Lower Yuba River & Striper Fly Fishing Report
Captain Ben Thompson Reports on June 27th, 2025
Lower Yuba River trout:
Flows are pretty steady around 2500 cfs. We are getting some hopper eats every trip, but the summer hopper fishing is not quite in full swing yet. Hopper dropper has been very effective, and of course nymphing. For nymphs stoneflies, caddis pupae and Birds Nests have been the primary source of success. Most days have been very productive with a few tougher ones thrown in here and there as the Lower Yuba is known to do.
River striper report:
Shad are leaving the system very fast and river stripers are settling into their summer homes. The last few days have we have done alright, having to cover some ground to stay on fish. The rivers are starting to stabilize for my favorite striper months July and August. Moving water around snags has been the most productive for us lately. Classic fly pattern colors like chartreuse and white and olive and white are in play along with variations. I still have some availability for summer benthompsonoutdoors.com
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Capt. Ben Thompson
Coast Guard MMC #8565216
CA DFW Guide ID #1001102
Northern CA Fly Fishing Guide
(916)743-8290
benthompsonoutdoors.com
Capt. Ben Thompson
Coast Guard MMC #8565216
CA DFW Guide ID #1001102
Northern CA Fly Fishing Guide
(916)743-8290
benthompsonoutdoors.com
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