Nevada Fish Report
Eel River Fish Report for 12-21-2023


Predicted to dip below 5,000 cfs by Monday

Eel River - Fortuna, CA


by Kenny Priest
12-21-2023
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The main Eel hit 34,500 cfs Wednesday night at Scotia, but was dropping quickly Thursday. It’s predicted to dip below 5,000 cfs by Monday, but it probably won’t fish prior to the next round of storms. For current river conditions, visit https://cdec.water.ca.gov/river/eelStages.html


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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Mad River: The Mad is just under 7 feet in Arcata and in good shape
Eel River: Flows are down to 1,200 cfs as of Thursday and the river is clearing
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork closed to fishing as of Thursday, but this should only last a few days
Van Duzen River: Flows were down to 185 cfs Thursday morning, but it’s open to fishing
Smith River: The river is low and clearing, and will remain that way through the weekend
Chetco River: Perfect for late-season salmon and early steelhead
Elk River: Both rivers are in good shape for what could be the last productive week of salmon fishing this year