Daily fishing verdict · 2026-08-24

65°F water, low flow — smallmouth within reach today.

Published: 2026-08-24 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Water's sitting right at 65°F and flow is on the low side at 36 cfs, which should make smallmouth easier to locate. Oxygen has a workable daily range — the afternoon window is your better bet as the river breathes up toward its daily high. Rain's got a 75% chance rolling in, so keep an eye on the sky and plan accordingly.

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