Van Duzen Conditions
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 26, 2019

Van Duzen River

Flowing at 650 cfs on Tuesday and predicted to hit 500 cfs by Saturday. Reports have been hard to come by so far, but there should be some steelhead around once it clears. ...
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South Fork Eel Conditions
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 26, 2019

Eel River - South Fork

The South Fork was dirty on Monday, mostly due to the muddy water coming from the East Branch at Benbow. Flows on Tuesday were right around 800 cfs. By the time it clears in the next couple days, it could be tough to drift. Haven’t heard of any steelhead being caught as of yet. ...
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Main Stem Eel Fishing Report
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 26, 2019

Eel River

The main stem was muddy as of Tuesday, but dropping quickly. Predicted to be at 3,000 cfs on the Scotia gauge by Thursday and could be fishable by the weekend. ...
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The Smith Has Dropped Back Into Shape
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 26, 2019

Smith River

Following the weekend rains, the Smith dropped back into shape on Monday. Not many boats were out, but a few nice steelhead were landed. River levels are predicted to drop and it will likely be low and clear by the weekend. Forecasted to be right around 2,200 cfs (7.5 feet) by Saturday morning. ...
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Chetco/Elk/Sixes Fishing Report
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 26, 2019

Chetco River

The Rivers: Chetco/Elk/Sixes The Chetco had a decent bite for steelhead last week before it blew out over the weekend reports Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. “Plunkers caught fish at Loeb Park and Social Security,” said Martin. “After reaching 9,000 cfs on Saturday, the river remained muddy and blown out Monday evening. A slide on the South Fork has it colored...
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Steelhead Conditions Look Good For The Weekend
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 26, 2019



From high water to low water to dirty water – we’ve endured all conditions imaginable to start off our steelhead season. But following a weekend that saw less rain fall than predicted, river conditions are finally starting to line up. The Smith dropped into fishable shape on Monday, and the drift boaters picked up a few. The Chetco blew out...
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