Flows are still high on the Lower Owens but fishing is still improving

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
9-15-2011
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>B>Water Conditions:
Fair the Flows are at 505cfs as of 9/15. Those Flows are still high so be careful wading.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Fair but will get better.

Recommended Flies:

NYMPH:
Micromayfly Brown #18
Headlight Yellow Sally #18
BH Flashback Pheasant Tail #16-20
Zebra Midge #18-22
Medallion Midge #20
Mitchel's Split Case PMD #16
Fox's Caddis Poopah Tan #18
San Juan Worm

DRIES:
Elk Hair Caddis Tan #14-20
Parachute Caddis Grey #18-20
Parachute Adams #18-20
Renegade #20
Brooks Sprout PMD #18-22
Brook's Sprout Baetis #18-22

STREAMERS:
Pop's Bugger
Flashabou Buggers

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

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