Mad River - Arcata, CA

River Information

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
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
10-31-2024 Forecast to reach 335 cfs by Saturday afternoon
Forecast to reach 335 cfs by Saturday afternoon... more »
Kenny Priest
10-18-2024 Low Flow River Information- Mad River
Low Flow River Closures begin Sept. 1 and... more »
Kenny Priest
3-21-2024 The Mad is still a little high and off-color, which won’t change anytime soon
The Mad is still a little high and... more »
Kenny Priest
3-14-2024 Conditions should be good next week
As of Thursday, the Mad was down to... more »
Kenny Priest

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