Montana Fish Report
If it keeps dropping as predicted, it should be in good shape by Saturday
by Kenny Priest
12-21-2023
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After peaking at over 9,000 cfs Wednesday at Miranda, flows were already down to 3,400 cfs by Thursday morning. If it keeps dropping as predicted, it should be in good shape by Saturday. For current river conditions, visit https://cdec.water.ca.gov/river/eelStages.html
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Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork closed to fishing as of Thursday, but this should only last a few days
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Elk River: Both rivers are in good shape for what could be the last productive week of salmon fishing this year