Nor Cal Fish Report
Smith River Fish Report for 1-23-2025


Fishing has been tough as the river is low, clear and snaggy

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

Fishing has been tough as the river is low, clear and snaggy

by Kenny Priest
1-23-2025
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Flows were less than 1,800 cfs (6.9 feet) on the Jed Smith gauge Thursday. Fishing has been tough as the river is low, clear and snaggy. Fishing pressure has been very light as a lot of anglers have moved to other rivers. There are some fish around but again, you’ll need to be stealthy.


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