Eel River - South Fork Fish Report

The South Fork is back on the drop

Eel River - South Fork - CA

by Kenny Priest
2-22-2024
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The South Fork is back on the drop after reaching 17,000 cfs at Miranda Tuesday morning. It’s predicted to drop through mid-next week and there could be an opportunity for green water prior to the next storm arriving Thursday or Friday.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 22nd

Mad River: Mad River Conditions Report
Eel River: Still big and muddy
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