Montana Fish Report
The Smith was on the rise Thursday and bypassing projection
by Kenny Priest
12-7-2023
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The Smith was on the rise Thursday and bypassing projections. Flows were 16,600 cfs (13.85 feet) at noon Thursday. Depending on how high it goes, it could be fishable by the weekend. Next week’s conditions should be prime.
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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, December 7th, 2023
Mad River: The Mad has one more rise forecasted for late Thursday evening
Eel River: Expected to crest at 5,000 cfs at Scotia and will be on the drop through Tuesday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork was on the rise as of Thursday
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen was muddy as of Thursday morning
Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, November 30th, 2023
Mad River: Predicted to peak at just above 1,000 cfs Monday morning
Eel River: Flows are predicted to rise starting Friday
Eel River - South Fork: South Fork Eel Report
Van Duzen River: Van Duzen River Report
Smith River: The Smith is low and clear, but that is about to change
Chetco River: By next weekend, the river should be in prime shape for early steelhead fishing
Elk River: The Elk and Sixes are low this week, but should fish late next week