Eel River - South Fork Fish Report

Back on the rise Wednesday afternoon

Eel River - South Fork - CA

by Kenny Priest
12-15-2021
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Was back on the rise Wednesday afternoon and predicted to reach 9,500 cfs on the Miranda gauge Thursday. It’s predicted to be down to a fishable height by Saturday, but the East Branch at Benbow could keep it off color. Conditions look to be much improved by Sunday

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