The Flows at the Lower Owens are over 500 cfs, fishing is poor

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
9-7-2012
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Water Conditions: Poor the flows are at 540cfs as of 9/5.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The flows are back over 500cfs. It was fun while it lasted though. 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