Mad River - Arcata, CA

River Information

Fish Species: Chinook Salmon, Steelhead



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Five year-old Hazel Sloan was excited to say the least after landing this nice hatchery steelhead over the weekend on the Mad River. According to her dad Justin, pictured left, the steelhead was close to nine pounds and was 28.5 inches long.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Justin Sloan
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1-16-2020
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1-7-2020
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1-3-2020
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1-3-2020
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Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
3-24-2023 The Mad is still high and off-color
The Mad is still high and off-color, which... more »		 Kenny Priest
3-15-2023 The Mad nearly reached flood stage, peaking at over 20-feet Tuesday
The Mad nearly reached flood stage, peaking at... more »		 Kenny Priest
3-10-2023 The Mad reportedly saw a good push of fish come in late last week
The Mad reportedly saw a good push of... more »		 Kenny Priest
2-23-2023 The river should stay in fishable shape through the weekend
With water conditions improving the past few days,... more »		 Kenny Priest
2-16-2023 The Mad is just starting to turn green
The Mad is just starting to turn green... more »		 Kenny Priest

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