The 2025 Salmon River salmon run is quickly winding down here in Upstate New York, and overall it’s been a solid season. Even with low water flows and bright sun almost every day, the fish showed up and gave us plenty of action. We had some incredible mornings when the migration was steady, and though […]
Experience the Thrill of Fly Fishing for Smallmouth Bass on the Salmon River, NY
Looking for an exciting new angling adventure this season? Join us for a guided fly fishing trip for smallmouth bass on the Salmon River in Upstate NY! Known for its world-class salmon and steelhead runs, the Salmon River also boasts an incredible smallmouth bass fishery that peaks during the warmer months. Our experienced guides will […]
Trout Fishing
TROUT Fishing on the Ausable has been very good recently, nymphing during the day or chasing hatches for some dry fly fun towards evening have been productive. The streams of central NY are fishing good as well and the Salmon River received a small stocking of some Browns that have been fun to catch especially […]
Report & News
Still time to get in on the “ Winter Special” – limited dates in early March. Open Dates – Spring peak dates I have open are April 4, 5, 12, 26 & May 2 & 3. Swing, Strip, skate or Indicator, pick your passion. Call or Text 518-495-2965. Trout Spey Trip’s Interested in adding […]
Winter Special
The Douglaston Salmon Run and Paul’s Guide Service are excited to announce a Winter Lodging/Fishing Package valid now through Mar 31, 2018. Come spend a day fly fishing for Steelhead with Paul’s Guide Service, and spend two nights in a cozy DSR lodge, DSR fishing passes are included! Plus, you have the option to purchase discounted day […]
Salmon Season Is Underway
The 2016 salmon season is underway and picking up speed each day. I think I have seen more salmon in the river this season then all of last year, well almost. The past few days a few hundred fish have been entering the river with no “Big Run” yet. Cooler temperatures are in the forecast, […]
Who’s Ready??
Who’s ready for the coho run?? Will you time it right when they decide to run? Interested in booking a trip it’s not to late, I had Sept 19 and Oct 2 open up due to cancellations, also I have a few afternoon dates open as well. I have a couple of guides who I […]
Quick Fishing Update
Fishing on the Salmon River has been tough for the first half of April, Hopefully were over the hump and good days are ahead of us. The flows are still high on the Salmon River but we shouldn’t see it any higher hopefully unless we get some rain. Rumors say the hatchery is done collecting […]
Fishing Update
Fishing remains slow and everyone has theories to where the fish are or even if we are going to get a decent return of fish this year. Is it because of the flood in 2010? Low water and lack of eggs at the hatchery in 2011?? The cold winter and colder then normal lake temperatures […]
This Season Is A Wrap!
This season is a wrap and what a great season it was. The Salmon run started out early in August and was incredible all the way thru October with some really big kings! Steelhead season started off with a bang too and continued right thru the fall. Those early fish in the DSR made for […]