Best fishing at Pleasant Valley Reservoir can be found in the area below the stream section

Pleasant Valley Reservoir - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)


by The Trout Fitter Staff
1-29-2013
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Water Conditions: Water level is average and stream section flows vary from day to day.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Water is cold so the rule of thumb is "Deep dark and slow" The area right below the stream section continues to be the hot spot with 13-14" fish but strong pullers.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
Kaufaman Stimulator #16, Beetle #18, Shimazake CDC Ant #16-#18

NYMPHS: Copper John #16-#18, Prince Nymph #18, Hares Ear #16-#18, Rainbow Warrior #18-#20, Red/Black Zebra Midges #18

STREAMERS: Docs Twin Lakes Special, Olive Matuka #10, Flahabou Buggers Olive, Rickards Seal Bugger