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Water flow: LOW
Visibility: 33 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 34 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Mid day once things warm up.
Best stretch: Upper end of the river between Altmar and Pineville.
Best access point: DEC Public fishing access lots off NYS RT13, RT2A, RT52.
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Caddis, Stoneflies
Fish species: Steelhead, Brown Trout
Fishing season: Winter
Nearest airport: Syracuse International Airport (SYR)
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 3X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 10' 7 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Class V Sink Tip Fly Line
The Salmon River is without a doubt, the most famous salmon and steelhead river in the entire northeast. The salmon river is hydro electrically controlled and the water levels can vary based on rainfall, snow melt or drought. There is 13 miles of public access and 2 miles of privately controlled access where anglers can purchase a daily access pass. Labor Day weekend signals the start of salmon season ...
Dead drifting with nymphs, indicator fishing with single egg patterns, swinging streamers with sinking leaders.
Above average temperatures for this time of year.