Owens River Gorge Fish Report

Owens River - CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-4-2008
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Water conditions;

The flow on this section of the Owens River is maintained at a constant 40 cfs by the LADWP as mandated by law. Check Bishop for weather report, add 10 degrees.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Good

you might the Gorge a try with some of the nasty weather we have coming in this weekend,

Recommended Flies:

Try #16-18 Parachute Caddis in Brown,#16 Elk Hair Caddis, #16 Parachute Adams, #16 Stimi and #16-18 Humpy. For the dropper use a #18-20 Prince Nymph, #18-20 Zebra Midge, #16-20 Caddis Pupa in Tan, or a #18-20 Zug Bug. If you stick with these bugs you should have good success.

Guides Hint: Do not get caught up in having a thousand different bugs. Bring your five favorite patterns, use some stealth and get a good drift. That's the beauty of the Gorge, Simplicity!




More Reports

The Trout Fitter Reports
for Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Mammoth Lakes : Mammoth Lakes Basin Fish Report
Hot Creek: Hot Creek Fish Report
San Joaquin River: San Joaquin River Fish Report
Crowley Lake: Crowley Lake Fish Report
Owens River: Upper Owens Fish Report


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