East Walker River flows are very high and the fishing has gotten tougher

East Walker River - Bridgeport, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-23-2011
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Water Conditions:
Flows raging 915 cfs as of 6/23.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Tough fishing because of the flows.

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

Guides Hint:
With the water this high, be extremely careful wading.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Lake Mary: Lake Mary & Lake George are open
Crowley Lake: Fly Fishing is very good at Lake Crowley but you should be there early
Owens River: Upper Owens is tough fishing right now
Owens River: The best fishing right now might be at the Owens River Gorge
Owens River: As the flows decline the fishing is picking up on the Lower Owens
Bridgeport Reservoir: The fish at Bridgeport Reservoir seem to be near the Marina and the Dam

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