Fishing Articles

Running at 30,000 cfs
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 24, 2016
Eel River

As of Wednesday, the main stem was still running at over 30,000 cfs on the Scotia gauge and nowhere near fishable. The good news is the main stem will remain open to fishing after March 31.

FIshing Good
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 24, 2016
Smith River

The Smith dropped back into shape late last week and provided some decent steelhead action prior to blowing back out on Monday. It’s projected to drop back under 10-feet on the Jed Smith gauge by Friday and conditions should be ideal through the weekend. The main stem of the Smith will remain open through the end of April from its...
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Back in Shape
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 24, 2016
Chetco River

The Chetco dropped back into shape late last week and scores ranged from two to six fish per trip. The majority of the catch was made up of downers, but a few fresh ones are still making their way upriver. The rain that fell earlier in the week turned it big and brown, but it’s dropping quickly. With no rain...
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Eagle Lake Update
by Valerie Aubrey, MARCH 20, 2016
Eagle Lake

Last year's high water line is pretty obvious. 3-5 mph wind elevating the lake on one side by a couple inches & decreases by as much on the other side. Last week this shoreline was 25ft out from where it was on this day which had about 2" more surge than actual elevation! It doesn't take much wind to change...
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Collins Lake Fishing Report
by Collins Lake Staff, MARCH 18, 2016
Collins Lake

I took a ride through the park today before writing this report and saw so much beauty I had to snap a few shots to share with you. Go to our Collins Lake Facebook page to see the video I shot of today’s trophy trout plant, it was amazing!! I ran into the Baio family on the deck and...
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Collins Lake Fishing Report
by Collins Lake Staff, MARCH 18, 2016
Collins Lake