Eel River Fish Report

The main stem was flowing at roughly 55,000 cfs at Scotia Thursday

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-6-2025
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The main stem was flowing at roughly 55,000 cfs at Scotia Thursday after peaking at over 156,000. It’s predicted to drop through early next week before the next round of storms hit. Will need a couple weeks of dry weather before it’s green. It will start to fish once it gets below 5,000 cfs.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, January 30th

Eel River: Conditions on the main stem have been perfect all week
Eel River: The South Fork is low and clear
Van Duzen River: Friday looks to be the last fishable day on the Van Duzen for a while
Smith River: The Smith is low and clear and in need of some rain
Chetco River: Chetco River Fishing Report