You'll find that the Pleasant Valley Reservoir fish are in the stream section for the most part

Pleasant Valley Reservoir - Bishop, CA (Inyo County)

by The Trout Fitter Staff
7-9-2013
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Water Conditions: The water level is high!

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: The water is high due to activity by DWP. Since the lake is high most of the fish have moved into the stream section of the lake.

Recommended Flies:

DRIES: Stimulator, rubber leg stimulator, chernobyl, cdc ants, sierra brite dots, renegade, parachute adams, mini hot yellow Garcia's

NYMPHS: Variety of midges, copper johns,#18 black beauty, #18 prince nymph, #18 micro stone, #18 western coachmen, wd40, disco midge, #20 micro may

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, July 9th, 2013

Mammoth Lakes Basin: Fishing is good at most of the Mammoth basin lakes
Hot Creek: The fishing at Hot Creek can be really great, but it is always good
San Joaquin River: Fishing the San Joaquin is generally good However be aware that the flows may vary
Crowley Lake: Fishing at Crowley right now can vary from good to excellent
Owens River: The bug activity on the Upper Owens is very good and so is the fishing
Owens River: The fishing on the Owens River Gorge has been very good

The Trout Fitter Reports

for Sunday, June 30th, 2013

Mammoth Lakes Basin: Fishing on Mammoth Lakes will vary from Good to Great depending on the weather
Hot Creek: It is time to throw some Hoppers at Hot Creek
San Joaquin River: Dry Fly fishing is "off the hook" on the San Joaquin River
Crowley Lake: Anglers are averaging 2 to 3 fish in the 18" range
Owens River: The water is off color on the Upper Owens which is affecting the fishing
Owens River: Mornings and evening are the best times to fish the Owens River Gorge
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: The water level is high at Pleasant Valley, most of the fish moved to the stream section
Rock Creek - Section 1: Use dry flies on the Rock creek & streamers in Rock lake
Rush Creek: Dry fly fishing will be better in the Rush Creek wild trout section near the highway
Owens River: The Lower Owens is good to go for Dry flies early & late
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir is very low right now
East Walker River: It is definitely hopper time on the East Walker!!