Van Duzen River Fish Report

The Van Duzen has been open since mid-last week

Van Duzen River - Bridgeville, CA

by Kenny Priest
11-13-2025
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The Van Duzen has been open since mid-last week. It was on a steep rise Thursday morning and expected to peak at nearly 5,000 cfs later in the evening. It should drop in to fishable shape by later in the weekend before the next rise begins Monday morning. Minimum flow: 150 cfs at the gauging station near Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park. cnrfc.noaa.gov/graphicalRVF.php?id=BRGC1

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, November 13th

Mad River: The Mad was around 165 cfs as of Thursday morning
Eel River: The main Eel as flowing at 1,690 cfs as of Thursday morning
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork opened to fishing Thursday morning as flows were 470 cfs

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