The lower river is off color due to mudslide midway up the river, but fishable. Use shooting heads and dark flies. Look for conditions to improve in the next week. Gualala River Moderate flow and dropping, good clarity. Conditions are good, but not many fish showing.
Theory is most fish are shooting through the system quickly.
As the water lowers, expect fish to start holding for longer periods. Fish downstream of Annapolis Rd, or upstream from the Hwy 101 bridge. Use 24' 225 and 325 grain sink-tips with large, dark steelhead patterns. Areas to fish are at the fish hatchery, Blue Lakes road, and hiking upstream of the hatchery. Best to fish during the week.