Nor Cal Fish Report
Smith River Fish Report for 3-10-2023


It’s predicted to drop Saturday and should be in fishable shape before rising again Sunday

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

It’s predicted to drop Saturday and should be in fishable shape before rising again Sunday

by Kenny Priest
3-10-2023
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The Smith is clear in spots, but some of the creeks are adding some much-needed color. As of Wednesday, flows at Jed Smith had risen to 3,650 cfs. It will be receding slowly until Friday when it’s predicted to rise quickly to over 12,00 cfs. It’s predicted to drop Saturday and should be in fishable shape before rising again Sunday. Despite the conditions, some steelhead are being caught. Boat pressure has been light. The rise in flows should bring in some fresh fish and could bring some spawners downriver.


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