Water Temps Are Dropping Fast

Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley) - Eastern Sierra, CA (Mono County)

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Trout Fitter

by The Trout Fitter Staff
10-1-2020
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Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions: Good

Flows are at 84 cfs as of 10/2

Water temperatures are dropping fast.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Fair

Smoke conditions have improved but we expect to see more bad days over the next week or two.  

I'm not getting the reports as often due to the conditions, so I'll try my best. It's definitely less crowded now, especially during the week. Look for the open gates and talk to the people that are already out there. Tricos are on their last legs so besides the midges the main hatch is a scattering of small mayflies throughout the day. Remember we're getting into that time of year when more and more lake fish are moving in so don't be afraid to throw some bigger midges and perch patterns. The hopper action is almost done with just a few hanging around. 

Recommended Flies

DRIES: Stimulator #12-16 | Griffiths Gnat #20-24 | EC Caddis #16-18 | Spider Variant #18-22 | CDC Spring Creek Hopper Tan or Yellow #10-16| Parachute Extended Body BWO #20-22

NYMPHS:  Zebra Midge #18-22 | Tung Stud Black #18-20 | Prince Nymph #12-16 | Copper John #14-16 | San Juan Worm #12-14 | Harrop's Surface Emerger #20 | Barr's Flashback Emerger #20-22

STREAMERS: Shock Collar Leech #10 | Woolly Bugger White, Olive & Brown #6-14 | Punk Perch light or dark #10-16





More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, October 1st, 2020

Hot Creek: There are Still a Few PMDs Around
San Joaquin River: San Joaquin River Fishing Report
Crowley Lake: Fishing Has Been Very Good

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, September 25th, 2020

Hot Creek: Hot Creek is Now Closed Due to Fire Danger
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fishing Report
Owens River - Section 2: Upper Owens Fishing Report
Owens River - Lower: Lower Owens River Report
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fishing Report