Humboldt County · stream · order 7 river · ~1,811 cfs typical
Mad River
Mad River is a stream in Humboldt County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Fog
63°
56°
13 mph
0%
Sat
Fog
66°
57°
14 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
75°
53°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Mill Creek2.2 mi
- Patrick Creek2.9 mi
- Clam Beach Ponds3.4 mi
- Little River5.0 mi
- Railroad Creek6.4 mi
- Essex Pond5.9 mi
- Lindsay Creek6.3 mi
- Jacoby Creek8.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Mad River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Mad River?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Mad River?+
Mad River is a stream in Humboldt County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.