Recreational Rivers of Northern and Central California

Recreations Rivers of Northern and Central California

Fishing

1. Eel River
2. Van Duzen River
3. Mad River
4. Trinity River
5. Klamath River
6. Smith River

Northern California › Smith River

Rising in the Siskiyou Mountains, a finger of the Coast Range, the Smith River is California’s longest undammed river. The Smith River is a premier chinook fishery. It is also known for great steelhead catches, though the upper reaches are difficult to access.

Fish:

Chinook

Steelhead

Salmon

Season:
July-September, November-March.

Links:
Smith River