North Yuba Guide Service

03/08/2024

It’s time to think about getting on the water. Warm days are right around the corner. Fish nymphs and streamers before the runoff starts. Fishing on the North Yuba is open to artificial lures (flys). Catch and release.

11/21/2023

Get close to these wonderful animals and hour from the Bay Area.

05/18/2023

Salmon on the North Fork Yuba river!

Agreement between agencies will reopen miles of habitat and promote the return of spring-run Chinook salmon to the North Yuba River

04/02/2023

The Spring runoff is going to be flowing very late this year. Don’t expect good fishing on the North Yuba until the flows are below 500 cubic feet per second. This is going to be a good year to explore some lakes.

12/03/2022

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11/23/2022

The trails downstream of Downieville are sweet right now. The fishing is off but the riding and hiking are On. Oh yeah, the drive up is beautiful too.

09/04/2022

Not sure why I didn’t catch any fish in this beautiful pool. When I was able to keep Murphy out of the pools that we approached, we found the fishing to be just okay. This was a mid day outing with a 3 wt. (Orvis Helios 3- which is a dream for tossing dry flys within 50 feet- perhaps I do a review). If you're out mid-day, you'll hook more with LBS flys under the surface about half or two thirds the way down (LBS is Little Black Stuff). Fall is around the corner and so are those October Caddis.

08/28/2022

Up high, the hoppers are hoping to hop. If there’s a bit of wind, throw these. I prefer a foam version- the just float. Yes, use Floatant.

08/20/2022

Fishing Report. The water is warm and the air is hot. Leave the waders at home and fish upstream of Sierra City. Plan on a 30 fish day. These can be had on drys but a dropper will up your numbers. Caddis are the ticket. Light rod, 5x, and sun screen. It’s rough terrain, so be prepared. Keep an eye open for rattle snakes. Don’t confuse them with the ever present water snake (which are harmless). Stay hydrated and have fun.

07/04/2022

Golden Stone brings up the hungry trout. On the North Yuba, a size 10 or 12 yellow Stimulator will work nicely.

06/07/2022

The wild Azaleas are blooming. Get outside and find some natural beauty and solitude.

06/04/2022

Be careful out there. I surprised this guy when I was climbing around a rock outcropping. I was on a little shelf right by my leg. I gave a loud rattle and I responded by jumping into the river. No harm, no foul.