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Steelheading on hold due to Swollen Rivers
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by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 9, 2015



Steelheading on hold due to swollen rivers It looks as though my gully-washer plea has finally come to fruition. We went from parched rivers to some rivers potentially reaching monitor stage in a blink of any eye. Seeing these rivers full of water – and open to fishing­­ – is a beautiful site. And it looks as though there’s plenty more...
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Big rains should entice winter steelhead
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by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 4, 2015



North Coast rivers will likely see the last of the late fall-run salmon push in over the next few days as most impressive storm to date is barreling down on the region. The majority of these late-season kings have already made their way up rivers like the Chetco, Smith, Mad and Eel, but you can bet a few more spurts...
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Predicted to Rise
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by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 3, 2015

Eel River - South Fork

Predicted to rise beginning Thursday night and may open on Friday morning. Forecasted to peak at roughly 1,600 cfs early Saturday morning. Minimum flows needed to open are 340 cfs at the gauging station at Miranda.
On the Rise
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by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 3, 2015



Predicted to rise on Wednesday and should peak on Sunday evening at roughly 1,700 cfs. Minimum flow needed to open to fishing are 300 cfs at the gauging station near the Highway 101 Bridge.
Water is Low and Clear
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by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 3, 2015

Trinity River - Upper

Working the Douglas City area, guide Steve Huber reports the water is low and clear as of Wednesday, but there are some fish around. He said, "The rain coming this weekend is just what the doctor ordered. It's definitely going to shuffle the deck, moving the fish around as well as bringing in new ones from the Klamath. The steelhead...
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Might Open on Thursday
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by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 3, 2015

Van Duzen River

Forecasted to rise on Thursday and again on Sunday, it could open to fishing on Thursday. Minimum flows needed to open are 150 cfs at the gauging station near Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park.
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