The flows are more hospitable on the East Walker

East Walker River - Bridgeport, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-5-2011
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Water Conditions:
Flows back down to a more fisherman friendly 268 cfs just in time for Cinco de Mayo.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fair to good, the fishing was a little tough at the higher flows but should improve if the lower flows hold for a couple of days. Fish being caught by guides and their clients towards NV line. Streamers on the swing is still producing.

RECOMMENDED FLIES:

DRIES:
Brooks Sprout Baetis, #18 Buckskin Caddis, #16 Rubber Leg Stimulator

NYMPHS:
#18 Gray or olive WD40s, #18 BH Tungsten Micro Mayfly olive, #18 Black Zebra Midges, S&M Nymph #18

STREAMERS:
Black Wooly Buggers, Mini Leeches

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
Bridgeport Reservoir: Streamers are best near the Bridgeport dam.

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