Streamers are best near the Bridgeport dam.

Bridgeport Reservoir - Bridgeport, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-5-2011
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Water Conditions:
Cold, 50 degrees F except shallows.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Nymphing is tough but streamer folks are doing well near the dam. Warming weatehr this week should get the hatch going.

RECOMMENDED FLIES:
Big and Buggy for flies under the indicator. Brown and cinnamon wooly buggers stipped slow and deep.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Hot Creek: Midge hatch in the morning and the caddis hatch is beginning to show at Hot Creek
Crowley Lake: Review of Opening Day on Crowley Lake
Owens River: The fish are getting more active on the Upper Owens but they are still cautious
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge has some of the best flows in the Sierra's
Owens River: The Flows are still too high on the Lower Owens

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Hot Creek: Guides are reporting 30 fish per person on Hot Creek
Crowley Lake: Without weeds and warmer water fish don't hold in one place on Crowley
Owens River: Upper Owens is just beginning to become active
Owens River: The Flows are normal in the Owens Gorge
Owens River: Lower Owens flow is still high
Bridgeport Reservoir: Streamers are the best at Bridgeport
East Walker River: The flows are tough on the East Walker