Weekly North Coast Fish Reports

For the week of January 12, 2026

Eel River: The main stem is still big, but starting to turn as of Thursday, flowing at just above 8,600 cfs and dropping: The main...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2026-01-15)

Mad River: The Mad is starting to come around, both in color and height, but is still off color: The Mad...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2026-01-15)

Smith River: The Smith is getting low and clearing: The Smith...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2026-01-15)

Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen was down to 425 cfs as of Thursday and should be plenty fishable: The Van...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2026-01-15)

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