Fishing Edges Can Yield Some Takes

Owens River - Middle - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

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by Doug Rodricks
5-23-2019
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Flows are remaining stable at 400 cfs here. It’s been a little slower here lately. This level is still too high for wading in the wild trout section, but fishing the slower water and the edges can yield some takes. Smaller nymphs with some flash in them are a good call with plenty of weight to get your bugs down. Look for some afternoon hatches on all sections of the river.  When the mayfly hatch is happening, try switching to our #16 Punk Perch and Crystal Leech just prior to and after the peak of the hatch. Best flies for these area have been #10 Loebergs in all colors, #8 Spruce-a-bus in light and dark, #16 Punk Perch, #14 Crystal Leech, #18 Assassin Light, #16 San Juan Worm Red, #18 Blue Winged Olive, #22 Parachute Midge, #18 Broken Back Copper Tiger Midge, and #18 Crystal Caddis Larva Olive Dubbed-Black.





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Sierra Drifters Reports
for Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
: Eastern Sierra Fish’N Conditions
Crowley Lake: Continues To Be Good At Crowley
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Cutts Will Be Making Their Run Soon
Hot Creek: Spring Can Be The Best Days on The Creek
East Walker River (CA): Flows Have Dropped

Sierra Drifters Reports
for Friday, May 17th, 2019
: Eastern Sierra Fish'N Conditions
Crowley Lake: Great Opportunites For Beginners
Owens River - Middle: Flows Are Remaining Stable
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Cutthroat Starting To Show Up
Hot Creek: Flows Have Slowed Down
East Walker River (CA): Flows Are On The Rise