This last week since Columbus Day has seen the Salmon River at an average flow at Pineville gauge at 220 CFS. We have had some rain this week but with little effect on the river. There is rain forecast for a few days next week but we need steady rain for several day to make any difference to the flows.
As for the salmon run, with low water there are not really large numbers in the river, although there are fish throughout the river. Some fish are spawning, however, there is not a lot of spawning activity going on. There are fish entering the river on a daily basis and most fish we have fished to and seen are on the move upstream. These are all fresh, clean fish at this time. I would expect the run to continue for the next 2 weeks based on the things I see.
There are steelhead being caught, mostly from Pineville down to the mouth of the river. Not large numbers but still nice to see. Once more salmon are spawning we should see an increase in steelhead numbers as more of them enter the river to feed on roe.
Now that Columbus day is behind us and many states have open hunting seasons now, the number of anglers on the river should drop off, allowing ample opportunity to have some prime water to yourself. Take advantage of the 'extended salmon run' and come on up.
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