Dry dropper set ups are working the best for Fly Fishermen on the San Joaquin

San Joaquin River - Stockton, CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
10-27-2011
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Water Conditions:Flows are low but stable.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:Good, the flows are low and fish are spooky, approach the water with stealth. Dry dropper rigs are producing the best results.

Recommended Flies:

Dries: Parachute Adams #16-18, Kaufman Stimulator #16-18

Nymphs: #18 Tungsten Psycho, Gold Bead RS2 Emerger #18-20, Copper John Red #18, Bead Head Prince Nymph #18, Olive Micromayfly #16, Pheasant Tail #18, Hares Ear #16

Streamers: Docs Twin Lakes Special #12 Black/Olive/Brown

Guides Hint: Road to San Joaquin will close Monday the 31st.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Mammoth Lakes : The Water is getting colder so the fish are active later in the day. Fish Streamers & Nymphs
Hot Creek: Fly Fishing with Midges and Caddis are the imitations of choice at Hot Creek

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.
East Walker River: The Crayfish Pattern is really working well on the East Walker