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Fish Report for 12-15-2021

Elk River is expected to drop into fishable shape the middle of this week

12-15-2021
Kenny Priest

The Elk River is expected to drop into fishable shape the middle of this week, while the Sixes is still high and muddy reports Martin. “After being too low to drift for more than three weeks, the Elk hit 5.7 feet on Sunday and was 5.2 feet Monday morning. Strong winds kept most anglers away on Monday, but the Elk will fish at 5 feet and is prime at 4 feet. Expect late fall kings on both river from now through Christmas.”



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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

Mad River: The Mad is big and brown
Eel River: We'll need a solid week of dry weather to drop into fishable shape
Eel River - South Fork: Back on the rise Wednesday afternoon
Van Duzen River: Will be at fishable flows by the weekend
Smith River: The next rise is predicted for Thursday
Chetco River: Boost in flows that steelhead anglers have been waiting for

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, December 9th, 2021

Mad River: Opened back up on Wednesday, but flows are still low
Eel River: Flows were under 900 cfs Thursday and it’s getting clear
Eel River - South Fork: Closed to fishing as of Thursday but should open back up early next week
Van Duzen River: Will be off color next week
Smith River: The Smith is low and clear, but remains open to fishing. Big changes are coming this weekend
Chetco River: Rain this weekend could lead to perfect conditions next week
Elk River: Best option for late-fall king salmon