Hey all! I'm heading back to the yuba next week. I was wondering where it's safe to cross above the bridge considering the current flows. Haven't done it yet to be honest. Just don't want to go swimming.
It's currently flowing at 2200 CFS, that's pretty high to try and wade across river, above the bridge. Â The highest I like to even consider doing it at is 1500, and for me that's pushing it. Â I'm sure others have crossed it at higher flows, but I wouldn't recommend it at 2200.
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I have been reading the board for the past year now and have been out on the Yuba, Carson, Putah etc. and I would love to join you on some of the outings! Maybe at some point, but the demanding job and kids are making it very difficult.
I would just like to know where above and below the bridge are safe places to cross for my dad, who is getting older, given cooperative flows.
I'm looking forward to meeting you guys and participating when time finally allows!
Years ago I had a buddy of mine cross it while around 4,800. That was at the old parking lot about 1/4-1/2 mile above the bridge. Yes he got wet, yes he lived and no he wont try it again.Â
His vehicle was parked on the far side and he didn't want to walk all the way to the bridge to cross. Flows pushed him a hundred yards or so downstream before he finally made it out.
How tight can you get your wading belt?
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I have been reading the board for the past year now and have been out on the Yuba, Carson, Putah etc. and I would love to join you on some of the outings! Maybe at some point, but the demanding job and kids are making it very difficult.
I would just like to know where above and below the bridge are safe places to cross for my dad, who is getting older, given cooperative flows.
I'm looking forward to meeting you guys and participating when time finally allows!
Thanks, Brett
Obviosly ? I can,t spell and can,t wade the yuba at those flows but it is still fun to fish the yuba at any flows but high flows do cramp the wadding . I hope you got my little joke ? I would love to fish the yuba soonbut the gas is a problem so we waite  hook up with alastair and or me some time for a day trip to the yuba and bring you,r dad if nothing else we can fish by the car most of the day on eather side I have fished the yuba enough too lead us to some good spots I just can,t catch' em very often but love the yuba anyway so I am out of school now and can go providing I have the gas . ROADTRIP !
Of coarse I saw your humor! That's something I would say! LOL. Anyway, I'm hoping to have a schedule change as well in the next few months or near future. I would love to join you folks on some outings. I will look you up as soon as I can to start exploring possibilities.
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