Arizona Fish Report
Mattole River Fish Report for 1-1-2026


Mattole River opened to fishing Jan. 1

Mattole River - Patrolia, CA (Humboldt County)


by Kenny Priest
1-1-2026
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The Mattole River opened to fishing Jan. 1 from 200 yards upstream of its mouth to the confluence with Stanberry Creek. Only artificial lures may be used, and barbless hooks are required. The Mattole is also regulated by low-flow closures, with a minimum flow of 320 cfs at the Petrolia gauging station.


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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, December 18th, 2025

Mad River: The Mad is high and off color, sitting at just over 9 feet on Thursday
Eel River: After reaching 48,000 cfs Wednesday night, the man Eel was on the drop Thursday
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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports
for Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Mad River: The Mad remains closed, but changes are on the way
Eel River: The main Eel remains open, but is now under 700 cfs as of Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork Eel remains closed to fishing, but some much-needed water is on the way
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen is currently closed due to low flows, but that will soon change
Smith River: The Smith remains open as of Thursday, but is low and clear with very little fishing pressure
Chetco River: Salmon fishing has been slow on the Chetco, Elk and Sixes with prolonged low water reports