East Walker River Fish Report

East Walker River (CA) - Bridgeport, CA


by The Trout Fitter Staff
5-4-2008
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Water Conditions;Cold

Daytime temps have increased to the 70's in the last few days. Water temps have finally hit the 50 degree mark and is clear. The flows are still in the low at 75 cfs.

Fishing Conditions and Hatches: Slow

The fish are sluggish with the cold nights and the water from the reservoir is very cold. Look for deeper holes and slow runs for the fish to hide.
Baetis and Midges are a main stay for the fish on the Walker. There are a few Stones moving in the lower parts of the river. Make sure to have a few on hand.

Recommended Flies:

-NYMPHS-
#12-18 Hares Ear#20-18 Miracle Nymph, #18 Frostbite Chironomidae, #16-20 Soft Hackle PT, #16-18 Surface Emerger, #18 Kyle's Super Flash PT, #16-20 Black Beauty, #14-18 Prince Nymph # 14-18 Serendipity's and #18-20 Tiger Midges
-DRY FLY'S-
#16-18 Parachute Adams, #12-16 Stimi, #18-20 Ext Body BWO, #18-20 BWO Sprout and #16 Parachute Caddis

Guides Hint: Fishing later in the afternoon will probably produce more action than in the morning.




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