Good Dry Fall Fishing in the AM, better Nymph action later in the day on the Upper Owens

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
10-21-2011
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Water Conditions:
Good as of 10/21 flows are stable at 76cfs above the Hot Creek confluence.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good mostly resident small fish but occasional large lake fish. Good dry action early to mid morning and late, better nymphing through the day. Still a few hoppers around, and streamer action has been decent when nothing else is going on.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES:
Parachute Adams #20, Sloan Outrigger Caddis #16, Goddard Caddis #16, Elk Hair Caddis Olive #18-22, Brook's CDC Baetis #22-24, Elk Hair Caddis #16, Extended Body BWO #18-22

NYMPHS:
Copper Tiger Midge #18-20, BH Prince Nymph #16, Depth Charge Bird's Nest #14 Black, Green Copper John #16, Pheasant Tail #16, San Juan Worm Red, Zebra Midge #16-18 , Olive Scuds, Western Coachman #16

STREAMERS:
Meat Whistles, Olive Black and Brown Wooly Buggers, Slump Busters, Perfection Perch, Punk Perch, Stinging Sculpin

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, October 21st, 2011

Hot Creek: The Caddis Hatch Is On at Hot Creek
San Joaquin River: The Road to the San Joaquin has reopened
Crowley Lake: Lots of Fish this time of Year at Lake Crowley

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Monday, October 10th, 2011

Mammoth Lakes : Steamers are working best for Fly Fisherman at Mammoth Lakes
Hot Creek: The Recent Rain and Snowmelt has made Hot Creek muddy which has slowed the fishing
San Joaquin River: The Road to the San Joaquin is closed, call the Visitor Center
Crowley Lake: Stripping is working well for Fly Fishermen at Crowley but the fish are moving around
Owens River: Smaller bugs #22-24 working best on the Upper Owens for Fly Fishermen
Owens River: Fly Fishing at the the Owens Gorge is Consistent and Good
Owens River: Fly Fishing the Lower Owens is Challenging at best
Bridgeport Reservoir: The Fish are spread out at Bridgeport Reservoir so move around