Eel River Fish Report

Eel Still A Decent Option For Steelhead

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Fishing The North Coast

by Kenny Priest
3-5-2020
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Down to just about 1,000 cfs as of Wednesday, the main Eel is still a decent option for fresh steelhead. The river is clear, and you’ll likely need to drag your boat in multiple spots, but there are fish around. Bobbers or plugs are your best options.

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