Owens River Fish Report

The Upper Owens river is getting more consistent hatches, but be sure to watch the flows

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-10-2011
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Water Conditions:

As of 6/9 flows are at 99cfs above the Hot Creek confluence. Just slightly off color and finally warming some.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fair to good, expect the flows to pick up quick with warmer weather in the forecast. Consistant hatches now every day.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
Parachute Adams #20, EXT Body BWO #20, Rubber leg stimulator #18

NYMPHS:
Fox's Caddis Poopah #18-22, Black/Silver Zebra Mide #18, #18, San Juan Worm, Flashback Hares Ear #18, Hogans S&M Nymph #20, Bird of Prey Olive #18, Western Coachmen #18

STREAMERS:
Black and Olive Wooly Buggers and Hornbergs.

Guide's Hint:
Head up to big springs when the wind starts blowing.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, June 10th, 2011

Lake Mary: Road Still not plowed, but the ice has melted
Hot Creek: Excellent Hatches on Hot Creek
Crowley Lake: The water is still too cold for the fish to be real active on Lake Crowley

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, June 3rd, 2011

Hot Creek: The flows on Hot Creek are down to about 65 cfs and the fishing starts around 9:00 AM
Crowley Lake: The fish are deep at Lake Crowley
Owens River: No runoff yet has kept the flows on the Upper Owens slower than usual. Fishing is fair to good
Owens River: Fly fishing is excellent at the Owens River Gorge
Owens River: The fishing is still tough on the Lower Owens because of the flows