Lower Owens River Report

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

Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Troutfitter

by The Trout Fitter Staff
11-13-2020
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Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions: Good

Flows have come down to 85 cfs as of 11\12

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good-Very Good

 It's getting a little more crowded but there are still plenty of places to hide. Flows are now down to winter levels, making for easier wading and being able to reach more areas. Flows are good, temperatures mid-day are pleasant, lots of flying insect to be seen. Mornings it's midges, later in the morning is craneflies, caddis and BWO. Evenings are caddis and midges. If you're looking for dry fly action midday BWO hatches can be very good, especially if its overcast. Reports from up by the dam have not been as good as downstream.

Recommended Flies

DRIES: Extended Body BWO #18-22 | Hi-Vis BWO #18-22 | Large dry with #22-26 midge emergers and adults | Stimulator #12-16 | Spider Variant #18-20 | Elk Hair Caddis #14-20 behind the Stimulator, lots of skating

NYMPH:  Pheasant Tail #14-22 | Hares Ear #16-22 | Zebra Midge #18-22 | Olive Hot Spot Jig #18 | B/H Prince #10-14 | Chamois Caddis #14-18 | Bottom Roller Phsyco Rhyco #10-14 | Uncased Caddis Green #14-16 | Juju Baetis #18-20

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





More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, November 13th, 2020

Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fishing Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Ownes River Report

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, November 6th, 2020

Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fishing Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Fishing Report
Owens River - Lower: Lower Owens River Fishing Report
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Report