Eel River Fish Report

The main stem is in good shape, with plenty of green water

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-3-2022
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The main stem is in good shape, with plenty of green water. As of Wednesday, it was running at 2,800 cfs and starting to clear in the tail outs. The fishing isn’t red hot, but most boats are getting a few chances per trip. Minimum flow is 350 cfs at Scotia.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, January 27th, 2022

Mad River: The Mad is in great shape and loaded with steelhead
Eel River: The main stem dropped into shape late last week and is nice and green
Eel River - South Fork: At this flow, the spots that hold fish are dwindling
Van Duzen River: Van Duzen is in great shape
Smith River: Fishing has been tough as the river is low, clear and snaggy
Chetco River: The Chetco is now low and clear