The weather and the fishing are both good on the Lower Owens

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
4-13-2012
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Water Conditions: Excellent notice how the flow report hasn't changed by even a tenth of a CFS in weeks. The gauge is stuck. Actual flow is really about 200cfs as of 4-12.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The flows are now starting to come up a little over what they've been at the past few weeks, but still wadable. The weather has been great even when Mammoth turns into a snow globe, the sun is shining in Bishop. Great way to escape the cold harsh winter we're now finally starting to get up here!

Recommended Flies:

NYMPH: Kyle's Superflash PT #18-20, Micromayfly Olive #18, Micromayfly Brown #18, Headlight Yellow Sally #18, BH Flashback Pheasant Tail #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-22, Medallion Midge #20, Fox's Caddis Poopah Tan #18, San Juan Worm, Real Midge 20(Dry or wet)

DRIES: Griffith's Gnat, Brook's Sprout Trico #22-24, Upright Organza Spinner #22-24, Elk Hair Caddis Tan #14-20, CDC Baetis DUN #18-20, Parachute Caddis Grey #18-20, Parachute Adams #18-20, Renegade #20, Brooks Sprout PMD #18-22, Brook's Sprout Baetis #18-22, Bear's HiVis Parachute 18-20

STREAMERS: Pop's Bugger, Olive Doc's Twin Lake Special, Flashabou Buggers

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, April 13th, 2012

Hot Creek: Fishing is good to excellent on Hot Creek but the recent weather could change things
Crowley Lake: Look for a very good opener at Crowley Lake
Owens River: Nymphing is the was to go on the Upper Owens
Owens River: The bite is really good at the Owens River Gorge

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Saturday, March 24th, 2012

Hot Creek: When the temperature rises on HOt Creek, the "food bell" goes off
Crowley Lake: The situation at Lake Crowley, March 24, 2012
Owens River: The conditions on the Upper Owens are still good, nymphing is the best right now
Owens River: There are a lot of hungry fish at the Owens River Gorge these days
Owens River: The Lower Owens is as good as it can be
East Walker River: The Dry Fly action on the East Walker is excellent