Daily fishing verdict · 2026-10-06

54°F water, sunny skies — kings near their sweet spot.

Published: 2026-10-06 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Water's cooling down to about 54.9°F and holding steady at 76 cfs — right in the ballpark for Chinook, with browns not far behind as temps continue to drop. Dissolved oxygen is at 6.5 mg/L, which is workable though not ideal; fish may be a bit sluggish, so temper expectations. Sunny and cool at 46°F this morning, staying dry through tomorrow.

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