Yuba River Fishing Report

Yuba River

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Orvis

by Orvis Company
4-27-2020

Fish riffles and sunny areas....fish are active from 5 pm on...

Water flow: 1200 cfs @ Goodyear's Bar {near Downieville}

Visibility: 53 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 42 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: Currently Pm

Best stretch: Between Downieville and Sierra City

Best access point: Highway 49 near Downieville

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Stimulators, #14, orange and yellow {6/1} bwo, #12 Golden Stone fly mid June pmd

Fish species: rainbow, brook and brown trout

Fishing season: Closed

Nearest airport: Reno, NV

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 4 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line





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