Eel River - South Fork - Conditions are still good on the lower South Fork

Conditions are still good on the lower South Fork

Eel River - South Fork - CA

by Kenny Priest
3-12-2026
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Conditions are still good on the lower South Fork, but the upper section in the Benbow area and above is getting low and clear. As of Thursday, it was right around 1,500 cfs at Miranda. Fishing has been decent, with most boats getting a chance at a few fish per day. Most of the fish being caught this week have been downers.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, March 12th

Mad River: As of Thursday, the Mad has dipped under 8 feet and still has some color
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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, March 5th

Mad River: As of Thursday, the Mad is still high and off-color, sitting at 8.8 feet
Eel River: The main Eel is still high and dirty
Eel River - South Fork: After blowing out last week, the South Fork has since dropped back into shape
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen is down to 480 cfs as of Thursday and is in fishable shape
Smith River: The Smith saw a slight bump in flows from Wednesday’s rain but is now under 9 feet