Nor Cal Fish Report
Eel River Fish Report for 3-5-2026


The main Eel is still high and dirty

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

The main Eel is still high and dirty

by Kenny Priest
3-5-2026
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The main Eel is still high and dirty, running at 9,900 cfs at Scotia Thursday. It’s predicted to drop down to a fishable height by next Friday. Unfortunately, this coincides with the next rise, which may or may not muddy up the river. The main stem Eel, from its mouth to the South Fork, is open to fishing all year. From April 1 through Sept. 30, only artificial lures with barbless hooks may be used.

 


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for Thursday, February 19th

Mad River: As of Thursday the Mad was muddy
Eel River: The main stem Eel was running at 14,000 cfs as of Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork was flowing at 3,400 cfs at Miranda Thursday and rising slowly
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen is on the drop following a peak of 1,400 cfs Monday near Bridgeville
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