Daily fishing verdict · 2026-09-02

River's rising and murky — kings could show early.

Published: 2026-09-02 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Flow is up to 243 cfs and climbing, turbidity at 66.7 FNU, so the water's carrying color right now. Dissolved oxygen is sitting at 5.7 mg/L — better than it's been, though still something to keep in mind for smallmouth. There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, so keep an eye on the sky and don't linger if it builds.

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