Welcome to Mad River Bait, Tackle & Guide Service located in Arcata, CA.

We are a full service bait and tackle shop and a router for local fishing guides and charters. Mad River Bait, Tackle & Guide Service opened its doors in October of 2010 when owner Gary Blasi purchased the shop from its previous owners who were doing business as Mad River Outfitters.

Northern California and southern Oregon offers a beautiful landscape for fishing and a very bountiful catch.