Montana Fish Report
South Fork Eel River
by Kenny Priest
1-25-2024
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The South Fork is forecast to drop through Friday, but won’t get down to a fishable level prior to the rain coming this weekend. As of Thursday, it’s predicted to be down to 3,400 cfs at Miranda by Tuesday. If the rain comes as predicted mid-week, it will be back to high and muddy. For current river conditions, visit https://cdec.water.ca.gov/river/eelStages.html
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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, January 25th
Mad River: The Mad was hovering around 11.5 feet on Thursday, and remains high and muddy
Eel River: Predicted for a small rise Sunday before it goes back on the drop
Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, January 11th
Mad River: After surpassing monitor stage (15 feet) Wednesday, the Mad is now on the drop
Eel River: After peaking at 30,400 cfs on the Scotia gauge Thursday morning, the main stem will be on the drop for a couple days
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork was off and on fishable since last weekend, though conditions were marginal at best
Van Duzen River: Predicted to hit 11,500 cfs Saturday evening
Smith River: The Smith peaked at over 16 feet at the Jed Smith gauge Wednesday
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing finally kicked into gear on the Chetco