Eel River Fish Report

Still big and muddy

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-22-2024
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The main stem Eel was down to 48,000 cfs at Scotia Thursday, and is still big and muddy. It’s not forecast to drop to a fishable level before the next rain event moves in later next week.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 22nd

Mad River: Mad River Conditions Report
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork is back on the drop
Van Duzen River: Van Duzen is on the drop following a peak of 8,150 cfs Tuesday
Smith River: The Smith is on the drop and conditions should be excellent over the weekend
Chetco River: The Chetco remained high the past week, but is dropping into shape for the weekend

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 15th

Mad River: The Mad was just starting to drop into really good shape prior to the latest round of storms
Eel River: The main stem had just begun to turn green Tuesday, but now it’s big and muddy and on the rise
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork was a day away from prime conditions when the rains returned Wednesday
Van Duzen River: After up and down flows through the weekend, it’s predicted to peak at 6,200 cfs Monday morning
Smith River: Nearly 4 inches of rain fell between Wednesday and early Thursday morning
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing has been a struggle on the Chetco, but there are a few fish around