New York
Salmon River at Pineville
Location Snapshot
Salmon River at Pineville is a major Lake Ontario tributary in north-central New York, with a broad gravel-bed channel connecting inland river habitat to the Great Lakes. Chinook and coho salmon headline the migratory fishery, while steelhead and brown trout extend its strong salmonid identity beyond the salmon runs.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is available with the current data.
Why
- Recent observed weather suggests favorable river thermal context. This is inferred, not a measured water temperature.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 260 CFS
- Gage Height
- 5.42 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04250200 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
40°F
Feels like
35°F
Wind
2 mph S
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 61°F / Low 38°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 57°F / Low 34°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 57°F / Low 37°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
The Salmon River at Pineville is the Oswego County river from Lighthouse Hill Reservoir in Altmar to Lake Ontario at Port Ontario.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Salmon River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Steelhead
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Canonical species: Rainbow Trout
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Drift fishing
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Regulation sections
Legal regulations are summarized below for convenience. Official linked rules control. This app does not determine whether you are physically within a regulation reach.
Salmon River Downstream of Altmar.
From the upstream-most navigation buoy between the breakwalls at the mouth upstream to the County Rte 52 bridge in Altmar and tributaries to this section.
Special Salmon River seasonal gear and night-fishing rules apply August 15–April 14; statewide gear restrictions apply April 15–August 14.
- Upstream
- County Rte 52 bridge in Altmar.
- Downstream
- Upstream-most navigation buoy between the breakwalls at the mouth.
- Season
- August 15–April 14: night fishing prohibited (with limited lower-river exceptions by date). April 15–August 14: statewide gear restrictions.
- Methods
- August 15–April 14: single-hook and gap restrictions, free-swinging hooks, and floating-lure rules as listed on the Great Lakes tributaries page.
Salmon River Lower Fly Fishing Catch and Release.
From the County Rte 52 Bridge in Altmar upstream 0.25 mile to the marked boundary at Beaverdam Brook.
Fly fishing only Catch and Release section.
- Upstream
- Marked boundary at Beaverdam Brook.
- Downstream
- County Rte 52 Bridge in Altmar.
- Season
- Open September 15–May 15 from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Fishing prohibited outside the open season.
- Methods
- Traditional fly rod, fly reel, fly line, and artificial fly only. All fish must be immediately released. Additional seasonal fly-line and weight restrictions apply.
- Harvest
- Catch and Release only.
Salmon River Upper Fly Fishing Catch and Release.
From a marked boundary upstream of the New York State Fish Hatchery property to a marked boundary 0.6 miles upstream at the Lighthouse Hill Reservoir tailrace.
Fly fishing only Catch and Release section adjacent to County Rte 22 above the hatchery.
- Upstream
- Marked boundary 0.6 miles upstream at the Lighthouse Hill Reservoir tailrace.
- Downstream
- Marked boundary upstream of the Salmon River Hatchery property.
- Season
- Open April 1–November 30 from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
- Methods
- Traditional fly rod, fly reel, fly line, and artificial fly only. All fish must be immediately released. Additional seasonal fly-line and weight restrictions apply.
- Harvest
- Catch and Release only.
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
- Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Oswego, New York
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Oswego
DEC Region
7
Management Category
Great Lakes tributary
Regulation Scope
Salmon River / Lake Ontario tributary reaches.
Regulation Summary
Great Lakes and tributaries special regulations apply to the Salmon River fishery.
Target Species
Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass
Flow Regulation
Flow below Lighthouse Hill Reservoir is release-influenced.
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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