Could be a short window where it’s fishable

Van Duzen River - Bridgeville, CA

by Kenny Priest
12-21-2023
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Peaked at over 5,000 cfs Wednesday morning and was down to 1,500 cfs Thursday. It’s predicted to be at 750 cfs by Monday morning, so there could be a short window where it’s fishable. For current river conditions, visit https://cdec.water.ca.gov/river/eelStages.html

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, December 21st, 2023

Mad River: High and muddy after peaking at 10.8 feet Wednesday but it’s dropping quickly
Eel River: Predicted to dip below 5,000 cfs by Monday
Eel River - South Fork: If it keeps dropping as predicted, it should be in good shape by Saturday

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, December 14th, 2023

Mad River: The Mad is just under 7 feet in Arcata and in good shape
Eel River: Flows are down to 1,200 cfs as of Thursday and the river is clearing
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork closed to fishing as of Thursday, but this should only last a few days
Van Duzen River: Flows were down to 185 cfs Thursday morning, but it’s open to fishing
Smith River: The river is low and clearing, and will remain that way through the weekend
Chetco River: Perfect for late-season salmon and early steelhead
Elk River: Both rivers are in good shape for what could be the last productive week of salmon fishing this year