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Record low returns for fall Klamath kings
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Trinity River

Still reeling from four years of drought and less than ideal ocean and river conditions, it’s no surprise that the number of returning Fall Chinook to the Klamath Basin in 2016 were the lowest on record. According to the CDFW, the 2016 preliminary postseason river run size estimate for Klamath River Fall Chinook was 27,353 adults compared to the preseason-predicted...
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Smith best option for weekend steelhead
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 8, 2017
Mad River

After another week of heavy rain and soaring river levels, green water is finally on the horizon for two of the quick-clearing coastal rivers. Sunshine is in the forecast for the weekend, and Monday and Tuesday are looking dry as well. For steelhead anglers, this means both the Smith and Chetco will be on the drop and heading towards greener...
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Mad river doing just okay
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Mad River

According to Justin Kelly of Eureka’s RMI Outdoors, fishing has improved, but it’s still not red-hot by any means. “There was about a foot of visibility on Wednesday, and the liners were doing just ok. A few were also being caught on bait above the Blue Lake Bridge. With the rains coming again, we’ll be back to muddy conditions by...
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Van Duzen update
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Van Duzen River

The Van Duzen dropped to a fishable level earlier in the week. It was hovering around 850 cfs on Wednesday, but is predicted to rise beginning Thursday morning.

Eel river update
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Eel River

Eel River (main stem) The Main stem was still off color and big as of Wednesday, and it’s set to get even bigger with more rain on the way. “We were about four to five days away from the river starting to turn,” said Paul Grundman of Grundman’s Sporting Goods in Rio Dell. Eel River (South Fork) The South Fork dropped into fishable...
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Chetco fish are hit and miss
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Chetco River

“Fishing was really good at the end of last week on the Chetco before things slowed down over the weekend,” said Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. “I think the heavy pressure had something to do with the bite slowing down. It seemed to be hit and miss on Monday and Tuesday. My customers only hooked two on Monday, and...
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