Daily fishing verdict · 2026-08-21

67°F water, dead calm — smallmouth conditions look solid.

Published: 2026-08-21 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

With temps cooling a couple degrees overnight and flow down to 20.7 cfs on clear, still water, the river's in decent shape for bass. Oxygen touched 6 mg/L at the daily peak, so afternoons should offer a workable window — though mornings can run a little lean. High pressure holding and sunny skies through tomorrow; should be a reasonable day, all things considered.

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