California · Unknown Co.

North Fork Eel River

★ Wild & Scenic
· 8 mi · Class
Optimal: CFS · USGS #11446700
⚠56°F — Cold water — dress for immersion, not air temperature
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⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 0 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #11446700
National Wild & Scenic River · Bureau of Land Management

The Eel River represents California's third largest watershed. The mainstem flows more than two hundred air miles and travels over 800 river miles from the headwaters above Lake Pillsbury in Lake County to the ocean. <p></p>The Eel River has received both state (1972) and federal (1981) wild and scenic river designation, which protects the river from dams and ensure that environmental concerns rank equally with development and industry. <p></p>The North Fork flows 35 miles, completely in Trinity County. <p>&nbsp;</p> <b>For More Information Visit:</b> <p></p> <p></p><a href="https://www.rivers

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