Smith River Fish Report - Smith River, CA (Del Norte County)

The Smith is likely the only river on the coast that is actually on the drop

Smith River - Smith River, CA (Del Norte County)

by Kenny Priest
11-21-2024
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The Smith is likely the only river on the coast that is actually on the drop. Flows were just under 30,000 cfs Thursday, with the next rise forecast for Friday morning. It’s predicted to peak Friday at over 46,000 cfs Friday, and will be on the drop through the weekend. Depending on how much rain falls next week, it could drop into fishable shape at some point. The salmon run is likely done for the season and we should start to see a few early steelhead show up. Current river conditions: cdec.water.ca.gov/river/smithStages.html

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, November 21st

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

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, November 7th

Smith River: Fishing slowed this week on the Smith as the river dropped and cleared quickly
Mad River: Forecast to reach 880 cfs by Tuesday and should have some color
Eel River: Flows are predicted to surpass 800 cfs Tuesday morning, and could be fishable
Eel River - South Fork: Flows are predicted to peak next Tuesday
Van Duzen River: If the storm prediction is correct, the Van Duzen should approach 250 cfs by next Tuesday morning
Chetco River: Salmon fishing has been decent on the Chetco
Sixes River: Beginning Nov. 1, the Sixes River low flow angling closure was lifted