Salmon River Access provides multiple public fishing access points along the 12 miles of Public Fishing Rights in Oswego County, with designated parking areas, footpaths, and access points throughout the lower river near Pulaski and Altmar.

Key access locations include Pine Grove (dual gravel ramps for motor boats accessing Lake Ontario), Port Ontario (wheelchair accessible), and numerous shoreline fishing areas with parking.

The river also supports recreational paddling and drift boating, with several launch sites available for boats.