The area right below the stream section of the Pleasant Valley Reservoir is the "Sweet Spot"

Pleasant Valley Reservoir - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
2-25-2013
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Water Conditions: Water level is average and stream section flows vary from day to day.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Water is cold so the rule of thumb is "Deep dark and slow". The area right below the stream section continues to be the hot spot Mostly 13-14' fish but strong pullers.

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, February 25th, 2013

Hot Creek: The fishing window at Hot Creek is from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Owens River: The water is cold on the Upper Owens so fish deep, dark & slow
Owens River: Fish the Owens River Gorge during the middle of the day, hatches are limited at this time

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

Hot Creek: Right now Hot Creek is fishing fair, as the weather warms we expect the fishing to pick up
Owens River: There are still some big Crowley fish in the Upper Owens
Owens River: Not much in the hatch dept at the Gorge, but the fish seem to still take anything floating
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Best fishing at Pleasant Valley Reservoir can be found in the area below the stream section
Owens River: On the Lower Owens fish midges early & Baetis later, the bite has been excellent
East Walker River: If you go fishing on the Walker River you'll find a decent hatch and low crowds