Winter steelhead season is shaping up to end on a much drier note than it began back in January. The forecast is calling for dry weather through March 31, when most rivers close. However, a late-season storm is brewing that could drop 3 to 6 inches of rain on the main stem Eel and the Smith — two rivers that...
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With no measurable rain over the past three weeks, coastal rivers are all over the map right now. Some systems are getting low and clear, others are still in decent shape, and a few are nearing or at low-flow closures. The Smith is extremely low and clear, with the Chetco not far behind and dropping fast. The South Fork Eel is...
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I am back! I know it has been some time since the las Fishing Report but I hope to do much better now that I am back. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! I hope you have a safe and great Saint Patrick’s Day! I am waiting for the latest reports from CDFW to see if we will have a Salmon Fishing Season this...
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After a few wet winters and very little ocean or river salmon harvesting, it looks like we’re finally getting back on track. At least for now. With 392,349 Sacramento River fall Chinook and 176,233 Klamath fall Chinook estimated to be swimming in the ocean, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) has proposed ocean salmon season alternatives that would provide California...
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If you’re looking to do some late-season steelhead fishing this weekend, you’ll have a few pretty good options. To the north, both the Smith and Chetco rivers are in good shape and should provide some solid action, especially the Chetco. Closer to home, the South Fork Eel and Van Duzen are both green and shaping up to be excellent options through...
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