Mad River Fish Report - Mad River - Big and muddy

Big and muddy

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
3-7-2024
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Wednesday’s storm pushed the Mad to 14.4 feet (10,600 cfs) and it’s back to big and muddy. With more rain and snowmelt predicted for the weekend, it won’t be green any time soon.

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