Owens River Fish Report

The slower moving water is good fishing on the Lower Owens

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-16-2011
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Water Conditions:

Flows are getting better at 346 cfs as of 6/16.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good, despite higher flows, the fish are active and fishing is generally good if you pick your spots and look for slower moving water. Yellow Sallies are out.

Recommended Flies:

NYMPH:
Buckskin Caddis 16, Burks Infrequents 16/18, Zebra 20, Yellow Sally 16

DRIES:
#16 Parachute Adams, #18 Hatch Matcher PMD , Extended Body BWO, Elk Hair Caddis #18

STREAMERS:
Yellow Wooley Buggers

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Lake Mary: The road to Lake Mary & Lake George is now open
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Caddis hatches are in the afternoon, mornings are Gray Drakes and Yellow Sallies
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake fish are on the move so the hot spots change
Owens River: The run off is beginning to affect fishing on the Upper Owens
Owens River: Flows at the Owens River Gorge are at 45 cfs

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
Owens River: The Upper Owens river is getting more consistent hatches, but be sure to watch the flows
Owens River: Owens River Gorge may be the best fishing right now
Owens River: The flows are better on the Lower Owens and the fishing is good, look for the slower moving water
Bridgeport Reservoir: The fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir seems to be picking up as the weather warms
East Walker River (CA): The flows on the East Walker are making the fishing tough.