Mad River Fish Report

The Mad was down to 1,375 as of Thursday morning and dropping

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
11-6-2025
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The Mad was down to 1,375 as of Thursday morning and dropping. It’s predicted to rise early Friday morning, peaking at 2,980 cfs. Minimum flow: 200 cfs at the gauging station at the Highway 299 bridge. cnrfc.noaa.gov/graphicalRVF.php?id=ARCC1

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