Eel River - South Fork Fish Report

The South Fork was emerald green in the Leggett area before the rains returned overnight Wednesday

Eel River - South Fork - CA

by Kenny Priest
2-13-2025
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The South Fork was emerald green in the Leggett area before the rains returned overnight Wednesday. Now it’s back to high and muddy, with flows over 6,000 cfs at Miranda Thursday and rising quickly. Flows are predicted to peak at 17,800 cfs Friday morning, but it’s predicted to drop just as quick. If the forecasts are correct, it could be fishable by next weekend. There is a new slide in the Confusion Hill area that has the potential to keep the river off color.

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