Yuba ramps?

[muskycoop]

I want to hit Yuba on Wed. How are the ramps and is there a launch that is better this time of year? I love fishing for muskies and have wanted to chase after pike for a while now I finally got a chance. Also may fish from bank if my buddy can't get off so any tips would be welcome as to access points for a foot soldier. Thanks fellas!
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[danielc]

Both ramps are good. The Oasis side is the only one with a dock still in the water. As for shore fishing not sure of your best spots. But ive noticed some shore fishermen on the other side of the lake toward the narrows. Maybe take a atv for best access to the shore The water is low and you can get a atv almost anywhere.
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[albinotrout]

Thanks for the update, I may be headed that way the first of next week if all goes well.
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[pezvela]

I have been launching at the ramp at the Oasis campground near the dam. Water levels are coming up slowly and the ramp is fine even for bigger boats. There is only one courtesy dock at the ramp. That end of the lake has been fairly productive for me, although not what it was a few months ago.
I see shore fishermen along the shoreline in both directions from the ramp and especially from the ramp to the far side of the dam. The buoys around the dam have been removed for winter and there are both boat fishermen and shore anglers working that structure. What their success is...I couldn't say.
There are dirt roads providing access along the south side of the reservoir, but I suspect that the roads are on private property. You might ask the rangers at the campground for guidance.
Good luck on your trip. I hope you catch that 45" that has evaded me. There is no doubt that she's in there as well as some of her sisters. The state record has been broken twice this year and, I believe, there are bigger fish still swimming in the reservoir. Go get em!
Occasionally when we really want to work the structure we will pull the boat up on the beach and fish from the shore giving the pike a different look at the baits. These fish get lots of pressure and you really need to fine tune your presentation much the same as when your are muskie fishing. The fish in the pics came from the shore. Good luck. Oh, the fish cleaning station has been closed for the winter.
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[muskycoop]

That is excellent guys! Thanks for the ideas. I will let you know how it goes
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[FishWisconsin]

What's the current state record for:
Catch and Kill and Catch and Release.

thanks.
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[Kent]

[quote FishWisconsin]

What's the current state record for:
Catch and Kill and Catch and Release.

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[url "http://wildlife.utah.gov/record-fish.html"]Click here:[/url]
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[pezvela]

The state record for Northern PikeIKE, Northern201326 lb 1 oz45 1/2"22"Vlad ZoranovicYuba Reservoir


I believe the release record came from Lake Powell years ago and it was 48".
Although you will read about someone catching a northern in powell it is a rare occasion and probably caught incidental to bass or striper fishing.

Yuba is the only water in Utah that provides an opportunity to catch a 20LB plus fish with any real expectations of accomplishing that goal. In five years of targeting northerns only a handful over 20LBs have been caught in my boat. A few other waters have them, but they don't attain the size Yuba does.

Upsteam from Yuba is Redmond reservoir. It contains northerns, but it is a small reservoir and I have never heard of a fish approaching 20 pounds coming from there. They might be in Redmond, but I am unaware of it if they are. It's a fun place to fish when Yuba ices over. Most Redmond pike are caught on dead bait and most Pike on Yuba are caught on lures and flies. Good luck on your quest.
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[flygoddess]

[quote pezvela]The state record for Northern PikeIKE, Northern201326 lb 1 oz45 1/2"22"Vlad ZoranovicYuba Reservoir


I believe the release record came from Lake Powell years ago and it was 48".
Although you will read about someone catching a northern in powell it is a rare occasion and probably caught incidental to bass or striper fishing.

Yuba is the only water in Utah that provides an opportunity to catch a 20LB plus fish with any real expectations of accomplishing that goal. In five years of targeting northerns only a handful over 20LBs have been caught in my boat. A few other waters have them, but they don't attain the size Yuba does.

Upsteam from Yuba is Redmond reservoir. It contains northerns, but it is a small reservoir and I have never heard of a fish approaching 20 pounds coming from there. They might be in Redmond, but I am unaware of it if they are. It's a fun place to fish when Yuba ices over. Most Redmond pike are caught on dead bait and most Pike on Yuba are caught on lures and flies. Good luck on your quest.[/quote]


Don't forget the 30 lb Carp[][laugh]
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[pezvela]

flygoddess,
Do you ever take your long rods to Yuba in pursuit of Northerns? Not that I use fly tackle very often, but I have caught a few on it and have had fly anglers aboard my boat that have had very good days aboard. The bow of my center console is perfectly suited for fly casting when I take off the seat. Perhaps you would like to come along some day and give me lessons on catching pike on the long rod?
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[flygoddess]

I have not. Try to get Hubby to head south, but we just don't do it, not sure why. I would love to tangle a Pike on the fly. I do have the gear I believe.
I would love the chance. If nothing else, I am pretty good at Carpage.[cool]

Looking at that Pike next to the rod, I am guessing 28" to 30"?
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[pezvela]

Bring your hubby along. there is plenty of room for the pair of you aboard.
I don't recall how big that fish was but I believe that is about right.
You start catching northerns with any sporting tackle and soon you will realize that all roads lead to Yuba! They are a superb fighting fish and if they are not on the bite there is always carp.
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[TyeDyeTwins]

[quote pezvela]
There are dirt roads providing access along the south side of the reservoir, but I suspect that the roads are on private property.You might ask the rangers at the campground for guidance. [/quote]

Yes they are private property.[] In fact the rangers told me you cannot even fish the dam from shore and the buoys meant you could not fish the dam from a boat either.[][]

Hopefully one day we regain access to those beaches.
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[pezvela]

I can understand their position, probably don't want a boat full of terrorists blowing up the dam. The problem being, is how are they going to explain that they took down the buoys keeping boats away and then the bad guys came. Oh wait a second, the bad guys don't need a boat. They can just drive their van across the dam. park on the road and blow it up.
I hope that doesn't happen as the pike will get away and we will have to fish for them on main street of Delta.

As far as the property owners closing their lands, that is understandable. Even though it is no trespassing I see litter and firepits on the shoreline that I'm sure the landowners didn't place there. If everyone packed out their litter and followed the "leave no footprint" philosophy I suspect the beaches wouldn't be closed. A few inconsiderates screw it up for the rest.
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[albinotrout]

I still don't understand why some people think they need a fire to fish...[bobdumb]
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[pezvela]

To roast their smores or heat their postum would be my guess. Fire also keeps Bengal tigers and dangerous koala bears away. Then of course, it might be terrorists disguised as indigenous Americans sending smoke signals. The list is endless!

[albinotrout]

[quote pezvela]To roast their smores or heat their postum would be my guess. Fire also keeps Bengal tigers and dangerous koala bears away. Then of course, it might be terrorists disguised as indigenous Americans sending smoke signals. The list is endless![/quote]


[]one only knows
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