Yuba Fest 2025

September 6th 9am - 5pm

Join Us for a Celebration of The Yuba River

On Saturday, September 6th we will hold the fly fishing event of the year in Northern California! This event is co-sponsored by Gold Country Fly Fishers, The Northern California Council of Fly Fishers International and Fly Fishing Traditions

The Rally at Yuba Fest

The Nature-Like Fish Bypass (NLFB) has been approved and is scheduled to begin construction soon.

We want Yuba Fest to be an opportunity for all fly fishers to rally and put pressure on the NLFB design committee to integrate a barrier for striped bass.

Why you should come!

• Friendship and camaraderie
• Fly Casting with the FFI's Fly Casting Skills Develeopment
• Rally to Save The Lower Yuba River
• A gathering of Women Fly Fishers
• Conservation Groups 
• Fly tying demonstrations
• Breakfast and Lunch
• Silent Auction

For more information or to purchase a ticket and register click this button NCCFFI Information & Tickets

GCFF Members - We Need your help at Yuba Fest! Volunteer to Help Here

Date and Time

Saturday, September 6th, 9:30 AM until 6:30 PM

$20 Entrance (under 18 free) at the gate or in advance

Location

Sycamore Ranch County Park

Sycamore Ranch Park Information

5390 Hwy 20, , CA

Browns Valley, CA 

Fly Casting Skills Development - September's Session will be at Yuba Fest - September 6th

The next FCSD session will be on October 11th at the Forest Charter School Playfield in Nevada City and is open to the community. If you would like to join the members of GCFF and develop your fly casting skills, no matter your skill level. From beginner to advanced. Please join us at this FCSD session on the grass at 625 Zion Street, Nevada City.

The FCSD Foundation level is a great starting place for those picking up a fly rod for the first time, or beginners with some fishing experience. You will learn the foundation of fly casting: loop formation and control. If you are interested in the Foundation level, please register for either the 10am or 12noon session.

You can also be recognized for your achievement. Check out the Achievement  page.

Fly Casting Skills Development Workshop - 10/11/2025

The Ah Di Na Campground
Project is back on the Schedule

Please consider volunteering for one of the work days!

Ah Di Na Restoration Project that was postponed is now scheduled for three sessions in September . GCFF is 100% behind this project being put on by the Northern California Council Fly Fishing International (NCCFFI). Please check out all the details at the

Ah Di Na Project Information Page 

SYRCL’s education department has firmed up this fall’s Salmon Expedition schedule

and we want to spread the word to other folks who are frequently on the water - See attached for more detail.

Starting September 29^th through November 21^st, we will be taking out students Monday through Friday from 9:30am-2pm. We will also have a handful of smaller, weekend trips on Oct 25^th, November 2^nd, and November 8 ^th.

If you are interested in tagging along to learn more about the program, there is opportunity to volunteer as a naturalist on our school trips, or you could sign up for the community trips November 2^nd and 8^th.

And if you don’t want to play leapfrog with a bunch of kids while you float the Yuba, please take a look at the schedule/stops and plan accordingly.