East Walker River (CA) Fish Report

East Walker River Fishing Report

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-5-2024
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Flows & Water Conditions- Fair-Good; Water temperatures reach mid-60s by early afternoon

Clarity- Poor near the dam, improves downstream

CFS-232

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Fishing Report & Conditions: Fair-Good

Crowds are decreasing slightly, but hatches are becoming inconsistent with rising water temperatures – Monitor the water temperature to avoid fish fatality. Mornings are best; big lake midges up near the dam are consistent. PMDs are active mid-morning, with sporadic caddis activity throughout the day. Evenings see caddis and male Trico activity.

Flies:

Dries: Chernobyl OJ #6-10 | Adult Cranefly | Mimic May Light Cahill #14 | Missing Link #12-16 | Double Duck #14-18
Nymphs: San Juan Worm Red | CB Micro Stone #14-18 | GB FB Pheasant Tail #14-20 | HDA Fav #12-16 | Drowned Trico Spinner #18-22 || Near Dam: V-Rib Midge Claret #14 | PT Midge Pupae #12-14
Streamers: Try 'Em All

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