Long Range Fish Report
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Fish Report for 2-16-2023

Craig Nakata of Sacramento holds a limit of steelhead he caught Feb. 13 on the Chetco River with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. He also donated a wild steelhead to the hatchery brood stock program.

Southern Oregon River Fishing Report

2-16-2023
Kenny Priest

Steelhead fishing remains slow on the Chetco but there are a few fish around, reports Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. “Flows are down to 1,100 cfs and expected to slowly drop through the weekend,” said Martin. “The best fishing has been on the lower river, where a handful of local guides are getting a fish or two a day. Pressure has eased. The Rogue, Elk and Sixes have been slow for steelhead.”



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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, February 16th, 2023

Smith River: The river is low, clear and snaggy
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen was down to 460 cfs as of Thursday and is in great shape
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork continues to draw the biggest crowds
Eel River: The river is in good shape color-wise, but it’s still a little big
Mad River: The Mad is just starting to turn green

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Friday, February 10th, 2023

Mad River: Flows were back down to 1,000 cubic feet per second as of Thursday and it remains off color
Eel River: Back on the drop but will need at least another week before it’s in fishable shape
Eel River - South Fork: The river is dropping quickly this week and it should be back in fishable shape by later in the week
Van Duzen River: Flows were back under 750 cfs and it could be fishable by later in the week
Smith River: The river is dropping quickly and will be back to low and clear conditions soon