Daily fishing verdict · 2026-10-12

56°F water, mostly cloudy — steady conditions for Columbus Day.

Published: 2026-10-12 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Flow is holding steady around 78.7 cfs and turbidity is steady at 11.2 FNU — not ideal clarity, but fishable. Water at 56°F sits just above the king salmon sweet spot, though Chinook are building and worth targeting; browns are starting to show as well. Rain and thunderstorms look likely Tuesday, so today's mostly cloudy window may be your better bet — though at moderate confidence, results could go either way.

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