For all you Anglers out there....the South Fork of the Eel River is prime fishing right now! These photos were taken this morning on the South Fork of the Eel near Tooby Park showing a driftboat and one South of Benbow Dam off Sprowel Creek. They are catching steelhead near Sylvandale's. We have several anglers staying at the Benbow RV Resort reporting good luck near Piercy. We spoke this morning to Patrick Burns of Kikn'Back Guide Service, he said he's fishing the South Fork of the Eel River tomorrow. Good luck out there. For a terrific article on Eel River steelhead fishing, see the back issue of Salmon & Steelhead Journal - Winter 2006. Check back here for updated fishing and river condtions. If you're catching fish...comment...let us know.

Remember, the Benbow Hotel is open all year now and offers a terrific $90 winter rate. We have a fine restaurant and bar lounge. If you're staying with us and here to fish, we'll pack a box lunch for you upon request.

Our weather is sublime! The last two days has teased us with some spring-like sunshine with clear blue skies. The golf course looks great right now and golfers are out there warming up and getting their swing in shape for the coming season.

The Hotel and Restaurant was brimming with romance last night for Valentine's Day. Benbow has long been known for great romantic gettaways and now that we're open, we've been busy all week hosting lovers coming here to celebrate. We are expecting more sweethearts this weekend.