Great hatches on the Lower Owens around mid-day

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
3-21-2013
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Water Conditions: Good the flows are up to 223 cfs as of 3/21. Water is clear and warming up everyday.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Fishing continues to be excellent. with medium flows and daytime temperatures in the low 70's. Fish are on the bite by 9am and it goes until 4 pm. Fish Midges early and late. Prolific May Fly hatches midday but not everywhere so move if it doesn't happen where you first park. 300 yds down it could be a snowstorm of bugs and Happy Jack's Fish Farm.

Recommended Flies:

NYMPH:
Flashback Pheasant Tail #18-#20, MicroMay #18, Copper Tiger #18, Zebra Midge 18, Tungsten Flashback Black Beauty #18, Birds Nest #16-#18, Crystal Hunchback Baetis #18-#20, Barrs FB BWO #18

DRIES: CDC Baetis Dun #16-#18, Hi Vis Parachute BWO #18, Hatch Matcher BWO #18

STREAMERS: Flahabou Buggers, Docs Twin Lake Special, Pops Bugger Olive, Hornberg

Guides Hint: Shake the bushes and if you can't breathe, put on your waders.