Guide Salmon River Pulaski NY Drift Boat Steelhead Fishing Report, 2490 State Rt. 104, Mexico, NY (2025)

Rate for 1 person $350. - Rate for 2 people $450. https://www.yankeeangler.com/book-fishing-trip/ "I’m Randy Jones w/35 Yrs. As a Salmon River fishing guide in Pulaski NY. -https://www.yankeeangler.com/

Enjoy a Salmon River fishing guides Steelhead or Salmon drift boat trip in Pulaski NY. Learn my Best Salmon River fishing guide spots in Pulaski NY. Enjoy learning Advanced fishing techniques and

Exact fish habitats. I always enjoy sharing my wealth of Salmon River Fishing Guide Knowledge with all my guests. Especially if you are planning a return trip to the Salmon River on your own. To help you become self sufficient. We can do Spin fishing, Fly fishing or Float fishing off the Salmon River Guides drift boat in Pulaski NY.
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Enjoy Steelhead fishing during the Fall, Winter or Spring on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY. These are the best times for Salmon River Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-steelhead-salmon-fishing/
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Ph. 1-315-963-2065
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Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY. Your Salmon River Steelhead fishing season begins in Pulaski NY in the Fall. The Steelhead fishing will last all Winter, Spring into April on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY. Fall Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY is one of the Best Times! is when our Fall Steelhead fishing season starts in Pulaski NY. These Fall Steelhead are entering the Salmon River to eat all the Salmon and Brown Trout eggs. The number of Fall Steelhead will increase in Nov. With fresh fishing Runs of Fall Steelhead Catapulting, Somersaulting, Bullet Runs and Tail-walks across the Pool in Pulaski NY. November and December are 2 of the Best Months for Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY.
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The Winter Steelhead fishing in Pulaski NY is Good over the entire Salmon River. and February are one of the Best Times for Winter Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY. With only a few Winter, February steelhead anglers fishing. Winter fishing for steelhead goes until about the end of February. Fall and Winter Steelhead fishing in Pulaski NY is one of the Best Times.
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Late Winter into Spring is “Prime Time” for Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY. With fresh Steelhead fishing runs from late Winter into Spring. They are entering and running the Salmon River to prepare for their Spring Spawn. March and April are great Spring Steelhead Fishing days on the Salmon River NY. The Spring Steelhead fishing in Pulaski NY is Good over the entire Salmon River. From the Upper Salmon River to the Lower Salmon River NY you will have Spring Steelhead fishing. One of the Best Times for Spring Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY. Is in March and April. Spring Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River is Great in April. April is the Best Time for Spring Drop Back Steelhead fishing. Some of your Best Salmon River Steelhead fishing is all Spring thru the end of April. April its one of the Best Times for Salmon River Steelhead fishing in Pulaski NY.
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What's the Best Time for Steelhead Fishing Salmon River Pulaski NY? Fall, Winter, Spring and April are the Best Times for Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY.
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Guest Testimonial. Randy,
I just wanted to thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge to make our trip an unbelievable experience for us. With me having 8 to 9 hookups, and my friend Tim with somewhere between 5 to 6 that is more fish on in a single day than some people have for an entire season. I'm a true believer in that hot spot on "Pucker Brush Creek :)

As a matter of fact Tim and I went back on our own the next day and the fish were there waiting for us just like you said they would be. Again we had a combined count of over 10 hookups and Tim had the hot hand that day with his 6 weight fly rod. Our only regret was that we did not have enough days left to explore some of the other high percentage areas you showed us as we had to go back to work sometime. Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks?:) Tim and I have been coming up there for over 15 years, and yet we still learned a few valuable lessons from you, thanks again. I would highly recommend you to anyone, beginner or experienced steelheader, it's the combination of little things and techniques that make all the difference in the world. Feel free to pass on my contact information if you need any references for anglers. I would be more than happy to vouch for your professionalism, knowledge, and stream courtesy to fellow anglers anytime. Thank You, Ted
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Thanks for your many kind and generous words Ted! My head almost didn't fit thru the front door after that one :) Randy
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About Randy Jones. – Author Biography. – Established in 1980. I started off guiding in VT. for Trout for 10 years. Then split my fishing seasons by guiding Here for 33 yrs. and Cape Cod for Stripers and Blues for 12 yrs. Randy Jones is the Owner, Author and Publisher of YankeeAngler.com and this page. A Salmon River Guide based Service, Marketing Agency and Outfitter. Specializing in Expert Salmon and Steelhead fishing. Professional sales and marketing of his vastly successful Salmon River Guide fishing business and local fishery. SEO and Social Media. Paid Featured Guest Speaker at Sports Shows, Fresh and Saltwater fishing. Distributed World Wide Books. Magazine and Newspaper - Covers, feature articles and guide profiles. Guest Speaker at most Trout Unlimited Chapters, fly tying, tackle and Orvis shops around New England and beyond. Many World Wide Internet Fishing Sites and News Feeds. Represented the Orvis Corporation as a guide and chief instructor of their 2 1/2 day Cape Cod Saltwater Fly fishing Schools. (P.S. I don’t discriminate. I also enjoy guiding you spin anglers too! – yukyuk)

