Nor Cal Fish Report
Mad River Fish Report for 3-26-2026


Fishing has been good for those still out there

Mad River - Arcata, CA

Fishing has been good for those still out there

by Kenny Priest
3-26-2026
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According to Justin Kelly of RMI Outdoors, fishing has been good for those still out there. He said, “A good number of fresh fish are still moving through, along with a lot of downers. Most of the fish are wild, but there’s a few clipped fish mixed in as well. Spinners, soft beads, and Mad River steelhead worm have all been working well.”


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