Smith River Fish Report - Smith River - The river is low and clear but a few fish are being caught

The river is low and clear but a few fish are being caught

Smith River - Smith River, CA (Del Norte County)

by Kenny Priest
2-23-2023
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The Smith rose overnight Tuesday and was holding right around 1,600 cfs (6.70 feet) Thursday at the Jed Smith gauge. The river is low and clear but a few fish are being caught. The rain coming next week should be the ticket to boost flows and bring in some fish.

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