Lower Owens River Report

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

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by The Trout Fitter Staff
12-11-2020
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Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions: Good

Flows are at 87 cfs as of 12/11

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: 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, but the hatches are starting to slow down. As the water temperature continues to drop the fish become less active. Once the temperature stabilizes they will become more active.  Mornings it's midges, later in the morning is a few caddis and BWO. The BWO hatches are getting more erratic but the nymphing is still going strong. If you're looking for dry fly action midday BWO hatches are still decent, 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 | 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, December 11th, 2020

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

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, December 4th, 2020

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