Guide Salmon River Pulaski NY Drift Boat Steelhead Fishing Report

11/15/2024

Salmon River Fishing Report Pulaski NY. - STEELHEAD.
By Randy Jones of https://www.yankeeangler.com/.
With 34 Yrs. of drift boat EXP.
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***What will 100% effect your future Steelhead fishing Opportunities and Successes? Please review everything I've written below about Water Temp. To help YOU CATCH MORE FISH!***
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We have Steelhead Top to bottom of the river.
With all the Salmon and Brown Trout eggs in the River. It continues to bring in fresh Steelhead into the River for your enjoyment.
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As everyday passes, we are seeing MORE Dime Bright Silver Bullet Chrome Steelhead enter and run the Salmon River.
Offering You MORE Opportunity to catch that TROPHY Steelhead of a fishing life-time! - Ye-Haa!
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We will receive MORE Steelhead in Nov. and even MORE in Dec.
Making these two Months one of the BEST TIMES for Steelhead fishing.
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***The Salmon River is not loaded in most spots. And you will "normally" have to work for them. And possibly, cover a bunch of water.***
But they are in "almost" every type of current break, directly related to the water temperature and water level.
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Seeing some Steelhead daily, in certain high viz. transitional resting area's mid-afternoon. As we slowly float by them in the drift boat.
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Presently, If you can hook 1 or 2 Steelhead in a day you did GOOD. 3-4 in a day, you did GREAT!
With some Steelhead anglers doing BIGGER #’s.
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It’s Time to Get Yer FISH ON!
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STEELHEAD avg. 8-10 lbs. with some Larger! – (Nov. thru April.)
Our Fall and early Winter Steelhead are without a doubt. One of the hardest fighting and most acrobatic fish that swims in the Salmon River.
With Torpedo – Speeding Silver Bullet runs and changing direction in a blink of an eye.

While taking your line 100 to 200 feet out in seconds. This well surely jump start your fishing heart!

Catapulting 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.

Steelhead Tail Walks across the pool for 40 to 60 feet, will live in your Salmon River memory forever!
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Todays Humor – Ever happen to you?
John told me a funny story about his wife and a 15 lb. Steelhead on the Salmon River.

Turns out that as John rushed for the net, he ripped a big hole in his waders and cold water rushed in.

When he dove for the Steelhead with the net, he fell in. Causing more cold water to fill his waders.

When he tried to net the Steelhead for the third time, he smashed his watch to pieces on a rock.

Steelhead was netted, picture was taken and Steelhead was released back into the Salmon River.

I’m sure Johns wife was very appreciative of his efforts.
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I was extremely flattered to be a contributor to Max Loesche’s Steelhead article.
Filled with LOTS of my Steelhead fishing tips.
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And I hope you ALL find it Entertainingly Informative or Mildly Educational.
https://strikeandcatch.com/steelhead-fishing-tips-from-salmon-river-guide-randy-jones/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGdhnNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRWFwFq3mWsST8MFoGP40WtpiNYZ-rVzKMR3IC7QXJHAjkFY_ZFUn-Y1Cw_aem_xoJD7D9ys8mvNJwPqXgfYw
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DID YOU KNOW?
We have 2 different types of Steelhead in the river now.
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1. Those that have found a PRIME LYE where they will hold for an extended period of time. That satisfies all its Survival Instincts. Which is ALL water temp., water level and current break related.
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2. And those that are running the river currently. ALL looking for a PRIME LYE.
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Complementary Steelhead PRIME LYE locating TIPS.
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Catch MORE Steelhead by knowing the Water Temp. on the Salmon River.
And what PRIME LYE the bulk or majority will be in.
To help YOU catch MORE fish!
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Above 43 degrees – All the Steelhead will be in their Fall Habitats.
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At 43 degrees, it's transition time. – Many of the Fall steelhead will transition to their Winter Habitat.
1/2 the Steelhead will be in the Winter spots and 1/2 will be in their Fall spots.
So fish both.
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At 42 deg. and below. – Most Steelhead will be in the Winter spots with some in their Fall spots, as they run the river.
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HEY RANDY, why does water temp. play such a MAJOR ROLE in my Steelhead fishing Opportunities and Successes?
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Here's a HUMOROUSLY FUNNY story.
That happened to ME on Nov. 18 2012, that will answer your Q.
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With a perfect example of KNOWING your water temp. the first day. And NOT knowing your water temp. the second day.
Lesson Learned!
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These Steelhead were what I call Residents.
They had found a PRIME LYE that satisfied all there survival instincts. Where they will hold for an extended period of time.