Thanks for stopping by! Randy Jones, 2490 State Rt. 104, Mexico, NY 13114

10/19/2025

STEELHEAD! - Salmon River Fishing Report.
IT'S TIME! - With steady daily #'s.
By Salmon River Drift Boat Guide Randy Jones @ https://www.yankeeangler.com/
With 35 yrs. EXP. and Over 2,000 drift boat trips.
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Over this last week. We have seen our first noticeable push's of Steelhead and Brown Trout.
From now on, the Steelhead #'s will be increasing day by day on the Salmon River. And will be the dominant species entering the river, now thru the Spring.
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We have Steelhead Running the River.
With some Steelhead holding in their mid. day resting spots.
And some Steelhead are in their Prime Fall fishing Habitats.
With some Steelhead sitting behind the Spawning Salmon eating their eggs.
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Currently, the Salmon River is a Five Star smorgasbord of an all you can eat Salmon egg buffet for your Steelhead. Which is why the are entering the river.
Then in Nov. the Steelhead will continue to target Salmon eggs. To include Brown Trout eggs.
The Brown Trout are entering the river now, to prepare to spawn in Nov. So Nov. is the BEST Mo. to target them.
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100% GUARANTEED!
Complementary STEELHEAD FISHING TIPS.
To help YOU Catch MORE!
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Many steelhead will be holding behind spawning Salmon and Brown Trout.
To include the first current break directly below these spawning Salmon or Brown Trout. Where they can easily intercept the eggs being laid, as they float down the river.
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The Salmon River Water Temp. is currently above 43 degrees. So your Prime Fall Holding Steelhead Habitats will be fishing the BEST!
For Fall Steelhead, always fish the water that is rippled, choppy or white water. Not flat.
They won’t be in the Pools until the water temp. drops below 43 degrees.
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Most of the Steelhead I find. Are the ones that are Transitioning up the Salmon River and holding in their middle of the day resting spots. (Between approx. 9:30am. and 5:30pm.).
Or in their Prime Fall fishing Habitat, where the Steelhead will sit for an extended period of time on the Salmon River.
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Offer the Steelhead what 99% of them want.
Use Quarter sized egg sacks in Orange, cream, peach, white, blue and pink.
Pink is a great color for fresh Steelhead.
Use Chartreuse if the water is muddy colored.
Use any egg imitations in the same colors. Single or multiple. Whether your Steelhead spin fishing, float fishing or fly fishing on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY.
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*** If your FLY FISHING. - You owe me BIG TIME for this Tip!
#1 colored glow bug (egg imitation) is cream or peach.
Day in and day out, it's pretty much the ONLY color I use.
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This years BONUS that will help you catch MORE Steelhead.
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We have a Better than normal number of fresh King and Coho Salmon in the River currently.
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This is great news! These Salmon will be our late spawners. Providing a smorgasbord of fresh eggs trickling down the Salmon River for your Steelhead.
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This makes it a lot EASIER to fool Steelhead with your egg sacks, beads, glow bugs and skein. Whether your fishing the bottom, under a strike indicator or under a float.
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Presently, the Salmon River is a 5 Star Restaurant for your Steelhead. Top to Bottom of the River.
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What helps to bring more Steelhead in?
Cooler days and nights drop the Salmon River water temp.
Higher water flows from the Dam or even run-off from rain.
Extended low-light periods caused by storms. A strong West wind.
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RAIN. - WILL IT BE ENOUGH?
To fill the reservoir and raise the water level in the River?
Lot's of rain in the future forecast, with some very heavy.
From 10/19 Sunday night thru 11/2.
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LATEST Hatchery NEWS.
They have started collecting Salmon eggs up @ the Hatchery.
BUT they currently have issues.
1. They are currently short on the #'s they need.
2. Many Salmon are small and not producers.
3. The low flow and warm water are the culprits hindering collection.
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STEELHEAD avg. 6-10 lbs. with some LARGER!
These Steelhead are without a doubt, one of the hardest fighting Fish that swims in the Salmon River.
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With Catapulting Acrobatic Tarpon Jumps, like a rocket ship 3-4 feet in the air.
Somersaulting Flips like a jugglers baton back to earths atmosphere, before splash down.
Sounding like a cinder block with water spraying 20 feet in all directions.
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Torpedo – Silver Bullet Speeding Runs taking your line 100 to 200 feet out in seconds.
And changing direction in a blink of an eye, well surely jump start your fishing heart!
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Steelhead Tail Walks across the river for 40 to 60 feet, will live in your Salmon River memory forever!
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Brown Trout avg. 3-5 lbs. with some LARGER!
You can catch Brown Trout anytime while fishing for Steelhead. While they are not as numerous as Salmon or Steelhead.
They are an optional Trophy of a Salmon River Fishing life time!
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Catch MORE Fall - Winter - Spring STEELHEAD.
Salmon River Drift Boat Guide Randy Jones SHARES 35 Yrs. of Pro. EXP. targeting Steelhead.
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Fall Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/steelhead-fishing-pulaski-ny/
Fall Salmon River Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-steelhead.../
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Spring Steelhead fishing Salmon River Pulaski NY. -
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Enjoy a Scenic FUN and FAST Salmon River guide Drift Boat trip in Pulaski NY. Covering 3 mi. in 4 min. on the Upper Salmon River off the Drift Boat. In the Fall for Salmon and Winter for Steelhead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmTTVnAzVEw&list=PLlWqnCjYul-QrKK15mfz7iTwkuOXGR83o&index=5
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What helps to cause a BIG RUN of Steelhead? - This could help you plan your Salmon River fishing trip. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs1xU2xH6DQ&list=PLlWqnCjYul-QrKK15mfz7iTwkuOXGR83o&index=3
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CHECK OUT! - All the MONSTER Fish you can catch up here. From my Salmon River Photo Gallery. Salmon, Steelhead and Brown Trout. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-fish-pictures.../
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I hope you found my “Salmon River fishing report” entertainingly informative or mildly educational.
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The Steelhead fishing of your dreams.. ..well mak’m reeeeeel!
May all Your door k***s smell of BIG Steelhead!
Steelhead Fishing you Success!
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Best Fish's, Salmon River Drift Boat Guide Randy Jones @ https://www.yankeeangler.com/
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Join me for a guided Salmon River drift boat fishing trip in Pulaski NY. For Steelhead during the Fall, Winter or Spring.
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Enjoy learning Advanced fishing techniques and Exact fish habitats.
I always enjoy sharing my wealth of knowledge with all my guest’s. Especially if you are planning a return trip on your own.
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Established in 1980.
Randy Jones is a Pro. Salmon River fishing guide w/35 Yrs. EXP.
Salmon River Guide RATES. - One Angler rate $350. - Two Angler rate $450 total.
Included in Salmon River Guide Rates. – All Salmon River Spin fishing, Float fishing and Fly fishing equipment, gear and tackle.
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BOOK Your Fishing Trip. With Additional Booking Info. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/book-fishing-trip/
Email - "Randy Jones"
or Call - 315-963-2065.
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Best fish's, Randy Jones
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10/04/2025

