NY Salmon/Steelhead Report as of 9/18/2025

NY Salmon/Steelhead Report as of 9/18/2025

It is that time of year and the salmon and steelhead of the great lakes are beginning to creep into the feeder streams. Now, especially with the nicer weather, it is a great time to explore this fishery. The Salmon River in Pineville is flowing at 195 cfs which is lower than normal for this time of year. Highs this week are in the mid 70’s with temperatures dipping into the lows getting into the 40’s. Some rain likely next week which will help recharge the rivers.

Kings and Cohos are stretched through the rivers and are in good numbers. Lots of fish to catch right now as we are in full swing and new fish moving in daily. Water levels are low and hopefully some rain will fall giving the river a little more flow to get those fish moving. Salmon are holding in the pools as they begin to stage. Focus on the deeper pools especially with the low water.

A good choice for flies right now are streamers. 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 fresh salmon through the river. Streamers are good for working the deeper pools and covering water. With the low water try going smaller and drab. Eggs and flashy nymphs (#10-14) are also a good choice especially as the salmon eventually spawn. Eggs are most effective downstream of major staging areas where the eggs drift downstream.

Steelhead haven’t begun to push up river too much currently. They will begin to come up in larger numbers later in the run as they start eating the salmon eggs while they move up river.

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. Stop by the shop to get everything you need for these powerful fish. Tight Lines!

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