Nor Cal Fish Report
Eel River Fish Report for 12-14-2023


Flows are down to 1,200 cfs as of Thursday and the river is clearing

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

Flows are down to 1,200 cfs as of Thursday and the river is clearing

by Kenny Priest
12-14-2023
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Flows are down to 1,200 cfs as of Thursday and the river is clearing. There are a few adults around as well as plenty of half-pounders. Flows are predicted to rise beginning Monday, which will likely turn the river off color. https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/graphicalRVF.php?id=SCOC1


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