Salmon River Fishing Report. - King and Coho Salmon.
GET UP HERE - NOW!
First GOOD steady run's of Salmon are happening now! And the Salmon are being FORCED to enter and run the river now.
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For this last week. We have been averaging 150 to 300 Salmon each day. To include both low-light periods.
And hoping for a MAJOR RUN of 1,000 to 3,000 King and Coho Salmon entering daily over a 1-5 day period. (Now thru Mid. Oct.)
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For this last week in the lower lower river. (Depending where you were standing. Combined with fish movement).
The fishing was a combination of:
1. Slow to ok. - Offering all anglers opportunity.
But MOSTLY:
2. GOOD! - Anglers are hooking up steadily.
3. EXCELLENT! Anglers can't keep the fish off the line.
GET UP HERE - NOW!
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For the Lower Salmon River.
99% Crystal Ball FUTURE fishing Prediction!
Could we see a MAJOR RUN of 1,000 to 3,000 King and Coho Salmon?
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Tues. - Rain showers in the morning will evolve into a more steady rain in the afternoon. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.
Tues. night. - A steady rain in the evening. Showers continuing late. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall around a half an inch.
Wed. am. - A chance of showers before 8am. - (meaning low-light).
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*** If it's an all day rain event, providing low-light. You could see a steady all day run!
*** If the rain run-off into the river, raises the water level by 50cfs. That also can provide better runs.
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From the Lake to the Upper Salmon River.
We have a TON of Salmon staging shallower by the day in Lake Ontario. In front of the mouth of the Salmon River. Soon to enter the Estuary and stage. Then run the river.
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We have a GOOD # of Salmon in the Estuary staging. Soon to run the river!
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We have good #'s of Salmon entering and running the river DAILY.
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All the Major Holes on the Salmon River are holding Salmon. Top to bottom.
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Rapids continue to produce. Mostly during low-light periods.
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ENJOY! – 2 weeks of Salmon reports. – Coming from Credible Sources.
That sum it all up nicely. - IT GETS GOOD ON 9/29.
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9/22-23
Top to Bottom of the river report.
Slow fishing for most. With some doing ok and a few doing better.
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9/25
AM - In the rapids above town.
The Comfort Zone Bed and Breakfast Rock Report.
Saw 30 or more fish in 4 hours, Slowly coming up when I left!
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Edited AM. DSR Report.
Decent day for most, not all. Better #'s of Salmon this morning.
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9/26
Edited DSR - Mostly slow, with low #'s of Salmon. With a few doing better.
Which is the same for the entire river, currently.
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Edited DSR
Slow for some, better for others.
Depending on where you were fishing over 3 miles of river.
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9/29
Edited AM. DSR Report.
Decent steady push, providing most anglers with Good fishing opportunities.
PM DSR Report. - Combination of:
1. Moderate = guests are hooking fish, but could be better.
2. Good = guests are hooking fish steadily.
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9/30 - Edited AM. DSR Report.
Ok, good to great fishing over 3 miles of river!
DSR PM. Report - Identical to above.
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10/1 - Edited AM. DSR Report.
Mostly.
1. Moderate = guests are hooking fish, but could be better.
2. Good = guests are hooking fish steadily.
DSR PM. - Same as above.
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10/2 - All Seasons Sports Report.
Fishing continues to pick up daily with the biggest pushes of fish by far happening the last 4 days down low.
The amount of fish upriver has increased since last week and will continue now that more fish have entered the system.
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Later in the day - All Seasons Sports Reports.
And since making the above post we’ve been notified today’s run is by far the best we’ve seen all year!!!
There coming!
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Guide Troy Creasy of High Adventure Sportfishing is at Douglaston Salmon Run.
The last five days there has been a good presence of King and coho salmon making their way through the lower river. We are also seeing a few brown trout and steelhead as well.
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10/3 - Edited AM. DSR Report.
1. Good = guests are hooking fish steadily.
2. Excellent = guests can't keep the fish off the line.
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IMAGE - SALMON FISHING THIS FALL?
Fisherman loses 4 front teeth while doing Battle with a MONSTER King Salmon.
Featured Image - (Before and after his Dental Surgery)
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He lost all four of his front teeth as a result of a King Salmon fishing related accident. In October 2014 on the Salmon River.
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When he was fishing the Salmon River the water level was way up. And had several heavy split shot sinkers on his line to get his bait down.
He hooked a “HUMONGOUS” King salmon. As he reeled in the Salmon and got it close to shore. Rodriguez’s line snapped and the sinkers on the line flew at his face. Hitting him squarely in the mouth.
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“It completely knocked me out!” he said in an interview last year. “I fell in the water and all I remember was this old guy dragging me to land. If it hadn’t been for that old guy, “I would have been dead that day!”
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He tried to get used to having no front teeth, but suffered silently, said his wife, Tracy. He was reluctant to smile.
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The funniest spit shot story I've ever witnessed.
Line breaks, split second later, the heavy lead split shot hits the man squarely in the Crotch!
He doubles over in pain. And falls into the river.
He survived and once the pain wore off. He was happily back Salmon fishing a few minutes later.
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I hope you found my fishing report, Entertainingly Informative or Mildly Educational.
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IT'S BEEN A SINCERE PLEASURE!
Sharing my 35 yrs. of drift boat guiding - Salmon and Steelhead EXP. with you.
Combined with over 2,000 drift boats trips on the River. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-drift-boat/
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Best Fish's, Randy Jones of https://www.yankeeangler.com/
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Join me for a guided Salmon River drift boat fishing trip in Pulaski NY. For Salmon or Steelhead during the Fall, Winter or Spring.
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Enjoy learning Advanced fishing techniques and Exact fish habitats.
I always enjoy sharing my wealth of knowledge with all my guest’s. Especially if you are planning a return trip on your own.
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Established in 1980.
Randy Jones is a Pro. Salmon River drift boat fishing guide w/35 Yrs. EXP.
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Salmon River Guide RATES. - One Angler rate $350. - Two Angler rate $450 total.
Included in Salmon River Guide Rates. – All Salmon River Spin fishing, Float fishing and Fly fishing equipment, gear and tackle.
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BOOK Your Fishing Trip. With Additional Booking Info. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/book-fishing-trip/
Email - "Randy Jones"
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09/21/2025

