Fly Fishing at the Owens River Gorge is very good right now

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
9-15-2011
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Water Conditions:
Great to flow is at 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP. Water is clear and warming some.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Excellent although we are 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, September 15th, 2011

Mammoth Lakes : Fly Fishing around Mammoth has been Good
Hot Creek: Caddis imitations are the fly of choice at Hot Creek, especially after 10:00 AM
San Joaquin River: Fly Fishing on the San Joaquin is Very Good right now
Crowley Lake: The fish at Crowley Lake are moving around. Here are some suggestions on where to look
Owens River: Streamer patterns are working early on the Upper Owens, terrestrials should be used later in the day

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, September 9th, 2011

Mammoth Lakes : Fishing in the Mammoth Basin is Good and the Crowds are down
Hot Creek: Terrestrials are out at Hot Creek now
San Joaquin River: Fishing the San Joaquin is Excellent, there are some Yellow Sallies around
Crowley Lake: The Big Fish at Crowley are 14' or deeper, smaller fish are usually shallower
Owens River: Avoid the muddy water on the Upper Owens
Owens River: Fishing is still good at the Owens River Gorge
Owens River: Fair to Good Fishing Right Now on the Lower Owens River
Bridgeport Reservoir: Fair to Good Fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir