Nevada County · lake · 21 acres · order 7 river · ~1,222 cfs typical
South Yuba River
South Yuba River is a lake in Nevada County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
84°
59°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
86°
64°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
88°
63°
10 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Eagle Lakes1.2 mi
- Granite Creek1.5 mi
- Crystal Lake1.6 mi
- Chubb Lake1.8 mi
- Fordyce Creek1.8 mi
- Kelly Lake2.2 mi
- Lake Spaulding2.2 mi
- Lake Valley Reservoir2.9 mistocked Oct 19, 2025
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
South Yuba River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Yuba River?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is South Yuba River?+
South Yuba River is a lake in Nevada County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.