Salmon River Fishing Report. - King and Coho Salmon.
By Randy Jones of https://www.yankeeangler.com/
With 35 Yrs. of drift boat guiding EXP. And over 2,000 trips.
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The Salmons biological clock is ticking. Which will FORCE them to enter and run the Salmon River DAILY.
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We have a TON of Salmon staging shallower by the day in Lake Ontario. In front of the mouth of the Salmon River. Soon to enter the Estuary and stage. Then run the river.
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We have a GOOD # of Salmon in the Estuary staging. Soon to run the river!
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We have Salmon entering and running the river DAILY.
Consisting of sporadic singles to pods of 4 to 10 Salmon. With occasional more consistency, with slightly better #'s.
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All the Major Holes on the Salmon River are holding "Some Salmon". Top to bottom. With some holding GOOD #'s.
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Rapids continue to produce. Mostly during low-light periods. With recorded mostly slow - occasional ok - sporadic good. With a few "right time - right place - REEL GOOD!
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Some Salmon holding in their middle of the day resting locations.
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99% Crystal Ball FUTURE fishing Prediction!
This Monday thru Wed. (and possibly further into the weekend).
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Low-light with rain. That might cause a GOOD RUN.
From ALL the Salmon staging in the Estuary currently.
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ALL DAY Low-light is One of a number of Major factors. That can help induce a better # of Salmon, to decide to enter and run the river. Because it makes them feel safer.
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2nd Major factor, amongst others.
If we get enough rain, with RUN-OFF. Raising the water level in the river by only 50cfs. Can easily cause a DESCENT RUN.
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Did You Know?
There were sooooo many Cohos in the holding tanks at the hatchery. They put them in a truck and drove them back to the bottom of the river. And made them run the Salmon River all over again!
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DSR Fishing Report Humor.
Remember the good ol days, when the DSR fishing reports were either. Slow, ok, good Or GET UP HERE NOW?
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*** 9/19 NY DEC just said in an interview with a news reporter. @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfvSFY-qleM
They have a few more weeks of water in the reservoir to continue a 185cfs water release level.
And they wont hit the panic button until approx. Oct. 13 Columbus day.
And the day after Columbus day, they usually begin to take eggs @ the hatchery.
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(Besides the low water and lack of rain).
There biggest concern currently. Is Beaver dam brook is just a trickle. Making it much more difficult for the Salmon to reach the hatchery. So they can get their allotment of eggs.
They are working on measures to remediate that currently.
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One thing they have already done, is place sand bags in Beaver dam brook.
To try to back-up and create, check dams to help get the fish thru the shallow riffle areas. Which were an impediment.
They also have a couple of other ideas they may try.
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THEY SAID:
The # of Salmon this year should be fine, normal. The fish are gonna come regardless.
Many Salmon are currently waiting for cooler water temps. And higher water levels to run the river.
BUT the fish are gonna come, NO MATTER what.
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A weather man recently stated we are 5 inches of rain down from normal. Starting June to present.
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OTHER Local Fishing News. - https://ca.news.yahoo.com/fisherman-loses-state-record-salmon-160128103.html
Angler lands a Record Pink Salmon above the Black Hole section of the Salmon River on Aug. 31.
He took it to an Altmar cleaning station where it was identified as a pink salmon by owner Shane Muckey.
But loses state-record salmon due to ‘bureaucratic housecleaning’
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Todays Humor:
Randy, I hear Pulaski will have a Dancing Bear when the Circus comes to town? Joe

