Lots of hatchery trout in the Mammoth Lakes Basin making for good fishing

Mammoth Lakes Basin


by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-8-2013
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Water Conditions: Super clear and cold. Lot of bigger wild fish holding in the moving water, inlets and outlets.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Lots of hatchery fish are being put in making the fishing excellent. Pulling streamers during the day. Still nymphing in the morning or evening. You will have better luck with surface action around the banks and moving water.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
#18 Humpy, #16 Royal Wulff, #16- #20 Sierra Brite Dot, #16- #18 Renegade, yellow/ tan stimulators, Callibaetis, Griffith Gnats, Parachute Adams, biot sparkle midge

NYMPHS: Variety of midges, #18 medallion midges, black beauty, WD40, AP emerger, birds nest, Hares ears, Copper johns, san juan, rainbow warrior, zug bug, western coachmen

STREAMERS: Goat Leech, BH Bopp leech, Doc twins, small perfection perch,