Most of the fish are Rainbows in the 8-15 inch size. Steep canyon slopes frame a narrow bottom. The river consists of deep pools, as well as cascading waterfalls, with riffles, runs, and pocket water. Below Iowa Hill Bridge, the river tends to get too warm for trout and becomes a smallmouth bass fishery. The Wild Trout section ends at the confluence of Palisade Creek. The bridge is also the only drive-in access to the North Fork Wild Trout section. The 37 miles stretch above the bridge at Iowa Hill Road near Colfax is in the California Wild Trout program, so that no fish are planted in this section. There are three trails providing river access at Euchre Bar, Italian Bar, and Mumford Bar. Below the gorge is your best opportunity for access and fishing. The river drops about 1500 feet as it enters Royal Gorge. Within the headwaters, three small streams join near The Cedars to form a significant flow. and joins the Middle Fork American River near Auburn. The river flows from Mountain Meadow Lake at 7,900 ft. The North Fork of the American is a State and National Wild and Scenic River. A trailhead at The Cedars called Palisade Creek Trail will follow the North Fork to Palisade Creek and connect to Cascade lake near I-80. The American River Trail is along the North Fork and follows the south side of the river from Mumford Bar to Sailor Flat.Īccess the upper reaches of the North Fork American from Soda Springs Road, a 4 wd dirt road that from I-80. Most of these trails are 3-4 miles to the river and drop about 2000 feet. and 5) Sailor Flat is another 5 miles further on Foresthill Road but the trailhead starts off a high clearance 4 WD road that goes 2 miles to the left.
3) Mumford Bar Trailhead is 13 miles from Foresthill on Foresthill Road 4) Beacroft Trailhead is 17 miles from Foresthill on Foresthill Road. 2) Italian Bar Trail is 12 miles from Foresthill, turn left on Humbug Ridge Road and go 3 miles to Italian Bar trailhead. Five trails provide access to the North Fork: 1) Green Valley Trail starts 3 miles from the dam at Sugar Pine Reservoir off Elliott Ranch Road. Continue on Foresthill-Soda Springs Road. Suggested Flies for the North Fork American River area:įrom Auburn, on Highway I-80, go Northeast 2 miles to Auburn-Foresthill Road.
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