Average Report for the East Walker is a dozen fish within 4 to 5 hours

East Walker River - Bridgeport, CA (Mono County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
2-3-2012
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Water Conditions: Good the flow is at 25 cfs forever as of 2/4. Snow is not a problem for access.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Excellent, the Water is still cold but midday bite is strong to wide open! Averagre report is a dozen fish in 4-5 hours with guides and clients 2x that. Midges in the 18-20 range producing all day and decent hatch midday for an hour or two.

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 Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Hot Creek: Hot Creek is still fishing really well
Crowley Lake: Could a stealth fisherman be on Lake Crowley this time of year?
Owens River: The Upper Owens is fishing well from 10:00 AM to around 3:30 PM
Owens River: Lots of hungry fish at the Owens River Gorge right now
Owens River: The hatch is so big on the Lower Owens you'll have a tough time knowing where your fly is

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