***Unless something DRASTIC happens.***
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First Day. - Checked the water temp. @ 44 degrees.
That told me the bulk of Steelhead would be in their PRIME LYE Fall Habitat.

Anchored the drift boat in a normally productive Fall spot, directly related to the current water temp.

We set my Drift Boat record for the LARGEST # of Steelhead played with in a single day, by a single person, for that Fall so far!

*Dam, I love this job!*
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2nd Day. - Didnt check the water temp. and 100% expected to find these EXACT same Residents in the EXACT same FALL spot, as yesterday.

Anchored my drift boat in the same spot.
Got my net ready, expecting another BANNER DAY!!!!!
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For the first hour - SKUNK, NOTHING, NADA, not even a SUCKER in a spot, where they had been LOADED the day before.
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I started to chain smoke, 2 AT A TIME!
I was getting NERVOUS and stated to SWEAT.

*Dam, I hate this job!*
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I knew that most of these Steelhead were residents who had set up shop in this PRIME LYE. - BUT, WHERE WERE THEY?
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***Did something DRASTIC happen, that caused them to all move?***
***Then I remembered that the night time low was in the lower 20's. - I checked the water temp. @ 42 degrees.***
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So the water temp. had dropped by 2 degrees from the previous day.
Which would play a Major Role in our future Steelhead opportunities and successes that day.
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I immediately pulled my drift boat anchor and drifted another 75 feet down river and set my anchor.

Guessed with the water temperature dropping they were ALL just a lil lower in the Winter habitat.

I WAS RIGHT!

We HAMMERED the Steelhead having another BANNER DAY!

And EXCEEDED the previous days record setting # of Steelhead!
One after the other in a short 4 hour period!

*Dam, I love this job!*
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Lesson Learned!
And its why I take the water temp. each morning, especially after a very low night time temp. Before deciding on where to fish.
Either Fall Habitat or Winter Habitat or Both.
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FYI - Years ago, we had a 43 degree water temp. for an entire Month.
43 degrees is TRANSITION TIME. Where the Steelhead will transition from their Fall habitat to there Winter habitat.

This water temp. put 1/2 the Steelhead in the Fall spots. And 1/2 in their Winter spots. So you had to fish both habitats.

IDEALLY - You want to be fishing to 100% of the Steelhead in either OR habitat. Not 50-50 during an entire MO.
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To sum it all up. - 44 degrees fish Fall Habitat. - 43 degrees fish both Fall and Winter habitat. - 42 degrees fish Winter habitat.
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If you are targeting fish that are running the river. Looking for a PRIME LYE. You will find them holding in both habitats.
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AREN’T YOU GLAD YOU ASKED!
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MORE Salmon River HUMOR.
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I’m hoping for a higher water release from the Salmon River dam, to flush all the dead smelling Salmon down river TO YOUR SPOT. P-U!
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TOP SECRET (edited) FISHING REPORT. – LOADED with Steelhead!
I went 4 for 6 on Steelhead @ (edited for content) in the afternoon. All were caught using (edited for content).
This morning I fished the (edited for content) and was 3 for 5 on Steelhead using (edited for content).
The last spot I fished was LOADED with Steelhead @ (edited for content). – har har.
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Stay tuned for more entertainingly informative and mildly educational reports and articles.
On this never-ending fishing trip with your host Randy Jones "The Yankee Angler".
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I sincerely hope that what little I've been able to share with you.
Will help you along the path to more enjoyable and knowledgeable fishing.
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Thanks for stopping in and spending your valuable internet fishing time here!
Hope your all enjoying the fishing!
Best Fish's,
Randy
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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/34 Yrs. EXP. And over 2,000 drift boat trips down the river.
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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"
or Call - 315-963-2065.
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Best fish's, Randy Jones
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11/01/2024

I was extremely flattered to be a contributor to Max Loesche's article.
And I hope you all find it Entertainingly Informative or Mildly Educational.
Best fish's, Randy
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Known affectionately as "The Yankee Angler," Randy Jones has over 35 years of guiding experience on the river, sharing his passion and deep knowledge with everyone from beginners to seasoned anglers.

10/21/2024

STEELHEAD! - Salmon River Fishing Report. - Browns Trout.
By Salmon River Drift Boat Guide Randy Jones @ https://www.yankeeangler.com/
With 34 yrs. EXP. and Over 2,000 drift boat trips.
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We are seeing our first noticeable increase of Steelhead and Brown Trout. Entering and running the Salmon River.
Before this, they were sprinkled in with the Salmon.

