Flows are down to 1,200 cfs as of Thursday and the river is clearing

Eel River - Fortuna, CA

by Kenny Priest
12-14-2023
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Flows are down to 1,200 cfs as of Thursday and the river is clearing. There are a few adults around as well as plenty of half-pounders. Flows are predicted to rise beginning Monday, which will likely turn the river off color. https://www.cnrfc.noaa.gov/graphicalRVF.php?id=SCOC1

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, December 7th, 2023

Mad River: The Mad has one more rise forecasted for late Thursday evening
Eel River: Expected to crest at 5,000 cfs at Scotia and will be on the drop through Tuesday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork was on the rise as of Thursday
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen was muddy as of Thursday morning
Smith River: The Smith was on the rise Thursday and bypassing projection
Chetco River: Heavy rains have blown out every Oregon river from the Winchuck to Columbia