Lower Owens Fishing Report

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

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by The Trout Fitter Staff
4-3-2020
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Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions: Good

Flows are at 152 cfs as of 4/2

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:

We are hearing very few reports because the guides and locals are not getting out much.

LADWP has closed access to the Owens River Gorge and the climber's parking lots on Chalk Bluff Road.

Recommended Flies

DRIES: Large dry with #22-26 midge emergers and adults | Hi Vis Baetis #16-20 | Stimulator #6-10

NYMPH:  Pheasant Tail #14-22 | Hares Ear #16-22 | Zebra Midge #18-22 | Olive Hot Spot Jig #18 |Barr's Flashback BWO #16-18 | Jigged hares ear #12 | B/H Prince #10-14

STREAMERS: Wooly Bugger Olive & Black #10-12 | Mini Sculpin Olive & Black #10-12





More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, April 3rd, 2020
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Fishing Report

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, March 27th, 2020
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Fishing Report
Owens River - Lower: Lower Owens Fishing Report
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fishing Report