Salmon River
Oswego Co. · 17 mi · Class II–IV
1,140CFS/ 6.75 ft
Optimal→Stable
Optimal: 750–2500 CFS · USGS #04250200
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Salmon River Falls, New York State Recreation Area
Lake Ontario tributary with dam-controlled flows and world-famous steelhead and salmon runs. The Salmon River delivers reliable Class II–IV whitewater through a scenic gorge while hosting one of the greatest fall salmon migrations in the eastern United States.
Trip sections
Upper Salmon — Redfield to Altmar, Class II–III
Altmar to Pulaski — Class III–IV, gorge section
Pulaski to Lake Ontario — Class II, salmon and steelhead corridor
Outfitters
Whitaker Falls Fly Shop
Salmon River guiding and gear, Altmar
Fat Nancy's Tackle Shop
Salmon River fishing headquarters, Pulaski
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