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Low and Clear Conditions
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Smith River

The Smith dipped below 8-feet on the Jed Smith gauge on Wednesday, and fishing had been tough under low and clear conditions. That will all change as the Smith could see up to three to four inches of rain between Thursday and Friday. The river will be on the rise Thursday, peaking at just over 12-feet. Another shot of rain...
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Low and Clear
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Chetco River

Flows were down to 1,400 cfs on Wednesday, and the river is extremely clear according to Val Early of Early Fishing Guide Service. She said, “We are low and clear right now – very little flow. There are a few fresh fish coming in but they are really spooky. We are supposed to get a rise this weekend but we’ll...
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2015 Klamath River Fall Chinook returns
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Klamath River

According to preliminary estimates, only 83,846 Fall Chinook salmon made their way back up the Klamath in 2015. Of those, 77,749 were adults and 6,097 were jacks, or two-year old salmon. The preseason predicted run size estimate was roughly 120,000. According to Sara Borok, an Environmental Scientist on the Klamath River, the run-size was quite a bit lower than predicted....
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Rowdy Creek Hatchery Steelhead Derby this weekend
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Rowdy Creek

If you plan on heading to the Smith or Chetco this weekend, keep in mind Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery Steelhead Derby is taking place Friday and Saturday. A total of 22 teams, consisting of 44 boats will be splitting time between the two rivers.

Humboldt rivers turning green
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Fishing the North Coast: Humboldt rivers turning green Kenny Priest/For the Times-Standard It’s been well over a month since the coastal rivers in Humboldt County have looked anything other than dirty brown. Since the last big rains, which came towards the end of January, the North Coast has been blessed with some beautiful weather. And that fabulous weather, coupled with a two-week...
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Fishing is Decent
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Trinity River

Tim Brady of Weaverville’s Trinity Outdoors reports the steelhead fishing is decent, with the majority of the fish around having already spawned. He said, “With the coastal rivers coming into shape, the angling pressure has been lighter than usual. Some of the guys are catching, and some are having a rough time. Most of the fish around have gotten to...
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