Rock Creek gets you away from the crowds & the fishing is good

Rock Creek - Section 1 - Toms Place, CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
8-10-2012
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Water conditions: Good flows are at 28 cfs as of 8/9.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good it is better to hike in a little bit to get away from everybody else. Or go way down below the lake and fish below the campgrounds. Big and bright usually does the trick here.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: Parachute Adams #16, Elk Hair Caddis #18, Crystal Humpy #16, Royal Coachman #16, Rubber Leg Stimulator, Yellow Humpy 18, Kaufman Stimulator 16, Taylor's Fat Albert #14

NYMPHS: Copper John #20-22, Red/Green Copper John #20-22, BH Prince Nymph #18, Stocker's BH Lightning Bug #18.

Guides Hint: Dry dropper rigs are working best with a bright pattern on the bottom.

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, August 10th, 2012

Mammoth Lakes : Not much has changed in terms of fishing conditions in Mammoth Lake Basin
Hot Creek: At Hot Creek fish Trico's or mayflies in the AM & Hoppers in the afternoon
San Joaquin River: The fish at San Joaquin are getting more selective, so it's important to match the hatch
Crowley Lake: Good to Excellent fishing at Lake Crowley. Early AM & 11:30 to noon are the best times
Owens River: Yhere is a nice caddis hatch on the Upper Owens in the early AM & late evening when there is no wind
Owens River: With the water so clear at the Owens River Gorge, a stealthy approach is required

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Friday, August 3rd, 2012

Mammoth Lakes : Fishing conditions haven't changed much in the Mammoth Lakes area
Hot Creek: Good Trico haych followed by some small Mayflies on Hot Creek
San Joaquin River: It's time to "match the hatch" on the San Joaquin river. The fish are more selective
Crowley Lake: Crowley is "on fire". 'Bows are being taken from 18" to 25" and Browns to 22"
Owens River: There is a strong caddis hatch in the late afternoon and early evening on the Upper Owens
Owens River: Not much has changed at the Owens River Gorge, the key is to be stealthy
Rock Creek - Section 1: Great fishing at Rock Creek if you don't mind a little hike
Rush Creek: The fish seem to like caddis or small hoppers in the late afternoon at Rush Creek
Owens River: Conditions on the Lower Owens can hardly be better, but fish in the morning before it's too hot
Bridgeport Reservoir: No recent reports from Bridgeport Reservoir
East Walker River: Fish big hopper and attractor flies on the far banks and in the fast water early in the morning on t