Eel River Fish Report

Predicted to peak at over 252,000 cfs Friday afternoon

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
11-21-2024
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Flows were over 62,000 cfs Thursday and rising. It’s predicted to peak at over 252,000 cfs Friday afternoon, which surpasses action/monitor levels. It’s forecast to be down to 33,000 cfs by early next week, but with more rain it’s not going to drop into fishing shape in the near future. Current river conditions: cdec.water.ca.gov/river/eelStages.html

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, November 7th

Smith River: Fishing slowed this week on the Smith as the river dropped and cleared quickly
Mad River: Forecast to reach 880 cfs by Tuesday and should have some color
Eel River: Flows are predicted to surpass 800 cfs Tuesday morning, and could be fishable
Eel River - South Fork: Flows are predicted to peak next Tuesday
Van Duzen River: If the storm prediction is correct, the Van Duzen should approach 250 cfs by next Tuesday morning
Chetco River: Salmon fishing has been decent on the Chetco
Sixes River: Beginning Nov. 1, the Sixes River low flow angling closure was lifted