Owens River Fish Report

Fishing on the Lower Owens is best in the morning before it gets too hot

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
8-10-2012
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Water Conditions: Fair the flows are at 358cfs as of 8/9. Flows were down for a few days while repairs were being done on the power plant. Flows will be adjusted back up to what they were prior to the work.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The flows are back on the rise so be careful wading. Keep a watchful eye for ticks and tuck your pants into your socks. Fishing is best in the early morning before it really starts getting hot.

Recommended Flies:

NYMPH: Copper John #18-20, BH Flashback Pheasant Tail #20, Zebra Midge #18-22, Medallion Midge #20, Tungsten Psycho #16-20, Barr's Emerger #18-22

DRIES: Stimulator #16-20, Hot Creek Caddis #18-22, CDC Baetis DUN #20, Elk Hair Caddis Tan #18-20, Parachute Caddis Grey #18-20, Parachute Adams #18-20

STREAMERS: Pop's Bugger, Olive Doc's Twin Lake Special, Flashabou Buggers

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, August 10th, 2012

Mammoth Lakes : Not much has changed in terms of fishing conditions in Mammoth Lake Basin
Hot Creek: At Hot Creek fish Trico's or mayflies in the AM & Hoppers in the afternoon
San Joaquin River: The fish at San Joaquin are getting more selective, so it's important to match the hatch
Crowley Lake: Good to Excellent fishing at Lake Crowley. Early AM & 11:30 to noon are the best times
Owens River: Yhere is a nice caddis hatch on the Upper Owens in the early AM & late evening when there is no wind
Owens River: With the water so clear at the Owens River Gorge, a stealthy approach is required
Rock Creek - Section 1: Rock Creek gets you away from the crowds & the fishing is good
Rush Creek: Rush Creek has good fishing but you definitely need a stealthy approach
Bridgeport Reservoir: No Recent Reports from Bridgeport for the Trout Fitter Staff
East Walker River (CA): Big Hopper patterns or Attractor flies work best in the morning on the East Walker

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, August 3rd, 2012

Mammoth Lakes : Fishing conditions haven't changed much in the Mammoth Lakes area
Hot Creek: Good Trico haych followed by some small Mayflies on Hot Creek
San Joaquin River: It's time to "match the hatch" on the San Joaquin river. The fish are more selective
Crowley Lake: Crowley is "on fire". 'Bows are being taken from 18" to 25" and Browns to 22"
Owens River: There is a strong caddis hatch in the late afternoon and early evening on the Upper Owens
Owens River: Not much has changed at the Owens River Gorge, the key is to be stealthy
Rock Creek - Section 1: Great fishing at Rock Creek if you don't mind a little hike
Rush Creek: The fish seem to like caddis or small hoppers in the late afternoon at Rush Creek
Owens River: Conditions on the Lower Owens can hardly be better, but fish in the morning before it's too hot
Bridgeport Reservoir: No recent reports from Bridgeport Reservoir
East Walker River (CA): Fish big hopper and attractor flies on the far banks and in the fast water early in the morning on t