Eel River Fish Report

The main stem Eel was running at 20,500 cfs as of Thursday, and is still big and muddy

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-20-2025
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The main stem Eel was running at 20,500 cfs as of Thursday, and is still big and muddy. If the forecast is correct, it could be fishable sometime within the first or second week of March.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 13th

Mad River: The Mad was creeping towards decent color, but was back on the rise as of Thursday morning
Eel River: Predicted to peak Friday afternoon at nearly 74,000 cfs
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork was emerald green in the Leggett area before the rains returned overnight Wednesday
Van Duzen River: Predicted to reach 11,500 cfs early Friday morning
Smith River: Conditions should be excellent Saturday
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing remains sluggish on the Chetco, but there are a few fish around