Mad River Fish Report

The Mad was down to 8.8 feet on Thursday and will continue to drop through Friday

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
12-20-2024
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The Mad was down to 8.8 feet on Thursday and will continue to drop through Friday. The incoming storms will keep it high and off color through next week and likely through the end of the year.

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for Friday, December 13th

Mad River: The river has been in great shape this week, but that’s going to come to an end sometime
Eel River: Flows dipped under 3,500 cfs Wednesday and the river was in perfect shape
Eel River - South Fork: River conditions were about perfect as of Wednesday, but that is going to change Thursday
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen has been closed the last few days due to low flows, but that is changing Thursday
Smith River: The Smith had been low and clear, but it’s now receiving some much-needed rain
Chetco River: A mix of late salmon and early steelhead were caught the past week on the Chetco

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Friday, December 6th

Mad River: The Mad was just above 700 cfs Thursday and dropping slowly
Eel River: Flows were just under 5,000 cfs Thursday morning as it continues to drop
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork is in perfect shape, running at 1,750 cfs at Sylvandale Thursday
Van Duzen River: Van Duzen is fishable, but it’s starting to get low
Smith River: The Smith is low and clear, registering 7.5 feet at the Jed Smith gauge Thursday morning
Chetco River: The Chetco had a surprising number of bright kings on Thanksgiving weekend