Crowley Lake fish are on the move so the hot spots change

Crowley Lake - Mammoth Lakes, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-16-2011
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Water Conditions:
Temps in the mid to upper 50's as of 6/16.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fish being caught at Sandy Point , Big Hilton inside Pelican Point, and Leighton Springs half way out Alligator Point in about 12-14 ft. of water. Fish are moving day to day so try one spot then the orther. Typically smaller fish at Leighton but a monster every once and a while.

Recommended Flies:

NYMPHS:
Mickie's Red Baron #18 early, Gold Bead Red/Black Optimidge #18, #20 Dubbed head Olive Optimidge midday, Grey Shaft Emerger #18

DRIES:
Not yet.

STREAMERS:
Black Doc's #12 . . . Deep, Dark and Slow! Hornbergs and Matukas as well.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, June 16th, 2011

Lake Mary: The road to Lake Mary & Lake George is now open
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Caddis hatches are in the afternoon, mornings are Gray Drakes and Yellow Sallies

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