Yes Joe! You can see it by standing on the Short Bridge over looking the Salmon River in Pulaski, during the height of King and Coho Salmon season. Its also free and should be on everyone's buck list. Randy
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Randy, where is the VERY best place to fish for King and Coho Salmon during the Salmon Run on the Salmon River? Thanks, Mike

That’s an easy one Mike, anywhere I’m NOT fishing!!!
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ENJOY! – This weeks Salmon reports. – Coming from Credible Sources.
That sum it all up nicely.
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Whitakers Sports Shop and Motel. - Report.
Most of the anglers we've heard from are fishing the lower end of the river.
Overall the last couple of days the fish movement has been slow.
Anglers have reported that the best action has been first thing in the morning, before the sun gets on the water.
While mid day with the low water conditions, the fish are holding in the deeper holes and larger runs.
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Edited AM. DSR Report.
Some Kings and Cohos moving upriver.
Providing slow fishing to ok fishing, depending where you were located over 3 miles of river.
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Out on Lake O. Report - NY Fishtales, Inc.
The inshore bite has been good the past few days and now the offshore bite picked up tremendously. The majority of fish will be hanging around out in the lake for a while yet, due to the extremely low and warm river conditions.
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Edited AM. DSR Report.
Depending where you were fishing over 3 miles of river.
The fishing was either slow, good, to reeeel good.
And the King and Coho #'s were either low, ok to reeel good.
With Kings and Coho's running the river and also holding in the pools.
Leaving the Estuary. - Some of these Salmon entered the river last evening. With the balance entering the river this morn'n.
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Whisky River Lodge.
We had the biggest push of fish of the season (so far) come through the middle part of the river today.
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Edited AM. DSR Report.
There are "hundreds" of Chinook (King) salmon milling about in the Estuary. With a few trickling up and into the river system.
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All Seasons Sports.
Movement of fish has been different day to day.
Somedays the fish are moving throughout the river and somedays they are pretty stagnant and hanging out in the deep holes.
All your bigger holes are holding good numbers of fish.
The estuary is holding a large number of fish and we are seeing chunks of them enter the run daily. The motherload still sits in the lake as of today.
The lake is producing the best fishing you can ask for.
There is kings and cohos stacked from 10 foot of water all the way to 170 and everywhere in between all over Mexico bay.
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9/20 Sat. - Edited AM. DSR Report.
Most anglers, but not all. Achieved Moderate success.
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Sat. AM - In the rapids above town.
The Comfort Zone Bed and Breakfast Rock Report.
35 plus people above! 40 plus people below! 2 maybe 3 fish in the first 2 1/2 hours! And that’s it! Very, very slow!
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LATEST Local Fishing News. - Pulaski won a $10 million DRI award. Which will effect 2 cherished historical downtown Tackle Shops, YOU might know.
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1. Zana's - Salmon River Sportsman's Shop.
For generations, this buildings has stood as a beloved
landmark for visitors who have come to fish in the
salmon river. Now, in the hands of the third generation
owner, there is a heartfelt desire to restore it to its
former glory. The vision is to transform the downstairs
into a vibrant retail space, while the upstairs will be
converted into six charming apartments.

