Nor Cal Fish Report
Mad River Fish Report for 1-9-2025


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

Mad River - Arcata, CA

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

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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