Jon Baiocchi / Baiocchi’s Troutfitters reports on 8.13.15

Water levels have noticeably dropped in the last week, on last week’s trip my guest and I skipped much of the water that was fishable two to three weeks ago, and focusing on the deeper slots, pockets, and plunge pools. We’ve had some colder mornings the past few days as well, and water temperatures have come down. At 9:00 am they ran 56...

Jon Baiocchi / Baiocchi’s Troutfitters Reports on 7.8.15

The North Fork Yuba River continues to fish well in the mornings and evenings. Canyon water brings out the youth in me, it’s such an awesome time, and it never gets old. Each new canyon section I explore reveals unique plunge pools, and cold springs pumping in 42 degree water. The river is so magnificent, crystal clear, and sexy pocket water...

Jon Baiocchi Reports on 6/27/15

The North Fork Yuba River is fishing extremely well right now, and if you’re a dry fly freak like me you’ll be in heaven. Water levels are low, about what you would see at the end of July. This only concentrates the wild trout in the larger runs and plunge pools. Water temps in the areas that I am guiding on with my guests are starting out at 55 in the early morning,...

North Fork of the Yuba Fly Fishing Report:

A group of us went up to fish the North Fork of the Yuba River. It is one of my favorite places to take beginners and novice anglers. Check out the LCO Guide to Fly Fishing the North Fork Yuba River for more info on fishing the NFYR. 

Photos by David Dines

Flies:

• Stimulators Orange & Yellow Size 8-16 
  
• Purple Haze 14-16 
  
• Flashback PT 14-22
• Mercer’s Biot Stone 8-16
• You can’t really go wrong

Protip: Campsites 13-15 are far and away our favorite campsites. 14 is the best. The trail down to the river is right in between 13 & 14. Campsites can be reserved here.

Protip: Bears are all over so make sure you keep you campsite clean and all food locked in the bear boxes.

Jon Baiocchi / Baiocchi’s Troutfitters

Jon The North Fork Yuba River is firing on all cylinders right now. Fishing is extremely good, and the evenings have been magical. Water temps are ranging from 57-63 degrees depending on your location within the watershed. The best area to concentrate on now is from the Downieville area to Sierra City. The lower river around Rocky Rest is heating up, though...

Jon Baiocchi, Baiocchi Troutfitters

Lake Davis report

Cloudy, cold and unsettled weather haunted my guests and me last week, while dropping the water temps back down to 50 to 52 degrees. Fish are starting to rise, especially in the deeper water around the island. I have only seen a few surface next to shore which is a bit disappointing. Blood midges are out and they are big, a #10 pupa pattern...

Jon Baiocchi, Baiocchi Troutfitters

During August and the “Dog Days” of summer usually means hot conditions, and low water. Every year is different; a great example would be this August where the monsoonal flow pushed far enough north to produce cooler temperatures, thunderstorms, and heavy downpours in Northern California. Location is everything when fishing for trout in the summer sun, whether...