Arizona Fish Report
Owens River Fish Report for 5-21-2013
Owens River Fish Report for 5-21-2013
Upper Owens fishing is fair to good & the water is a little off color
Owens River - CA
by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-21-2013
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Water Conditions: Good, 120cfs as of 5/15.
Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Fair to Good. Once again the water is litte off color due to rain in the area. Above the confluence of HC(Hot Creek) the water is clear. Better chances with dry flies. Below the confluence the water is dirty and dark. Better chances nymphing.
Recommended Flies:
DRIES: #16-#20 Parachute Adams, Humpy, #20 Royal Wulff, #20 Parachute Caddis, #20 Parachute Emerger Caddis, small Chernoybl, #20 Extended Body BWO, Griffith Gnats, #18 Baetis Dun, #18 & #20 Barr's Visa Dun, #20 Hilda Sprink Crk BWO, #18 Hackle Stackers, #18-22 Griffith Gnats, #18-22 Brook's Sprout
NYMPHS: #18 Brook's Sprout Baetis, #18 CDC Emerger Baetis, #18 CDC Baetis Loopwing Emerger, # 18 Lighting Bug, Rainbow Warrior, #18 SuperFlash Pheasant Tail, #18 MicroMay, #18 Master Epoxy Baetis, #16 Deep Six Pupa, AP Emerger, #18 Kyles Drowned Mayfly, #16-#18 Sizzling Squirrel, San Juan Worm
STREAMERS: Wounded Sculpin, Meat Whistle, Matuka, Hornbergs, Crystal Bugger, BH Pop's Bugger, Sheep Creek Special
Guides Hint: ATTENTION: From the bridge down river to the Monument is still closed till Memorial weekend! DFG are out and about, especially in this section!!! Don't forget to pinch your barbs above Benton Crossing.
Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Fair to Good. Once again the water is litte off color due to rain in the area. Above the confluence of HC(Hot Creek) the water is clear. Better chances with dry flies. Below the confluence the water is dirty and dark. Better chances nymphing.
Recommended Flies:
DRIES: #16-#20 Parachute Adams, Humpy, #20 Royal Wulff, #20 Parachute Caddis, #20 Parachute Emerger Caddis, small Chernoybl, #20 Extended Body BWO, Griffith Gnats, #18 Baetis Dun, #18 & #20 Barr's Visa Dun, #20 Hilda Sprink Crk BWO, #18 Hackle Stackers, #18-22 Griffith Gnats, #18-22 Brook's Sprout
NYMPHS: #18 Brook's Sprout Baetis, #18 CDC Emerger Baetis, #18 CDC Baetis Loopwing Emerger, # 18 Lighting Bug, Rainbow Warrior, #18 SuperFlash Pheasant Tail, #18 MicroMay, #18 Master Epoxy Baetis, #16 Deep Six Pupa, AP Emerger, #18 Kyles Drowned Mayfly, #16-#18 Sizzling Squirrel, San Juan Worm
STREAMERS: Wounded Sculpin, Meat Whistle, Matuka, Hornbergs, Crystal Bugger, BH Pop's Bugger, Sheep Creek Special
Guides Hint: ATTENTION: From the bridge down river to the Monument is still closed till Memorial weekend! DFG are out and about, especially in this section!!! Don't forget to pinch your barbs above Benton Crossing.
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The Trout Fitter Reports
for Tuesday, May 21st, 2013Hot Creek: When fishing Hot Creek check out the Caddis hatch in the evening
Crowley Lake: At Crowley you can catch almost as many Browns & Cutthraots as Rainbows with a big, fat Perch
Owens River: The flow at the Owens River Gorge is 175 cfs & the fishing is good
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Water is still cold at Pleasant Valley Reservoir so the rule of thumb is "Deep dark and slow"
Rock Creek - Section 1: Nymphing is the perferred techinque on Rock Creek
Rush Creek: Good fishing on Rush Creek between Grant Lake & Hwy 395
Owens River: The flows on the Lower Owens will stay around the 245 level, making the fishing consistent.
East Walker River (CA): Flows are up on the East Walker River
The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, April 12th, 2013Owens River: Fly fishing on the Upper Owens is fair to good with streamers getting the best action
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge is a great place to fish at this time of year
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The area just below the stream section isthe fishing hotspot for Pleasant Valley Reservoir
Owens River: The Lower Owens is so reliable at this time of year
East Walker River (CA): The East Walker River is fishing great right now
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