Eel River - South Fork Fish Report

The South Fork is still in good shape

Eel River - South Fork - CA

by Kenny Priest
3-19-2026
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The South Fork is still in good shape but getting lower and clearer by the day. As of Thursday, it was just below 1,200 cfs at Miranda. Fish are still being caught daily, and the boat traffic remains pretty high.

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for Thursday, March 12th

Mad River: As of Thursday, the Mad has dipped under 8 feet and still has some color
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Eel River - South Fork: Conditions are still good on the lower South Fork
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen is down below 200 cfs as of Thursday and is low and clear
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