Yuba
2. Highway 20 to Marysville
| Difficulty | I |
| Length | 17.4 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Yuba River Near Marysville |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 1395 cfsrunnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | June 17, 2022 |
River Description
This wide meandering valley river passes through an area that had major gold mining via dredger. The dredger tailings cover a vast area and extend along the river for about 7 miles. Farmland borders the river near Marysville.
Daguerre Point Dam: at mile 6.4, is a dangerous hazard. Portage on river left. The reversal at the base of the dam has drowned a number of people. The Army Corp places large signs 500 feet upstream of the dam to warn people away.
Other Information Sources:
Lower Yuba River Accord - River Management Team
Daguerre Point Dam: Fish Passage Project
Drowning Deaths at Daguerre Point Appeal Democrat news story
'Sierra Whitewater' by Charles Martin
River Features
Put In
Daguerre Point Dam
The turbulant reversal below this dangerous dam is a keeper and will not release swimmers. It has claimed the lives of several boaters or floaters who have been swept over the dam.
The dam can be easily portaged on river left, so stay towards the left side as you get near. Take out a safe distance above the dam. The Army Corp has placed large warning signs 500 feet upstream of the dam. You are supposed to take out at least 500 feet upstream of the dam.
If you find yourself on the right side of the dam it can also be portaged on river right from further upstream. There is a strong diversion outflow marked with a boom on the right side of the dam. Take out upstream of this diversion if you should end up on this side.
Hollywood Boulevard
This may be an access point to the river.
Take Out
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportTook a partner who'd never been packrafting before on this section. Easy float. We Lyfted from the Yuba City boat launch to a put-in at the end of Hallwood Rd.