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Fish Report for 12-7-2023

The Smith was on the rise Thursday and bypassing projection

12-7-2023
Kenny Priest

The Smith was on the rise Thursday and bypassing projections. Flows were 16,600 cfs (13.85 feet) at noon Thursday. Depending on how high it goes, it could be fishable by the weekend. Next week’s conditions should be prime.



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