Mad River Fish Report - Mad River - The Mad is starting to come around, both in color and height

The Mad is starting to come around, both in color and height

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
1-16-2025
Website

The Mad is starting to come around, both in color and height. As of Thursday, it’s dipped below 1,000 cfs (8.15 feet) and should be in decent shape by the weekend with a couple feet of visibility. It may still be a little on the pushy side. Steelhead returning to the hatchery slowed this week, but anglers have been catching a few.

Find "Fishing the North Coast" on Facebook and fishingthenorthcoast.com for up-to-date fishing reports and North Coast river information. Questions, comments and photos can be emailed to kenny@fishingthenorthcoast.com.

< Previous Report Next Report >

More Reports

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, January 9th

Mad River: The Mad is still high and off color, running at just under 10 feet as of Thursday
Eel River: The main stem is dropping fairly quickly
Eel River: The South Fork above and below Benbow has started to turn green as of Tuesday
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen was running at 950 cfs at Bridgeville Thursday afternoon
Smith River: The Smith dropped into perfect shape Wednesday
Chetco River: After weeks of high water, the Chetco is finally dropping into shape

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

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