The Crayfish Pattern is really working well on the East Walker

East Walker River - Bridgeport, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
10-21-2011
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Water Conditions:
Good the flows popped up yesterday to 190cfs as of 10/21.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
Good fishing has picked back up again. Mostly small midges and Baetis. Not much in the way of a caddis hatch going on. If you're fishing closer to the dam, make sure you have a crayfish pattern on as your top fly and hang on for the ride.

RECOMMENDED FLIES:

DRIES:
Extended Body BWO #18-20, CDC Emerger Baetis #20-22, CDC Baetis Dun #18-22, Brook's Sprout Baetis #18-22, Foam Hoppers,Beatles, Chernobyl Ants

NYMPHS:
San Juan Worm, Pheasant Tail #18-22, Tungsten Psycho #18-22, Yankee Buzzer #22, Black Beauty #22-24, #20 Copper Tiger Midge

STREAMERS:
Perfection Perch #10, Punk Perch #10, Black Wooly Bugger #8, Leeches, Crayfish

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
Owens River: Good Dry Fall Fishing in the AM, better Nymph action later in the day on the Upper Owens
Owens River: Fly Fishing is challenging on the Lower Owens
Bridgeport Reservoir: The Fish are spread out at Bridgeport, but Fly Fishing is still good. Use streamers.

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