Mad River Fish Report

The Mad is still high and off color, running at just under 10 feet as of Thursday

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
1-9-2025
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The Mad is still high and off color, running at just under 10 feet as of Thursday. With dry conditions persisting, it will continue to drop and should be at a fishable height and color by mid next week. Quite a few fish are returning to the hatchery, including a few pushing 20-pounds. The river fishes best between 7 and 8 feet.

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for Thursday, January 9th

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for Thursday, January 2nd

Mad River: The Mad has one big rise left before it begins to drop
Eel River: Will need a couple weeks of dry weather once it starts to drop before it comes down to a fishable height
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork is predicted to reach 15,500 cfs at Miranda Friday evening
Van Duzen River: The Duzen is still on the big side
Smith River: The river dropped into shape Tuesday and the plunkers did well