Mad River Fish Report

The Mad peaked at 13 feet (8,300 cfs) Monday morning and is dropping quickly

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-9-2024
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The Mad peaked at 13 feet (8,300 cfs) Monday morning and is dropping quickly. As of Thursday, it was under 11 feet. It’s predicted to drop through the weekend and could be down near 8 feet by mid-next week. There could be a short window late next week for some green water. The river fishes best between 7 and 8 feet.

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for Thursday, February 1st

Mad River: The Mad peaked at 14 feet (9,845 cfs) early Thursday morning, and is high and muddy
Eel River: Predicted to drop through Sunday, before the next, smaller rise hits Monday
Eel River - South Fork: Will likely be high and off color all week
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen peaked at nearly 11,000 cfs Wednesday evening and is back on the drop
Smith River: The Smith continues to be the lone bright spot, as well as fishable river, on the North Coast
Chetco River: Flows are expected to drop to low enough levels for side-drifting

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for Thursday, January 25th

Mad River: The Mad was hovering around 11.5 feet on Thursday, and remains high and muddy
Eel River: Predicted for a small rise Sunday before it goes back on the drop
Eel River - South Fork: South Fork Eel River
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen will be above 2,000 cfs through the weekend
Smith River: The Smith continues to teeter between driftable and plunkable flows, with the occasional blowout
Chetco River: The Chetco has been high and muddy all week