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

Pleasant Valley Reservoir - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-21-2013
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Water Conditions:
Water level is low!

Fishing Conditions and Hatches:
The area right below the stream section continues to be the hot spot.

Recommended Flies:

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

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, Big and Black Streamers

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Tuesday, May 21st, 2013

Mammoth Lakes Basin: Basin Lakes have thawed & there is fishing from the shores of the lakes
Hot Creek: When fishing Hot Creek check out the Caddis hatch in the evening
Crowley Lake: At Crowley you can catch almost as many Browns & Cutthraots as Rainbows with a big, fat Perch
Owens River: Upper Owens fishing is fair to good & the water is a little off color
Owens River: The flow at the Owens River Gorge is 175 cfs & the fishing is good

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, April 12th, 2013

Hot Creek: Midges and Baetis are the best flies for Hot Creek right now
Owens River: Fly fishing on the Upper Owens is fair to good with streamers getting the best action
Owens River: The Owens River Gorge is a great place to fish at this time of year
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The area just below the stream section isthe fishing hotspot for Pleasant Valley Reservoir
Owens River: The Lower Owens is so reliable at this time of year
East Walker River: The East Walker River is fishing great right now