Mad River Fish Report

The Mad is forecast to reach minor flood stage Friday morning

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
11-21-2024
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The Mad is forecast to reach minor flood stage Friday morning, with flows expected to reach nearly 34,000 cfs. More rain is in the forecast next week, fishable conditions won’t be coming any time soon. Current river conditions: cdec.water.ca.gov/river/madStages.html

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for Thursday, November 7th

Smith River: Fishing slowed this week on the Smith as the river dropped and cleared quickly
Mad River: Forecast to reach 880 cfs by Tuesday and should have some color
Eel River: Flows are predicted to surpass 800 cfs Tuesday morning, and could be fishable
Eel River - South Fork: Flows are predicted to peak next Tuesday
Van Duzen River: If the storm prediction is correct, the Van Duzen should approach 250 cfs by next Tuesday morning
Chetco River: Salmon fishing has been decent on the Chetco
Sixes River: Beginning Nov. 1, the Sixes River low flow angling closure was lifted

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, October 31st

Smith River: The Smith opened to fishing last Sunday afternoon after topping out at 1,130 cfs on the Jed Smith gaug
Mad River: Forecast to reach 335 cfs by Saturday afternoon
Eel Lake: Flows are predicted to hit 700 cfs Sunday morning
Eel River - South Fork: As of Thursday, it looks like the South Fork could open to fishing by Saturday
Van Duzen River: If the storm prediction is correct, the Van Duzen won’t reach the flow threshold in order to open to fishing
Chetco River: Big numbers of jacks were caught on the Chetco Sunday and Monday