Mad River Fish Report - Mad River - The Mad remains closed, but changes are on the way

The Mad remains closed, but changes are on the way

Mad River - Arcata, CA

by Kenny Priest
12-11-2025
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The Mad remains closed, but changes are on the way. Rain is in the forecast for Monday, and we should see the river start to rise early Tuesday. It’s predicted to stay in the 9-to-10-foot range through at least next Sunday. Once the flows recede, we should see the first push of winter steelhead. Minimum flow: 200 cfs at the gauging station at the Highway 299 bridge.

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