Eel River Fish Report

The main stem Eel was running at 14,000 cfs as of Thursday

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-19-2026
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The main stem Eel was running at 14,000 cfs as of Thursday and is big and muddy. And it is going to get bigger. Storms beginning this weekend are predicted to increase flows close to 90,000 cfs by mid-next week. Needles to say, it will be some time before we see green water.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 5th

Mad River: The river is low, but still green
Eel River: Conditions remain excellent, and there are fishing being caught
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork is low and clear
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen remains closed as of Saturday, January 31
Smith River: The Smith is low and clear and in need of some rain
Chetco River: A significant rise in the Chetco is expected Sunday morning