Upper Owens Fishing Report

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-14-2010
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Water Conditions
Flow steady at 55 cfs to as of 5/14.
Water is warming.
Don't forget the section from Benton Crossing down to the monument is closed to all fishing through May.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good
Spawners are on the move. Seems like best action below the monument and way up at Long Ears.
Midges, then Baetis then Caddis on warmer days.

Recommended Flies
Dries: Para Adam, Stimulators in sizes#18-#20s, Extended body BWO's in size 18 have been hot.
Nymphs: Black Zebra Midges, Hare's Ear, PT's, Copper Johns, San Juan Worms #18-#16s, Glo Balls
Streamers- Olive Wooly Buggers sizes #8-#12. Throw up stream and pull by the undercuts




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, May 14th, 2010

Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fishing Report

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, April 29th, 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
Owens River: Lower Owens River Fish Report
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir Fish Report
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fish Report