Lower Owens River Report

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


by Trout Creek Outfitters
7-8-2022
(530) 563-5119
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Flow Rates and Water Conditions

Water Conditions: Good

Flows are at 223 cfs as of 7/10

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good-Very Good

This is the time to key on the riffles, ankle to knee deep. If you think a run is too shallow or fast it's probably just right. We seem to be transitioning into a more summer like pattern hatch wise. The PMDs are just about done, njow we are into the"tiny BWO", they used to be considered part of the PMD family but have been reclassified to Baetis.These guys are tiny, #22-26 and hatch late morning until late afternoon.The Little yellow Sallies are fading.The Trico mayfly hatch is at full strength, males emerging in the evenings and females in the morning with egg laying starting 9-10.That of course includes midges all day long and craneflies after 9 am. Evenings are getting better, small pale #20 mayflies, Trico male emergence and caddis. I did get a report of Cicadas in a few stretches.

Those nice deep holes are pretty much empty except for the big backwaters, the fish seem to be holding there and feeding on midges. It's not just the water temperature that dictates fish activity. So far the water has remained clear but keep in mind that after rain or snow melt the river can be dirty below the Petroglyph parking (#9) from Horton Creek. If you're down below and it's dirty just move upstream until you find clean water.

Recommended Flies

DRIES: Extended Body BWO #16-20 | Hi-Vis PMD #16-18  | Stillborn Midge #20-22  | Giffith's Gnat #22-24 |CDC Transition midge #20-22 | Slvrmn Stillborn Caddis #16-18 |Elk Hair Skaddis #16 | Tan Stimulator #14-16 | Headlight Yellow Sally #16-18

NYMPH:  Pheasant Tail #14-18 | Caddis Cased #12 | Zebra Midge #18-22 | Olive Hot Spot Jig #18  | Bottom Roller Phsyco Rhyco #10-14 | Juju Baetis #16-20 | Pearl & Orange #16 | Tungsten Olive Mic Drop #16-18 | TB Millers +1 Lt #16-18  | Lexi Girdle Bug Tan/Black #6 

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

Guides Hint: Lesson learned the hard way, don't ignore the fish rising in the shallow water on the inside of the bends. They're usually a lot bigger than you thought.

If you would like to go fishing with us please check out our website Trout Creek Outfitters.com or call (530) 563-5119.




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for Friday, June 24th, 2022

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