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Fish Report for 2-22-2024

Still big and muddy

2-22-2024
Kenny Priest

The main stem Eel was down to 48,000 cfs at Scotia Thursday, and is still big and muddy. It’s not forecast to drop to a fishable level before the next rain event moves in later next week.



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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, February 22nd

Mad River: Mad River Conditions Report
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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, February 15th

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Van Duzen River: After up and down flows through the weekend, it’s predicted to peak at 6,200 cfs Monday morning
Smith River: Nearly 4 inches of rain fell between Wednesday and early Thursday morning
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing has been a struggle on the Chetco, but there are a few fish around