Mad River Fish Report

The Mad was just starting to drop into really good shape prior to the latest round of storms

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-15-2024
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The Mad was just starting to drop into really good shape prior to the latest round of storms. Flows as of Thursday were right around 5,000 cfs (11 feet). With additional rain coming over the weekend, it won’t be green anytime soon. Projected to peak at 9,500 cfs (13.75 feet) on Monday morning. The river fishes best between 7 and 8 feet.

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Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Friday, February 9th

Mad River: The Mad peaked at 13 feet (8,300 cfs) Monday morning and is dropping quickly
Eel River: The main stem is dropping, but is still big and muddy flowing at 30,000 cfs Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork dipped under 7,000 cfs at Miranda Thursday
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen fell below 2,000 cfs Thursday after reaching 7,000 cfs Monday
Smith River: As of Thursday, the Smith remained at over 10 feet on the Jed Smith gauge and was in great shape
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing has improved slightly on the Chetco

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

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