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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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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Steelhead avg. 8-12 lbs. with some Larger! – These Steelhead are without a doubt, one of the hardest fighting Fish that swims in the Salmon River.
With Catapulting Jumps, Somersaulting Flips, Speeding Bullet Runs and Tail-walks across the river.
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Brown Trout avg. 3-5 lbs. with some Larger!
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100% GUARANTEED! - Complementary STEELHEAD FISHING TIPS.

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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For Fall Steelhead, always fish the water that is rippled, choppy or white water. Not flat.
The rapids, combined with a current break is a Prime Holding location for Fall Steelhead.
They won’t be in the Pools until the water temp. drops more.
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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.

*** 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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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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Catch MORE Fall - Winter - Spring STEELHEAD.
Salmon River Drift Boat Guide Randy Jones SHARES 34 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.../
Steelhead fishing Salmon River NY. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/steelhead-fishing-salmon.../
Winter Steelhead fishing Salmon River Pulaski NY. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/winter-steelhead-fishing-salmon-river-pulaski-ny/
Winter Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/winter-steelhead-fishing.../
Spring Steelhead fishing Salmon River Pulaski NY. -
https://www.yankeeangler.com/spring-steelhead-fishing.../
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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=4
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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=4
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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/34 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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09/07/2024

Salmon River Fishing Report 2024 Pulaski NY. - KING SALMON.
By Salmon River Drift Boat Guide Randy Jones @ https://www.yankeeangler.com/
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CURRENTLY.
We have King and Coho Salmon. - From the Top of the Salmon River to the bottom!
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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No MAJOR RUNS Yet.
But this last week, approx. 500 Salmon entered and ran the Salmon River.
During which time we experienced some slow trickles, ok trickles to a good steady push of King Salmon. With some Coho Salmon mixed in. During mostly both low-light periods.
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HIGHLIGHT of the Week! - One day, we had a # of Salmon that were stretched thinly to moderately from the DSR all the way up to the 2A bridge.
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This wouldn't be an HONEST fishing report, if I didn't add.
If you were here on the right day. In the right spot, with some EXP. You did WELL for this EARLY in the season.

BUT - As ALWAYS. - Anglers are finding the Salmon fishing to be either dead, slow, so-so, ok, good, GREAT to AMAZING.
Depending on a VAST number of variables.
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PERFECT TIME to fish, if you don't like the Late Sept. to Mid-Oct. crowds.
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Most anglers fishing now, are having this problem.
FISH ON! then FISH OFF!
Caused by the strength of these early running TACKLE BUSTING fresh King Salmon.
It's like your hooked to the back of a BUS, that isn't STOPPING!
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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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CURRENT CRYSTAL BALL Optimistic Fishing Forecast.

Good Chance for a DECENT RUN, with this current weather pattern. And current staging Salmon.
Friday night thru Monday.
1. Low-light caused by rain showers, thunderstorms and plenty of cloud cover.

2. If we get enough rain causing Run-Off. A 50cfs. rise in the river's water-level. Is sometimes all it takes to cause a DECENT RUN.

3. A good West wind, with some HIGHER gusts.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 knots and waves 6 to 9 feet.

4. 1,000's of Salmon 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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Probable RECORD SETTING #'s of Salmon!
For this early in the season this year.
When reflecting on my 34 years of records. With some pretty good early season runs.

All of August (approx. 1,300 Salmon). - A normal Aug, you would only see a total of approx. 50 to 60 Salmon.

This past - 1st week of Sept. (approx. 500 Salmon during both low-light periods). - A normal -1st week of Sept. We would be seeing a few single Salmon with a few pods of 2-6 daily.

FYI - This might sound like a lot, which it is for this early in the season.
But over all, its really 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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Complementary Salmon Fishing Strategies. – (From 34 year Salmon River drift boat guide Randy Jones. With over 2,000 drift boat trips done on the River).

1. You could check the rapids for any running Salmon. Usually during both low-light periods.

2. You might find some 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 – (Pools). That provide them with everything they need, to satisfy their survival instincts thru Sept.

3. With most in the Pools, you could just fish them. After all, they are not going anywhere anytime soon.
Starting around Oct. 1 thru the 15. You will see a mass exodus of Salmon leaving the Pools. Caused by their biological clock, forcing them onto the gravel to re-produce.
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Your 99% Guaranteed Future King and Coho Salmon Fishing Forecast.

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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Salmon River STEELHEAD Fishing Report.
My Salmon River Steelhead fishing reports will start in early Oct. When the Salmon River Steelhead fishing season starts.

(I have some Steelhead open dates, incase your interested in booking a drift boat trip).
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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.
(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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Things are looking GREAT for your upcoming trip up here!
FISH ON BABY! - YE-HAA!
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I hope you found my fishing report, Entertainingly Informative or Mildly Educational.

