Fishing

ive never been there before, considering going this week, but im not sure what the conditions are like.....anyone have a guess on the ice conditions?

Went to yuba on 2/12 fished of the oasis camp ground didn't have a bite in 4 hours we hit a few spots the ice was 8 to 10 inches thick soft edges in afternoon good luck

Perchslayer If fishing is your goal, DONT GO! Go somewhere (ANYWHERE) else. TubeDude only caught one perch, and that's the only fish I know of that's been taken out of Yuba. Years ago I heard there was good chubb fishing, but I haven't even heard of those being caught. If you do Yuba go in the summer, it's much prettier, but the fishing is about the same.
Justin

I haven't been able to get a report on current conditions. But the ice usually "goes south" pretty fast once the temps warm a bit this time of year. I am betting that with the rising water and the warm daytime temps of the past week or so you will have trouble getting on the ice...even with a plank.

And the fishing has not been good enough to warrant a special trip. Very few anglers have found more than one or two perch per trip. DWR had a special group fishing trip there about 3 weeks ago, to capture a few fish for their study on disease potential in Yuba. A whole bunch of pretty savvy anglers beat the heck out of the lake to catch a few fish for the study. Since then there has been very little happening. Lots of friendlier venues.

fished it twicwe this yr. pounded some mondo perch first trip. they were shallow at first ice. but it should be getting very spooky on the deck down there.
fishing for a deal on a new car or truck I can hook you up. fishing is life everything else is just details.

If i were you i would wait till the spring and target the pike you have a better chance of catching one of them .

Ocean is right, Pike only take 10,000 casts and put up a better fight. Well maybe I'm on my 2nd 10,000 but I hear it's worth it.
Justin

Can you say "C-R-A-S-H"
Just one more brookie........