdict · 2026-08-15

Flow at 32.9 cfs and dropping — water's clearing up.

Published: 2026-08-15 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Turbidity is holding steady at 15.5 FNU and flow is falling, which is the right direction for smallmouth. The catch is oxygen — the 24h range topped out at just 4.6 mg/L, which is marginal all day, not just mornings. Water at 71°F is a touch above their sweet spot too, so expect fish to be sluggish; afternoon sun may nudge DO slightly, but I wouldn't count on much.

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