Eel River - South Fork Fish Report

The South Fork is on the drop

Eel River - South Fork - CA

by Kenny Priest
12-20-2024
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The South Fork is on the drop, flowing at 3,600 cfs at Sylvandale Thursday. The river was green and in great shape Wednesday above the East Fork, but off color below. The lower river could fish Saturday, with flows down to 2,650 cfs. However, Saturday’s storm is forecast to put it back on the rise in the afternoon, likely blowing it out for the rest of the year.

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for Friday, December 13th

Mad River: The river has been in great shape this week, but that’s going to come to an end sometime
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Eel River - South Fork: River conditions were about perfect as of Wednesday, but that is going to change Thursday
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Smith River: The Smith had been low and clear, but it’s now receiving some much-needed rain
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