Weekly North Coast Fish Reports

For the week of December 8, 2025




Eel River: The main Eel remains open, but is now under 700 cfs as of Thursday: The main...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2025-12-11)
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork Eel remains closed to fishing, but some much-needed water is on the way: The South...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2025-12-11)
Mad River: The Mad remains closed, but changes are on the way: The Mad...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2025-12-11)
Smith River: The Smith remains open as of Thursday, but is low and clear with very little fishing pressure: The Smith...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2025-12-11)
Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir: Winter Steelhead Are Starting To Arrive!: I hope...
E.B. Duggan (530) 629-3554 (Updated 2025-12-08)
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen is currently closed due to low flows, but that will soon change: The Van...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2025-12-11)