IT'S BEEN A SINCERE PLEASURE!
Sharing my 34 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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I've done over 2,000 Salmon River drift boat trips over my 34 years on the River.
Salmon River Guide RATES. - One Angler rate $350. - Two Angler rate $450 total.
Included in 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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08/27/2024

Salmon River Fishing Report 2024 Pulaski NY. - KING SALMON.
By Salmon River Drift Boat Guide Randy Jones @ https://www.yankeeangler.com/
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GREAT NEWS! More Salmon now, than a normal August on the Salmon River in Pulaski NY.
Mostly, scattered Salmon spread throughout the river. – Top to Bottom!
With most in the Major Pools! With some Pools having more and others less. With a some in transition, running the river.
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Yesterday 8/26 – Numerous Salmon were spotted running the rapids. With some anglers hooking up! Also a few anglers hooked up numerous Salmon in some Pools.

Everything is right on schedule for your Salmon River fishing trip!
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Wow! What an August it’s BEEN on the Salmon River!
During a normal Aug. with low water levels. We would normally receive 50 to 60 Salmon, entering and running the Salmon River over the entire Mo.

But this August. We have had abnormally large amount’s of high water for extended periods of time. Causing MORE Salmon to enter and run the Salmon River, than normal.
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Earlier in Aug. during an extended period of high water. We received a sprinkling of approx. 300 Salmon. That a few anglers landed.

CURRENTLY, being SOOO close to SEPT. Combined with the river FLOODING with extended periods of EXTRA high water.

I would expect at least (low-ball) 500 (but probably MORE!) fresh Salmon to enter and run the Salmon River.
*** Approx. 30 years ago, under these same exact and duplicated conditions in late August. Over 1,000 Salmon entered the Salmon River.

These Salmon will normally remain in these Pools thru all of Sept. Before they hit the gravel to spawn in Oct.
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Complementary Salmon Fishing Strategies. – (From 34 year Salmon River drift boat guide Randy Jones. With over 2,000 drift boat trips done on the River).

1. You could check the rapids for any running Salmon. Usually during both low-light periods.

2. You might find some 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 – (Pools). That provide them with everything they need, to satisfy their survival instincts thru Sept.

3. With most in the Pools, you could just fish them. After all, they are not going anywhere anytime soon.
Starting around Oct. 1 thru the 15. You will see a mass exodus of Salmon leaving the Pools. Caused by their biological clock, forcing them onto the gravel to re-produce.
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*** I’m 50-50 on recommending a special trip up here, especially if you are driving a long distance.
But, if you set your expectation level on LOW. And look @ any fish caught as a BONUS! It would be worth a trip.
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If you lived close by, its worth a short drive. If you wanted to get some exercise. Knew all the spots, like the inside of your pocket.
Super! You might hook up 1 or 2 or more.
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Or, it would be worth it, if your on a drift boat. Which allows you to cover miles in a day. And a height advantage to see fish.
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From Sept. thru Oct. You will have a good chance of catching that Trophy King or Coho Salmon of a Fishing Life Time!
Its Time to get Your FISH ON!
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Did you know?
(8/26/2024 AP) The N.Y. State D.E.C. just came out with a new report about 1 MAJOR side effect of eating SALMON.
Ge***al shrinkage! – Unfortunately, I’ve experienced it!

BREAKING Local NEWS!
The State plans to stock MORE Salmon this year, to help feed the Whales and Seals in Lake Ontario.
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One of the Best ways to forecast the King Salmon fishing on the Salmon River.
Is to see how they are doing on Lake Ontario over the Summer Months. It’s Looking GOOD!
Out on Lake Ontario the Charter Capt.’s are reporting over all – Good Fishing! Lot’s of Limits!
THEIR REPORTS:
APRIL – 1. Definitely an early start to Kings this year by about 4 weeks due to the warm water from the warm winter.
2. It’s late April & spring kings have shown up in good size and numbers. Great signs for the rest of the spring/summer seasons. It’s been a mixed bag of brown trout, king salmon and lake trout.
3. Brown Trout Galore!
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MAY – Last few days on Ontario have been nothing short of incredible. Doubles, triples, and quads are keeping my on my toes to say the least. Quick limits of kings have been the norm. This is some of the best fishing I’ve ever seen in my life of any kind.
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JUNE – 1. It’s just awesome right now. 2. The Salmon fishing is crazy right now. 3. Brown trout action continues to be steady!
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JULY – 1. Fishing has been incredible! 2. We have been catching kings, cohos, brown trout and steelhead daily.
3. The only thing that’s been hotter then the temperatures lately is the fishing on lake Ontario. Fishing remains red hot for salmon and trout.
4, Just when you think the fish have moved offshore and you have just come off a few slower days they are back! Non stop, rods flying, screaming drags and big smiles!
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Your 99% Guaranteed Future King and Coho Salmon Fishing Forecast.
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.

