Salmon River report - early September 2014

As of this writing there are a few salmon in the river, nothing major as of yet.  There has been rumors of a later than usual run, but I expect the main runs to begin when they usually do, in the 3rd and 4th weeks of September.  This leaves enough time to tie some more flies and get the salmon gear prepped.

The river is running good enough to encourage a few salmon to come, with a release of 350cfs and the gauge at Pineville reading 433cfs.  Water temps are in low 60's and will continue to drop in the river as the days and nights continue to cool down.  This coming weekend they are forecasting a significant cool down with daytime highs barely breaking the 50's and in areas around home here enjoying over night temps in the upper 30's.  These conditions will continue to set the river up for good runs soon.

I finally updated my web site, there are revisions from the old one so check it out: Upland Guide Service

This past Monday was the full moon, the Harvest Moon.  This means that in less than 30 days the salmon runs will be peaking, hard to believe.  As I posted before, expect very good returns and big fish.  See you on the river.

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Salmon River Fish Hatchery open house - September 27,2014

The 19^th annual NYSDEC Salmon River Fish Hatchery open house will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014. The hatchery is located at 2133 County Route 22,  Altmar,  NY.  Beginning at 9am to 4pm rain or shine, attendees can take advantage of fishing and hunting demonstrations, environmental education programs and displays as well as fly-tying, fly-casting, stream ecology for kids. A fish petting zoo will also be set up.  Admission is FREE and tours of the hatchery will be offered every 30 minutes beginning at  10:30am. Guests can also visit the nearby Salmon River Falls, a DEC Unique Area located 4 miles from the hatchery on Route 22. The 110 foot waterfall offers trails and viewing areas with spectacular scenery.  For more information you can call 315-298-7605.

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