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Smith River Fishing Report
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 19, 2019

Smith River

There aren’t many steelhead around right now, but that should change after the next rounds of storms reports Mike Coopman of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service. “Last weekend and early this week, there were fresh salmon being caught,” said Coopman. “We’re forecasted to see a couple decent rises over the next few days, with the biggest coming late Saturday. Depending on the...
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Nice Adult Steelhead Being Caught
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 19, 2019

Eel River

The main stem was fishable on Wednesday and should remain so through Thursday. There are some nice adult steelhead in the lower river according to reports. It’s predicted to blowout late Thursday, reaching 28,000 cfs on Monday morning. It will take at least a week of dry weather before it drops back into shape.
South Fork Eel Fishing Report
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 19, 2019

Eel River - South Fork

The South Fork has been fishable the last few days, but it’s been skinny. Flows on Wednesday were right around 370 cfs. Haven’t heard of any steelhead being caught, but did hear there were some fresh kings around. Will likely get muddy following Thursday’s rain, and will really blow out on Saturday afternoon.
Steelhead Reports Hard To Come By
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 19, 2019

Van Duzen River

Flowing at 400cfs on Wednesday, and the steelhead reports have been hard to come by. Like the Eel, it will likely be muddy by late Thursday and won’t fish through the weekend.
Mad River Fishing Report
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 19, 2019

Mad River

On Wednesday, the Mad was green and fishable above the 299 bridge reports Justin Kelly of Eureka’s RMI Outdoors. He said. “I haven’t heard of a lot fish being caught yet, but the river was in good shape as of Wednesday. I did hear some fish were seen moving on the lower river. There’s not much effort yet, but that...
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The Rains Have Helped The Steelhead
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 19, 2019

Trinity River - Upper

The rains definitely helped the Trinity as far as steelhead fishing goes reports guide Steve Huber. “The recent rains have moved some of the steelhead that were in the upper river to the hatchery,” said Huber. “It also brought in some new fish to the upper section. More rain is needed to bring the fish that were in the lower...
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