Humorous Disclaimer.
Due to writing Salmon River fishing reports with forecasts and predictions for 34 years.

And standing on the exact same rock daily during 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.

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! – Ye-Haa!!
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DID YOU KNOW?
Teach a man how to fish and you can get rid of him for the entire weekend.

The best place to fish, is anywhere I’m not.

I spend most of my $ on Wild women, Booze and Gambling. The rest is wasted.

If you lie about the size of your fish, I’ll swear to it!
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***PLEASE REMEBER.
Daily Catch Limits. – No more than one Steelhead with a minimum size of 25 inches and no more than one Brown Trout per person per day.
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When will the BIG RUN of King and Coho Salmon happen this year on the Salmon River?

When fishing for King and Coho Salmon on the Salmon River. There isn’t a Guarantee for when the BIG RUN of Salmon well happen.

When looking at the past 40 years, it only “suggests” what Monthly time period is normally, but not always, the most consistent year after year for the BIG RUN or Bulk of King and Coho Salmon to enter the Salmon River.

Early to mid. Sept. Salmon fishing “usually” means less anglers and normally less fish. But we’ve had early BIG RUN’s mid. Sept. with the balance of Salmon entering thru the rest of Sept. into Oct.

Normally, Prime Time is the last week of Sept. and first week of Oct. for the BIG RUN to happen. But years ago, the Bulk of Salmon came in later and mid. Oct. was great on the Salmon River!

Normally, the 2nd and 3rd week of Oct. your targeting all the King and Coho Salmon that have already entered and settled into their primary Fall Habitats. Top to Bottom of the Salmon River, spread out.

So its tuff to forecast, but late Sept. and early Oct. is over all. Normally the best most consistent 2 weeks for the BIG RUN of King and Coho Salmon to happen on the Salmon River.

Don’t be surprised if there are a couple other anglers fishing during these 2 weeks. – har har.
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When is the VERY Best Time to go Salmon fishing in Pulaski NY? Mid-week is always the Best Time for Salmon fishing Pulaski NY, during the Salmon River season.
Avoid Salmon fishing Pulaski NY on a Holiday Weekend, if possible.
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Salmon River STEELHEAD Fishing Report.
My Salmon River Steelhead fishing reports will start in early Oct. When the Salmon River Steelhead fishing season starts.

The Salmon River NY Water Temp. will be above 45 degrees, so your Prime Fall Holding Steelhead Habitats will be fishing the BEST!

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 NY.

(I have some Steelhead open dates, incase your interested in booking a drift boat trip).
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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.
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IT'S BEEN A SINCERE PLEASURE!
Sharing my 34 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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Catch MORE Fall - Winter - Spring STEELHEAD.
Salmon River Drift Boat Guide Randy Jones SHARES 34 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.../
Steelhead fishing Salmon River NY. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/steelhead-fishing-salmon.../
Winter Steelhead fishing Salmon River Pulaski NY. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/winter-steelhead-fishing.../
Winter Steelhead fishing Pulaski NY. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/winter-steelhead-fishing.../
Spring Steelhead fishing Salmon River Pulaski NY. -
https://www.yankeeangler.com/spring-steelhead-fishing.../
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FOR MORE – Steelhead Fishing Salmon River Pulaski NY. - https://www.yankeeangler.com/salmon-river-steelhead-salmon-fishing/
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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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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
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What helps to cause a BIG RUN of Salmon or Steelhead? - This could help you plan your Salmon River fishing trip. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs1xU2xH6DQ
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Expert and Advanced U-tube video on Best Places to fish for Salmon and Steelhead. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT2TUdtz730&list=PLlWqnCjYul-QrKK15mfz7iTwkuOXGR83o&index=10
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CHECK OUT my Past Facebook Posts.
1. The life of a Successful Salmon River guide.
2. 100% Salmon River NY Winter Steelhead fishing GUARANTEE!
3. Was I a Salmon River Hero or a Zero? – Reading Water 101.
4. ENJOY a FUN and HUMOROUS Salmon River Drift Boat Steelhead Fishing Story – You Never Know!
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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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I've done over 2,000 Salmon River drift boat trips over my 34 years on the River.
Salmon River Guide RATES. - One Angler rate $350. - Two Angler rate $450 total.
Included in 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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