The flow at the Owens River Gorge is 175 cfs & the fishing is good

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-21-2013
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Water Conditions: Great the flow is at 175 CFS. This is a an abnormal flow for the gorge, which usually runs at 45 cfs. It's been flowing at this level for a while. Silt should've settled.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Because of maintenance by DWP, the water is higher than usual. Water level can change any moment without any notice.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
#18 Trapped Dun PMD, #18 Hackle Stacker, #18 Stimulator, Renegade, Parachute Adams, Royal Wulf #14-16, Rubber Leg Stimulator, Yellow Humpy 18, Sierra Brite Dot

NYMPHS: Variety of Midges, AP Emerger, CDC PMD Emerger, Trico Mayfly Nymph, Two Bit Hooker, Surface Emerger, Tungsten Psycho, Barr's Flashback Emerger, Pheasant Tail, Hares Ear, Rainbow Warrior, Prince Nymph

STREAMERS: Matuka, Goat Leech, Crystal Bugger