Mad River Fish Report

The river has been in great shape this week, but that’s going to come to an end sometime

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
12-13-2024
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The river has been in great shape this week, but that’s going to come to an end sometime Thursday as the river was on the rise. Flows are predicted to peak at 13,400 cfs Saturday afternoon. It will likely be blown out for quite a while, especially with Ruth Lake being full. A few steelhead have been caught, and there’s been quite a few coho around. Look for that to change once the flows come back down.

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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

Nor Cal Fish Reports Reports

for Thursday, November 21st

Mad River: The Mad is forecast to reach minor flood stage Friday morning
Eel River: Predicted to peak at over 252,000 cfs Friday afternoon
Eel River - South Fork: The South Fork was peaking Thursday morning at roughly 24,000 cfs
Van Duzen River: Like the rest of the coastal rivers, the Van Duzen is predicted to surpass monitor stage
Smith River: The Smith is likely the only river on the coast that is actually on the drop
Chetco River: The Chetco will now likely be blown out until at least Thanksgiving Day