The big Crowley fish have gone home, the resident fish are on the bite early and late

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
3-21-2013
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Water Conditions: Good as of 3/21 the flows are constant at about 60 cfs. Good access with 4X4 but watch for mud.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Fair to Good. Those big Crowley fish have gone back home leaving the residents only. Midges early and late. Some baetis hatches midday.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: Parachute Adams #18, Brooks Sprout Baetis #18, CDC Baetis Emerger #18-#20, Kaufman Stimulator #18
NYMPHS: Prince Nymph #16-#18, Copper John #18, Birds Nest Olive #16-#18, San Juan Worm, Tung. Psycho #18, Hogans S&M Nymph #18, PT Cruser #18, Superflash PT #18, Micromay Olive #16-#18, Zebra Midge #18, Copper Tiger Midge ##18-#20, WD-40 Olive #18-#20

STREAMERS: Punk Perch, Perfection Perch, Docs Twin Lakes Special, Mohair Leec

Guide's Hint: Pull streamers downstram along undercuts.

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The Trout Fitter Reports
for Saturday, March 9th, 2013

Owens River: Every year a week or two after the Super Bowl the Lower Owens goes off, this year is no exception
Hot Creek: The fishing continues to be good at Hot Creek but the window is 11 AM to 2 PM
Owens River: On the Upper Owens fish deep dark & slow with streamers
Owens River: The fish are active at the Owens Gorge during the middle of the day but don't expect many hatches
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The area right below the stream section of the Pleasant Valley Reservoir is the "Sweet Spot"
Owens River: This is an ideal time to fish the Lower Owens
East Walker River: With the recent pick up in the flows on the East Walker fishing should improve soon