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Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley) Fish Report for 7-12-2024


The slime weed migration worsens closer to the lake

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


by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-12-2024
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Flows & Water Conditions- Good

Clarity- So-so below Hot Creek, but good above

CFS- 76

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Fishing Report & Conditions: Good

Cows are being placed inside the fences, which can affect water clarity and drifting weeds. The slime weed migration worsens closer to the lake. Tricos are starting up, with female emergence around 7 AM and egg-laying at 9:30 AM. PMD morning hatch is fading. Evenings are good for male Trico and caddis hatches, along with caddis egg-laying.

Flies:

  • Dries: Spider Variant Trico #20-22 | Parachute Extended Body PMD #16-18 | Parachute Caddis #16-22
  • Nymphs: Tungsten Psycho May PMD #14-16 | Drowned Trico Spinner #18-22 | Bead Head Flashback Pheasant Tail #14-22 | Guides Choice #14-18
  • Streamers: Keslars H/B/G Olive




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, July 12th
Owens River - Gorge: Lower Owens River Fishing Report
Hot Creek: Caddis migration and female Trico emergence start at 7 AM
East Walker River (CA): Crowds are lighter, but hatches are becoming inconsistent with rising water temperatures
San Joaquin River-Middle Fork: San Joaquin River (Middle-Fork) Report

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, July 5th
San Joaquin River-Middle Fork: Promising and worth exploring
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fishing Report
Hot Creek: Hatches are plentiful throughout the day
Owens River - Lower: Limited reports, with expected hatches picking up
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Ownes River Report