Daily fishing verdict · 2026-07-21

Flow rising, storms incoming — fish now if you can.

Published: 2026-07-21 Written from: the dock at 1511 Oak Orchard River Rd, Waterport, NY

Water's at 68°F and clearing after a bump in flow, which is about the best thing going today. The dissolved oxygen has been stuck in a tight range all day — 24h max only reached 4.3 mg/L — so smallmouth are likely lethargic regardless of when you go. With a 77% chance of showers and thunderstorms later, your window is this morning; just don't expect fireworks.

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