Lower Owens River Fishing Report

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-24-2010
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Water Conditions: The DWP has upped the flows over the las4 few days, 479 cfs as of 6/20. Clear water.

Fishing conditions and Hatches: Good. Fishing has been pretty good for those who know the wide bends etc whre the fish are feeding and accessible at high flows. Midges followed by Baetis and Caddis as usual. Go big, bright and bushy on your top fly when nymphng.

Recommended Flies:
NYMPHS: Size 18 green or red/black midges and Copper Johns, size 16-18. Micro mayflies on top and midges on bottom is still producing. Add a Glo Ball or San Juan Worm up top to get seen.
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.
STREAMERS: BH Purple or Rust color 'Buggers




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Mammoth Lakes : Mammoth Lakes Basin Fishing Report
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fishing Report
Owens River: Upper Owens Fishing Report
Owens River: Owens River Gorge Fishing Report

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Mammoth Lakes : Mammoth Lakes Basin Fishing Report
Hat Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fishing Report
June Lake Loop: Jun Lake Loop Fishing Report
Owens River: Owens River Gorge Fishing Report
Owens River: Lower Owens River Fishing Report
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir Fishing Report
East Walker River (CA): East Walker River Fishing Report
Owens River: Upper Owens River Fishing Report