Flows Jumped Up A Few Days Ago

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

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by Doug Rodricks
5-28-2019
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Flows jumped up a few days ago but then returned to  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 Tuesday, May 28th, 2019

: Eastern Sierra Fish'N Conditions
East Walker River (CA): Fishing Will Pick Back Up Again Soon
Hot Creek: Fishing Has Been Fun Here
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Conditions Are Changing Daily

Sierra Drifters Reports
for Thursday, May 23rd, 2019

: Eastern Sierra Fish’N Conditions
Crowley Lake: Continues To Be Good At Crowley
Owens River - Middle: Fishing Edges Can Yield Some Takes
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