As the flows improve on the San Joaquin so does the fishing

San Joaquin River - Stockton, CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
8-11-2011
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Water Conditions:
Flows are down to reasonable levels, and the waters starting to warm.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good, flows continuing to drop, with fishing improving everyday.

Recommended Flies:

Dries:
Elk Hair Caddis #18, Extended Body BWO #18, Matthews Sparkle DUN PMD #18

Nymphs:
San Juan Worm Red/Pink, Copper John Red/Green #18, Bead Head Prince Nymph #18, #14 BH Kyles Yellow Sally, Olive Micromayfly #18, Fox's Caddis Poopah #18

Streamers:
Docs Twin Lakes Special #12 Black/Olive/Brown, Flashabou Bugger Black

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Lake George: Fishing is great in the Mammoth Lakes Basin
Hot Creek: Hot Creek is fishing like Hot Creek - Excellent

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, August 4th, 2011

Lake Mary: Mammoth Basin Fishing Is Excellent
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Could Hardly Be Better
San Joaquin River: Flows are Better on the San Joaquin, fishing is improving as well
Crowley Lake: Crowley is pulling some Big Fish from the McGee Creek Channel
Owens River: Flows are great on the Uppen Owens, fish appear to be moving into the river from Crowley
Owens River: Owens River Gorge continues to have good fishing
Owens River: Flows are up and down on the Lower Owens, be careful
Bridgeport Reservoir: Fish the Inlets and Outlets at Bridgeport
East Walker River: East Walker fishing slowed because of the change in flows, fishing should come back soon