High flows (595 cfs range) is making fishing on the East Walker difficult

East Walker River - Bridgeport, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-16-2011
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Water Conditions:

Flows still raging 595 cfs as of 6/16 as they lower the res to get ready for that melting white stuff up high. Some discoloration.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Tough, high flows make it a cleats and wading staff kind of deal. Yellow Sallies have shown up.

RECOMMENDED FLIES:

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

NYMPHS:
Buckskin Caddis 16-20, Pheasant Tail 18-22, Zebra Midges 18-22, Damsels

STREAMERS:
White and Yellow Zonkers

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
Owens River: The run off is beginning to affect fishing on the Upper Owens
Owens River: Flows at the Owens River Gorge are at 45 cfs
Owens River: The slower moving water is good fishing on the Lower Owens
Bridgeport Reservoir: As the weather warms the fishing is improving at the Bridgeport Reservoir

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.