Eel River Fish Report

Has a long way to go before it’s down to a fishable height

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
3-14-2024
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The main Eel was running at 23,500 cfs as of Thursday afternoon, and has a long way to go before it’s down to a fishable height. The main stem Eel is open year around, from April 1 through Sept. 30, only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

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for Thursday, March 7th

Mad River: Big and muddy
Eel River: The main Eel reached 91,000 cfs Wednesday afternoon
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork peaked at over 25,000 cfs at Miranda Wednesday
Van Duzen River: Running high and muddy
Smith River: Should be some fresh steelhead around and as well as some downers making their way to the ocea