As the Flows come down on the Upper Owens, fly fishing will improve

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
9-29-2011
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Water Conditions:
Good as of 9/29 flows are at 122cfs above the Hot Creek confluence.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good fishing should be getting better now that the flows are coming back down. Might take a few days, but the water should be clearing as well.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:

Parachute Adams #20, Sloan Outrigger Caddis #16, Goddard Caddis #16, Elk Hair Caddis Tan & Olive #18, Parachute Kicking Hopper #14, Chernobyl Ants

NYMPHS:
Copper Tiger Midge #18-20, BH Prince Nymph #16, Depth Charge Bird's Nest #14 Black, Green Copper John #16, Pheasant Tail #16, San Juan Worm Red, Zebra Midge #16-18 , Olive Scuds, Western Coachman #16

STREAMERS:
Meat Whistles, Olive Black and Brown Wooly Buggers, Slump Busters