Owens River Fish Report

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

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Mammoth Lakes Basin: Basin Lakes have thawed & there is fishing from the shores of the lakes
Hot 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: Upper Owens fishing is fair to good & the water is a little off color
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, 2013

Hot Creek: Midges and Baetis are the best flies for Hot Creek right now
Owens 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