The Smith blew out Tuesday but was back into fishable shape Wednesday

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

by Kenny Priest
11-12-2021
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The Smith blew out Tuesday but was back into fishable shape Wednesday. Scores over the weekend weren’t great, with just a handful of fish caught each day. Boats are spread from the forks to the outfitters. Hopefully the latest rise will bring in some new fish. A few coho have been caught, which typically means the king run is getting close to the end.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Friday, November 12th, 2021

Mad River: The Mad was off color all week
Eel River: The river blew out on Tuesday, but is dropping quickly
Van Duzen River: Should be at a fishable level by the weekend
Eel River - South Fork: Predicted to drop quickly

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, November 4th, 2021

Mad River: The Mad was off color all week
Eel River: Predicted to peak at nearly 9,000 cfs Friday afternoon
Van Duzen River: Forecast to reach 2,000 cfs on Thursday afternoon
Eel River - South Fork: Predicted to hit 4,100 cfs on the Miranda gauge
Smith River: There’s currently a mix of darker and fresh salmon in the river
Chetco River: The Chetco was full of salmon after it dropped back into shape last week
Elk River: Action has been fair at best on the Elk and Sixes