The main Eel hit 78,650 cfs overnight Tuesday

Fish Report for 12-30-2022

The main Eel hit 78,650 cfs overnight Tuesday

12-30-2022
Kenny Priest

The main Eel hit 78,650 cfs overnight Tuesday but was on the drop Wednesday and Thursday. It’s predicted to reach 150,000 cfs early Sunday morning and then will start to recede. Flooding is predicted at Fernbridge where the river is expected to peak at over 20 feet Saturday evening. Won’t be fishable any time soon, especially with more rain next week.

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