Eel River Fish Report

Back on the drop but will need at least another week before it’s in fishable shape

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-10-2023
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The main stem was fishable over the weekend, but flows were still really high. A few boats ventured out Friday, but it was the same story — not many fish around. The river blew out Sunday with flows peaking at 21,000 cfs Monday morning. It’s now back on the drop but will need at least another week before it’s in fishable shape.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

Mad River: Mad River Fishing Report
Eel River: The main stem is dropping, albeit very slowly
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork provided the best conditions over the weekend
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen was down to 415 cfs as of Thursday and is in great shape
Smith River: The river is low, clear and snaggy
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing has been slow on the Chetco