The bite is good at Pleasant Valley Reservoir

Pleasant Valley Reservoir - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
3-21-2013
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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 still 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 Thursday, March 21st, 2013

Hot Creek: Hot Creek has hungry fish on the feed
Owens River: The big Crowley fish have gone home, the resident fish are on the bite early and late
Owens River: The hatch at the Owens River Gorge is still not there but the fish are active

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