Eel River Fish Report

Eel River Report

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
11-17-2022
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The main stem Eel near Scotia was running at 370 cubic feet per second as of Thursday. Flows are predicted to fall below the 350 cfs threshold by the weekend, so it could close. There were some fish caught over the weekend by bank anglers and boats drifting the lower river. Most of the fish are dark. There are also some coho around. River forecast levels can be found here: cnrfc.noaa.gov/graphicalRVF.php?id=SCOC1.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, November 10th, 2022

Mad River: Flowing at 190 cfs as of Thursday afternoon and dropping quickly
Eel River: Should remain open to fishing through the weekend
Van Duzen River: Flows were down to 115 cfs on Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: Flows were at 180 cfs Thursday afternoon and dropping
Smith River: Fishing has been good on the Smith the last few days
Chetco River: The Chetco has been fishing decent for fall kings
Elk River: The Elk fished well on Monday
Sixes River: Sixes still high and muddy

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Friday, November 4th, 2022

Eel River: If the rains come as predicted, it could open to fishing Sunday morning
Smith River: The Smith remains closed due to low flows as of Wednesday
Chetco River: Heavy rain later this week is expected to push the Chetco into prime shape