River Overview
The North Yuba river holds a special place in every angler's heart who have had a chance to experience it. A true high elevation trout stream, this gem of the Sierra Mountains is packed with aggressive rainbows more than willing to pounce on a dry fly. Best experienced in the summer while wet wading and plucking abundant blackberries along the way, if there was ever a Field of Dreams for trout streams, this would be it.
Details
- Target Species: Rainbow Trout. Occasional brown trout. Brook trout in the higher elevation feeder streams.
- River Type: Headwater, freestone and pocketwater.
- Closest Town: Downieville, Sierra City
- Closest Fly Shops: Downieville Hardware
- River Regulations & Closures: Open year round.
- Hazards: Difficult terrain in sections, slippery river bottom. Poison oak.
The North Yuba is closed to angling until the trout season opens again in late April. See you in the Spring!
Wading
Cold weather means wader up, and pack layers. The weather can change quickly at this elevation and early season snowfall is not unheard of.
Optimal CFS:
Strategy
Guide Tips: The best way to experience the North Yuba is to pack a lunch, plenty of water and load up your pack for the day. Start at any turnoff after Downieville and fish your way upstream all day until sunset. Carefully walk the shoulder of the highway back in the evening, but watch for vehicles speeding by.







Info
Wading Info
Guide Recommended Gear
Rod: 2wt - 4wt This is the spot to bring out the glass1 / Also great place to Euro Nymph
Line: Weight forward floating line - Euro Line if thats your Rod Type
Leader: 4x-6x
Tippet: 4x - 6x
Weight: yes
Indicator: yes
Waders: Need them in the colder months, but this is the spot for Wet Wading in the summer!