Nor Cal Fish Report
Eel River Fish Report for 4-17-2025


The main stem Eel is still a little big, but the color is looking good

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

The main stem Eel is still a little big, but the color is looking good

by Kenny Priest
4-17-2025
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The main stem Eel is still a little big, but the color is looking good. As of Wednesday, flows were at 6,500 cfs at Scotia and it should be plenty fishable by the weekend. The main stem Eel to the South Fork is open all year. Only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used from April 1 through Sept. 30.


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