Arizona Fish Report
San Joaquin River Fish Report for 7-16-2013


The water on the San Joaquin is crystal clear but flows are dropping & temps raising

San Joaquin River - Stockton, CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-16-2013
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Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The water is crystal clear! But the conditions are still challenging. Flows are dropping fast and water temps are increasing. Because of the holiday week, fishing has become tough. Early morning and late evening are best times of the day.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: chernobyl, yellow sally, parachute adams, extended body bwo, cdc baetis dun, baby boy hopper, stimulator, humpy, royal wulff, real midge, hatch matcher, sierra brite dot, foam hopper, griffith gnat, cdc flying ant

NYMPHS: rubbber leg copper johns, zug bug, birds nest, flashback hares ear, #18 mighty may sloan, #18 pheasant tail, buckskin, copper johns, #16 prince nymphs, #18 salvation, #18 micro stones, wd40, #20 juju baetis, variety of midges

Guides Hint: Shuttles are now running.




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The Trout Fitter Reports
for Tuesday, July 16th, 2013
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for Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
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Hot Creek: The fishing at Hot Creek can be really great, but it is always good
San Joaquin River: Fishing the San Joaquin is generally good However be aware that the flows may vary
Crowley Lake: Fishing at Crowley right now can vary from good to excellent
Owens River: The bug activity on the Upper Owens is very good and so is the fishing
Owens River: The fishing on the Owens River Gorge has been very good
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: You'll find that the Pleasant Valley Reservoir fish are in the stream section for the most part
Rock Creek - Section 1: Dry fly fishing on Rock Creek is hot right now
Rush Creek: Fishing on Rush Creek will run from fair to good
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