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Smith River (CA)
Lake Pacific tributary · Gauge: Smith River near Crescent City, CA
Current Conditions
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Water Temp
483
Flow (cfs) · steady
4.98ft
Gage Height
Reading: 6/17/2026, 3:45:00 AM
Run status
Chinook Salmon
Confidence: 22%
Why this status?
Phase: after. Water n/a°F (ideal 48-58), flow 483 cfs (ideal 1500-8000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.50/0.32/0.17 → total 0.21.
Steelhead
Confidence: 22%
Why this status?
Phase: after. Water n/a°F (ideal 45-55), flow 483 cfs (ideal 1500-8000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.50/0.32/0.17 → total 0.21.
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Typical run windows
Chinook Salmon 11-01 → peak 12-15 → 01-31
Ideal: 48-58°F · 1,500-8,000 cfs
Fall chinook.
Steelhead 12-15 → peak 01-15 → 04-30
Ideal: 45-55°F · 1,500-8,000 cfs
Trophy NorCal winter steelhead.
Status is computed from real-time USGS gauge data, historical run windows, DNR reports, and crowdsourced angler reports. Always confirm conditions with the latest DNR rules before fishing.