What flies to use on the Yuba River?

Here is list of general fly pattern recommendations for Lower Yuba River:

  • Blue Winged Olive (#16-22)
  • Skwala Stonefly (#8-10)
  • Caddis (various) (#12-18)
  • Little Yellow Stonefly (#14-16)
  • March Brown (#12-16)
  • Golden Stonefly (#6-10)
  • Pale Morning Dun (#16-18)
  • Gray Drake (#10-12)

What kind of fish are in Yuba River?

Some, such as bullhead, bass, carp and sunfish are introduced from distant locales, but a few native species remain. The most obvious fish is the Sacramento pike minnow. Schools of pike minnow can be seen roaming the clear waters of the Yuba as they search for insects, crusta- ceans and small fish to eat.

Where can I fish Yuba River?

Both have private access above the Highway 20 Bridge and also at Daguerre Dam. This private access makes possible a great full-day float of about 7 river miles. The section of river below the Highway 20 bridge is open year-round and excellent fishing can be had at any time of year.

Can you keep fish Yuba River?

The North Yuba from Sierra City downstream to Ladies Canyon Creek is a special regulation area and is designated by signs. Anglers may use only artificial lures or flies with single barbless hooks. A two fish limit applies, and all fish must be over 10 inches.

What is a BWO Nymph?

BWO or Blue Winged Olives are an important mayfly hatch that happens on almost every river in the world. They are a member of the Baetis family and very common. Typically they are about a size #18 or #16, with #20 sizes being necessary at times. Rarely do you see a true #14 BWO.

What type of fish are in the South Yuba River?

South Yuba River is a stream near Grass Valley. The most popular species caught here are Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass, and Northern pikeminnow.

What river flows through Downieville California?

the Yuba River
Downieville is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Sierra County, California, United States. Downieville is on the North Fork of the Yuba River, at an elevation of 2,966 feet (904 m). The 2010 United States census reported Downieville’s population was 282.

Is a Blue Wing Olive a Baetis?

Baetis – Blue Wing Olives THE BLUE-WINGED OLIVE (BWO) is not a single species, but a group of them in the genus Baetis. There are many mayflies out there with olive bodies and gray- or duncolored wings, the key during a Blue-Winged Olive hatch is to get the size right.

Does Yuba River allow dogs?

Dogs Allowed? Dogs allowed on all trails and shoreline areas of South Yuba River State Park, except the area known as Family Beach. Dogs not allowed here from the covered bridge at Bridgeport, 200 feet downstream on both sides of the river.