Nor Cal Fish Report
Smith River Fish Report for 1-29-2026


The Smith is low and clear and in need of some rain

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

The Smith is low and clear and in need of some rain

by Kenny Priest
1-29-2026
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The Smith is low and clear and in need of some rain. As of Thursday, it was just under 6.25 feet (1,186) at the Jed Smith gauge. Despite the conditions, some fish are still being caught. Fishing pressure remains light as most have moved on to other rivers.


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for Thursday, January 29th

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for Friday, January 23rd

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