Mad River Fish Report

The Mad is still high and off-color, which won’t change anytime soon

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
3-20-2025
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The Mad is still high and off-color, which won’t change anytime soon. With the steelhead season closing after March 31, it’s unlikely it will drop into fishable shape prior to closing. It’s predicted to drop through next Wednesday when the next storm is forecast to arrive.

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for Friday, March 7th

Mad River: As of Thursday, the Mad is still a little high and off-color
Eel River: The main Eel is still high and just starting to turn green
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen is down to 740 cfs as of Thursday and is in fishable shape
Smith River: The Smith is clear, and will continue to drop through early next week
Chetco River: Steelhead are making a late-season showing on the Chetco

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, February 27th

Mad River: The Mad was under 10 feet as of Thursday, but is still high and off color
Eel River: The main stem Eel was running at 10,500 cfs as of Thursday
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork dropped into fishable shape around Benbow Thursday
Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen dipped below 1,200 cfs Thursday and will continue to drop through Saturday
Smith River: The Smith dropped back into fishable shape Wednesday
Chetco River: Steelhead fishing was fair on the Chetco last week