Mad River Fish Report

Mad back on the rise and off color

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
12-23-2021
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Tuesday’s rain showers put the Mad back on the rise and off color. It was fishable prior and a few steelhead were caught. Predicted to reach 11.3 feet on Thursday morning. Will likely remain dirty through the weekend.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

Mad River: The Mad is big and brown
Eel River: We'll need a solid week of dry weather to drop into fishable shape
Eel River - South Fork: Back on the rise Wednesday afternoon
Van Duzen River: Will be at fishable flows by the weekend
Smith River: The next rise is predicted for Thursday
Chetco River: Boost in flows that steelhead anglers have been waiting for
Elk River: Elk River is expected to drop into fishable shape the middle of this week

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, December 9th, 2021

Mad River: Opened back up on Wednesday, but flows are still low
Eel River: Flows were under 900 cfs Thursday and it’s getting clear
Eel River - South Fork: Closed to fishing as of Thursday but should open back up early next week
Van Duzen River: Will be off color next week
Smith River: The Smith is low and clear, but remains open to fishing. Big changes are coming this weekend
Chetco River: Rain this weekend could lead to perfect conditions next week
Elk River: Best option for late-fall king salmon