Eel River - South Fork Fish Report

If it keeps dropping as predicted, it should be in good shape by Saturday

Eel River - South Fork - CA

by Kenny Priest
12-21-2023
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After peaking at over 9,000 cfs Wednesday at Miranda, flows were already down to 3,400 cfs by Thursday morning. If it keeps dropping as predicted, it should be in good shape by Saturday. For current river conditions, visit https://cdec.water.ca.gov/river/eelStages.html

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