There are till some Crowley trout being caught on the Upper Owens

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
12-15-2012
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Water Conditions: Good as of 12/15 the flows are constant at about 82 cfs. No snow on ground and easy access with no 4X4 but some puddles, as in car wash.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good there are still some big Crowley fish being caught. Flows remain at nice levels.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
Parachute Adams #18, Brooks Sprout Baetis #18, CDC Baetis Emerger #18-#20, Kaufman Stimulator #18

NYMPHS: Prince Nymph #16-#18, Copper John #18, Birds Nest Olive #16-#18, San Juan Worm, Tung. Psycho #18, Hogans S&M Nymph #18, PT Cruser #18, Superflash PT #18, Micromay Olive #16-#18, Zebra Midge #18, Copper Tiger Midge ##18-#20, WD-40 Olive #18-#20

STREAMERS: Punk Perch, Perfection Perch, Docs Twin Lakes Special, Mohair Leech

Guide's Hint: Pull streamers downstream along undercuts.