River guide · New York
Fly Fishing the Salmon River
One of the most productive salmon and steelhead rivers in the eastern United States, the Salmon River at Pulaski draws fly anglers from across the country each fall for explosive Chinook runs and chrome steelhead that push well into spring.
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- 13 shops nearby
When to fish
September–April
Best months: September–April
- Best
- Off-peak
Chinook Salmon run: September–October. Coho Salmon run: October–November.
Today's conditionsWhere to fish
Along the Salmon River
Over 12 miles of public access maintained by NYSDEC; key pools include the Town Pool (Maple Ave, Pulaski), Black Hole (near sewer plant off Pulaski municipal road), Compactor Pool (County Rte 2A), Trestle Pool (Sheepskin Rd), and the fly-fishing-only section above the Altmar County Rte 52 bridge.
The water
Tailwater
Key hatches
- Chinook Salmon run
- Coho Salmon run
- Steelhead
- Skamania Steelhead
- Egg patterns, streamers, and nymphs dominate; limited dry-fly insect hatches
Conditions
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Key hatches
- Chinook Salmon run (September–October)
- Coho Salmon run (October–November)
- Steelhead — Washington strain (October–April)
- Skamania Steelhead — summer run (June–September)
- Egg patterns, streamers, and nymphs dominate; limited dry-fly insect hatches
Fly shops near the Salmon River
Shops and guides that fish the Salmon River. See all 40 New York shops →
- Salmon River Outfitters Fly and Tackle Shop~7 miWade tripsView shop →
- Ontario Fly Outfitters~69 miOrvis-EndorsedRegistered OutfitterWade tripsView shop →
- Uflyfish.com Guide Services~104 miFloatView shop →
- Adirondack TrOutfitters Guide Service~112 miWade tripsView shop →
- Wiley's Flies~114 miWade tripsView shop →
- Fly Fish The Adirondacks~118 miRegistered OutfitterWade tripsView shop →
- Hungry Trout Fly Shop~126 miWade tripsView shop →
- Anglers Den Fly Shop~191 miOrvis-EndorsedWade tripsView shop →
- Great Drake Angling & Outdoor Adventures, LLC~191 miWade tripsView shop →
- Connecticut Fly Fisherman’s Association~218 miView shop →
- River Bay Outfitters~240 miWade tripsView shop →
- Lost River Outfitters~1896 miRegistered OutfitterWade tripsView shop →
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