The Owens River Gorge has been the best for Fly Fishing recently

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-26-2011
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Water conditions:
Great, the flow is 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP. Water is clear and cold.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Excellent, no stinging nettles yet and fishng has been great. Good place to beat the crowds. Take water along as it is hot these days.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
#18-#20's Tricos, spinners/emergers #18-#22s.

NYMPHS:
poxy back baetis, wd-40's, kyles super flash p/t, beerhead baetis, Two Bit Hookers

STREAMERS:
Wooley buggers and leeches(small)
Guides Hint: Stay subsurface with May Fly nymphs for maximum tonnage on deck.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Lake Mary: Lake Mary & Lake George Information
Hot Creek: Fishing on Hot Creek has been excellent
San Joaquin River: San Joaquin not open yet
Crowley Lake: Fish are in the deep water at Crowley
Owens River: On the Upper Owens you have to get the fly down to where the fish are

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.
East Walker River: The flows are more hospitable on the East Walker