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Fish Report for 12-23-2021

Mad back on the rise and off color

12-23-2021
Kenny Priest

Tuesday’s rain showers put the Mad back on the rise and off color. It was fishable prior and a few steelhead were caught. Predicted to reach 11.3 feet on Thursday morning. Will likely remain dirty through the weekend.



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