No runoff yet has kept the flows on the Upper Owens slower than usual. Fishing is fair to good

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-3-2011
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Water Conditions:
As of 6/3 flows are at 84cfs above the Hot Creek confluence. Clear and Cold.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fair to Good, the water is still cold, but the flows have dropped just a bit with recent colder weather delaying any runoff.
Nymphing is going to produce better results than dries right now.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
Parachute Adams #20, EXT Body BWO #20, Rubber leg stimulator #18

NYMPHS:
BH Copper John #18, BH Prince Nymph #18, Master Baetis #18, Flashback Hares Ear #18, Hogans S&M Nymph #20,Bird of Prey Olive #18, Western Coachmen #18

STREAMERS:
Black Doc's #10 in mornings and evenings and cinammon Docs #10 during the daytime.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, June 3rd, 2011

Hot Creek: The flows on Hot Creek are down to about 65 cfs and the fishing starts around 9:00 AM
Crowley Lake: The fish are deep at Lake Crowley

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
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge has been the best for Fly Fishing recently
Owens River: The Lower Owens is slow right now
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport is OK for Fly Fishing, but if the weather warms the fishing could be even better
East Walker River: Fishing on the East Walker is on the improve