Eel River Fish Report

We'll need a solid week of dry weather to drop into fishable shape

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
12-15-2021
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The main stem was sitting at 12,500 cubic feet per second Wednesday and beginning to rise. Predicted to peak at just over 25,000 cfs Thursday but will be on the drop through the weekend. Will need a solid week of dry weather to drop into fishable shape.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, December 9th, 2021

Mad River: Opened back up on Wednesday, but flows are still low
Eel River: Flows were under 900 cfs Thursday and it’s getting clear
Eel River - South Fork: Closed to fishing as of Thursday but should open back up early next week
Van Duzen River: Will be off color next week
Smith River: The Smith is low and clear, but remains open to fishing. Big changes are coming this weekend
Chetco River: Rain this weekend could lead to perfect conditions next week
Elk River: Best option for late-fall king salmon