Nor Cal Fish Report
Eel River Fish Report for 2-5-2026


Conditions remain excellent, and there are fishing being caught

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

Conditions remain excellent, and there are fishing being caught

by Kenny Priest
2-5-2026
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As of Thursday, flows were at 2,500 cfs at Scotia. Conditions remain excellent, and there are fishing being caught. Boats have been spread out from the top to bottom, and there seems to be good numbers of fresh steelhead scattered throughout. A very small rise is predicted for Monday, but a larger rise is forecast for mid-week. If the predictions are right, it could be big and muddy by next weekend.


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Mad River: Fishing has been a little slow and the pressure has been light
Eel River: With flows again on the drop, conditions are about ideal
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork is on the low side and getting clear, running at 874 cfs at Miranda
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Smith River: The Smith is low and clear and in need of some rain
Chetco River: This week’s rain did little to boost flows on the Chetco