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Fishing Report – October 12, 2023

Fishing is still prime.  The big rains last weekend have brought in the last good push of kings to the Salmon and Oswego Rivers.  We have also started to see a few trout.   Salmon River: Fishing has been consistent this week. There have been plenty of fish on the spawning grounds and those not ready to spawn are holding up in the bigger holes.  The feeder streams like Orwell and Trout Brook now...
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Fishing Report – October 5, 2023

Big changes are coming this weekend. The weather is going to become more seasonal and lots of rain is on the way.  Currently, there is still a pile of fish in the lake and this rain should draw them in.  Salmon River: Fishing has been getting better each day. There was a steady flow of fish this week, but we are still waiting for the big push! The salmon have started to dig reds.  As the spawn...
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Fishing Report – September 28, 2023

Salmon River: There have been a few good pushes this week, but we are still waiting for the big push!  Many of the salmon that are here, have begun the spawning process. The Pineville to town stretch has been productive. The mouth of trout brook has been holding plenty of fish too, since they cannot travel up the creek.  Other good spots are deep shaded pools like the glass and snagging pool....
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Fishing Report – September 21, 2023

Salmon River: Anglers have been having success around the staircase and ballpark areas fishing the faster, oxygenated water. A large group of salmon have entered the estuary and are holding up around the route 3 bridge.  With the cooler nights, these fish should start entering the river by the weekend.  We’re predicting they will spread out from DSR to the mid river section. Best baits this time...
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Fishing Report – September 14, 2023

Salmon season is off to a great start.  Fish are trickling into the river and the lake fishing remains solid! Salmon River: Salmon have been moving into the river. But after the big push during Labor Day weekend things have slowed down on the lower end.  Most fish can be found in the upper stretches or the bigger pools.  Look for the most oxygenated water and you will find salmon. Best baits...
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Fishing Report – September 7, 2023

Salmon River: Salmon have been steadily entering the river for the last week or more.  But with above average temperatures, no big pushes, just a steady flow.  We’ve mostly been seeing action early and then it dies down when the sun comes up. More fish have moved to the upper stretches of the river, where the water is cooler and there’s more shade.  If you’re not on fish, keep moving to find the...
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