Channel Catfish fishing at Yuba Reservoir

In spring, channel catfish run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 25 ft, and winter fish settle into 11 to 37 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 31 ft that scores prime in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in after dark and the evening.

Common Carp fishing at Yuba Reservoir

In spring, common carp run shallow here, mostly 2 to 10 ft. They move out to 3 to 15 ft in summer and finish the year down in 10 to 30 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring common carp. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.

Northern Pike fishing at Yuba Reservoir

In spring, northern pike run shallow here, mostly 2 to 8 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 15 ft. Shallow bay flat is the standout, a weed flat at roughly 4 ft, rated prime for spring northern pike. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A bucktail or a weedless spoon over cabbage covers the summer program.

Rainbow Trout fishing at Yuba Reservoir

Start shallow in spring: rainbow trout sit in 5 to 20 ft that time of year. By summer they slide out to 8 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 7 to 37 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 17 ft, rated prime for winter rainbow trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.

Muskellunge fishing at Yuba Reservoir

Start shallow in spring: muskellunge sit in 3 to 12 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 8 to 25 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 17 ft of water that rates prime for muskellunge in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in the evening and early morning. Tie on a double-10 bucktail or a topwater (walk-the-dog / creeper) and you're in the game.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Yuba Reservoir

Spring smallmouth bass on Yuba Reservoir hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 11 to 37 ft. Rock reef is the standout, a rock pile at roughly 5.252683767177983 ft, rated prime for spring smallmouth bass. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.

How deep is Yuba Reservoir?

Yuba Reservoir is about 37 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Yuba Reservoir?

Anglers target smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, channel catfish, rainbow trout, muskellunge, white bass & hybrids, yellow perch, common carp on Yuba Reservoir.

Where is the best fishing spot on Yuba Reservoir?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 31 ft of water that rates prime for channel catfish in winter. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Yuba Reservoir?

For channel catfish, the summer bite is best in after dark and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.