Mammoth Lakes Basin Fish Report

On the Mammoth Basin Lakes; Dry flies work in the AM & stramers work later in the day

Mammoth Lakes Basin

by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-27-2013
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Water Conditions: The water is clear but there is not too much water coming out of the inlets.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Fishing is anywhere from good to great...The lakes are getting stocked heavily.

Dry fly fishing will be more effective in the early morning and in the evening. Match the hatch.

During the days, a float tube is recommended to pull streamers. be sure to use a some kind of sink line or a Rio sinking Versi-tip leader.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: parachute adams, royal wulffs, stimulators, callibaetis dries, humpy, extended body bwo, griffith gnat, sierra brite dot, skittering midge

NYMPHS: rainbow warrior, lighting bug, glo bug, copper johns, birds nest, hares ear, variety of midges, ap emerger, pheasant tail, callibaetis nymphs, wd40, san juans

STREAMERS: crystal bugger, punk perch, doc twin specials, hornbergs, double bunny, belly ache minnow

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Saturday, July 27th, 2013

Crowley Lake: The Stillwater Classic at Lake Crowley will be held August 3rd
Twin Lakes (Mammoth Basin): The fishing at Twin Lakes in the Mammoth Basin has been good
Lake Mary: More & more big fish are being caught from the shoreline at Lake Mary, the fishing is excellent
Lake Mamie: The fishing is great at Lake Mamie right now
Lake George: Lure fishing is the ticket for Lake George Brookies
Mammoth Creek: Fishing at Mammoth Creek requires a good casting technique
Convict Lake: Convict Lake fishing is red hot right now
June Lake: Fishing is a great right now on June Lake
Gull Lake: Gull Lake fishing is hot & heavy.
Silver Lake: Big fish have been caught at Silver Lake every week
Grant Lake: Fishing Conditions at Grant Lakee are not as good as other spots in the Loop
Rush Creek: The fishing conditions have slowed in Rush Creek between Silver & Grant lakes.
Rock Creek Lake: Fishing at Rock Creek Lake has ranged from Fair to Good
Rock Creek - Section 1: Rock Creek is fishing good as are many of the fishing spots in the Mammoth Lakes area
Crowley Lake: Perch fishing is excellent at Crowley Lake, Trout fishing is good
Owens River: The fishing is good right now on the Upper Owens
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The increased water level has caused the fish to move -- time to explore!
Twin Lakes (Bridgeport): The fishing at Twin Lakes in Bridgeport is excellent. Not much size but lots of fish.
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir is fishing great but the water level & water temp could change things quickly
Arrowhead Lake (Mammoth Lakes): Get out early to fish Arrowhead Lake in the Mammoth area
Skelton Lake: Skelton Lake is really fishing well but the bite drops off after 9 AM
Barney Lake: Fishing at Barney Lake in the Mammoth Lakes area is fair to good

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, July 18th, 2013

Owens River: Fishing on the Upper Owens can be great one day & off the next
Owens River: Fishing has been good at the Owens River Gorge
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The lake water level is high & the fish have moved to the stream section at Pleasant Valley
Rock Creek - Section 1: If you are fishing on Rock Creek, dry flies are the way to go
Rush Creek: Rush Creek will be better during the cooler parts of the day
Owens River: Fish is very good on the Lower Owens right now
Bridgeport Reservoir: The water level at Bridgeport Reservoir is lower than usual
East Walker River (CA): Fishing is slow on the East Walkerbecause of low flows & high water temps
East Walker River (CA): The flows on the East Walker are low & the water is warmer than usual