Daily fishing verdict · 2026-08-25

Cloudy skies and rising pressure — worth a look.

Published: 2026-08-25 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Water's sitting at 64.76°F with flow steady around 33 cfs — right in the smallmouth wheelhouse. DO has been running a tight 5–6 mg/L range all day, which isn't spectacular but should keep fish active, especially as afternoon light builds. Overcast cover could work in your favor, though I'd call this a fair day rather than a great one.

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