Flows Are Down to Winter Release

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA

Two Bug put Jeff Ottman on this sweet rainbow trout!
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Sierra Drifters

by Doug Rodricks
11-15-2019
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Flows are now down to winter release rates in the 20 cfs range. This doesn’t leave a whole lot of water to cover along the river. Most of the fish will be piled up in the deepest pools. Egg patterns can be very effective now and through the winter months.

Best Flies: B100FB – 18, 20; Crystal Copper Tiger Midge -16; Crystal Zebra Midge – 16, 18; Punk Perch Light and Dark – 14, 16; Parallel Punk Perch Light and Dark; Crystal Leech – 12, 14, 16; Agent Orange 12, 14, 16; Parallel Agent Orange – 14, Spruce-a-bu Dark and Light, Eggs: Tangerine Red Flash, Dead Egg, Tangerine Opaque, Flamingo.





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Sierra Drifters Reports
for Thursday, November 7th, 2019

: November News and Fish Report
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Will Remain Open To Fishing Until Mid-November
East Walker River (CA): The East Has Dropped to Winter Release Flows
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Will Fish Very Well This Fall & Winter
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Crowley Steelhead Moving Into The River
Owens River - Lower: Lower Owens Flows Have Finally Come Down