The Owens River Gorge is Fishing Good Now

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
8-25-2011
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Water Conditions:
Great, flow: 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP. Water is clear and warming some.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Excellent, getting reports of stinging nettles. Wear pants! Take water along as it is very hot these days.

Recommended Flies:
DRIES:
Rubber Leg Stimulator, Yellow Humpy 18, Kaufman Stimulator 16, Green Humpy #16

NYMPHS:
Red Copper John #18, Green Copper John #18, BH Prince Nymph #18, Western Coachman # 16, BH Lightning Bug #18.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Lake George: Lake Mary & Lake George are both excellent
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fishing Is Excellent
Crowley Lake: Fish Crowley If You Like to Catch Big Fish
Owens River: Fishing on the Upper Owens Is Fair to Good

Fish with Caddis Imitations late in the day for best results on the San Joaquin

San Joaquin River

8-23-2011
Water Conditions: Flows are down to reasonable levels, and the waters starting to warm. Be careful, there are still a lot...... Read More