Mad River - Arcata, CA

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Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Steelhead



Latest Photos

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
1-16-2020
Photo Credit: Courtesy of NCGASA
1-7-2020
Photo Credit: Courtesy of NCGASA
1-3-2020
Photo Credit: Courtesy of NCGASA
1-3-2020

Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
2-13-2025 The Mad was creeping towards decent color, but was back on the rise as of Thursday morning
The Mad was creeping towards decent color, but... more »
Kenny Priest
2-6-2025 The Mad peaked at 21.4 feet (30,500 cfs) Monday evening, and is big and muddy
The Mad peaked at 21.4 feet (30,500 cfs)... more »
Kenny Priest
1-30-2025 Mad River Fishing Report
According to Justin Kelly of RMI Outdoors, the... more »
Kenny Priest
1-23-2025 The Mad is in good shape and steelhead are finally showing up
The Mad is in good shape and steelhead... more »
Kenny Priest
1-16-2025 The Mad is starting to come around, both in color and height
The Mad is starting to come around, both... more »
Kenny Priest

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