Eel River - South Fork Fish Report

The South Fork was a day away from prime conditions when the rains returned Wednesday

Eel River - South Fork - CA

by Kenny Priest
2-15-2024
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The South Fork was a day away from prime conditions when the rains returned Wednesday. Now it’s back to high and muddy, with flows over 6,000 cfs at Miranda Thursday. Rain through early next week will keep it unfishable for the near future. Flows are predicted to peak at 13,600 cfs Monday evening. Will need a least of week of dry weather before it’s green and fishable again.

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for Friday, February 9th

Mad River: The Mad peaked at 13 feet (8,300 cfs) Monday morning and is dropping quickly
Eel River: The main stem is dropping, but is still big and muddy flowing at 30,000 cfs Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork dipped under 7,000 cfs at Miranda Thursday
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