Owens River Fish Report

On the Upper Owens fish deep dark & slow with streamers

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
3-9-2013
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Water Conditions: Good as of 3/6 the flows are down to 65 cfs. 4X4 access is OK on main road but don't go trail blazing. The tow bill is staggering, especially for Hummers that "can go anywhere".

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good to Excellent. There are still some big Crowley fish being caught mostly up by Long Ears. Flows remain at nice levels for wading. Water is still cold so get down to the fish "deep dark and slow" with the streamers and get the job done.

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 downstram along undercuts.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Saturday, March 9th, 2013

Owens River: Every year a week or two after the Super Bowl the Lower Owens goes off, this year is no exception
Hot Creek: The fishing continues to be good at Hot Creek but the window is 11 AM to 2 PM

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Monday, February 25th, 2013

Hot Creek: The fishing window at Hot Creek is from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Owens River: The water is cold on the Upper Owens so fish deep, dark & slow
Owens River: Fish the Owens River Gorge during the middle of the day, hatches are limited at this time
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The area right below the stream section of the Pleasant Valley Reservoir is the "Sweet Spot"
Owens River: The fishing on the Lower Owens is excellent with ideal wading conditions
East Walker River (CA): The fishing on the Lower Owens is good from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM