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Break in the rain a blessing for steelhead anglers
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 8, 2017

Chetco River

The miracle winter of 2016/17 has been very stingy when it comes to providing us with extended periods of dry weather. I think I can probably count them on one hand. So when the rain relents, even for a few days, you best make the most of it. If the weather forecasters are true to their word, and I mean...
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Water flows cooperate
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 2, 2017

Trinity River - Upper

The upper Trinity is in great shape and a nice shade of steelhead green reports Steve Huber of Steve Huber’s Guide Service. “The water flows are good up and down the river, with most of the boats concentrating from Lewiston to Douglas City. Conditions should be excellent this weekend to find some of the last wild steelhead of the season.”...
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Light fishing with higher levels forecast
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 2, 2017

Mad River

The Mad remains high and off-color following the latest storms. It’s forecasted for a steep rise on Saturday, peaking at 11-feet on Sunday morning. According to Justin Kelly of Eureka’s RMI Outdoors, the fishing pressure has been light. “The liners are catching a few older ones, there isn’t a lot of fresh fish around right now,” added Kelly.
High waters and off-color
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 2, 2017

Van Duzen River

The Van Duzen dipped under 2,000 cfs on Wednesday, but it’s still a little big and off-color. It may drop down to a fishable level by Friday, but that will be short-lived. It’s predicted to jump back to nearly 5,600 cfs starting early Saturday morning. A special note regarding the Fisher Rd. access: Fisher Road is closed to vehicles at...
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Eel faces more flow and rain
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 2, 2017

Eel River

The main Eel is still big and brown, and not close to being fishable. As of Wednesday, flows on the Scotia gauge were roughly 11,500 cfs. With more rain on the way, it’s predicted to jump back to 27,000 cfs by Monday morning.
South Fork looking to be fishable
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 2, 2017

Eel River - South Fork

As of Wednesday, the South Fork was hovering just under 2,500 cfs on the Miranda gauge and dropping. According to reports, the water is nice and green in the Leggett area, and starting to get that way below Benbow. It should be fishable around Redway on Thursday and Friday, but is forecasted to blow out again sometime Saturday morning.
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