Smith River Fish Report

The Smith blew out Monday

Smith River

by Kenny Priest
1-6-2022
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The Smith blew out Monday and, with more rain in the forecast, it won’t be down to a safe, driftable height until Sunday. Plunkers were back on the water by Thursday, but flows will continue to fluctuate through Saturday. River conditions should be excellent by Monday. Prior to blowing out, boat pressure was light and a few steelhead were being caught daily.

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for Thursday, January 6th, 2022

Mad River: Predicted for additional bump in flows Friday
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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, December 30th, 2021

Mad River: The Mad is high and muddy
Eel River: The main Eel remains big and brown
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork could be fishable on Sunday
Van Duzen River: Could be fishable by Sunday or Monday
Smith River: The Smith dropped into fishable shape Sunday and conditions are now ideal
Chetco River: The Chetco is expected to come into shape this week after being blown out for nearly a week
Elk River: The Elk is in good shape