The flows on the East Walker are making the fishing tough.

East Walker River - Bridgeport, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-10-2011
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Water Conditions:
Flows at a raging 524 cfs as of 6/3 as they lower the reservoir get ready for that melting white stuff up high. Some discoloration but still good fishing.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Tough, the high flows make it a cleats and wading staff kind of deal.

RECOMMENDED FLIES:

DRIES:
Brooks Sprout Baetis, Extended Body BWO #22, #18 Hairwing PMD

NYMPHS:
Green Disco Midges #18, #18 BH Tungsten Micro Mayfly ,Pheasant Tail #18, #18, #18 Buckskin Caddis, #18 Chartruse Serendipidy, Cold Turkey Baetis #18, Sparkle Caddis Pupa # 18, #18, Gray Scuds #16, #20 Barr's Emergers

STREAMERS:
Black Wooly Buggers, Black Leeches. Skate a Mouse Patern at dusk for some carnage!

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, June 10th, 2011

Lake Mary: Road Still not plowed, but the ice has melted
Hot Creek: Excellent Hatches on Hot Creek
Crowley Lake: The water is still too cold for the fish to be real active on Lake Crowley
Owens River: The Upper Owens river is getting more consistent hatches, but be sure to watch the flows
Owens River: Owens River Gorge may be the best fishing right now
Owens River: The flows are better on the Lower Owens and the fishing is good, look for the slower moving water
Bridgeport Reservoir: The fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir seems to be picking up as the weather warms

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
Owens River: No runoff yet has kept the flows on the Upper Owens slower than usual. Fishing is fair to good
Owens River: Fly fishing is excellent at the Owens River Gorge
Owens River: The fishing is still tough on the Lower Owens because of the flows