Mad River Fish Report

The Mad saw some of the best conditions of the season the last two days

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
2-29-2024
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The Mad saw some of the best conditions of the season the last two days, and that isn’t saying much. The river was down to 8.5 feet with some visibility Wednesday, but it’s now back on the rise and headed towards 12 feet by Thursday evening. A few fish were caught Tuesday and Wednesday, but overall scores have been low. Hatchery returns are on the low-side as well.

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