Mad River Fish Report

The Mad is in great shape and loaded with steelhead

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
1-27-2022
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The Mad is in great shape and loaded with steelhead. Excellent conditions drew plenty of bank anglers and boats this week and the fishing was good. The river will be in great shape the rest of the week, with steelhead spread out from top to bottom. As of Thursday, it was right at 7.5 feet on the Arcata gauge and holding good color. If you’re looking to catch a steelhead, it’s probably your best option.

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for Thursday, January 27th, 2022

Eel River: The main stem dropped into shape late last week and is nice and green
Eel River - South Fork: At this flow, the spots that hold fish are dwindling
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for Thursday, January 20th, 2022

Mad River: The Mad is still a little pushy
Eel River: Should be in good shape by the weekend
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork was in great shape over the weekend
Van Duzen River: Will be in excellent condition all week
Smith River: Conditions are low and clear
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing remains good on the Chetco
Rogue River- Lower: The lower Rogue is fishing well for steelhead