Every angler who registered for the 2022 Derby received a free raffle ticket into our weekly Mad River Steelhead Derby Friday Gift Giveaways. All kinds of products were donated to the Derby from various fishy sponsors. Each week (normally on Fridays), NCGASA reps will draw one name out of a jar and reveal the winner.Continue reading “Friday Sponsor & Donors Raffle”
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2021-2022 Steelhead Winter Run Derby planning has begun!
For Derby #3 Rules: CLICK HEREFor Derby #3 Leaderboard: click here With a potential La Niña rainy winter fast approaching, Nor-Cal Guides & Sportsmen’s Association (NCGASA) anglers have requested we start the Mad River Steelhead Derby (MRSD) earlier than January 1st for Derby #3. Several anglers from last year suggested the MRSD start in DecemberContinue reading “2021-2022 Steelhead Winter Run Derby planning has begun!”
The 2021 Derby Winners are:
The 3 Winning Biggest Fish in the Adult Category are: 1) 36 and 1/4 inches caught by Zach Hunter on 2/13/21 ($500 check) 2) 35 inches caught by Brian Larsen on 2/ 21/21 ($300 check) 3) 34 and 3/4 inches caught by Athan Andronico on 2/19/21 ($150 check) Youth Division Winner (16 years and under) 1) 31 & 1/2 inches caught by Rocco Previde (16 yrsContinue reading “The 2021 Derby Winners are:”
That’s a wrap on steelhead season!
Photo by Mike Smith. Last day of the Mad River Steelhead season 2021. Thank you to all our Derby participants for making year #2 so much fun. We hope you all had a good time and made some new fishing friends this year. A lot of you have already won raffle prizes from our sponsorsContinue reading “That’s a wrap on steelhead season!”
2021 Derby Leaderboard
All fish measurements and submissions were subject to review. All winning fish entries were subject to a final review. Measurements were based on submitted photographic evidence and if the angler followed the Derby requirements and rules. Adult Division Leaders 2021 Winners are:$500: 1) 36 and 1/4 inches caught by Zach Hunter on 2/13/21$300 : 2)Continue reading “2021 Derby Leaderboard”
What is steelhead circuli? Hatchery raised traits
What are the physical traits to look for in a hatchery raised steelhead when you’re out fishing on the Mad River? For angling and harvest: A steelhead that has been caught needs to have 75% or more of an adipose fin missing, even if the fish has obvious fin erosion according to California Department ofContinue reading “What is steelhead circuli? Hatchery raised traits”
Mad River Steelhead Derby 