Eel River Fish Report

The main stem was on drop Thursday and flowing just above 4,000 cfs

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
11-20-2025
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Following Tuesday’s rise, the main stem was on drop Thursday and flowing just above 4,000 cfs. It’s predicted to drop through the weekend and could be fishable next week when flows will dip below 2,000 cfs. The next rise is predicted for the end of next week. There should be some late arriving kings around as well as some fresh coho. 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 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
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen has been open since mid-last week
Smith River: Flows and fishing both peaked last Thursday as the river peaked at over 11 feet
Chetco River: The Chetco has been fair for salmon, but slower than expected
Elk River: The Elk and Sixes had a brief window on Sunday and Monday