Eel River Fish Report

The main stem is still big, but starting to turn green as of Thursday

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
1-16-2025
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The main stem is still big, but starting to turn green as of Thursday, flowing at just above 6,000 cfs at Scotia and dropping. It should be down to a fishable height, though still big, by next week. It’s forecast to be under 5,000 cfs by late in the weekend. With no rain in sight, will be a good option for the next couple weeks.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, January 9th

Mad River: The Mad is still high and off color, running at just under 10 feet as of Thursday
Eel River: The main stem is dropping fairly quickly
Eel River: The South Fork above and below Benbow has started to turn green as of Tuesday
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen was running at 950 cfs at Bridgeville Thursday afternoon
Smith River: The Smith dropped into perfect shape Wednesday
Chetco River: After weeks of high water, the Chetco is finally dropping into shape