Smith River Fish Report - Smith River - The Smith remains open as of Thursday, but is low and clear with very little fishing pressure

The Smith remains open as of Thursday, but is low and clear with very little fishing pressure

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

by Kenny Priest
12-11-2025
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The Smith remains open as of Thursday, but is low and clear with very little fishing pressure. There’s a chance it could close prior to the rain coming late Monday as flows were 620 cfs at Jed Smith Park Thursday. It’s predicted to rise starting Monday evening and could be in plunkable or in drifting shape throughout next week as it should be in the 10-to-12-foot range. The next rise should bring in the last of the kings as well as some bright winter steelhead. Minimum flow: 600 cfs at the Jedediah Smith State Park gauging station.

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