Eel River Fish Report

Flows were just under 5,000 cfs Thursday morning as it continues to drop

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
12-6-2024
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Flows were just under 5,000 cfs Thursday morning as it continues to drop. If it continues to drop as predicted, it will be plenty fishable by the weekend. Flows will be a little high, but the color should be good. Current river conditions: cdec.water.ca.gov/river/eelStages.html

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, November 21st, 2024

Mad River: The Mad is forecast to reach minor flood stage Friday morning
Eel River: Predicted to peak at over 252,000 cfs Friday afternoon
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork was peaking Thursday morning at roughly 24,000 cfs
Van Duzen River: Like the rest of the coastal rivers, the Van Duzen is predicted to surpass monitor stage
Smith River: The Smith is likely the only river on the coast that is actually on the drop
Chetco River: The Chetco will now likely be blown out until at least Thanksgiving Day