The Van Duzen is on the drop following a peak of 1,400 cfs Monday near Bridgeville

Van Duzen River - Bridgeville, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-19-2026
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Like the South Fork Eel, the Van Duzen is on the drop following a peak of 1,400 cfs Monday near Bridgeville. As of Thursday, it was below 600 cfs but remains off color. With the rain coming Saturday evening, the river will be on a steep rise Sunday, potentially peaking at 8,000 cfs next Tuesday. Will likely need a couple weeks of dry weather before it starts to fish.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 19th

Mad River: As of Thursday the Mad was muddy
Eel River: The main stem Eel was running at 14,000 cfs as of Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork was flowing at 3,400 cfs at Miranda Thursday and rising slowly

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 5th

Mad River: The river is low, but still green
Eel River: Conditions remain excellent, and there are fishing being caught
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork is low and clear
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen remains closed as of Saturday, January 31
Smith River: The Smith is low and clear and in need of some rain
Chetco River: A significant rise in the Chetco is expected Sunday morning