Eel River Fish Report

The main Eel is still high and just starting to turn green

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
3-7-2025
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The main Eel is still high and just starting to turn green, running at 7,600 cfs at Scotia Thursday. It will just be dropping down to a fishable height Tuesday when the next rise is predicted, which could push it past 30,000 cfs by Thursday. The main stem Eel, from its mouth to the South Fork, is open to fishing all year. From April 1 through Sept. 30, only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 27th

Mad River: The Mad was under 10 feet as of Thursday, but is still high and off color
Eel River: The main stem Eel was running at 10,500 cfs as of Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork dropped into fishable shape around Benbow Thursday
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen dipped below 1,200 cfs Thursday and will continue to drop through Saturday
Smith River: The Smith dropped back into fishable shape Wednesday
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing was fair on the Chetco last week