Anglers are averaging 2 to 3 fish in the 18" range

Crowley Lake - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)


by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-30-2013
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Water Conditions: The water temp has soared to about 64??F on the bottom across the lake.

Algae has run its course and it is back to pretty much clear water everywhere with some surface crud moving around daily here and there.

Daphnia reported a few places - look for suspended fish.

WARNING
The lake is much lower than previous years. Watch out for Pelican Point which sticks out way into the lake.

Look for white buoys and pass to the east.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Excellent the fish have migrated to the cooler areas - inlets and near springs. Big fish spread out across McGee Bay and Big Hilton, also off the point at Little Hilton. Still holding in 13-17 ft of water.

2-3 fish 18+ daily plus a mix of all three species has been the norm for most anglers last few days.

North end has fish at Six Bays real deep and some right out in the middle in 13-14 ft. Not consistant - but can be good any day then off the next.

Watch out for daphnia and move if you see all the fish up in the water column. Fish eating midges are near the bottom.

Recommended Flies:

Kent's: #16-18 Olive, Black or Gray/Black Bead Head Optimidge with Green Flashback after the sun gets high. Red/Black if you are staring early. Mickey's: Albino Baron early, Shaft Emerger midday.