High water on the Smith River

Smith River


by Kenny Priest
3-9-2017
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The Smith was blown out on Wednesday, but is on the drop and should be in good shape by the weekend reports guide Mike Coopman. He said, “Before this last high water, the fishing was still really good. We’re still seeing more fresh fish than downers, which is excellent for March. That, however, could change once the water comes back down from the last rain. Boats have been averaging three to five hookups per trip, and the fishing pressure hasn’t been bad at all.”


Kenny Priest operates Fishing the North Coast, a fishing guide service out of Humboldt specializing in salmon and steelhead. Find it on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and www.fishingthenorthcoast.com. For up-to-date fishing reports and North Coast river information, email kenny@fishingthenorthcoast.com.




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Fishing the North Coast Reports
for Thursday, March 2nd, 2017

Chetco River: Chetco/Elk/Sixes rivers update
Smith River: Smith River kicks out steelhead
Eel River - South Fork: South Fork looking to be fishable
Eel River: Eel faces more flow and rain
Van Duzen River: High waters and off-color
Mad River: Light fishing with higher levels forecast
Trinity River - Upper: Water flows cooperate