Water is cold so the rule of thumb at Pleasant Valley Reservoir is "deep dark and slow"

Pleasant Valley Reservoir - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
12-10-2012
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Water Conditions: Water level is average and stream section flows vary from day to day.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good time to go float tubing. Water is cold so the rule of thumb is "Deep dark and slow"

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: Kaufaman Stimulator #16, Beetle #18, Shimazake CDC Ant #16-#18

NYMPHS: Copper John #16-#18, Prince Nymph #18, Hares Ear #16-#18, Rainbow Warrior #18-#20, Red/Black Zebra Midges #18

STREAMERS: Docs Twin Lakes Special, Olive Matuka #10, Flahabou Buggers Olive, Rickards Seal Bugger

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Monday, December 10th, 2012

Hot Creek: Midge hatch in the morning and Baetis thoughout the day at Hot Creek
Owens River: Crowley fish have moved into the Upeer Owens
Owens River: Owens River Gorge fishing is excellent, no snakes or nettles & lots of fish

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, November 16th, 2012

Hot Creek: Use midges in the AM, Baetis thoughout the day while fishing Hot Creek
Owens River: The flows are high on the Upper Owens so use sink tip lines
Owens River: Excellent fishing on the Lower Owens
East Walker River: The flows are really too low on the East Walker to make for good fishing