The water in the Owens River Gorge is higher than usual because of maintenance by DWP

Owens River - CA

by The Trout Fitter Staff
6-8-2013
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Water Conditions: Great the flow is at 175 CFS. This is a an abnormal flow for the gorge, which usually runs at 45 cfs it has been flowing at this level for a while. Silt should've settled.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Because of maintenance by DWP, the water is higher than usual.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: #18 Trapped Dun PMD, #18 Hackle Stacker, #18 Stimulator, Renegade, Parachute Adams, Royal Wulf #14-16, Rubber Leg Stimulator, Yellow Humpy 18, Sierra Brite Dot

NYMPHS: Variety of Midges, AP Emerger, CDC PMD Emerger, Trico Mayfly Nymph, Two Bit Hooker, Surface Emerger, Tungsten Psycho, Barr's Flashback Emerger, Pheasant Tail, Hares Ear, Rainbow Warrior, Prince Nymph

STREAMERS: Matuka, Goat Leech, Crystal Bugger

More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Saturday, June 8th, 2013

Mammoth Lakes Basin: Lots of hatchery trout in the Mammoth Lakes Basin making for good fishing
Hot Creek: The Caddis is the hot fly for Hot Creek
San Joaquin River: Nymphing is the way to go on the San Joquin
Crowley Lake: The low water level is affecting the fishing at Lake Crowley & the algae is coming on fast
Owens River: Nymphing with bright attractors will increase your chances

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Friday, May 31st, 2013

Mammoth Lakes Basin: The Mammoth Basin Lakes have all thawed
Hot Creek: There is a huge Caddis hatch on Hot Creek in the afternoon
Crowley Lake: Excellent fishing at Crowley Lake although the wind has caused some problems