The river is low, clear and snaggy

Smith River - Smith River, CA (Del Norte County)


by Kenny Priest
2-16-2023
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The Smith was sitting just below 7 feet at the Jed Smith gauge as of Thursday. The river is low, clear and snaggy. The boat pressure has been light, as most guides have moved to other rivers. It’s forecast to be down to 6.7 feet (1,525 cfs) by Saturday. Will likely need some rain to bring in some new fish.


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