Eel River Fish Report

One of The Best Options For Steelhead

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Fishing The North Coast

by Kenny Priest
2-27-2020
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Running at 1,350 cfs as of Wednesday, the main Eel is still one of the best options for fresh, bright steelhead. The river is definitely clearing, and you’ll likely need to drag your boat in multiple spots, but there are fish around. Flows are predicted to be around 1,200 cfs by the weekend.

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More Reports

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 27th, 2020

Mad River: Fishing is Still Pretty Good on The Mad River
Van Duzen River: Still Low, But Decent Color
Eel River - South Fork: South Fork Eel is Low and Clear

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 20th, 2020

Mad River: The Mad is Getting Low
Van Duzen River: Good Choice For Bank Fishing Options
Eel River - South Fork: South Fork is Low and Clear
Eel River: Even Without Rain Main Stem Should Continue to Fish
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