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Flows Hit Nearly 12,000 CFS on Wednesday
Report Date: The Smith peaked at over 11,500 cfs Sunday afternoon on the Jed Smith gauge, but was fishable by Monday. Quite a few boats were on the water, spread out from the forks to the outfitters. Fishing was reportedly decent, with...
Smith is Low and Clear
Report Date: The same old story from the Smith River, low and clear conditions, but there are fish around. The bite was a little slow over the weekend due to the cold water temps, but some fish were caught. Boat pressure remains...
Smith River Fishing Report
Report Date: The first part of December is typically transition time for the Smith River. The majority of the salmon have moved upriver and we’re now waiting for the steelhead to show. Flowing at just under 700 cfs on Wednesday, the river...Good Choice for Steelhead This Weekend
Report Date: If you haven’t got your fill of steelhead, the Smith could be a good choice for the weekend. Pressure has been extremely light, and flows are looking good for the weekend. Wednesday’s rain is forecasted to push the river up...If you Can Hook a Couple a Day, You’re Doing Pretty Good
Report Date: The last few days, fishing has been tough on the Smith reports Mike Coopman of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service. He said, “If you can hook a couple a day, you’re doing pretty good. Conditions are tough right now,...Smith River Great Fishing
Report Date: Last weekend saw some of the best steelhead fishing to date on the Smith River. Guides and sport anglers were back on the water Sunday and the scores were good. Most boats landed fish during the high water, and Monday...Smith River Short Report
Report Date: The Smith is low and clear and in need of rain. The bite has been tough, with quite a few zero’s this week due to the conditions. Flows were 8-feet on the Jed Smith gauge on Wednesday and dropping. It’s...Fishing a Little Tougher
Report Date: The Smith is low and clear, and the fishing has gotten a little tougher reports Mike Coopman. “There’s definitely some nice fish around, we’re catching some in the teens. On average, we’re getting between three and five bites a day,...Smith River Steelhead
Report Date: In January, thoughts of fishing turn to Northern California near the Oregon border. The rivers still run wild there, and steelhead can reach twenty pounds or more. The Smith River is a prime example. Not only is it one of the...