Eel River Fish Report

The main Eel as flowing at 1,690 cfs as of Thursday morning

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
11-13-2025
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The main Eel as flowing at 1,690 cfs as of Thursday morning and starting to rise. With the rain, it’s predicted to peak at 8,460 cfs Friday night and will likely be muddy It should drop into fishable shape late in the weekend or the first of next week. Minimum Flow: 350 cubic feet per second at the gauging station near Scotia. cnrfc.noaa.gov/graphicalRVF.php?id=SCOC1

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, November 6th

Mad River: The Mad was down to 1,375 as of Thursday morning and dropping
Eel River: Peaked at 5,960 cfs early Thursday morning, but came in below projections
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork opened to angling Tuesday, and peaked at 2,300 cfs Wednesday afternoon
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen opened to angling Wednesday as flows climbed to 2,530 cfs
Smith River: The Smith opened back up Tuesday and boats were back on the water Wednesday
Chetco River: The Chetco fished well Monday and Tuesday, before blowing out Tuesday evening