Arizona Fish Report
Chetco River Fish Report for 1-8-2026
Chetco River Fish Report for 1-8-2026
The Chetco fished well for steelhead before blowing out last week
Chetco River - Brookings, OR (Curry County)

by Kenny Priest
1-8-2026
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The Chetco fished well for steelhead before blowing out last week, with a mix of wild and hatchery adults up to 15 pounds reports Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. “Drift boaters found fish spread throughout the river,” said Martin. “Plunkers also did well last week at Social Security Bar and the water tower. The river should fish by Thursday or Friday, with prime conditions expected next week.
The Rogue is high and muddy, with a few anglers trying their luck plunking. The Sixes will be blown out through the weekend, but the Elk will be fishable this week.”
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for Thursday, January 8th
Mad River: The Mad is sitting right around 11 feet as of Thursday and is now on the drop
Eel River: The Eel is still big and brown
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork is on the drop and should be in fishable shape by mid-next week
Van Duzen River: The Duzen is still on the big side
Smith River: The river dropped into shape Tuesday and boats plunking as well as drifting did very well
Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, January 1st
Mattole River: Mattole River opened to fishing Jan. 1
Mad River: The Mad is still high and dirty and is about to get another big rise
Eel River: The Eel dipped below 13,000 cfs at Scotia Thursday, but another big rise is on the way
Eel River - South Fork: Predicted to peak at over 19,000 cfs Sunday afternoon
Van Duzen River: Flows are predicted to reach 11,700 cfs Sunday morning
Smith River: The river dropped into shape last weekend and has been fishable since
Chetco River: The Chetco dropped into shape over the weekend
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