Eel River Fish Report

The river was open as of Thursday with flows right around 670 cfs and dropping

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
10-30-2025
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The river was open as of Thursday with flows right around 670 cfs and dropping. With dry weather on tap for the next several days, it may close to fishing later in the weekend of early next week. The next rise, which is forecast for Wednesday could open it back up to fishing. The Eel River is open to catch and release of salmon in 2025/26. Minimum Flow: 350 cubic feet per second at the gauging station near Scotia.
cnrfc.noaa.gov/graphicalRVF.php?id=SCOC1

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