2. The old Yankee Fly and Tackle Shop. Across the street from the Salmon River Sportsman's Shop.
Starting this November, the building will undergo
stabilization, transforming the first floor into a vibrant
retail space with stunning views of the Salmon River. With apt's. above.
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IMAGE - Extra large King Salmon held by "Stan the Man". From the lower Salmon River.
(New Banner - old image - not current)
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I hope you found my fishing report, Entertainingly Informative or Mildly Educational.
IT'S BEEN A SINCERE PLEASURE!
Sharing my 35 yrs. of King Salmon and Steelhead EXP. with you.
Combined with over 2,000 drift boats trips on the River. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-drift-boat/
Best Fish's, Randy Jones
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Join me for a guided Salmon River drift boat fishing trip in Pulaski NY. For Salmon or Steelhead during the Fall, Winter or Spring.
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Enjoy learning Advanced fishing techniques and Exact fish habitats.
I always enjoy sharing my wealth of knowledge with all my guest’s. Especially if you are planning a return trip on your own.
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Established in 1980.
Randy Jones is a Pro. Salmon River drift boat fishing guide w/35 Yrs. EXP.
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Salmon River Guide RATES. - One Angler rate $350. - Two Angler rate $450 total.
Included in Salmon River Guide Rates. – All Salmon River Spin fishing, Float fishing and Fly fishing equipment, gear and tackle.
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BOOK Your Fishing Trip. With Additional Booking Info. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/book-fishing-trip/
Email - "Randy Jones"
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09/07/2025

Salmon River Fishing Report. - King and Coho Salmon.
By Randy Jones of https://www.yankeeangler.com/
With 35 Yrs. of drift boat guiding EXP. And over 2,000 trips.
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Variable #'s of Salmon are entering and running the river daily. During BOTH low-light Rush Hour periods.

The Key here is daily. And a consistent flow. For this early in the season.
Sometimes just a few singles, here and there.
Sometimes a few small pods of 4-6 fish.
Sometimes all of the above, with better #'s and a Better consistent flow.

These Salmon are like a box of chocolate sometimes, you never know what your gon'a get.
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We haven't set any records for #'s of Salmon for this early Sept.
But, it is an "above average #" of Salmon, for this early.
When looking @ 35 years of records. - Ye-Haa!
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MANY 1,000's of Salmon are staging in the Lake, moving shallower by the day. In front of the Salmon River Estuary.
With additional Salmon staging in the Salmon River Estuary. Soon to enter and run the River.
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The #'s of Salmon we've received so far. Are just a drop in the bucket. Compared to the MANY MANY MORE 1,000's yet to come. - Once YOU arrive!
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CURRENTLY.
We have King and Coho Salmon. - From the Top of the Salmon River to the bottom!
BUT, not in any Large #'s.
1. With some in transition, running the rapids.
2. Some holding in their mid-day resting spots.
3. With MOST in the Pools.
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ENJOY! - This weeks Salmon reports. - From Credible Sources.
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Sept. 2 Edited DSR Report.
For today's am. low-light rush hour @ the mouth of the river. It was mostly 1's and 2's sprinkled about.
A number of Salmon entered the river the previous evening. Giving those in the middle to upper sections the best action.
The bottom 3 miles of river, provided all anglers opportunity thru out the day. With some anglers doing better than others.
(For this early in the season).
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Sept. 3 -Morning Report. - Above Town.
The Comfort Zone Bed and Breakfast - Rock Report.66 degrees! 6 people above, 10 down below! Saw a dozen fish in 2 hours! Taking a few days off!
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DSR morn'n report.
Fishing was either slow or good, depending on your location over 3 miles. With a mix of Kings and Cohos. - Plus a few Bonus Trout.
DSR Evening report. - Identical to above.
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Shane Muckeys Report.
Fish have steadily been moving in to the River every day now since Saturday. Nothings really changed. Every morning theirs pods of coho's and kings moving up river.
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Sept. 4
The Comfort Zone Bed and Breakfast - Rock Report.
From a reliable source! Nice push of fish through the ball park for a couple of hours, starting just before noon!!!
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Lake Ontario Report from - Full Moon Outdoors Sportfishing.
The fishing is still good with kings staging. With 2yr. old salmon and steelhead off shore with some matures mixed in.
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Sept. 5
The Comfort Zone Bed and Breakfast - Rock Report. - AM.
66 degrees! 20 plus people below,20 above! Saw 20 fish in 2 hours. The fishing was picking up, as I was leaving! I left with 3 of them!
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Edited DSR Report.
King and Coho salmon in the Estuary.
Depending where you were fishing over 3 miles of river.
It was either:
1. Small pods of up to 10 fish actively moving upriver throughout the afternoon.
2. Substantial number of fish.
3. Slow - ok to good fishing activity.

