Lower Owens River Fish Report

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
4-2-2010
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Water Conditions
The DWP is doing a flush of the river and the flow is at 546 cfs as of 4/5.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches
Big hatches have subsided some and the super high flows have made it pretty much \"no go\"
Midges followed by Baetis and Caddis as usual.

Recommended Flies
Nymphs: Zebra/Tiger midges and WD40's in # 20 - 22, both bead and non bead. Baetis nymphs such as Harrop's Surface emerger, poxyback baetis etc. # 20-22.sz Wet Emergers, #22 Surface Emergers, #22 Hares Ears or Tan Bird's Nest.
Dries: Para-Adams and Baetis Dry's, size 16-20. Elk hair caddis, parachute caddis, e/c caddis,hot creek caddis (olives,tans,browns) #18-#20s, extended body BWO\'s in 20-22.





More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, April 2nd, 2010
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fish Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fish Report
Owens River: Upper Owens Fish Report
Owens River: Owens River Gorge Fish Report
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Pleasant Valley Reservoir Fish Report
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fish Report

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fish Report
Owens River: Upper Owens River Fish Report
Owens River: Owens River Gorge Fish Report
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Pleasant Valley Reservoir Fish Report
Owens River: Lower Owens River Fish Report
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fish Report