NY Salmon/Steelhead Report as of 12/20/2025

NY Salmon/Steelhead Report as of 12/20/2025

First off merry Christmas as that is right around the corner! Pineville is at 710 cfs, largely due to the runoff from the recent warm weather and rain. Highs this week are cooler in the upper 30’s with temperatures at night dipping into the 20’s. Some potential for some snow this week so plan accordingly. This is going to cool back down the water.

Steelhead are settling down into their winter holding areas. The lower flows have them into deeper holes as well as runs. The lower fly as well as the area below the Altmar bridge is stacked with them right now.

The most steady producer as of late has been eggs. Things like steelie omelets, estaz eggs, crystal meth, and glo-bugs. Streamers can also be effective. Woolly buggers, leeches, egg sucking streamers, and other variations (#4-8). Having these in different weights and colors will give you a good shot at fish through the river. Streamers are good for working the deeper pools and covering water. Eggs and flashy nymphs (#10-14) are also a good choice, I’ve seen lots of fish being caught on stonefly’s. Eggs are most effective downstream of major staging areas where the eggs drift downstream.

Salmon are a blast on the fly rod. We are stocked up in the shop with gear and flies. Stop by to get set up and prepared for a trip to NY. Remember to always respect the wildlife and look at the specific guidelines of where you are fishing on the NYS DEC website. Currently we have everything you need to catch these beasts! Tight Lines!

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