The Eel River is one of California's premier fishing destinations, flowing approximately 100 miles north through Mendocino and Humboldt counties before emptying into the Pacific Ocean about 15 miles south of Eureka. This magnificent river system boasts emerald green waters when conditions are right and cuts through some of the state's most breathtaking scenery, including majestic redwood groves within Humboldt Redwood State Park. As one of the larger watersheds entirely contained within California, the Eel River system offers exceptional fishing opportunities for steelhead, salmon, and trout. The river transforms as it flows from its headwaters high in the Coast Range down through coastal redwood country, creating diverse fishing environments throughout its course.