Eel River Fish Report

Flows went up about 400 cfs to 2,500 cfs over the weekend

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-16-2022
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As of Wednesday, it was running at 2,200 cfs and dropping. Flows went up about 400 cfs to 2,500 cfs over the weekend due to snowmelt from last week’s warm temperatures. The fishing has been inconsistent with boats getting anywhere from zero to three fish per day. Most of the fish being caught are bright. Minimum flow is 350 cfs at Scotia.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

Mad River: Fishing has slowed way down on the Mad
Eel River: The main stem still has plenty of green water but it’s starting to get really clear
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork is running at 350 cfs as of Wednesday
Van Duzen River: Bank fishing effort has been light due to low water
Smith River: Very few boats are still drifting as the river is extremely low