Some angler comments @ end of day.
As guests started coming off the river near dusk, from various parts of the run, I was being told.
"there are crazy amounts of fish moving"
"the last three hours was wave after wave of Cohos"
And similar remarks indicating that those fish stacking up in the lower area today received a trigger to move.
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Sept. 6 AM. - The Comfort Zone Bed and Breakfast - Rock Report. - Above Town.
Rock Report 68 degrees! 30 plus people below, 20 plus above! Dozen fish in 2 hours!
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AM. - Edited DSR Report.
King Salmon and a sprinkling of Coho were reported as holding in pools and moving upriver.
With slow fishing over-all and 1 area doing ok. Over 3 miles of river.
PM. - Edited DSR Report.
Slow fishing over-all. Kings holding in pools with very few moving upriver.
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Sept. 7
AM. - The Comfort Zone Bed and Breakfast - Rock Report. - Above Town.
64 degrees. Stood at Ball Park boat ramp for 10 minutes! Saw nothing! I was told it was slow!
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TODAYS TIP. - If you ever hear what sounds like gun blasts, coming from below you on the river.
Those are not gun blasts. They are rods EXPLODING WHEN BREAKING on Salmon!

Which tells you there is a RUN of Salmon below you. Soon to arrive at YOUR spot.
Time to check, that you still have a hook tied on. har-har.
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FEATURED Fishing Report Image - Banner.
Father and son with 2 BIG King Salmon on a rope from the Salmon River NY.
Getting ready for a 1 mile hike thru the water, grass and mud back to our cars.
Sharing the load of 50 pounds of Salmon.
(New Banner - Old Image - Not Current).
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If you came up here earlier than normal to fish. I'd like to THANK YOU for helping out the local economy. Which everyone is happy to see.
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I hope you found my fishing report, Entertainingly Informative or Mildly Educational.

IT'S BEEN A SINCERE PLEASURE!
Sharing my 35 yrs. of King Salmon and Steelhead EXP. with you.
Combined with over 2,000 drift boats trips on the River. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-drift-boat/
Best Fish's, Randy Jones
===============================
Join me for a guided Salmon River drift boat fishing trip in Pulaski NY. For Salmon or Steelhead during the Fall, Winter or Spring.
-
Enjoy learning Advanced fishing techniques and Exact fish habitats.
I always enjoy sharing my wealth of knowledge with all my guest’s. Especially if you are planning a return trip on your own.
-
Established in 1980.
Randy Jones is a Pro. Salmon River drift boat fishing guide w/35 Yrs. EXP.
-
Salmon River Guide RATES. - One Angler rate $350. - Two Angler rate $450 total.
Included in Salmon River Guide Rates. – All Salmon River Spin fishing, Float fishing and Fly fishing equipment, gear and tackle.
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BOOK Your Fishing Trip. With Additional Booking Info. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/book-fishing-trip/
Email - "Randy Jones"
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09/02/2025

Salmon River Fishing Report. - King and Coho Salmon.
By Randy Jones of https://www.yankeeangler.com/
With 35 Yrs. of drift boat guiding EXP. And over 2,000 trips.
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Late August we had a push of Kings, with some Cohos in the mix. Approx. 300 (low ball) over several days. Offering opportunity to all anglers.
1. As usual, right place - right time - you did good to great! With numerous hook ups.
2. Otherwise, slow, so-so to ok, for this early in the season. With 0 to 2 fish hooked up.
Sure beats a sharp stick in da eye!
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We do have some Salmon in the river that have now, spread out. But not enough for a special trip.
But, if you lived locally and Knew the river like the inside of your pocket. And wanted to get some exercise. - Great!
OR - If you set your Expectation level on LOW and look @ any fish caught as a BONUS. - Super!
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August 28 Report. - https://douglastonsalmonrun.com/
BEST fishing reports for the Mouth of the river, covering 3 miles. - Also Incredible guides and Lodging too!

Our guests started reporting sighting salmon soon after getting on the run, with one guest specifically stating that he saw approximately 30 pass through while he was angling in a spot.
Late this afternoon our Manager sighted a dozen fish passing one spot within 15 minutes, other guests coming back off the run continue to report seeing significant numbers of salmon continuing to push upriver.
We have been experiencing a soaking rain since before dusk.
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August 29 Report. - Edited DSR Report.
Slow - Top to bottom with a mix of Chinook (King) as well as Coho salmon moving thru.
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Aug. 30 Reports.
https://www.facebook.com/shane.muckey/ - Shane also has a lodge in Altmar and cleans fish too!

Everything and anything ran the River today.
Coho's, big jack kings, winter strain Steelhead, kings, Skamanian Steelhead, Pink salmon, seen pics of brown trout and an atlantic salmon.
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All Seasons Sports Report.- https://www.allseasonssports.com/ - Always 100% accurate!

Did a little trip around the river this morning.
Plenty of fish in the estuary both bridges both sides large pods of kings and cohos milling around.
Owen who works here at the store. Reported good fishing early and slowed as the morning went on.
Stopped 3 other spots seen fish at each stop. Not lots but some. It’s a start!
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The Comfort Zone Bed and Breakfast - Rock Report. - https://thecomfortzonebedandbreakfast.com/ - One of my ALL TIME Favorites!

