Mad River Fish Report

The Mad was creeping towards decent color, but was back on the rise as of Thursday morning

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-13-2025
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The Mad was creeping towards decent color, but was back on the rise as of Thursday morning. The river height is predicted to reach 14.75 feet (11,700 cfs) by Friday morning. Quite a few new fish returned to the hatchery this week, but it did slow the last few days. The rain should bring in some new fish from the salt. The river fishes best between 7 and 8 feet.

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for Thursday, February 6th

Mad River: The Mad peaked at 21.4 feet (30,500 cfs) Monday evening, and is big and muddy
Eel River: The main stem was flowing at roughly 55,000 cfs at Scotia Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork peaked at over 35,000 cfs at Miranda Tuesday morning
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen peaked at nearly 21,000 cfs Monday evening and is back on the drop
Smith River: The Smith continues to be the lone fishable river on the North Coast
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for Thursday, January 30th

Eel River: Conditions on the main stem have been perfect all week
Eel River: The South Fork is low and clear
Van Duzen River: Friday looks to be the last fishable day on the Van Duzen for a while
Smith River: The Smith is low and clear and in need of some rain
Chetco River: Chetco River Fishing Report