It is "Baetis-o-rama" Days for Fly Fishermen on the East Walker

East Walker River - Bridgeport, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
1-23-2012
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Water Conditions: Good the flows have been up to 35 cfs but back at 25 cfs as of 1/20.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Excellent. Water is still cold but midday bite is strong to wide open! Baetis-o-rama. Midges in the 18-20 range producing all day. Overcast weather should make for better surface action.

RECOMMENDED FLIES:

DRIES:
Extended Body BWO #18-20, CDC Emerger Baetis #20-22, CDC Baetis Dun #18-22, Brook's Sprout Baetis #18-22

NYMPHS: Zebra Midge #20-22, BH Flashback Pheasant Tail #16-18, Red Copper John #20, 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

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Hot Creek: Rain, Snow or Sunshine those Hot Creek Fish are still active
Owens River: The big Fish are still in the Upper Owens, streamers work best for the big guys
Owens River: The fishing is good in the Owens River Gorge and it will be warmer than at higher elevations
Owens River: The flows are back up on the Lower Owens, Drift boating might be the best approach

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Hot Creek: Hot Creek is fishing excellent above the ranch and good in the canyon.
Owens River: The Upper Owens is fishing good to excellent right now, use midges for best results
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge is fishing excellent and the weather makes it even better
Owens River: Fishing is good on the Lower Owens and midges are the ticket
East Walker River: The East Walker is excellent and the midday bite is wide open!