Eel River Fish Report

Predicted to peak Friday afternoon at nearly 74,000 cfs

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-13-2025
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The main stem had was down to 15.5 feet at Scotia Thursday morning, but now it’s big and muddy and on the rise. It’s predicted to peak Friday afternoon at nearly 74,000 cfs. It will start to fish once it gets below 5,000 cfs, and will need a couple weeks of dry weather to get there.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 6th

Mad River: The Mad peaked at 21.4 feet (30,500 cfs) Monday evening, and is big and muddy
Eel River: The main stem was flowing at roughly 55,000 cfs at Scotia Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork peaked at over 35,000 cfs at Miranda Tuesday morning
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen peaked at nearly 21,000 cfs Monday evening and is back on the drop
Smith River: The Smith continues to be the lone fishable river on the North Coast
Chetco River: The Chetco dropped into prime shape for steelhead this week