Trinity County · stream · order 5 river · ~17 cfs typical
South Fork Mad River
South Fork Mad River is a stream in Trinity 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
Clear
90°
61°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
59°
10 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
96°
56°
11 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- North Fork Mud River0.2 mi
- Trout Creek2.4 mi
- Van Horn Creek2.9 mi
- Barry Creek3.0 mi
- Lost Creek3.8 mi
- Little Red Mountain Creek5.9 mi
- Armstrong Creek5.7 mi
- Littlefield Creek6.6 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.
South Fork Mad River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork 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 South Fork Mad River?+
South Fork Mad River is a stream in Trinity County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.