65 degrees! When I left 20 people below, dozens of above ! Saw about 30 fish! About a dozen landed, 1/2 dozen removed. Had 2 on myself lost both! Have a nice day!
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August 31 Reports.
Shane Muckey's Salmon River New York Fishing Reports. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/505530359470122/

Guys staying here and coming off the street are saying its much slower today then yesterday mornings good run.
That being said alot more larger kings today then yesterday and still descent coho numbers.
Seems like only some of the estuary fish took off up river, maybe tomorrow will be good again like yesterday morning.
Still not bad for August standards.
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Edited DSR fishing Report. - 9am.
Depending on the location you were fishing, over 3 miles of the river. The fishing was either slow, ok to good. On some Kings and Cohos that were running during the AM. low-light Rush Hour.
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Sept. 1 Reports.
The Comfort Zone Bed and Breakfast - Rock Report.
65 degrees! When I left 30 people below, 20 above! Saw about dozen fish and most of them left the river! Have a nice day!
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Edited DSR fishing Report.
The estuary has Kings and Cohos in it. With 1's and 2's moving up river, with a sprinkling of Steelhead.
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The 1st. Salmon were spotted up @ the Salmon River fish Hatchery.
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The way you fish, you'd have a better chance of catching a fish. If you took up GOLF. har-har.
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TODAYS 1st. Complementary King - Coho Salmon fishing TIP.

Some EXP. anglers are doing an old trick of leap frogging this push of Salmon. With GREAT Results!
Kings tend to run 1 to 3 miles per day.
Cohos can run the river in a day or 2.

King Salmon Example:
Day 1 - Push entering and running the bottom 3 miles of the river. (Also known as the DSR)
Day 2 - Same Push will now be in Town to Ball park area.
NEXT DAY - Same Push will ALL be on the end of MY line and not yours. Cause you didn't leap frog this Push, like I did. HAR. - HAR!
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TODAYS 2nd Complementary King - Coho Salmon fishing TIP.

1. You could check the rapids for any running Salmon. Normally during both low-light periods.
THEN
2. You will find these exact same Salmon holding, where they rest mid-day. From when the sun-light hits the water @ approx. 9:30am. To 6pm. when the sun leaves the water.

Where they will then continue running the river, until they have found a Prime Lye – (Pool). That provide them with everything they need, to satisfy their survival instincts thru Sept.-Oct.
THEN
3. With most in the Pools, you could just fish them. After all, they are not going anywhere anytime soon.

*** From here on out. - The above will happen daily.
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Your 99% Guaranteed Future King and Coho Salmon Fishing Forecast.

Starting Sept. 1. We will normally see increasing numbers of King and Coho Salmon (and a few steelhead and brown trout mixed in) entering and running the Salmon River.

Typically during Early September. You can expect to see “More Consistency”. Of a few singles entering the river to “maybe” a few small pods consisting of 3 – 6 Salmon, daily. During Both low light periods.

Normally during Mid. Sept. You will start to see a probable average of 25 – 50 to 75 Salmon enter the river each day. To include both low-light periods.

Following week, normally, you’ll start to see a probable average of 50 – 75 to 100 Salmon each day. To include both low-light periods.

Last week of Sept., normally on average 150 to 300 Salmon each day. To include both low-light periods.
With a possible – hopeful MAJOR RUN of 1,000 to 3,000 King and Coho Salmon entering daily over a 1-5 day period from Late Sept. into early Oct.
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Humorous Disclaimer.
Due to writing Salmon River fishing reports with forecasts and predictions for 35 years.
And standing on the exact same rock daily. During ALL of Salmon season for 15 years in the lower – lower river, counting fish and guiding.
Please note the # of times I said normally, probable, average, possible, typically, expect and hopeful.
And I left myself a way out with a 99% Guarantee. – har har.
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YOUR 100% Guaranteed Future King and Coho Salmon Fishing Forecast.
The numbers of Salmon entering the river will increase in September. And will peak in October. THESE ARE THE SALAD DAYS!
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I hope you found my fishing report, Entertainingly Informative or Mildly Educational.

IT'S BEEN A SINCERE PLEASURE!
Sharing my 35 yrs. of King Salmon and Steelhead EXP. with you.
Combined with over 2,000 drift boats trips on the River. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-drift-boat/
Best Fish's, Randy Jones
===============================
Join me for a guided Salmon River drift boat fishing trip in Pulaski NY. For Salmon or Steelhead during the Fall, Winter or Spring.
-
Enjoy learning Advanced fishing techniques and Exact fish habitats.
I always enjoy sharing my wealth of knowledge with all my guest’s. Especially if you are planning a return trip on your own.
-
Established in 1980.
Randy Jones is a Pro. Salmon River drift boat fishing guide w/35 Yrs. EXP.
-
Salmon River Guide RATES. - One Angler rate $350. - Two Angler rate $450 total.
Included in Salmon River Guide Rates. – All Salmon River Spin fishing, Float fishing and Fly fishing equipment, gear and tackle.
===
BOOK Your Fishing Trip. With Additional Booking Info. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/book-fishing-trip/
Email - "Randy Jones"
===

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