The run off is beginning to affect fishing on the Upper Owens

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-16-2011
Website

Water Conditions:
As of 6/16 flows are at 144cfs above the Hot Creek confluence. Just slightly off color and finally warming some.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Tough, a lot of run off. If you fish below the monument, Western Coachmen, San Juan Worms and Egg Patterns.

Recommended Flies:

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

NYMPHS:
Copper Johns 18/20, FB Pheasant Tail 18/20, Andersons Bird of Prey Olive 18, Nitro Caddis pupa 18, Z Caddis Pupa 18/20, Zebra Midges 18

STREAMERS:
Black and Olive Wooly Buggers and Hornbergs.

Guide's Hint:
Head up to big springs when the wind starts blowing.

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

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.