Fishout Date: Saturday, March 31st

Fishout Site: Lower Yuba River UCD Field Station (private access)

Sign ups mandatory for this outing, only 20 anglers will be allowed on the water. Those wishing to attend may sign up either using the club's Facebook event page or by contacting the outing Fishmiester, Herman Spalinger

The Yuba River is a wild rainbow trout fishery, with some fish over 20 inches. These fish are some of the strongest, fastest trout you’ll catch anywhere. It’s not uncommon for a 16 inch fish to take you into the backing. The Yuba River is about the same size as the lower American; a water flow rate of 1000 -2000 CFS is ideal. A few hints for success on the Yuba: keep moving – if 2 or 3 good drifts or a few fly changes don’t produce, move on to another spot. Also, the fish can be close to shore, so work the shoreline before you get in the river. It’s possible you’ll catch 50% of your fish while standing on dry land. The usual mayfly and stonefly nymphs will catch fish. Dry flies include PMD and blue wing olive mayflies.

Fishmiester: Herman Spalinger

Click on the above for a larger version. This map is only an approximate guide to the rendezvous location. More comprehensive instructions will be given prior to the outing.

Meeting Location: NW end of Hwy. 20 Bridge 14 miles east of Marysville.

Directions: Hwy. 65 North to Marysville, then Hwy. 20 East 14 miles to just before Hwy 20 bridge meeting spot. (We will convoy via Peoria Road following the signs to SFREC 5.6 mi.) There are several locked gates, so DON’T BE LATE!

It is approximately 105 miles from Stockton to the rendezvous location. Please plan accordingly.

Website link(s): Info on research center -> UC Research Center info,

Equipment:

4-6 weight rods

Floating line

Flies:

Nymphs: Mayfly nymphs, stone fly nymphs, caddis lava and pupae.

Dries: PMD and blue wing olive mayflies, stoneflies. Elk hair caddis and yellow stimulator

Lower Yuba Hatch Chart

Sign Ups, 20 Maximum

1. Jerry Neuburger

2. Ed Smith

3. Sam Thompson

4. Herman Spalinger

5. Marty Kjelson

6. Ron Forbes

7. Larry Schmidt

8. Mike Okazaki

9. Dan McDaniel

10. Charlie Reames

11. Sallye Rollans

12. Bruce Rollans

13. LaDonna Seely

14. Jeff Weld

15. Jason Stapleton

16. John Highsmith

17. Al Smatsky

18. Bill Laughlin

19. Bob Foster

20. Barry O'Regan