Daily fishing verdict · 2026-08-31

Rain showers today; smallmouth water temp is right.

Published: 2026-08-31 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

At 66.2°F, the river sits squarely in smallmouth territory, and flow is low and steady at 28.4 cfs — manageable wading conditions if showers cooperate. Dissolved oxygen is sitting at 5.6 mg/L, which is on the lean side and may keep fish a little sluggish, so don't be surprised if action is slower than the temp suggests. Rain showers are likely all day, easing some tomorrow.

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