Updated Fishing Reports - Salmon River, Pulaski Ny

January 18, 2012

Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River has been pretty good recently. Water levels have increased to 900cfs for the last 5 days. Even under tough weather conditions the fish seemed to be on the bite so to speak. Pressure was way down so that certainly helps.
We have plenty of open dates throughout the winter but March and April are filling up fast! Prime dates for summer salmon charters are also available for June, July and August.
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

January 1, 2012

Happy New Year!
Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River has been decent. Most days have been just about average. We are covering lots of water and finding the fish scattered through most deeper holding areas but not concentrated in any particular spot. 10 mil trout beads run under floats have been doing the best.
Water levels- Until 11:59 PM Mon JAN 02, 900 CFS
Have a happy and safe new year!
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

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PAST FISHING REPORTS

December 14, 2011

Steelhead action picked up good today. The Salmon River is running at 335cfs. Float fishing beads, egg sacks and pink worms has all been producing action. Back trolling plugs has also been taking some steelhead. We have plenty of open dates for this winter and spring.
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

December 11, 2011

Steelhead fishing was tough today. Drastic reduction in water levels and a very cold night had the fish off today. We still managed 5 to the boat and lost a few. Two days ago water levels were 1000cfs today they went to 335cfs. Beads under floats worked best but egg sacks and egg pattern flies are also taking fish. I have Tuesday, Thursday and Friday open this week.
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

December 7, 2011

Steelhead fishing was good today. We fish Altmar to the ball park and hit fish from the beginning to the end. Landing them was tough and we got out butts kicked often! But a lot of action is fun. With the higher levels and light pressure fishing on the move has been working great. Water levels are scheduled to recede tonight to 1000cfs.
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

Waterline:
Until 4:00 PM tomorrow, Thu, 1,000 CFS
From 4:00 PM tomorrow until 11:59 PM tomorrow, 750 CFS

December 5, 2011

Until 11:59 PM Tue DEC 06, 1,500 CFS

Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River has been good. We have had good action since the increase in water levels.
Water levels will continue to increase to 1500cfs- very good news! The more water the better the drifting and fishing.
Covering lots of water has help our production significantly. We have lots of availability. For that perfect Christmas gift we offer certificates!
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

November 28, 2011

Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River has been a lot better this past week. Water levels perked up, crowds thinned out and fresh fish showed up. Water levels are still only 335cfs but with run off it's around 500cfs+ at the Pineville gauge. The lower Salmon River has been seeing decent numbers of brown trout moving thru the last few days. Egg sacs and beads fished under floats or indicators have been working the best for us. Egg patterns and small nymphs are also working for bottom bouncing. TIP- using 6# flouro leader is very important to getting fish to bite. We have plenty of open dates or the rest of the fall and winter get your dates booked now! We offer 2 day package deals- call for details.
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

Waterline:
Until 7:00 PM today, 335 CFS
From 7:00 PM today until 11:59 PM tomorrow, Tue, 500 CFS

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November 20, 2011

Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River is so-so. A few good days, a few OK days and a few slow days each week. Low water and crowded conditions are making it tough to find decent spots especially on the weekends. There is a lot of steelheads in the river but the pressure and lack of water flow have made the very finicky. Water levels are 335cfs and should stay there for some time.
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

November 1, 2011

Steelhead fishing remains excellent! Water levels on the Salmon River are dropping again.
Until 11:59 PM Tue NOV 01, 335 CFS
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

October 31, 2011

Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River has been awesome. Lots of good size chrome steelheads being taken daily. Beads under floats have continued to produce lots of action from upper to lower river. Water levels are 750cfs but gradually dropping. November will be a great month for steelhead fishing. A few kings still lingering around but numbers are dwindling. We still have guides with open dates for most of the fall, winter and spring.
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

October 26, 2011

Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River has been great! Beads under floats have been the key to steady action. Water levels have increased dramatically to 1000 cfs! This is great for drift boat fishing the river.
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

October 19, 2011

Salmon fishing on the Salmon River has been very good. Steady runs of king salmon have been the norm over the last few weeks. Back trolling lures in the bigger holes in the middle section of the Salmon River has been producing consistently good results for us. Steelhead are showing up in better numbers each day. Drifting sacks, pink worms and beads has been getting us into some nice trout. No great numbers but some really decent size steelhead's. Loads of salmon are ripping up the gravel bars spawning and spewing loads of eggs down the river. Of course the steelhead's are feeding in areas just behind the spawn beds- it's always a good bet the trout are not to far behind the kings. The water levels remain at 335cfs.
Salmon River Guide
Jaclyn & Shane Thomas

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