Mad River - Arcata, CA

River Information

Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Steelhead



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Five year-old Hazel Sloan was excited to say the least after landing this nice hatchery steelhead over the weekend on the Mad River. According to her dad Justin, pictured left, the steelhead was close to nine pounds and was 28.5 inches long.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Justin Sloan
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1-16-2020
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1-7-2020
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1-3-2020
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1-3-2020
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Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
12-20-2024 The Mad was down to 8.8 feet on Thursday and will continue to drop through Friday
Mad The Mad was down to 8.8 feet on... more »		 Kenny Priest
12-13-2024 The river has been in great shape this week, but that’s going to come to an end sometime
The river has been in great shape this... more »		 Kenny Priest
12-6-2024 The Mad was just above 700 cfs Thursday and dropping slowly
The Mad was just above 700 cfs Thursday... more »		 Kenny Priest
11-21-2024 The Mad is forecast to reach minor flood stage Friday morning
The Mad is forecast to reach minor flood... more »		 Kenny Priest
11-7-2024 Forecast to reach 880 cfs by Tuesday and should have some color
Forecast to reach 880 cfs by Tuesday and... more »		 Kenny Priest

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