Flows are down, fishing is up on the East Walker

East Walker River - Bridgeport, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-28-2011
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Water Conditions:
Good flows constant at 366 cfs for the last week as of 7/28.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good the flows under 400 for the first time in a couple of months now. Fishing should start to pick up quite a bit now. The bugs are ruthless! Bring LOTS of deet!

RECOMMENDED FLIES:

DRIES:
Elk Hair Caddis #16, Stimulator #16, Hoppers, Ants and Foam Beatles

NYMPHS:
Tungsten Zebra Midges #18 & #20, Pheasant Tail #18, Nitro Caddis #18 Olive + Tan

STREAMERS:
Mouse patterns late

Guides Hint:
Treat your clothes with the Ultrathon 6- week formula. This stuff really works!

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The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Lake Mary: Lake Mary & Lake George are Open for Fishing
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Is, Well....Hot Creek, Nuf Said
San Joaquin River: The San Joaquin is fishable, but the flows really need to be lower
Crowley Lake: Algae Still a Problem at Crowley But Getting Better
Owens River: Fishing is Excellent at the Owens River Gorge
Owens River: The Flows on the Lower Owens are all over the place so be careful
Bridgeport Reservoir: The Bite is on at Bridgeport

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