Eel River Fish Report

After reaching 48,000 cfs Wednesday night, the man Eel was on the drop Thursday

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
12-18-2025
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After reaching 48,000 cfs Wednesday night, the man Eel was on the drop Thursday. The next round of storms will put it back on the rise Friday, with flows predicted to reach 65,000 Monday morning. Needless to say, it will need a couple weeks of dry weather before it rounds into shape. When the river drops down to a fishable height and color, we should see some pretty good steelhead fishing.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, December 11th

Mad River: The Mad remains closed, but changes are on the way
Eel River: The main Eel remains open, but is now under 700 cfs as of Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork Eel remains closed to fishing, but some much-needed water is on the way
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen is currently closed due to low flows, but that will soon change
Smith River: The Smith remains open as of Thursday, but is low and clear with very little fishing pressure
Chetco River: Salmon fishing has been slow on the Chetco, Elk and Sixes with prolonged low water reports