River stage
Pineville, Salmon River
- River level
- 5.36 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.05 ft
- Recent high
- 6.33 ft
- Recent low
- 5.30 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PNVN6
- 30-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Average
- 5.43 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
In brief
The Salmon River at Pineville, NY read 5.36 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.64 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PNVN6
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Trout stocking on the Salmon River
NYSDEC's 2026 spring schedule lists 2 trout releases on the Salmon River, 1,070 fish in total, the first in the first week of May. Brown Trout at 12-15 inches and 9-10 inches. NYSDEC's published figures for 2025, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 1,040 trout actually released here across 6 visits.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Trout | 120 | May - first week |
| Brown Trout | 950 | May - first week |
NYSDEC lists a week or a month rather than a date, and notes that actual stocking can differ with fish availability and weather. Released at Redfield, Oswego County. Full New York stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salmon River flooding at Pineville?
No. The Salmon River at Pineville is at 5.36 ft, 4.64 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Pineville?
Action stage 10 ft is the first threshold.
What is the highest the Salmon River has been at Pineville?
The highest recent USGS reading is 6.33 ft on 2026-07-18.
Is the Salmon River high or low right now at Pineville?
At 5.36 ft it is higher than 34% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PNVN6); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04250200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.